Author: Editorial team
For many Europeans, their first stop for all things clothing, accessories, beauty products and household articles is usually the branch of an Ireland-headquartered retailer, going by the name Primark. Specialising in fast fashion and with more than 450 stores around the world, Primark is making its entry into the United Arab Emirates, with its first store in Dubai opening at the Dubai Mall on March 26. This store is being brought to the region through a partnership with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group. The retailer said in an Instagram post that the store would open on March 26 at 10 am. We…
ABU DHABI, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has announced the launch of the second phase of its Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, expanding its scope to include the residential sector for the first time in Abu Dhabi. The policy covers villa owners and residential buildings where applicable, enabling them to generate and store electricity from rooftop solar systems and efficiently integrate their usage with the grid. This initiative is part of DoE’s mandate to develop policies and regulatory frameworks that advance the transition towards a more efficient and sustainable energy system, while promoting the…
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users’ devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fraud or cyber extortion. In its weekly awareness message, CSC emphasised that avoiding the download and use of suspicious applications helps minimise risks, limit fraudsters’ access to user data and safeguard personal information. The council noted that fake applications have become one of the most dangerous cyber fraud…
Owais Mohammed. AI has evolved from experimental technology to business-critical infrastructure in the UAE. Organisations deploy AI models for everything from medical diagnosis and customer service to supply chain optimisation and financial modelling. Yet many enterprises overlook a fundamental vulnerability: without comprehensive data durability strategies, their AI investments are built on sand. As we approach this year’s World Backup Day on March 31, the message is clear: AI success depends on preserving today’s data. Without backups, organisations expose themselves to serious business risk. Training data: The competitive edge of the future High-quality data is essential for AI accuracy and efficiency. It enables models to learn, adapt, and stay relevant. Yet many AI models do not remain static; they continuously evolve, retrain, and refine. Techniques such…
DUBAI, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced the appointment of Mariam Al Shamsi, a board member of the UAE Karate Federation, to the WKF Women’s Committee, in recognition of her competence and expertise in strategic planning and her significant contributions to karate development. The UAE Karate Federation noted that the appointment highlights the growing international stature of national talents and reinforces the role of Emirati women in developing the sports sector. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE has announced fuel prices for April 2026 amid global stock markets’ continued decline and rising oil prices, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East conflict, which is beginning to sap consumer and business confidence. The three variants of petrol — Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus — saw slightly higher rates in March, reversing a two-month downward trend. The country deregulated petrol prices in 2015 to align them with the international rate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The new rates listed below will apply from April…
Dubai-based retail giant Brands For Less has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the UAE’s small business ecosystem that could actually make a difference where it matters. Running across March 25 and 26, the programme is designed to open doors for entrepreneurs and SMEs who are currently navigating a more complex and, in many cases, more uncertain economic environment. Taking to its social media, Brands For Less shared the following message, “If you’re in the UAE and need support, we’re here to listen. Whether you have a small business, a concept, or know someone who does, reach out. No…
BEIJING, 21st March, 2026 (WAM) — A Chinese research team has pioneered a novel wireless communication technology that simultaneously supports networks ranging from 2G to 6G. It enables base station miniaturisation, reduces power consumption by over tenfold, and provides hardware support for frontier applications such as embodied intelligence and satellite communications, according to a study published recently in the journal Nature Photonics. The ever-growing demands for data communication have accelerated the rapid evolution of networks, transitioning from 2G to 6G. However, each generation of network has required dedicated, frequency-specific hardware, a stacking approach that has burdened infrastructure with severe hardware…
Düsseldorf, Germany — Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) draws attention to the significance of World Backup Day – March 31st is a reminder of the real value of a backup. Unfortunately, most people only realise this when they have forgotten to make one or can no longer access it. Rainer W. Kaese, Senior Manager, HDD Business Development at Toshiba Electronics Europe, shares his thoughts on this topic and explains why a backup doesn’t always need to be only in the cloud: What use is cloud storage if there is no internet connection available? That cannot happen with an external hard disk…
Tuesday morning saw UAE residents grabbing their umbrellas and raincoats again as a fresh wave of rains hit the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier predicted two days of rain this week — March 31 and April 1. The department has issued an alert from 7.20am on March 31 to 12.20am on April 1 for the rains. While the rains are expected to get heavy, the intensity will not match the downpour that residents faced last week. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Warning to motorists Police departments in Abu…