Author: Editorial team
As part of UAE’s push towards air transport, the country’s Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority has approved updated regulations on aeronautical and unmanned aircraft radio systems. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. They enhance the UAE’s readiness for advanced air mobility, including air taxi services, delivery drones, and next-generation electric aerial vehicles. The regulations concern the authorisation of radio frequencies, and go hand-in-hand with other regulations for aircraft. The updates “provide an integrated regulatory environment that supports the safe and reliable deployment of advanced technologies,” TDRA said. It also reinforces the UAE’s position…
SHARJAH, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Representative Committee of the Hotel Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)’s umbrella, discussed ways to strengthen the sustainability of Sharjah’s tourism sector and elevate its hospitality standards. During its expanded coordination meeting at SCCI’s headquarters, the committee reviewed a newly launched package of incentives, facilitation measures, and strategic initiatives introduced by the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) for tourism and hospitality establishments. The measures are designed to improve the operational performance of the hotel and tourism industry, thereby reinforcing Sharjah’s business environment and enhancing…
ABU DHABI, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has affirmed that the twelfth anniversary of its establishment marks an important milestone and provides an opportunity to renew its commitment to advancing its global mission of promoting dialogue. The Council also seeks to foster the values of human fraternity, strengthen the unity of the Muslim world, spread a culture of peace and coexistence, correct misconceptions, combat hate speech, intolerance, extremism, and Islamophobia, while reinforcing the role of religious leaders in addressing contemporary humanitarian…
Indian and British expatriates continued to drive Dubai’s residential property market in the first half of 2026, helping transactions reach Dh225.7 billion despite regional geopolitical tensions, according to a new report by Anarock. The consultancy found that buyers from more than 150 countries invested in Dubai’s housing market in 2025, with Indians accounting for the largest share at 22 per cent, followed by British buyers at 17 per cent and Chinese investors at 14 per cent. The report said Dubai’s residential market remained resilient during the US-Iran regional conflict, with buyer confidence returning quickly after a brief slowdown. Residential transactions…
DUBAI, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The customs facilitation measures and economic solutions introduced by Dubai Customs under the economic support packages approved by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, have provided more than AED79 million in liquidity to the private sector, helped maintain trade flows worth AED33.9 billion between 1st March and 30th June 2026, supported business continuity for thousands of companies and strengthened supply chain resilience. Introduced to strengthen economic resilience and maintain trade continuity amid regional…
Ever wanted to carry a Chanel clutch for a wedding or wear a Prada dress to a gala without paying the full retail price? A Dubai-based fashion rental platform is making luxury wardrobes more accessible, with designer bags, dresses and accessories available for delivery in around 120 minutes across the city. Best Kept Shared is a peer-to-peer fashion rental and resale platform that connects people looking to rent luxury fashion with owners willing to lend pieces from their wardrobes. The platform offers items from brands including Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Prada, giving users access to designer fashion for a fraction…
MIAMI, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 today in the third-place play-off. England took a 4-0 lead in the first half through goals from Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa, along with a brace from Bukayo Saka, who later completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 87th minute. Kylian Mbappé scored twice for France, while Bradley Barcola added another goal in the second half. Ousmane Dembélé netted France’s fourth in the sixth minute of stoppage time, before Jude Bellingham completed the scoring with England’s sixth goal.…
As Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for football’s biggest glory, thousands of workers across the UAE are making plans of their own, not for stadiums or fan zones, but for wherever they can find a screen. For some, that means checking the score between taxi rides. For delivery riders, it could mean following the match while waiting for orders. Others will catch only a few minutes at a time during their shifts. In Jebel Ali, workers living in labour accommodation are turning the occasion into a community event, arranging a projector screening so residents can watch the final together.…
DUBAI, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today reviewed the results achieved by the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026. His Highness stated: “Today, we reviewed the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade results for the first half of 2026 – and they are exceptional by every measure. “Our non-oil foreign trade has approached the AED2 trillion mark in just six months, reaching a final figure of AED1.937 trillion, representing an annual growth of 13.1%. Our national non-oil exports…
If you left booking your Fifa World Cup final plans until the last minute, chances are you’re already too late. As Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for football’s biggest prize on Sunday night, July 19, fans across the UAE have been scrambling to secure tables at sports bars, restaurants and fan zones, only to discover that many venues have been fully booked days before kick-off. For many supporters, finding somewhere to watch the final became almost as competitive as the match itself. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “I started looking on…