Author: Editorial team

Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday, April 12, it completed the first phase of the ‘Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone’. The phase has been completed at a cost of Dh250 out of a total of Dh500-million investment. The project aims to develop an integrated, adaptable, and sustainable sewerage and stormwater system serving Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the area located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. It spans a total area of 1,600…

SHARJAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held an expanded meeting with the Shopping Malls Sector Business Group operating under its umbrella to discuss plans for developing the sector and enhancing its investment appeal. Discussions focused on upgrading service systems in shopping malls in line with Sharjah’s strategic directions for sustainable economic development and boosting domestic tourism. The agenda centered on strategic priorities to elevate sector competitiveness and reinforce Sharjah’s position as a leading regional destination for shopping and entertainment. The meeting, held at the Chamber’s headquarters, was attended by Dr Fatema Khalifa…

SHARJAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is continuing to implement its ambitious projects to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its power transmission network. The authority has achieved strategic qualitative milestones during 2025 as part of its plan to improve the efficiency of the electricity network and strengthen its reliability and sustainability in line with the highest approved technical standards. Among the key achievements was the completion and commissioning of eight electricity transmission and distribution substations operating at 33/11 kV with high operational efficiency. Work is also continuing on 15 additional projects within…

Abu Dhabi — e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology company e&, and TM Forum have announced the launch of a landmark whitepaper titled “Building a Future-Ready Ecosystem: e& UAE’s Adoption of TM Forum Open Digital Architecture.” The paper highlights e& UAE’s successful operationalisation of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and achievement of the prestigious Running on ODA (RoODA) status, TM Forum’s formal recognition that Open Digital Architecture is deployed and operating in live production environments. The whitepaper provides a comprehensive blueprint of how e& UAE transformed its technology landscape from legacy monolithic systems into a modular, cloud-native,…

UAE residents can expect rains in some areas on Monday (April 13), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of light rain over eastern and southern areas during the day, alongside a slight rise in temperatures. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, temperatures see lows of 21ºC and highs of 29ºC, while some parts of the country could see temperatures climb up to 34ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. It will be humid by night and Tuesday morning over…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Easter celebrations at St Anthony Cathedral of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Essam Ashour, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the UAE, alongside members of the Egyptian community and diplomatic and social figures. The attendance reflects the UAE’s commitment to sharing the celebrations of different religious communities and promoting coexistence, tolerance and human understanding. In his remarks, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said, “I am pleased to be with you tonight at your…

Siemens recently outlined a plan to launch its private 5G offering in the U.S., Canada and six new European countries. The company is seeking to meet rising demand for high grade connectivity in order to better support industrial AI adoption. The addition of Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Norway, Poland, the U.S. and the UK take the company’s private 5G footprint to 15 countries across Europe and the Americas. U.S. availability is scheduled for the coming months through a dedicated CBRS-band radio unit designed for on-premises deployments. Siemens noted the broader expansion is supported by two new radio units covering the…

ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Frontline healthcare workers from Burjeel Holdings, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, have set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of nationalities participating in carrying a UAE flag banner bearing the slogan “Our Nation, Our Heartbeat”, with the participation of 64 nationalities. The initiative took place yesterday on Hudayriyat Island as part of the closing ceremony of the annual Burjeel Games, organised in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council under the theme “Our Nation, Our Heartbeat”, inspired by the leadership’s directives to promote unity and raise the…

Question: I signed my rent contract in January this year in Dubai but lost my job this month. I cannot afford the rent anymore. Is there any way that I can end my contract without paying the two-month penalty on humanitarian considerations? Answer: Pursuant to your query, the provisions of the Dubai land laws and the UAE civil transaction law are applicable. In the emirate of Dubai, the landlord–tenant relationship is governed by a written lease contract which includes details such as property details, purpose, lease term, rent, payment method, and information of the property owner and the tenant. All…

DUBAI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice Chairman of CCPIT Shanghai. The discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across key sectors that offer promising opportunities for companies in both markets, particularly within the digital economy. Mohammad Lootah said: “Dubai and China share a dynamic…