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DUBAI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — 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, has directed an AED1 million grant to support participants in ‘Dubai Dates,’ in appreciation of their role in preserving and strengthening the UAE’s national heritage. The grant comes as part of his continued support for the efforts of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, and for the sustainability of initiatives that serve both heritage and society. The generous grant carries a deep significance, reflecting the place the…

While the Middle East is focused on the ongoing conflict, the scene outside Etihad Arena on Saturday evening told a different story. By the time I reached the venue at around 6.30pm, long queues had already formed outside the entrances. Fans wearing UFC shirts, carrying national flags and taking pictures with fighter posters waited to enter. Within an hour, the arena was full. Earlier on Saturday, I had met supporters who had travelled from Oman, India, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ghana and Russia’s Dagestan. Some had driven for hours, while others had crossed continents just to spend one evening watching the UFC…

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region. The two sides also reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries, the paths of cooperation, and ways to further strengthen them across various fields. Source: Emirates News Agency

A Dh1-million grant will be allocated for participants in the Dubai Date Festival, as directed by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This is in “recognition of their contributions to preserving and promoting the UAE’s national heritage,” according to Dubai Media Office. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The third edition of the Dubai Date Festival, which was held until July 26, took place at Qalaat Al Rimal on the Dubai-Al Ain Road. It featured 15 competitions that celebrate the palm tree and the people behind it. New…

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating in the inaugural edition of the Al Ain Dates Festival, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, from 25th to 31st July 2026 at Al Sarooj Park in Al Ain. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the participation reflects the Fund’s continued commitment to empowering Emirati enterprises and enhancing their growth and competitiveness through specialised economic and heritage events. The Khalifa Fund pavilion provides participating enterprises with an opportunity to showcase their products…

On July 27, UAE residents can expect rain by afternoon, according to a weather bulletin issued by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). There is a chance of convective clouds forming towards the east, and the weather will be fair to partly cloudy overall. It will be humid by night and Tuesday morning with a probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. In Abu Dhabi, temperatures will range between 29°C and 39°C. In Dubai, the temperatures will range between 31°C and 41°C. Light…

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), received Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Governors and senior officials from both sides. The meeting discussed avenues to foster the existing financial and banking relations between the UAE and the Republic of Indonesia, exploring areas of mutual interest to drive economic growth and enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations. The two sides also explored bilateral cooperation aimed at interconnecting…

Patients with schizophrenia in the UAE will soon have access to a long-acting treatment that only needs to be administered once every six months, after Emirates Health Services (EHS) introduced the therapy at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, making it the first government hospital in the country to offer the option. The treatment, BYANNLI, is designed to support sustained symptom control while reducing the need for frequent doses. Health officials say the move could help improve treatment adherence, lower the risk of relapse and ease the burden on patients, their families and caregivers. Dr Essam Al Zarooni, Executive Director of the…

Dubai Police carried out 4,870 search and rescue missions during the first half of 2026, demonstrating the force’s high level of operational readiness and its ability to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies. During the period, the authority completed 385 rescue operations at accident scenes, 1,598 recovery and towing missions, four operations to recover vehicles trapped in sand, 575 operations to open locked vehicles, homes and lifts, 72 emergency response training exercises simulating different rescue scenarios, 416 event security support missions, as well as numerous other operational tasks. Brigadier Khalid Ibrahim, Director of the Search and Rescue Department and Deputy…

A new trend is sweeping across X, and it is making users stop scrolling. Known as the “press and hold” or “tap and hold” trend, posts invite people to long press an image on the X mobile app. What first appears to be an ordinary AI-generated picture suddenly transforms into a much sharper, more detailed version as the higher resolution image loads, creating the illusion of a hidden reveal. The trend has exploded over the past few days, with creators posting fantasy landscapes, anime characters, portraits and surreal artwork alongside simple captions such as “Press and hold” or “Long press.”…