Author: Editorial team
Parents in the UAE are being reminded that money lessons start at home, long before a child receives their first paycheque. During Global Money Week earlier this month, Zoud, the National Financial Wellbeing and Sustainability initiative held an online workshop for UAE parents in partnership with wellbeing platform Siira. Experts urged mothers and fathers to move past their discomfort and start having open, age-appropriate conversations about finances. The key message was simple- children learn more from what they see than from what they are told. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Why silence…
Colourful dance performances, board games and a raffle draw that gave away several prizes marked Eid Al Adha celebrations for workers across 30 locations in the UAE. Organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (Mohre) along with partners and sponsors, the event gave workers in the country a golden chance to celebrate their day off. In a video shared by Mohre on social media, the workers can be seen enjoying the performances, swaying to popular music by singers and winning shopping vouchers and mobile phones through raffle draws and games. While some workers participated in a fiercely fought…
ABU DHABI, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the flagship venue of ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has won five global awards at Eventex 2026, one of the most prominent and renowned awards in the field of events, exhibitions, conferences, and experiential marketing worldwide. This accomplishment underscores its leading position on the global map of major exhibitions, conferences, and events, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as an international destination for hosting specialised events and exhibitions. The five awards won by ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi include the title of World’s Best Sustainable Venue, in recognition of its pioneering…
AJMAN, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, continued receiving Eid Al Adha well-wishers on Thursday at Al Zaher Palace. H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid exchanged greetings with sheikhs, senior officials, directors of federal and local departments, along with citizens and residents, who wished him continued health and well-being, and to bring further prosperity and progress to the UAE leadership and people, as well as development to the Arab and…
WASHINGTON, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — Meta is doubling down on its subscription offerings. On Wednesday, the social networking giant announced it’s now rolling out its consumer subscription plans globally for its flagship apps, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, and beginning tests of new subscriptions for businesses, creators, and Meta AI users. Consumers subscribing to Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, or WhatsApp Plus will gain access to extra features, like profile customization, super reactions, and story insights, among other things. In an announcement, Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, noted that “more fun features” will be added in the future. Meanwhile, Meta…
DUBAI,28th May, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its proactive preparations for the return season of Hajj pilgrims and increased passenger movement during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, Dubai Customs has announced enhanced operational readiness across all customs ports and airports to ensure smooth passenger flow and faster customs procedures, delivering a seamless, safe and integrated travel experience for pilgrims, visitors and ravellers arriving in and transiting through Dubai. These preparations form part of an integrated operational framework implemented annually by Dubai Customs during peak travel seasons, reflecting its commitment to supporting Dubai’s readiness and strengthening its position as one of…
UAE weather on Friday, May 29, is expected to be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology said. The met department predicted light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds, blowing with a speed of 10-20kmph, reaching 30kmph. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Thursday was 48.4°C in Muzaira (Al Dhafra Region) at 1.45pm UAE local time. On Friday, the highest temperature in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will be 45°C, while…
BRUSSELS, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on Thursday. The European Commission’s energy department issued an update on Thursday following the latest meetings of its oil and gas co-ordination groups. “The Oil Coordination Group signalled that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts both crude oil and all major petroleum products, and that all EU countries are affected by the dynamics. So far, the EU has been experiencing price effects, with…
GAZA, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team performed Eid Al-Adha prayers at the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, with the participation of the Emirati mission, medical and administrative staff, and patients, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the people of Gaza. Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE mission in Gaza extended Eid Al-Adha greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and Crown Princes. The operation reaffirmed its commitment to continuing humanitarian and relief efforts…
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s son appeared in a video that captured a hearfelt moment when the boy offered his uncle, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a gift he crafted by himself. Young Mohamed, son of the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, held a portrait that he drew of Sheikh Mohamed to express his deep love for him, while Sheikh Saif praised the artistic piece. The drawing shows Sheikh Mohamed against a light blue background with a fluttering UAE flag. In the video, the boy addresses…