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RIYADH, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of Iran’s continued destabilising behaviour regarding regional security and stability, its repeated brutal targeting of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as its dangerous attacks on commercial vessels. Albudaiwi stated that Iran’s behaviour constitutes a grave violation of the principles of international law, the United Nations (UN) Charter, and UN Security Council…

For many students in the UAE, the end of the academic year signals the start of a long-awaited summer holiday. But for teachers, the weeks after classrooms fall silent often look very different. While school holidays may appear to be extended breaks, educators and school leaders say much of this time is spent preparing for the year ahead. This includes curriculum planning and professional development to reviewing student outcomes and getting campuses ready for reopening. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Rebecca Gray, Director of Education at Taaleem, said teaching remains one of…

AMMAN, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — Jordan today strongly condemned the Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait, denouncing them as a severe violation of sovereignty and a direct threat to regional stability and territorial integrity. In a statement issued today and carried by Petra News Agency, Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates stated that these attacks represent a dangerous escalation and a clear breach of both international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry reaffirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with its…

UAE residents will continue to experience high temperatures and humid nights during the week starting Monday, July 13. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted partly cloudy skies throughout Monday across the country. Humidity levels will peak by night and Tuesday morning, reaching up to 85 per cent in Abu Dhabi and some central areas, and 75 per cent in the eastern and southern parts of the country. Some coastal and internal areas may experience fog or mist during this time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate winds will…

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in El Alamein on Sunday during an official visit to Egypt. The two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed efforts to address the challenges facing the region. Sheikh Mohamed and El Sisi reaffirmed their commitment to continued consultation and coordination to help safeguard regional security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Both leaders also discussed the close ties between the UAE and Egypt and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors in support of…

ABU DHABI, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile drone attack on the State of Kuwait, which targeted three border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company, resulting in material damage and the injury of one worker. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s full solidarity with the State of Kuwait, its support for…

The UAE has declared a four-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of Emir of Qatar. The Presidential Court said flags will be flown at half-mast at all official institutions across the UAE, as well as at the country’s embassies and diplomatic missions abroad, from Sunday, July 12, until the end of Wednesday, July 15. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The statement also extended condolences to the Al Thani family and prayed for Sheikh Hamad’s soul to rest in peace. Kuwait also announced a…

DUBAI, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai-It, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, provides a practical framework that affirms ambition has no value without execution, and that rapid, meticulous achievement is the true benchmark of success. The Dubai-It approach is reflected in the projects and initiatives of Dubai’s institutions, where ambition is translated into tangible achievements and excellence is measured by speed of execution and quality of performance. In this context, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provides a practical model of this philosophy, transforming vision into…

SHARJAH, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade relations with the Republic of Uganda, reaffirming its commitment to fostering stronger bilateral business ties and advancing investment partnerships across key growth sectors. The move reflects SCCI’s ongoing efforts to create new opportunities to enhance business cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests and further reinforces Sharjah’s position as a leading global destination for business and investment. The discussions took place during a meeting at the Sharjah Chamber’s headquarters between Abdallah Sultan Al…

MAKKAH, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the continued Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates, State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well as the targeting of merchant vessels, in violation of the principles of international law, the Charter of the United Nations, the Charter of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the principles of good neighborliness. In a statement issued by the MWL General Secretariat, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the Secretary-General of the Muslim World…