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Former world No. 1 and five-time US Open champion Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis, saying he is too busy to commit to the demands of the tour and that his body is no longer up to it.The Swiss legend made a memorable return to the US Open on Tuesday, delighting a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium as he joined John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick for a star-studded exhibition night.The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, received a standing ovation from the New York crowd before taking on his former…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has intensified its field visits in July 2026 to ensure that establishments active in the manufacturing and sale of building materials comply with the applicable laws and regulations in the emirate. The field visits are part of ADRA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen market stability and ensure the availability of goods and services at fair prices and high quality, while protecting consumer rights. ADRA regularly conducts campaigns and inspection visits across various…
Ministry of Finance outlines Pillar Two reporting requirements under the global minimum tax frameworkAbu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (133) of 2026 concerning entities required to submit a Pillar Two Information Return under Cabinet Resolution No. (142) of 2024 on the imposition of a top-up tax on multinational enterprises.The resolution forms part of the UAE’s ongoing implementation of the OECD/G20 Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Rules, commonly known as Pillar Two, and reinforces the country’s commitment to international tax transparency while providing greater certainty and clarity to multinational groups regarding their reporting obligations.The ministerial decision establishes…
Strong wind gusts could stir up dust across exposed areas, the NCM cautions, while eastern and southern regions may see afternoon rainfall. Dubai: The day ahead is being dominated by high temperatures and blowing dust in urban cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while eastern regions like Fujairah may see rain. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with a chance of some convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon, associated with rainfall. Dust alert Light to moderate winds, averaging 10 to 25km/h and blowing from the southeasterly to northwesterly direction, will freshen…
ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Maia Sandu of Moldova on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Sandu and to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police General Command has successfully concluded its participation in the 22nd edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026), which commenced last Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event brought together over 21,000 participants and visitors, including humanitarian leaders, policymakers, experts, organisations, and partners from around the world. Throughout its participation, Dubai Police presented a number of working papers and presentations delivered by officers on several key topics, most notably “Technology, Data, and the Future of Humanitarian Work,” the role of drones in humanitarian aid,…
The invitation to the Flamingo Room comes, misleadingly, with a warning: there are no flamingos. None. Not even a leg, a feather, or a cocktail stick in the shape of one. It’s a little like calling a place The Unicorn Grill and discovering they only serve goat. Years ago, on the roof of Kensington’s Roof Gardens, London, there really were flamingos — louche, pink, and faintly camp birds who looked as if they were waiting for Noël Coward to order a martini. I had assumed, in the way one does, that they had retired to Dubai, as so many Londoners…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Masdar City Free Zone, Abu Dhabi’s premier hub for future-focused industries and emerging economic sectors, has launched a special Emirati Package to make entrepreneurship more accessible for UAE nationals, with a renewed focus on empowering Emirati women to lead, own and grow their own enterprises. Announced during the UAE Year of Family, the launch reflects the nation’s commitment to building resilience through upskilling and innovation, advancing the UAE’s economic transformation by increasing Emirati participation in high-growth sectors, and honours the values of unity, care and cooperation that are woven into the UAE’s heritage.…
Employees across the UAE and Gulf region are paying more attention to health benefits, wellbeing, flexible working and paid leave than to headline grabbing office perks such as free food or lifestyle facilities, according to a new workplace study by NAVO.The research analyzed 2,000 employer sources including job advertisements, careers pages and LinkedIn posts, alongside more than 1,000 employee reviews and discussions from platforms including Glassdoor, Indeed, Reddit, Blind and Fishbowl. After removing duplicates and generic references, the final dataset included 1,121 workplace perk mentions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Health benefits ranked…
Veteran director Kuku Kohli has passed away at the age of 77. Kuku Kohli suffered a heart attack and breathed his last at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday.He is survived by his wife, actor Aruna Irani, and two daughters, Pooja and Karishma, from his first marriage to Rita Kohli.His final rites will take place on Wednesday. Kuku Kohli made his directorial debut with Phool Aur Kaante, which emerged as a commercial success and also marked Ajay Devgn’s debut. The film also starred Madhoo, Amrish Puri, Aruna Irani and Jagdeep.He later directed Suhaag in 1994, starring Ajay Devgn, Akshay…