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SEOUL, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Bank of Korea decided today to keep its key interest rate unchanged amid inflation challenges, currency weakness and slowing growth. Yonhap News Agency reported that the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea maintained the base rate at 2.5 percent at its latest meeting. Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens, including university graduates and high school diploma holders, across the municipalities of the Emirate of Sharjah in various cities, as part of efforts to support Emirati graduates, enhance national competencies, improve the efficiency of municipal work, and raise the level of services provided. The recruitment includes the approval of 120 jobs for Emiratis with a high school certificate to support the field inspection sector in Sharjah City Municipality, in addition…

DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, has delivered 17,800 essential food supply boxes across eight international locations, supporting approximately 45,000 people. The initiative benefitted approximately 45,000 individuals across Algeria (Djen Djen and Djazair), Egypt (El-Fayoum City and Suez City) Ethiopia (Jigjiga and Qabribayah), Kenya (Mombasa), Pakistan (Karachi), Senegal (Dakar), Somalia (Bossaso), and Somaliland (Berbera, Boarama, Shiekh), with an investment exceeding US$ 1 million. Delivered in close coordination with DP World’s local business units since early February, the programme reflects the Foundation’s ability to mobilise its international network to execute humanitarian assistance…

As schools across the UAE continue with distance learning, senior grade students are adjusting to a mix of short assignments and longer tests, all under the watchful eye of cameras. In a move affecting the country’s international education landscape, major British exam boards — including Cambridge International Education, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA — most recently cancelled IGCSE, O‑Level, and International A/AS Level examinations scheduled for the May/June 2026 series in the UAE, as well as Kuwait, Bahrain and Lebanon, citing safety concerns linked to ongoing regional instability. Schools are now busy compiling evidence to determine final grades, moving away from…

SHARJAH, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has welcomed the first residents to Vida Residences Aljada following completion of the four-building Vida Aljada complex, which brings together thoughtfully curated homes, a lifestyle hotel, and a dynamic social environment in one integrated setting. The first ever branded residences project in Sharjah, Vida Residences Aljada is located on East Boulevard in Naseej District – the creative hub of the mega community, and offers a diverse array of lifestyle, hospitality, dining and retail offerings to residents, guests and visitors alike. Delivery of the 579 units in the complex means that over 8,800 homes…

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the attacks carried out by Israel against a number of areas in Lebanon. The Council, in a statement today, affirmed its categorical rejection of such aggression, warning of the grave dangers posed by this escalation and its serious repercussions for security and stability in the region. It called upon the international community to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities and to take immediate action to halt this aggression and ensure the protection of innocent civilians. The Muslim Council of Elders expressed its…

Dubai Police conducted 379 mounted patrols across residential, commercial and tourist areas during the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing safety and boosting community engagement. Lieutenant Colonel Dahi Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Mounted Police Station, said the unit continues to strengthen its presence across the emirate in coordination with police stations, enhancing both security and public interaction. “These efforts are guided by the directives of His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, with ongoing follow-up from senior leadership,” he said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Al…

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Hudayriyat Island ranked first among the top-performing areas in Abu Dhabi in terms of total real estate sales value during the first quarter of 2026, capturing the largest share of overall transactions. Al Reem Island followed in second place. This strong performance reflects growing investor interest and confidence in Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, driven by high-quality developments and the emirate’s continued growth. Hudayriyat Island, which is being developed by Modon, recorded transactions valued at approximately AED11.97 billion. Al Reem Island amounted to transactions totalling AED9.45 billion. As the regulator and overseer of…

DUBAI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Victory Team has announced their participation in the F1H2O Grand Prix of Sardinia, which is set to open in Cagliari, Italy, from May 29th-31st, 2026. The event marks the start of the team’s campaign to defend its world title. According to a statement released today by the UIM F1H2O World Championship organisers, Cagliari will host the 2026 season opener for the first time since 2004. Last season, the Victory Team successfully raised the UAE flag by clinching the Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in their history. This was accompanied by…

Dubai Police have played a key role in a major international operation that dismantled one of Scotland’s most violent criminal organisations, authorities said. The operation, carried out in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Interior, targeted the “Lyons Clan” as part of Operation Armorum, led by Spain’s Guardia Civil. A total of 14 individuals were arrested across multiple countries, including in the UAE, while a further 20 suspects remain under investigation in Spain. Dubai Police said they arrested a member of the group upon arrival at a Dubai airport after an Interpol Red Notice had been issued. According to Spanish…