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DUBAI, 4th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police, represented by Jebel Ali Police Station, organised the fourth Community Engagement Forum under the “Your Voice is Heard” initiative, bringing together citizens, residents and strategic partners to strengthen direct communication and gather feedback to enhance policing and community services. Held at the Millennium Hotel in Dubai Investments Park, the forum was attended by senior Dubai Police officers, representatives of places of worship from across the Jebel Ali area, corporate partners, residents and police personnel. Brigadier Majid Al Suwaidi, Director of the General Department of Police Stations, said the forum reflects Dubai Police’s…
DUBAI, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) has reported growing global interest in the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. The award continues to strengthen its position as a leading platform for innovation in the water sector. It supports sustainable, scalable and practical solutions powered by clean and renewable energy, as well as advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, to address water scarcity in underserved communities around the world. Suqia UAE has…
The UAE’s academic community is mourning the loss of Prof KK Abdul Gaffar, a respected techno-educationalist, consultant engineer, author, and mentor who played a pivotal role in establishing and developing Gulf Medical University in Ajman. His son, Dr Shajir Gaffar, confirmed in an Instagram post that Prof Abdul Gaffar passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5. He left behind a legacy that spans decades of contributions to engineering and medical education across India and the UAE. Known for his quiet leadership and commitment to academic excellence, the 82-year-old inspired thousands of students, educators and professionals throughout a career dedicated to…
Dubai’s public transport payment system is set for a major upgrade, beginning with the launch of QR code ticketing through digital channels. The rollout by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will introduce faster, more flexible ways for commuters to access services across the network. The upgrade will also include a new generation of Nol cards powered by advanced technology, along with full integration of bank cards and digital wallets for fare payments. The system will be digitally linked to customer accounts, aligning with global standards and moving Dubai closer to a fully cashless transport network. Stay up to date…
Question: I want to take a four-week leave during the summer break, but my boss wants me to postpone it because of a staff shortage during the summer months. Can my boss reject my leave application based on this reasoning? Aren’t my annual leaves mine to take at my discretion, whenever I want? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company in the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, the provisions of the UAE employment law and its ministerial and cabinet resolution are applicable. In the UAE, it is at the discretion of an…
BELGRADE, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, met with Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs and astronaut, along with the accompanying UAE delegation, in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. During the meeting, President Vučić emphasised the importance of strengthening partnership and cooperation in areas of mutual interest, in line with the strong relations and longstanding ties between the two nations, noting that these objectives support the two countries’ shared development aspirations by investing in people and building the future. Al Neyadi conveyed to the Serbian President greetings…
Experts in the UAE are calling for more awareness and education of drivers about the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road. This comes as twenty-five people were injured after a collision between a vehicle and three buses on Jebel Ali Road on Saturday after a bus stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. Thomas Edelmann, founder of RoadSafetyUAE, insists that speculating about the sudden stopping of a vehicle is not enough. “Authorities must properly identify the reasons of each and every such incident to understand where the problem lies,” he told Khaleej…
ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received Al Dhafra Region’s citizens and jiu-jitsu champions at Barzat Al Dhanna Palace, Al Dhafra Region, confirming the leadership’s interest in citizens, sports, and athletes, and keenness to support the youth and empower national talents. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praised the achievements of Al Dhafra Region’s Jiu-Jitsu champions and their spirit of discipline and excellence, reflecting the continuous development of Emirati sports in various individual and group games. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE Lottery announced the results of its Saturday night Lucky Day draw, with thousands of participants winning prizes across multiple categories. Draw No. 260704, held at 9.30pm on Saturday, July 4, saw one player win Dh100,000 after matching five winning numbers and the Lucky Month number. A total of 63 participants won Dh1,000 each after matching either five numbers or four numbers along with the Lucky Month number. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As many as 5,842 players won Dh100 prizes across various matching combinations, taking the total number of winners…
DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Sports organised the two-day ‘User Experience Lab’ for 2026 on June 29 and 30, 2026, as part of its continued efforts to advance the sports service ecosystem and strengthen it with Agentic AI-powered technologies to enhance the experience. The initiative comes in line with the government’s digital transformation directives and supports the objectives of The UAE Service Model 2.0, and the UAE’s Zero Bureaucracy (ZB) Programme. The Lab was attended by representatives of various sports federations and private clubs, along with working teams from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority…