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Dubai: Hospitality and travel industry experts have challenged the common perception that booking directly with a hotel always guarantees the lowest price, or that online travel platforms consistently offer the best deals, saying the reality is far more complex.They said hotel rates vary depending on demand, occupancy levels, booking timing, room category, cancellation terms and additional benefits, making it essential for travellers to look beyond the advertised room rate when comparing offers.Experts said travellers seeking the best value should compare the total cost of a stay, including taxes, fees, breakfast, cancellation and modification policies, payment flexibility, loyalty rewards and the…
SHARJAH, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) conducted 8,870 laboratory tests on water samples at its specialised laboratories during the first half of 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to uphold the highest quality and safety standards and ensure the delivery of clean and safe drinking water to consumers across Sharjah. The comprehensive tests form part of SEWA’s strategy to enhance its water quality monitoring system from the source through to consumers’ meters, using the latest technologies and advanced analytical equipment. A total of 5,865 samples were tested at the main Water…
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirms affected products linked to US recall are not available locally Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has confirmed that frozen berry products marketed under the GreenWise brand are not available in the UAE market following their recall in the United States over potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. In a statement published on its official account on the social media platform X, the ministry said the confirmation came after the relevant regulatory authorities completed investigations and verified import and distribution records across local markets. The ministry stated that the…
Will Apple finally launch a foldable phone this year? Is the iPhone 18 launch being split? Apple fans around the world are currently enduring a nail-biting wait as the likely launch date for the tech giant’s new lineup draws near. While Apple is yet to officially announced the date, this is expected to be their biggest hardware launch of the year. According to Macworld, some of the biggest launches will include the iPhone Fold and the iPhone 18 Pro redesign, while meaningful upgrades will include the under-display Face ID, OLED iPad mini.As rumours, speculations and anticipation builds up, here’s a…
More national football federations and Fifa officials have withdrawn their support for the soccer body’s president Gianni Infantino after the exit of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, which one Fifa vice-president described as the “final straw”.Fifa said on Monday that Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.His exit prompted Hungary’s Sandor Csanyi — one of eight Fifa vice-presidents and a member of the Fifa Council — to withdraw his support for the embattled Infantino, who is under pressure from three…
U.S. dollar hits three-month low as Treasury buybacks aim to curb surging long-term bond yields amid global debt and inflation concernsSINGAPORE: The U.S. dollar stood at three-month lows on Thursday after the Treasury Department moved to calm a bond market rout that had pushed long-end yieldsto their highest since 2007, sapping support for the greenback.The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six other units, was at 98.813, around its lowest level since mid-May.The euro was at $1.1676, perched at the highest level since late May. Investors have been grappling this week with a sharp selloff in the bond…
BRUSSELS, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Development Team won the Kortrijk Koerse race held yesterday in Belgium, a one-day event, with Dutch rider Sofie van Rooijen claiming first place after a 10-month absence from the winner’s podium. Van Rooijen completed the 127.6-kilometre race in a time of 3 hours, 4 minutes and 17 seconds. The Dutch rider repaid the team’s work in style, producing a powerful sprint to take the victory and return to the top step of the podium. Charlotte Kool (Fenix-Deceuninck) finished second, with Kathrin Schweinberger (Human Powered Health) completing the podium. The UAE team lined…
Registration opens for the Forum to be held on 27 August under the patronage of Manal bint Mohammed Dubai: The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced the partners of the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026, which will take place on 27 August at Madinat Jumeirah under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), President of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.…
China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the group more than $2 billion on Thursday for offences including fraud, five years after a high-profile default.Evergrande Group was once the face of Chinese real estate, surfing a decades-long property boom as it peddled home-ownership dreams.But its access to credit dramatically narrowed when the government introduced curbs on excessive borrowing and speculation.The company defaulted in 2021 after struggling to repay creditors.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.On Thursday, August 20, a court in southern China fined the firm…
The race for the Abu Dhabi Masters title has tightened, with four players sharing the lead after four rounds and top seed Daniil Dubov sitting just half a point behind.India’s Grandmaster Pa Iniyan, Azerbaijan’s Grandmaster Ahmad Ahmadzada, International Master Aleksandr Usov and Grandmaster Edgar Mamedov all entered the fifth round on 3.5 points from four games. Dubov, the tournament’s highest-rated player at 2652, is among a large chasing group on three points.Iniyan, Ahmadzada and Usov had entered Round 4 as the tournament’s three perfect scorers, each having won their opening three games.That changed when Iniyan and Ahmadzada met on the…