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Based on visitor reviews and performance indicators, the rankings highlight the palace’s position as one of the UAE’s leading cultural and heritage attractions. ABU DHABI: Qasr Al Watan has been recognised in both Trip.Best’s Top 100 Global Attractions & Experiences 2026 and Top 100 Attractions & Experiences in Asia 2026, published by Trip.com. Based on visitor reviews and performance indicators, the rankings highlight the palace’s position as one of the UAE’s leading cultural and heritage attractions. Among the palace’s highlights are the Great Hall, known for its traditional Arabian architecture and one of the world’s largest central domes, and the…
Dubai has become home to The Pediatric Academy, a new international education institution created to advance knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals and give parents better access to understandable, evidence-informed information about their children’s health and development. Founded by pediatric dentist, author and international speaker Dr. Rafif Tayara, The Pediatric Academy brings together education on pediatric dentistry, airway health, sleep-disordered breathing, oral function, early facial growth, interceptive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy. The institution combines a global online education platform with in-person professional training at its Dubai training location at Jumeira Street The Academy’s initial programs focus on an area of children’s healthcare…
A weekend can feel surprisingly long when you’re surrounded by mountains, turquoise waters and winding coastal roads. With Oman announcing a new free 14-day tourist visa for eligible travellers, there’s never been a better time for UAE residents to swap skyscrapers for dramatic landscapes and quiet villages. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation or simply a change of scenery, Oman offers all three within a few hours’ drive from the UAE. From ancient forts and mountain viewpoints to crystal-clear wadis and freshly grilled seafood, here’s how to make the most of a 48-hour escape. Before you hit the road Before…
TOKYO, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than three percent on Wednesday as AI-related stocks jumped to track their US peers, and investors scooped up stocks with a strong outlook. The Nikkei was up 3.16 percent to 65,979.02 as of 0101 GMT, while the broader Topix rose 1.52 percent to 4,022.18. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest and chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron rose 8 percent and 4 percent, respectively. Of more than 1,500 stocks trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market, 67 percent rose, 29 percent fell and 3 percent traded flat. Source: Emirates News…
Adnoc Distribution posted a record first half net profit of $568 million, rising 59 per cent year-on-year, which it attributed to record fuel volumes and continued network expansionThe company saw its EBITDA increase 39 per cent to $786 million, up from $566 million the previous year. Underlying EBITDA rose 14 per cent to $603 million, up from $530 million.Gross profits increased 28.9 per cent to Dh1.15 billion in H1 2026, up from Dh898 million the same period last year. Inventory gains and a sustained growth in the higher-margin non-fuel retail (NFR) segment also factored in the company’s record performance during…
At 4am New Zealand time, Devyn Dalton’s phone blew up because overnight, something bizarrely wonderful had happened. Her biceps had gone viral, not just in one country but across the world. After Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hit cinemas, there was plenty to talk about: the giant sets, the film’s IMAX scale, the cast’s performances and the sheer spectacle of it all. But among the endless chatter, one unexpected detail grabbed the spotlight… the 4’6” female stunt double who shot some of Matt Damon’s action sequences in the film, including the battle against the man-eating Laestrygonians.Matt Damon later credited her on…
Fresh from her breakthrough WTA 500 victory at Mubadala (Washington DC) Open victory on Monday, tickets at Alex Eala’s next match on Wednesday has quickly sold out, driven by her most enthusiastic fan base: overseas Filipinos.Southeastern Canada’s sizeable Filipino community snapped up tickets for Toronto’s National Bank Open opening match on Wednesday, hoping to see their country’s biggest sporting star in action.Tennis Canada announced that 3,100 tickets were bought immediately after announcement of Eala’s opener last Friday. By Sunday, all tickets have been sold, it said.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Only Serena Williams…
Reserve Bank of India holds repo rate at 5.25% and maintains neutral stance as it monitors oil-driven inflation and signs of slowing growthMUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% on Wednesday, as it awaits data to judge if higher oil prices are stoking inflationary pressures across Asia’s third largest economy.An overwhelming majority of 68 out of 72 economists polled by Reuters had forecast that the RBI will stand pat on its benchmark interest rates.The RBI’s six-member rate panel, which includes three external members, voted unanimously to keep rates on hold.The rate-setting panel also…
ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced the final shortlists for the 2025–26 Season Awards, with the winners to be revealed during the annual awards ceremony on Monday, 10 August, at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony will honour the winners across all award categories. Three Al Ain stars have been shortlisted for the Golden Ball Award for Best Player: Matias Palacios, Kodjo Laba, and Soufian Rahimi. The finalists for the Leader Award for Best Coach are Paulo Manuel Carvalho de Sousa (Shabab Al Ahli), Vladimir Ivic (Al Ain), and Goran…
ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency, has attended part of the Ju-Jitsu World Championship 2026 competitions, hosted at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of elite male and female jiu-jitsu athletes from around the world. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad followed several under-18 bouts, which featured strong competitive performances by emerging talents from different countries, reflecting the prominent position the championship holds on the global jiu-jitsu calendar. Sheikh Zayed also took part in the award ceremony for athletes who secured top positions across several weight categories,…