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Operator says no refunds or compensation will be available for passengers who miss their journey due to late arrival, urging travellers to reach stations at least 20 minutes before departure Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has warned passengers that missing a train due to reasons not attributable to the station could result in the loss of the ticket value, with no refund or compensation available. According to the company’s Passenger Charter, passengers are advised to arrive at the departure station at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time to avoid missing their journey. The operator said boarding gates close two…

Bullion demand strengthens across the UAE as gold prices decline by up to AED9.75 per gram, extending losses over three consecutive weeksDubai: Gold prices in the UAE extended their downward trend for a third consecutive week, with the price of a gram declining by between AED6 and AED9.75 across different gold purities compared with the previous week, according to price indicators in Dubai and Sharjah.The latest declines bring the total drop in gold prices over the past three weeks to AED30.75 per gram, prompting increased demand for gold bullion, according to retailers.Gold and jewellery traders said the sustained decline in…

Fears of AI-driven job cuts across the UAE and GCC GCC have eased sharply over the past year, even as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape how roles are structured, according to a new report by Cooper Fitch.The AI & the Future of Talent 2027 report found that only 14 per cent of respondents now expect AI-related role reductions within the next 12 to 24 months, down from 31 per cent in last year’s survey.Instead, organisations are consolidating tasks and responsibilities rather than eliminating positions outright, with 22 per cent reporting some role consolidation already under way and a further…

The stars aligned in Elena Rybakina’s favour for a US Open triumph the Kazakh never expected on Saturday, as she leaves New York the champion and new world number one despite an injury that nearly derailed her campaign.Rybakina beat the twice defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the trophy little more than three weeks after an ankle injury that forced her out of the Cincinnati tune-up tournament, raising serious questions over whether she would even compete in New York.”I was so upset. I didn’t know actually how it’s going to be day by day. We arrive in New York. We did…

ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sport in the UAE has evolved beyond competitions and tournaments into an integrated industry and a driver of economic growth and tourism, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai developing a distinctive sporting identity that combines heritage, international events and emerging technology. Abu Dhabi has established a diverse sporting landscape encompassing jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, motorsport, cycling, triathlon, marine sports, 3×3 basketball and mind sports. Its international calendar includes the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, UFC events and the UAE Tour, alongside…

Court rules that filing lawsuits is a legally protected right and finds no evidence that the defendant acted with malice or intended harm Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a businessman seeking AED18.25 million in compensation from a friend, whom he accused of abusing the right to litigation by filing multiple lawsuits against him. According to court records, the plaintiff said he owned several companies and had maintained a long-standing friendship and business relationship with the defendant’s father before developing a similar relationship with the defendant. The plaintiff stated that the relationship later deteriorated due…

Temperatures could reach 47°C in inland areas, while humidity may lead to fog or mist formation in some coastal and internal regions Abu Dhabi: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the UAE today, with clouds expected to develop eastward and light to moderate winds freshening at times. According to the NCM weather bulletin, humid conditions are expected during the night and on Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a possibility of fog or mist formation. Temperatures are forecast to range between 39°C and 44°C in coastal and island areas,…

The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a fire at two schools in the city of Bukavu, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Reuters reported that the death toll rose to 29…

As children across the UAE settle into a new school year, parents are ticking off the familiar back-to-school checklist — uniforms, books, transport and stationery. But doctors say one important check can easily be overlooked, a child’s vision. With Dubai’s 2026-27 school year beginning in the first week of September, this is often a busy period for vision screening. A Dubai paediatric clinic’s 2026 back-to-school vision guide, published last month, has highlighted headaches, eye strain and difficulty concentrating among signs that could warrant attention. According to an article published on the Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Center (DCDC) website, undetected vision problems…

Dubai RTA impounded 244 vehicles after drivers fled seizure sites and logged 340 unlicensed passenger transport violations, as 1.6 million inspections led to 30,000 offences in H1 2026, down 21% with higher compliance rates The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai confirmed the impoundment of 244 violating vehicles after their drivers fled seizure sites. It also recorded 340 violations related to transporting passengers in unlicensed vehicles and promoting illegal transport services. In addition, 30,000 violations were recorded across various passenger transport sectors during the first half of this year. Saeed Al Balushi, Director of the Passenger Transport Activities Control…