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The UAE’s Wadi Wurayah National Park was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List today, following a decision by the World Heritage Committee at its 48th session in Busan, South Korea. The park, spanning 225 square kilometres in the Emirate of Fujairah, is the UAE’s first site to be recognised for its ‘Outstanding Universal Natural Value’ and third from the country to make it to the list. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The announcement was hailed by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, the UAE’s Minister of Culture. He took to…

TORONTO, Canada, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Maninder Sidhu, Canadian Minister of International Trade, announced the successful conclusion on Al Zeyoudi’s visit to Canada, where he led a delegation of Emirati officials and business leaders. The conclusion of negotiations represents the fastest achievement within the UAE’s CEPA programme since its launch in September 2021, a testament to the shared…

Abu Dhabi – The National Experts Program’s AI Track (NEP-AI) launched its first technical learning phase today, in the presence of His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology.  32 Emirati experts will take part in NEP-AI Module 1, “AI Foundations and the AI Stack,” where they will be introduced to the technologies, infrastructure, and data that underpin modern artificial intelligence.  His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, said that investing in national talent is fundamental to strengthening the UAE’s long-term leadership in artificial intelligence and building a…

The UAE Federal Supreme Court has overturned an appeal court judgment that upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of murdering a woman and attempting to kill another man, ruling that the defendant’s right to defence had been compromised. The country’s highest court referred the case back to the Court of Appeal for a fresh hearing before a different judicial panel after finding that the appellate court failed to examine and respond to key defence arguments. According to court records, the Public Prosecution charged the defendant with three offences, including premeditated murder. Prosecutors alleged that he planned the crime,…

ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the inaugural Al Ain Rutab Festival, organised by Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, will take place from 25-31 July 2026 at Al Sarooj Park in Al Ain Region. The festival celebrates rutab – fresh, partially ripened dates – and features a range of heritage and agricultural competitions and activities, including 19 competitions offering 245 prizes worth more than AED5 million in total, alongside diverse markets and sections that highlight the UAE’s agricultural heritage, support farmers and productive…

Delegates at the first substantive plenary meeting of the UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security at UN Headquarters in New York. Forming part of broader capacity-building efforts, the program will equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to meaningfully engage in UN discussions on ICT in the context of international security New York – The UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) announced their partnership to implement the United Nations (UN) Global Mechanism on ICT Security Delegate Training Program – a multistakeholder initiative that will equip official delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed…

Buying travel insurance is often the last thing people do before a holiday. After spending hours comparing airfares and hotels, many travellers simply pick the cheapest insurance policy and move on. Insurance experts said that that could be one of the costliest decisions of the trip. Many people buy travel insurance only because a visa requires it. But that’s the wrong way to look at it, said Anas Mistareehi, CEO of eSanad. “The goal isn’t just to meet a visa requirement. It’s to make sure a serious illness, surgery or even a medical evacuation doesn’t turn into a huge financial…

For decades, the fitness industry revolved around one goal — helping people lose weight. Today, the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is changing that equation. Across Dubai, fitness coaches say they are seeing a sharp rise in clients using the medications, forcing gyms to rethink everything from training programmes to nutrition advice. Instead of chasing rapid weight loss, the focus is increasingly on preserving muscle, improving body composition and supporting long-term health. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sarah Lindsay, founder of Roar Fitness and a three-time…

ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), returns to the UAE capital with a ranked light heavyweight headliner as former champion Magomed Ankalaev takes on rising star Bogdan Guskov on Saturday, July 25, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov headline UFC Fight Night tomorrow at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, featuring key fights like Australia’s Steve Erceg vs. Uzbekistan’s Ramazan Temirov and Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman. The main event scheduled for five rounds. All other bouts scheduled…

Professor Souri Banerjee, Director, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. Dubai — As the UAE accelerates investment in research, advanced technologies and the knowledge economy under its national innovation agenda, universities are becoming key drivers of scientific discovery and industry collaboration. As the country strengthens its position as a global centre for innovation and technology, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) is contributing to this vision through expanding doctoral programmes, industry collaborations, impactful research and innovation. Over the past year, the campus has achieved notable milestones in research funding, publications, patents and innovation, reinforcing its role in supporting the UAE’s vision for a…