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ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sqm of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot, bringing its total development footprint in the UAE to 9.6 million sqm. The expanded masterplan is expected to drive a total project investment of AED 30 billion upon full development, marking another important milestone in ORA Developers Group’s continued growth across the markets in which it operates. Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with direct access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, the development offers seamless connectivity across both emirates. This expansion reflects ORA Developers Group’s…
Parents in the UAE have begun making alternative arrangements after the Ministry of Education announced that school bus services will be postponed. While some working parents opted to take taxi services, others decided to continue online schooling for the time being. “I decided to keep my son at home for online learning,” said Dubai parent Marina Paul. “We live along the Al Qudra corridor and school transport was a main deciding factor when picking a school for my eight-year-old son. We are both working parents and have no option to drop or pick him up. In the morning, our school…
In times of sustained uncertainty, it is entirely human to feel unsettled, anxious, or unlike yourself. The constant shifts, the loss of predictability, and the sense that familiar structures are no longer fully reliable can create a persistent unease. Some people notice waves of fear, while others feel restless or heightened. These responses are not signs of dysfunction. They are your nervous system adapting. From a neurological perspective, when the brain perceives unpredictability as a potential threat, stress systems become more active. This can lead to heightened alertness, difficulty relaxing, and fluctuating emotional states. At times, this state can sharpen…
WASHINGTON, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, held a series of bilateral meetings with finance ministers and senior international officials on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, where he is leading the UAE delegation. The meetings, which took place in the US capital, included counterparts from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Switzerland, and Norway. The gatherings discussed ways to expand avenues for financial cooperation as well as key fiscal and taxation issues of mutual interest. During…
SHARJAH, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Museums Authority is marking the 30th anniversary of Sharjah Science Museum under the slogan “Thirty Years of Scientific Achievement”, celebrating its role in promoting scientific culture and interactive learning since its opening on 17th April, 1996. The milestone reflects three decades of advancing science education through innovative programmes that combine knowledge with hands-on experimentation, reinforcing the museum’s position as one of the UAE’s leading interactive educational destinations. To mark the occasion, the museum will host a series of events and programmes throughout the year, with each month dedicated to a specific scientific…
MUNICH, 16 April (WAM)– Bayern Munich reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals tonight after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in their quarter-final second leg. Following a 2-1 win in the first leg, the German giants progressed 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Alexander Pavlovic opened the scoring for Bayern in the 6th minute, followed by a Harry Kane strike in the 38th. Luis Diaz added a third in the 89th minute before Michael Olise sealed the win deep into stoppage time. Real Madrid’s goals came via an Arda…
Meta Platforms recently expanded its existing partnership with Broadcom to jointly develop multiple generations of custom AI chips. The aforementioned chips are designed to power AI across the social media giant’s wide portfolio of apps and services. Meta explained it will work with Broadcom on chip design, advanced packaging and networking to build out the “massive computing foundation” needed to deliver real-time AI experiences to billions of people. It has committed to an initial deployment of 1 gigawatt of Meta Training and Inference Accelerators (MTIA), with plans to deploy multiple gigawatts of chips in the future, based on Broadcom technology.…
Burj Al Arab has never been a hotel that does things halfway, not when it first rose out of an artificial island in the late 1990s, and not now, as it prepares to disappear behind hoardings for an 18-month restoration that will take it offline for the first time in its history. The project will be led by French interior architect Tristan Auer, known for his sensitive work on Paris landmarks like the Hôtel de Crillon. Officially, the brief is to refresh the interiors, enhance performance and prepare the hotel for the future of luxury, while keeping its intrinsic essence…
As temperatures rise across the UAE, residents in some areas can expect relief with rains on Friday, April 17, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light rainfall is expected over some western coastal areas and islands, as conditions remain partly cloudy to cloudy overall. Light to moderate Northwesterly to Southwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 35 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the…
BRUSSELS, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Annual inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.6 percent in March 2026, compared to 1.9 percent in February, according to data released by Eurostat. Inflation in the European Union also increased to 2.8 percent from 2.1 percent in the previous month. On a yearly basis, inflation in the eurozone stood at 2.2 percent in March 2025, while the European Union recorded 2.5 percent during the same period last year. Denmark recorded the lowest annual inflation rate at 1.0 percent, followed by the Czech Republic, Cyprus and Sweden at 1.5 percent each. Romania recorded the…