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ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — In collaboration with the Secure Communities Forum of the UAE Ministry of Interior, Rabdan Academy hosted the Gaming for Good: Online Safety Hackathon, supporting the UAE’s broader artificial intelligence agenda and national priorities around digital trust and cyber resilience. The event challenged students to translate research into practical responses to emerging risks in online gaming, supported by experts from government, academia, industry, and international organisations. As gaming plays a growing role in social interaction and the digital economy, the hackathon addressed online safety as a security, social, and economic priority. The initiative also…
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a Decision on the minimum Excise Price for Tobacco Products and Liquids used in Electronic Smoking Devices and Tools. The Decision aims to enhance the effectiveness of excise tax implementation and support compliance with the UAE’s tax legislation. Under the Decision, the existing minimum Excise Price will continue to apply to Cigarettes, Water Pipe Tobacco, ready-to-use tobacco products, and similar products. The Decision introduces a minimum Excise Price of AED1 per millilitre (mL) for Liquids used in Electronic Smoking Devices and Tools. The Decision…
FUJAIRAH, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has awarded the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club the right to host the 2027 FIDE World Junior Under-20 Chess Championship, reinforcing Fujairah’s and the UAE’s growing stature as trusted hosts of major international sporting events. Fujairah will stage the championship after Montenegro, which hosted the 2025 edition. The hosting rights were confirmed following an inspection visit by Akaki Iashvili, FIDE’s Special Tasks Director and Chairman of the Events Commission, who reviewed the emirate’s organisational capabilities, sporting facilities and the readiness of the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club to host…
On May 16th, people camped overnight outside the Mall of Emirates in Dubai for the launch of Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collection. By 6 AM, crowds had gathered outside the mall entrance, all the way to the Swatch store. The sale never opened. Swatch cancelled the launch at both locations due to public safety concerns after crowds gathered around the stores. Within hours, watches that had not even gone on sale in Dubai were appearing on resale platforms at many times their retail price. This was not a bot attack. But the episode showed why limited releases attract scalpers. Supply is fixed, demand is concentrated into…
Apollo Global has agreed to buy easyJet in a deal that values the European budget airline at about £5.70 billion ($7.7 billion), the companies said on Thursday, as rival suitor Castlelake abandoned its pursuit.The deal ends months of uncertainty surrounding one of Europe’s biggest low-cost airlines as the industry grapples with rising costs from the Iran war.EasyJet’s board, advised by Evercore, unanimously recommended the cash offer, saying it considered the terms to be fair and reasonable.”While we remain confident in the strength of our business and the opportunities ahead, we believe this offer appropriately recognises the quality of the business…
Fans of Gilmore Girls are heading back to Stars Hollow.HBO Max has officially announced the first authorised documentary about the beloved television series, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the mother-daughter drama became a global pop culture phenomenon.According to Variety, the untitled documentary will feature Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham alongside creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, executive producer Daniel Palladino and additional cast and crew members.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.According to the official synopsis, the film will provide “a rare insider view” into the making of the series, exploring how it evolved into…
Alexandra Eala continued her impressive North American hard-court campaign on Wednesday, defeating No. 25 seed Alycia Parks 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the third round of the National Bank Open in Toronto.The 20-year-old Filipina arrived in Canada on the back of a landmark week in Washington, where she won her first WTA singles title at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Monday. Despite the quick turnaround and a change of venue, Eala showed no signs of fatigue in her Toronto debut as she returned to winning ways.Playing her first National Bank Open main-draw match in front of a packed and…
New initiative will preserve and showcase the stories of Dubai’s endowers, highlighting more than 100 years of philanthropy, community service and sustainable giving Dubai: The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has launched a new project to document the emirate’s rich endowment heritage, preserving the stories of influential endowers and the culture of giving that has shaped Dubai’s development for more than a century. The initiative forms part of the Erth Dubai project launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and…
Burjeel Holdings reported a 97.4 per cent increase in first-half net profit before one-off items to Dh227 million, supported by higher patient volumes, stronger operating efficiency and the continued ramp-up of recently opened facilities. Revenue increased 4.4 per cent year-on-year to Dh2.79 billion during the six months ended June 30, while patient visits rose 9.9 per cent to more than 3.7 million. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, excluding one-off items, climbed 24.6 per cent to Dh517 million. The Abu Dhabi-listed healthcare group said performance strengthened…
DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Arsenal Football Club and Emirates have today announced a long-term renewal of one of the longest-running and most recognisable partnerships in world sport. The agreement will see Emirates continue as the Champion’s front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033, extending what is already the Premier League’s longest-running front-of-shirt partnership and marking the beginning of a new era in one of football’s most enduring relationships. Arsenal and Emirates first partnered in 2006 and have since built one of football’s defining partnerships. Spanning the entire Emirates Stadium era, the relationship has evolved…