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Parkin Company, the largest provider of paid public parking in Dubai, on Thursday launched “Spot for Shops”, which enables motorists to validate their parking fees by supporting neighbourhood small businesses in the city. Under this initiative, customers can offset their parking fees through qualifying purchases at participating shops. Validation will be done via the Parkin app, with the value credited directly to their Parkin wallet. The initiative aims to incentivise motorists to support hidden gems tucked between the city’s better-known destinations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels “Small businesses play a vital role…
When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, conceptualised the Dubai World Cup (DWC)\ in 1993, his vision was to bring the world’s finest horses to the emirate. Nearly three decades later, that vision has evolved into something far grander. What began as a bold experiment in international horse racing has transformed into the UAE’s most anticipated social spectacle — a dazzling fusion of elite sport, high fashion, tourism, and global networking that now defines Dubai’s cultural calendar. The inaugural DWC was, by all accounts, a leap of faith, according…
MADRID, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Coming up just short in a thrilling finale at Itzulia Basque Country, Igor Arrieta rode to second place on stage 3 for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. On a punchy uphill finish in Basauri, the young Basque native lost out to the fast finisher Axel Laurance of Ineos Grenadiers. With all eyes on the stage victory, it had been a big battle just to get into the select group of riders that made its way off the front, but it was a fight that Arrieta would not let go. Once off the front, Arrieta worked diligently…
WASHINGTON, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence model from a team it assembled last year to catch up with rivals in the AI race. Superintelligence refers to AI machines that could outthink humans. Muse Spark is the first in a new series of models, known internally as Avocado, from that team. The model, the first the company has released in about a year, will initially be available only on the lightly used Meta AI app and website. In the coming weeks, it will replace the existing Llama models powering chatbots…
TOKYO, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei index declined today amid investor caution, following a sharp rise in the previous session. The Nikkei fell 0.3 percent to 56,125.02 points, heading to end a four-session rally if the current trend continues. The broader Topix index dropped 0.26 percent to 3,765.52. Shares of chipmakers and artificial intelligence-related stocks declined. Advantest shares fell 1.59 percent, while SoftBank Group shares dropped 3.95 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
When the UAE Cabinet approved the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 earlier this year, one measure drew particular attention: a full ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary industrial source of artificial trans fats. For Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Secretary-General of the UAE Nutrition Society and member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, the decision came as no surprise. It was, she says, the logical conclusion of years of steadily building regulatory groundwork. Industrially ‘improved’ at your health’s expense Al Adeeb describes PHOs as liquid vegetable oils that have been chemically modified through the partial addition of hydrogen,…
In September 2021, the UAE launched the Nafis programme, a Dh24 billion initiative designed to fundamentally change the employment landscape. As part of the “Projects of the 50,” the goal was to integrate 75 thousands Emirati nationals into the private sector by 2025 and reduce the traditional reliance on public sector jobs. Fast forward to April 2026, and the landscape has transformed beyond those initial expectations. With over 176,000 Emiratis now employed through the programme, 152,000 of whom are currently active in the private sector, Nafis has not only met its targets but shattered them. Recognizing this unprecedented success, Sheikh…
SHARJAH, 8th April, 2026 (WAM) — In a step reflecting the Emirate of Sharjah’s direction towards advancing AI-driven government operations, Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies to launch a comprehensive programme aimed at building institutional capabilities in artificial intelligence. This initiative will enhance the readiness of government entities to adopt advanced technologies and utilise them to improve services and quality of life across the Emirate. This collaboration aligns with SDD’s efforts to establish an integrated digital ecosystem that drives the transition towards a more efficient, proactive, and human-centric government. It focuses on…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.] Private schools across the UAE are accelerating their shift to digital admissions, as distance learning continues to shape how families interact with education providers. According to Emarat Alyoum, from online registration portals to remote interviews and assessments, the enrollment journey is also being completed from home. Parents can enter student details through dedicated school websites, schedule virtual interviews for younger children, or arrange online assessments for higher grades. Once accepted, seat reservation fees are also paid electronically, streamlining what was once a largely in-person process. Stay up…
From pet relocations to rising costs, gaps in coverage are pushing the UAE to rethink how protection is accessed and understood Published: Fri 27 Mar 2026, 12:12 PM By: Aoun Al Smadi | Partner Content Recent developments across the Middle East have forced many residents to make difficult and often sudden decisions about travel, relocation, and personal arrangements. Amid these changes, one unexpected issue has come into focus: pets. Animal shelters across the UAE have reported a growing number of animals requiring temporary care as some residents depart on short notice and face complex travel requirements for relocating their pets.…