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As grape harvest season gets under way in Ras Al Khaimah’s mountainous Asimah region, a local farmer says demand for Emirati grape seedlings has surged tenfold over the years, with his nursery now producing more than 10,000 local grape seedlings each season to meet growing interest in cultivating traditional varieties. Marwan Saif Rashid Al Mazrouei, from Asimah, a scenic mountainous and agricultural area in the southern part of Ras Al Khaimah located about 90 kilometers from Ras Al Khaimah city, said this year’s grape harvest began in May and continued through June, with the season largely determined by temperatures. “The…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) and Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, hosted the first MZN Hub71 Demo Day, bringing together the inaugural cohort of 17 Emirati founders, who presented startups developed through the three-month programme. The MZN Hub71 programme Demo Day took place at MZN Hub Al Ain, bringing together investors, ecosystem partners and government stakeholders as founders presented ventures across AI, HealthTech, ClimateTech, FinTech and AgriTech before a judging panel comprising representatives from Khalifa Fund and Hub71. Following the competition, the top three startups were awarded in-kind support packages valued…
Authorities in the UAE have issued alerts for hail and rain as parts of UAE experienced rainfall on Monday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) earlier predicted convective clouds — which bring the possibility of rain — forming over the eastern parts of the country. On Monday afternoon, the met department issued yellow and orange alerts for parts of Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Ras Al Khaimah, warning the public to be prepared when heading out of doors as some hazardous weather events may be expected. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The map…
AJMAN, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, met with Ndhuma Richard, Acting Head of the South African Consulate, to discuss ways of strengthening economic cooperation, expanding bilateral trade and investment, and exploring opportunities for cooperation in the sectors of industry, tourism, and education. The meeting was held at the Chamber’s headquarters, in the presence of Mohammed Ali Al Jannahi, Executive Director of the Member Support Services Sector; Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al Nuaimi, Director of the Government Communication Department; and Fatima Yaqoub Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, which attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security…
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Emirates Skywards members can now use their Miles to book train journeys to more than 12,000 destinations across Europe, following the launch of a new rail redemption service. The airline loyalty programme said Skywards Rail gives members access to more than 40 operators across 12 European countries, covering domestic, international and high-speed train services. Members can search schedules, select travel classes and ticket types, and pay either in full with Miles or with Cash + Miles. They can also use their Miles to book tickets for relatives and friends, with electronic tickets sent by email. The service is available online…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced the nominees for the 2025–26 Season Awards, with the winners set to be honoured during the annual awards ceremony at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 10 August. The awards celebrate the season’s standout performers across the Golden Ball , Golden Boy, Golden Glove, The Leader Award, as well as the Fans’ Player of the Year and Best Goal Award. Ten players have been shortlisted for the Golden Ball Award. The nominees are Matias Palacios, Alejandro Romero, Laba Kodjo, Soufian Rahimi and Rami Rabiea (Al…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information and data-driven insights, has expanded the scope of information available within UAE credit reports through the inclusion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) account information from leading providers Tabby and Tamara, effective July 2026. The enhancement reflects the continued evolution of the UAE’s financial services landscape and the growing adoption of flexible consumer financing solutions. By incorporating BNPL data into credit reports, Etihad Credit Bureau is broadening the scope of information available, enabling more informed credit decisions for existing borrowers, bringing new-to-credit customers…
SHARJAH, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The 10th Al Dhaid Date Festival, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) at Expo Al Dhaid, concluded after four days, attracting more than 35,000 visitors, a 15 percent increase compared to last year, and generating more than AED2.5 million in sales. Marking a decade since its launch, the festival honoured 130 winners across its competition categories during the closing ceremony. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, recognised the winners and strategic partners, praising the efforts of the organising committees and participating entities. The event brought together leading palm farmers,…