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DUBAI, 28th March, 2026 (WAM) — He was officially the best racehorse on the planet in 2025 and now Calandagan starts out on the defence of its World’s Best Racehorse crown in the $6m Longines Dubai Sheema Classic [G1 2410m], a race which has acclaimed some of the greats of middle-distance turf racing since it was added to the programme in the third year of the Dubai World Cup story. Fantastic Light and Heart’s Cry were major winners in the early years, while St Nicholas Abbey and Cirrus Des Aigles helped cement the race’s reputation among the global elite events…

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued a warning to the investing public against dealing with unlicensed entities. In its latest advisory, the regulator highlighted companies operating in the UAE that are not licensed to provide financial services or carry out regulated investment activities. Among those flagged is Hypertech, represented by Sam Lee, which the SCA said is not authorised to offer financial services in the UAE. Investors are urged to refrain from engaging with the company or its representatives and to verify the licensing status of any financial entity before entering into agreements or transferring funds. Stay up…

This Eid al-Fitr, Paramount Hotel Midtown invites guests to experience Dubai from above with a stylish skyline escape in the heart of the city. Guests can enjoy a stay with the full amount redeemable as dining credit at Malibu Sky Lounge, a rooftop gem set high above the city, offering a refined culinary experience paired with sweeping skyline views. Wake up to spectacular views of Dubai’s iconic skyline before continuing the experience at Malibu Sky Lounge infinity pool. From relaxed dining moments to sunset views high above the city, the stay blends exceptional cuisine with Paramount’s signature cinematic flair. Offer…

DUBAI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in collaboration with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, has launched the first specialised training workshops on artificial intelligence aimed at professionals involved in religious discourse. This initiative comes as part of a national strategic programme launched in partnership with leading global technology companies in the field. It aims to train more than 5,000 imams, preachers, muftis, and religious speakers, in alignment with the objectives of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, while strengthening the integration of roles between religious…

ABU DHABI, 28th March, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE in the coming days, beginning with a noticeable drop in temperatures tomorrow, followed by relative stability, before chances of rainfall return from midweek through April 1. In a statement today, NCM said the weather is expected to be humid by morning over some internal areas and partly cloudy, with a decrease in temperatures. Winds will be light to moderate northwesterly, freshening at times and causing blowing dust, with speeds of 15 to 25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h. Seas will…

The United States government has moved to ban new foreign-made consumer internet routers over potential national security concerns. In an update to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the U.S. It puts routers – which are used widely in homes and businesses to connect computers, phones, TVs and other devices to the internet – on a par with foreign-made drones, which were banned at the end of last year. “Malicious actors have exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers to attack American households, disrupt networks,…

After a week of rainfall, UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy weather on Saturday (February 28), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). According to the met department, temperatures will see a notable decrease. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will see lows of 20ºC. Temperatures across the UAE will not exceed 32ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The weather department noted that light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds — particularly strong over the sea — may cause blowing dust, with speeds ranging from 15–25 kmph, reaching up to 40kmph.…

Watch collecting has earned a reputation for being complex, unapproachable, and intimidating. Understandably so, as technical specifications, jargon, and impossible-to-pronounce brands often make newcomers hesitate altogether. Well, this isn’t the case anymore. Ali Nael is the founder of FutureGrail, a luxury watch auction house – his perspective is that collecting must be accessible and democratized. But for the ones with the intent to begin, encouragement lies at the helm. As a staunch purveyor of inclusivity, Ali believes watch collecting should be a fun experience and not a daunting task. Years of handling significant wristwatches and historic pocket watches have given…

BEIJING, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket on Friday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending a new group of internet satellites into space. The rocket lifted off at 3:48 am (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. It successfully placed the payloads, the 20th group of low-orbit internet satellites, into preset orbit. Source: Emirates News Agency

According to Axios, OpenAI is in late-stage talks to buy electricity from fusion start-up Helion Energy, which counts ChatGPT-maker CEO Sam Altman as one of its backers. The proposed framework would give OpenAI a guaranteed slice of Helion’s future output starting at 12.5 per cent, which is equivalent to around 5-gigawatts by 2030, potentially rising to 50-gigawatts by 2035. Axios reported Altman stepped down from his position as chair of Helion’s board of directors and has recused himself from negotiations. The financial terms and length of the deal are not available. The news agency reported Altman has a sizeable stake in…