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Motorists using Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road could see shorter journeys during peak hours after new lanes were added and entry and exit points were upgraded on both roads. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the improvements have boosted road efficiency by 20 per cent. On Ras Al Khor Road, a new lane has been added towards Al Khail Road, extending from the Financial Centre Street intersection to Al Khail Road southbound. The road has been widened from three lanes to four, increasing its capacity by 33 per cent. Stay up to date with the…

BEIRUT, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met today in Beirut with Nabih Berri, Lebanese Parliament Speaker, at the Lebanese Parliament headquarters. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the longstanding fraternal relations between the UAE and Lebanon, and explored ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation and exchange expertise between the FNC and the Lebanese Parliament in a manner that serves the shared interests of the two countries and their brotherly peoples. Both sides affirmed that UAE-Lebanon relations are founded on deep-rooted fraternal ties and a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation across various…

Ookla, a network performance measurement company, recently shared research which found network responsiveness for AI applications varies significantly by location. Geography, fibre routing and hyperscaler infrastructure were found to play a bigger role than population size or the presence of local data centres. The research by lead analyst Mike Dano compared cloud latency, the round-trip time between a user’s device and major cloud data centres run by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, Oracle and Microsoft Azure, across a mix of large and small U.S. cities. Dano noted the gap between the fastest median latency of 104 milliseconds (ms) recorded…

ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Council, launched a series of specialised cybersecurity awareness sessions as part of its ‘Future Entrepreneur Programme 2026’. This programme is being held under the theme ‘Their summer today. Their ventures tomorrow… with safety and confidence.’ The initiative reflects both entities’ ongoing efforts to nurture a generation of capable young entrepreneurs equipped with the requisite entrepreneurial skills and digital awareness to meet the demands of the digital economy as well as build innovation and knowledge-based future projects. This initiative builds on the…

WASHINGTON, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the current developments. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 1.4 points to 90.8 (1985=100) in July, down from an upwardly revised 92.2 in June. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell by 3.6 points to 114.9, its third consecutive monthly decline. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—remained unchanged at 74.7. Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down…

What is dubbed as the UAE’s cultural hub, Saadiyat Island boasts a spectacular variety of experiences for the entire family. The island is home to some of the world’s most popular museums and attractions, with the Guggenheim Museum soon joining the likes of Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For tourists and residents alike, a visit to the island is nothing short of taking a trip back in time — or, in some cases, pausing time altogether.…

SHARJAH, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) helped relieve the distress of 325 indebted inmates and individuals facing financial hardship during the first half of 2026 by settling their outstanding financial obligations. This came as part of its humanitarian efforts aimed at restoring stability to struggling families through its “Relieving Distress” project, which the SCI implements to support the most vulnerable groups. Mohammed Saleem Al Menai, Director of the Assistance Department at Sharjah Charity International (SCI), said that the “Relieving Distress” project embodies one of the most prominent forms of social solidarity because of its direct…

The U.S. recently threatened sanctions against Chinese AI companies over allegations they misused American models to train rival systems. In response China has issued a warning that it would take “all necessary measures” to protect its interests. In a statement, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) criticised the U.S. for “politicising and weaponising technology and economic issues”, accusing it of using “unfounded allegations to stigmatise Chinese companies and impose sanctions”. It warned that if the U.S. takes “any action that materially harms China’s interests”, it would act to “firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests”. China hit back after U.S. Treasury…

UAE residents can expect generally fair to partly cloudy skies on Wednesday, July 29, with weather conditions remaining pleasant through much of the day. However, cloud development is expected to increase over the eastern and southern regions during the afternoon. According to the forecast, convective clouds may form over these areas, bringing the possibility of scattered rainfall later in the day. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast to northeast at speeds ranging between 10 and 25 km/h. At times, wind speeds may freshen and reach up to 40 km/h, particularly near areas experiencing convective cloud activity.…

ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Fertiglobe (ADX: FERTIGLB) today reported a strong second-quarter performance, with adjusted EBITDA more than doubling year-on-year to $371 million and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders surging 12.5x to $145 million. Reflecting this strong earnings momentum and disciplined capital allocation, the Company has proposed a minimum H1 2026 dividend of $150 million, representing an increase of more than 20% year-on-year. For the first half of 2026, Fertiglobe delivered revenues of $2.0 billion, up 59% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased 63% to $713 million and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders rose 3.4x to…