Author: Editorial team
While driving through a remote area in the Solomon Islands, Emirati traveller Salem Al Karbi watched in confusion as his driver suddenly began pleading with a man who had stopped their vehicle. “At first I didn’t understand what was happening,” he recalled. The exchange lasted several tense minutes before the man eventually allowed them to continue their journey. Only afterwards did the driver explain the reason for his desperation: the area was home to a tribe historically known for cannibalism. It was one of many surreal moments Al Karbi has experienced while travelling across the world — not as a…
Last year, a Dubai-born apparel business quietly generated sales of Dh14 million, five times more than it made in 2024. It’s done so almost invisibly, winning the loyalty of a returning customer base, who drive 40 per cent of sales each month. It makes clothes that are not designed to be seen on Instagram. Clothes that are not intended to project wealth, status or exclusivity. Clothes that don’t even leave the house. Since its launch in June 2023, One of a Kin, founded by Lebanese entrepreneur Nayla Haddad, has leveraged its understanding of GCC lifestyles to create category-defining sleep-and-loungewear that…
ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, has approved the National Strategy for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises in the Emirates Villages, together with the Investment Attraction Strategy. Both strategies aim to advance sustainable economic development in rural areas and foster a business environment that supports growth and innovation. This announcement came as H.H. Sheikh Theyab chaired the council’s meeting, during which strategic priorities across the economic, tourism, community,…
DUBAI, 22nd February, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), explored opportunities for collaboration in sustainable energy and innovation during a meeting with Robert Hertzberg, senior fellow at the Mission Possible Partnership and board member of First Public Hydrogen, along with a high-level delegation from the Electric Power Research Institute of America (EPRI). Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in research and development, innovation and capacity building, including specialised training programmes across priority areas such as smart grids, renewable energy, energy storage, network upgrades, energy efficiency, cyber security, photovoltaic system integration…
BenQ, the global leader in display innovation, unlocked unprecedented artistry and depth in gaming with the launch of new MOBIUZ EX Series monitors EX271UZ, EX321UZ, and EX271QZ. Purpose-built for Open-World game explorers, the EX Series introduces Smart Game Art, an BenQ-exclusive technology that intelligently adapts to various game’s art style, along with Spectral Color Refinement and High Pixel Contrast technologies for breathtaking immersion in story-driven and open-world games. “Our research shows that today’s gamers want more than action—they’re drawn to atmosphere, detail, and artistry,” said Manish Bakshi, Managing Director, BenQ Middle East. “We see gaming as a visual journey across…
ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has warned of the growing threat posed by “wiper malware,” which can target individuals and organisations by deleting or damaging data and disrupting systems and services. The council said that such attacks could affect daily digital use, business continuity and operational processes, particularly where preparedness is weak or preventive measures are lacking. It noted that cyber threats are evolving beyond attacks aimed at stealing information or gaining unauthorised access, increasingly including destructive operations designed to cause widespread disruption in targeted digital environments. Wiper malware falls into this category,…
Tenancy contracts in shared accommodation will need to be officially recorded in a government registry under Dubai’s new housing law, lawyers have said. The law regulating shared housing in the emirate was recently issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The legislation introduces a Shared Accommodation Register, where tenancy contracts, management agreements and details of residents living in shared housing units will be recorded. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Lawyers say this step will help protect residents living in shared…
When Abu Dhabi resident Rika Burger logged into Instagram sometime last year, just like any other day, the algorithm gods blessed her feed with reels of people sitting silently, hunched over their books, and reading outdoors in sunny Cape Town. “People were sitting on the street and on camping chairs outside, reading on a Sunday, and the street was closed to traffic,” she says. She learnt that they were part of the Silent Book Club Cape Town, the local chapter of the US-based Silent Book Club, which, as the name suggests, is a silent book club with many such local chapters across the…
FUJAIRAH, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, conducted a site visit to the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) to review the response measures taken following the fire incident that recently occurred at one of the zone’s facilities. The visit aimed to assess the efforts of emergency teams and relevant authorities in containing the incident, while ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure and the continuity of operations. During the visit, Al Mazrouei was briefed on the rapid response mechanisms implemented to contain the fire, as well as the operational plans adopted for managing…
WASHINGTON, 22nd February, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX has launched 53 satellites into orbit as part of its expanding Starlink constellation, executing two separate missions that further demonstrate the company’s advancing capabilities in space logistics and rocket reusability. SpaceX launched two more batches of Starlink satellites on Saturday, and in the process set a new rocket reuse record. The 53 new Starlink satellites added to SpaceX’s megaconstellation of more than 9700 active broadband internet relay units. The dual missions marked the 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year. Source: Emirates News Agency