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Two young men have been ordered to repay nearly Dh15,000 to a victim after an Al Ain court found they used a fake mobile phone recharge website to scam him out of money. The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court also ordered the pair to pay the victim Dh3,000 in compensation for the financial and emotional harm he suffered as a result of the fraud. According to court records, the victim filed a lawsuit after discovering he had been deceived through a bogus online platform designed to resemble legitimate mobile phone top-up services. Stay up to date with the…
From packed perfume stores to busy tyre shops and bakeries working on bulk orders, businesses across the UAE are seeing a rise in customer activity ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays. While some residents are keeping a watch on spending, many are still shopping for family gatherings, gifting and road trips before the peak summer season begins. Perfume retailers said that Eid gifting remains one of the biggest drivers during this period, especially for customers sending presents to relatives abroad. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We understand that people are a…
VIENNA, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Austria’s Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism, has called for accelerating negotiations and removing obstacles to enhance trade cooperation with the UAE and international partners. He welcomed the deepening of the economic partnership between Europe and Mexico, as well as the extension of the trade agreement in force between the two sides since 2000. Hattmannsdorfer stressed the importance of strengthening Europe’s competitiveness by expanding the network of free trade agreements. He called for speeding up efforts and broadening areas of economic partnership with international partners and Southeast Asian countries, saying the move…
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati athletes across various disciplines are setting an inspiring example of determination, demonstrating that sporting excellence depends entirely on willpower and sustained effort rather than circumstance. These achievements stem from a lifelong dedication, often starting with a childhood dream supported by family and sporting institutions. Legendary Paralympic shooter Abdulla Sultan Al Aryani exemplifies this journey. He secured the UAE’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games by winning the R7- Mixed 50m Air Rifle Positions SH1 at Tokyo 2020 Games, and the fifth in the nation’s Paralympic history. Al Aryani never allowed his…
SHARJAH, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with SANAM Group to develop a new K-12 school in Sharjah Sustainable City. The project, with an investment value expected to reach up to US$50 million over the coming years, will be developed on a 29,275-square-metre plot owned by Shurooq in Sharjah Sustainable City, located in Um Fanain / Al Ruqa Al Hamra. The school will follow the American curriculum and serve around 2,435 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 under a 35-year agreement. The agreement was signed by Yousif Al Mutawa, Chief…
As UAE residents prepare for gatherings and outings during the upcoming long Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday, authorities in four emirates have announced free parking, allowing families and friends to enjoy the break without parking fees. In the UAE, Eid Al Adha will start on Wednesday, May 27. It will be preceded by the Day of Arafah on Tuesday, May 26, which is a day off in the country. Eid Al Adha holiday in UAE The holiday for public sector employees in the UAE will be observed from Monday, May 25, until Friday, May 29, 2026. When combined with the…
ABU DHABI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has rapidly evolved from relying on traditional mainframe computer systems to adopting advanced artificial intelligence, cloud computing and smart digital technologies as part of its long-term strategy to build a knowledge-based economy and strengthen its global position in advanced technology sectors. The country’s digital transformation journey began during the 1970s and 1980s, when government entities, banks and oil companies introduced large-scale mainframe computer systems to manage data processing and administrative operations across key sectors. During that period, technologies developed by companies including IBM, HP and Digital Equipment Corporation formed the backbone…
ABU DHABI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Patron of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), honoured five winners of the ADMAF Awards alongside four recipients of ADMAF’s Residencies programme. Both initiatives underscore ADMAF’s continued commitment to nurturing the UAE’s next generation of creative talent and strengthening their impact across the nation’s cultural and creative industries. Sheikh Nahyan said, “As we celebrate thirty years since the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and its pioneering journey in fostering a culture that unites people and strengthens…
Sudanese and UAE flags fluttered across packed halls at Expo City Dubai on Saturday as thousands of Sudanese residents from across the UAE gathered to celebrate Sudan Day, with many calling the event ‘Eid before Eid’, in a reference to Eid Al Adha, which will be celebrated later this week. During the event, traditional coffee gatherings, folk music, sweets and cultural performances recreated the feeling of home for visitors. Organised by Emirates Loves Sudan, the event drew nearly 20,000 people, with residents travelling from different emirates to attend the large cultural gathering. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
From paying for schooling to adding color to their children’s wedding, the UAE Lottery continued to change the lives of its winners. On Saturday evening the UAE Lottery announced their winning numbers, giving hundreds of players an early Eid gift. For draw number 260523, the winning combination was: Days: 12, 25, 11, 15, 23, 14 Month: 10 The winning Lucky Chance IDs were: BX4829530 AT1848163 CQ773050 Over 4,800 people won varying amounts during this week. Eight people won Dh100,000 while 43 people won Dh1,000. About 4,848 won Dh100, taking the total number of winners to 4,889. Stay up to date…