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Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team is ready for the high-voltage match against Pakistan in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, which will get under way on August 28 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.Kaur, who led India to a memorable ODI World Cup triumph last year, will hope to continue the momentum when they face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 5 in Dubai.Last year, on the same ground, the Asia Cup men’s tournament was thrown into chaos after the Indian team refused to shake hands with the Pakistani players following the 2025 military stand-off between the two countries.India went on to…
ABU DHABI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) to strengthen research collaboration across the social sector. The partnership will focus on understanding digital social trends and anticipating future changes, helping build knowledge and support Abu Dhabi’s social priorities. The MoU was signed by Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of DCD, and Dr Sultan Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, Director-General of ECSSR. The agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise and working together to better understand the…
Imran Khan, CEO and Founder, Invespy. The Invespy Broker Hub combines a neutral physical workspace with a digital platform designed to connect brokers with developers, inventory, training and global property opportunities Dubai’s fast-growing property market has created significant opportunities for brokers, alongside growing demand for neutral workspaces, professional development, credible developer connections and efficient commission payments. Invespy aims to meet these needs through a broker-first ecosystem combining digital tools with a dedicated physical community. Imran Khan, CEO and Founder of Invespy, discusses with Tahawultech.com how the Invespy Broker Hub will support brokers with live property opportunities, training, content facilities and…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police has completed preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year through its School Security initiative, implementing an integrated security, traffic and awareness plan in coordination with strategic partners. The plan aims to ensure a safe return to schools and improve traffic safety and flow, particularly during peak hours. Dubai Police will deploy 253 security and traffic patrols around schools, supported by 28 drones to monitor traffic and key locations, four luxury patrols, five mounted patrols and 65 bicycles to strengthen field presence. The plan also includes the participation of 217 students from the Safety…
Dubai expects another 56,600 residential units by the end of 2026 as rental growth moderates and demand for prime office and off-plan projects remains strongAbu Dhabi: A report by Colliers International, a global professional services and investment management firm, highlighted the continued development of the UAE real estate market in the second quarter of 2026, and its transition towards a more balanced phase, following an extended period of exceptional growth, supported by the market’s established fundamentals, continued investments, and economic diversification initiatives. The report provided an analysis of the most prominent trends in the real estate markets of Abu Dhabi, Dubai,…
Pedestrians say speeding, silent approaches, abandoned scooters and riders without lights are creating new safety risks, while an insurance expert calls for mandatory third-party cover. Abu Dhabi: Pedestrians have recently been complaining about the “reckless” behaviour of some electric scooter users on sidewalks and designated walkways, highlighting violations they observe daily, including excessive speed, stunt driving, driving on sidewalks designated for pedestrians, as well as leaving and neglecting scooters randomly on sidewalks and in building entrances, and not using lights at night. Abu Dhabi Police stressed the need to drive e-scooters carefully in crowded areas, give way to pedestrians, avoid…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 31st Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT 2026) continued its second day under the theme “Reformulating the Future of Pharma”, highlighting digital transformation, Pharma 4.0™ and the development of emerging pharmaceutical talent. The programme featured specialised sessions on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the role of digital technologies and automation in improving production efficiency while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory compliance. Discussions highlighted the role of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), in collaboration with the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), in supporting adoption of Pharma 4.0™ concepts in…
September is fashion’s biggest month — the one when the glossies land with a thump, fat with the season’s marching orders. This autumn, apparently, we are all to be swathed in leopard-print coats. A delicious idea, unless you live somewhere the weather app still insists it ‘feels like’ 55°C. In Dubai, our September issue is a more prosaic one: how to be covered, cool, and presentable at the school gate before the bell. And the answer, mercifully, is shorter than usual. Because there’s an equation every Dubai parent solves before coffee: covered enough for the car park, cool enough for…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumer rights across Dubai’s maritime sector as it continues to raise awareness of its Consumer Complaints Platform in the Emirate of Dubai. Under Administrative Resolution No. (9) of 2025, transparency in the application of maritime container fees is a regulatory requirement. Maritime consumers and stakeholders — including importers, exporters, cargo owners, consignees and traders -are entitled to clarity regarding the fees applied to their shipments. DMA’s Consumer Complaints Platform on Dubai Trade is the centralized channel for submitting, reviewing, investigating and…
Five commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, little changed from a day earlier but well below the 10-day average of 15, preliminary shipping data showed on Wednesday.Two tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas and one tanker carrying bitumen exited the Gulf via the strait, while two empty product tankers entered the waterway from the Gulf of Oman, initial data from shiptracker Kpler showed. On Monday, four commodity vessels transited the waterway, the data showed.The figures could change as some ships typically switch off their location transponders during the voyage.Transits through the Bab el-Mandeb, another major maritime chokepoint in…