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Federal Decree formalises appointment of acting secretary-general, who has extensive experience in fatwa, religious and academic fields Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr Sabaa Salem Mohammed Salem Al Kaabi as Secretary-General of the UAE Council for Fatwa. Dr Al Kaabi had been serving as the council’s acting secretary-general and as Director of its Fatwa Competencies Department. He holds a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary societal issues from Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, in addition to a master’s degree in the characteristics of Islamic legal discourse. Dr…
Commuters travelling through Dubai’s City Walk and Al Safa areas are advised to plan their journeys carefully, as traffic diversions have come into effect on Al Safa Street. In a recent video released by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA has officially commenced work on the Al Safa Street Development Project, introducing key traffic diversions designed to maintain smooth traffic flow during construction. Under the current phase, traffic on Al Safa Street is being diverted in both directions onto newly constructed alternative routes running parallel to the development zone. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
AJMAN, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Chamber will participate in the WorldFood Moscow 2026 exhibition in the Russian capital from Sept. 15 to 18, leading a delegation of member companies, factories and private-sector businesses. The delegation aims to explore the latest trends in the food and beverage industry, expand access to international markets for local products, promote investment opportunities in Ajman, and discuss potential cooperation and partnerships with delegations from around the world. Jamila Al Nuaimi, Director of the Member Relations and Support Department at Ajman Chamber, stated that the Chamber’s participation aligns with its continuous efforts to…
Gargash says deterrence and diplomacy are complementary pillars for achieving stable and sustainable regional security Abu Dhabi: His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the meeting between His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit reflects the UAE’s approach based on the dual pillars of deterrence and diplomacy. In a post on X, Gargash said the meeting, held as part of Sheikh Khaled’s engagements with leaders participating in the summit, embodied the UAE’s approach…
Flights to and from the UAE continued to be affected by delays and cancellations on Sunday. Several flights from various Indian cities were delayed by more than 12 hours, including flights from Jaipur and Kochi.Despite some flight delays and cancellations in the UAE, most carriers are operating at near-full capacity, with airlines also adding new destinations for the coming months.Airlines continue to urge passengers to continuously monitor flight times, available on each airline’s respective website.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Below is a list of flight updates for Sunday, September 13th:Fights to Dubai:Flydubai flight…
Defending champions UAE Bulls have become the first founding franchise confirmed for the next era of the Abu Dhabi T10, reinforcing the team’s long-standing commitment to cricket’s fastest format.The announcement is the first of several franchise confirmations to come as Abu Dhabi T10 prepares for its 2026 edition, which will run from November 7-20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in the UAE capital.The UAE Bulls, who have been part of the T10 journey since the competition’s inception in 2017, have been confirmed as a founding franchise following the Deloitte Invitation to Bid process and will compete under the tournament’s new 10-year licence model. And the…
Textbooks, notebooks and classroom interaction will replace daily laptop use in school, while technology will be limited to specific home-based learning tasks Dubai: Public school administrations have informed parents that Grade 6 students in the general and advanced streams will no longer be allowed to bring laptops to school from tomorrow (September 14, 2026) and throughout the academic year, under a newly approved Guide to Reducing the Use of Digital Tools in Learning. The measure applies only to Grade 6 students and is designed to restore greater reliance on textbooks, handwritten notes, classroom discussions and direct interaction between students and…
Question: I own a villa in Dubai that I rented out several years ago to an expat family. I now want to move into the property myself and use it as my primary residence. What is the exact legal process I need to follow to ask the tenants to vacate? How much notice am I required to give, and does the notice have to be served in a specific way? Are there any restrictions on what I can do with the property after the tenants leave? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as you own a villa in the emirate of…
KATHMANDU, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nepal estimates that reconstruction following deadly floods triggered by glacial and mountain collapses last month will cost US$4.78 billion, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lok Bahadur Chhetri, spokesperson for Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said approximately US$57.67 million would be needed for short-term recovery and reconstruction over the next six months, while long-term reconstruction would require around US$4.71 billion. The tsunami-like surge of water, mud and debris, which began near the China-Nepal border on 26th August, killed more than 1,400 people and left around 5,600 missing. “The total estimated requirement for reconstruction…
Kaspersky warns that fraudsters are exploiting the so-called ‘parked domains’ to harvest sensitive private data from unsuspecting users. These deceptive sites often masquerade as error pages or ad-filled placeholders, exposing users to privacy breaches and potential identity theft every day. A parked domain is originally a registered web address that does not yet host a fully developed website. At first glance, these pages appear harmless, often displaying a blank screen, a “Coming Soon” placeholder, or a “Domain for Sale” notice. However, beneath the surface, these pages can execute aggressive hidden scripts. Simply visiting one of these sites can lead to…