Author: Editorial team
As recent studies suggest, rolling out a yoga mat may just be the closest thing to a “sleep exercise prescription” right now. But in Dubai, experts say what really matters is how yoga trains the nervous system to feel safe enough to rest, rather than offering any one “magic” asana (pose). What science says A meta‑analysis of 30 randomised trials compared different kinds of workouts for people with sleep problems, from walking and resistance training to tai chi and mixed aerobic programmes. When researchers at Harbin Sport University crunched the data from more than 2,500 participants, one approach consistently rose…
ABU DHABI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has announced the second Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), taking place from 12th to 14th May 2026 at ICC Hall in ADNEC Centre. The emirate’s flagship conference and exhibition for infrastructure and urban development, ADIS 2026 returns with an expanded format reflecting growing global demand and a sharpened focus on scale, impact, and delivery. Held under the theme Urban Evolution: Rethinking Cities, Redefining How We Live, the summit will bring together heads of government, global CEOs, developers, investors, and innovators from across the global infrastructure…
Ahead of the World Backup Day Kaspersky has revealed the most popular ways to store important data and gives practical advice on how to keep it safe. Research shows that globally, zoomers and millennials keep nearly everything electronically, while almost one in three respondents over 55 y. o. still prefer good old-fashioned paper. Touchy subject? Kaspersky research shows that UAE users store what they consider as sensitive data in an electronic format. Where do we store what matters? Research conducted by Kaspersky’s Market Research centre shows that most people prefer to keep important info stored digitally. The majority of UAE…
ABU DHABI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE air defences on 30th March 2026 intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 425 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,941 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as 8 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities. A total of 178 people were also injured,…
The weather on Tuesday, March 31, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a chance of rainfall over scattered areas, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate becoming rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Temperatures across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are expected to…
The UAE Cabinet’s recent approval of the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against rising obesity and diabetes rates. Among its 16 targeted initiatives, the ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) and tighter restrictions on junk food marketing stand out as bold measures to reshape the food environment. Health experts and nutritionists emphasise that the elimination of PHOs, the primary source of artificial trans fats, will yield significant and immediate physiological benefits for the general population. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “Partially hydrogenated oils are…
DUBAI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Bureau announced key enhancements to its data ecosystem through new strategic partnerships with government entities. These integrations will further enrich the Bureau’s credit reports, providing a more holistic and verified view of corporate risk profiles. The move reinforces the Bureau’s commitment to driving informed decision making, fostering trust, and supporting economic stability. The latest update introduces new data points derived from partnerships with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF). These additions are designed to deliver deeper insights into…
SentinelOne, is bringing the power of autonomous AI security to on-premise and self-hosted environments. The new and expanded portfolio builds on SentinelOne’s existing advantage as the only next-generation cybersecurity company to deliver modern, cutting-edge endpoint protection with zero cloud dependency. Ana Pinczuk, President of Product and Technology at SentinelOne, believes that their new product offering means there no longer needs to be a trade off between the speed of AI security and total data sovereignty. By ensuring all data is processed strictly within the customer’s own environment, the offerings provide complete data privacy and sovereignty. Already deployed across millions of…
ABU DHABI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has issued a package of administrative decisions to implement Law No. (3) of 2015 (as amended by Law 2 of 2025) concerning the Regulation of the Real Estate Sector in Abu Dhabi. The decisions include: regulating the mechanism and controls for disbursement from real estate project escrow accounts prior to 20 percent project completion; regulating property ownership rights and the management of jointly owned properties and common facilities; approving the bylaws governing owners’ committees; defining compensation ratios, refund periods, and procedures for purchasers of cancelled units…
Dubai Police returned 171,490 lost items to their owners in 2025, while reminding motorists to report immediately any lost vehicle number plates during recent weather conditions. The General Department of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Lost and Found Department, handled a total of 868,110 found items over the past year. Meanwhile, 159,962 reports of lost belongings were received at police stations across Dubai and approved drop-off points, including shopping centres and Smart Police Stations (SPS). The authority also used other modern channels to make it easier for the public to report and hand in lost property. The efforts reaffirm the…