Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has welcomed a high-level delegation headed by Majda Adžović, Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Montenegro, to its headquarters for a meeting focused on enhancing investment relations between Dubai and Montenegro. The discussions highlighted a shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and creating new partnership opportunities that support the business communities in both markets. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the importance of deepening economic engagement, exploring opportunities for cooperation in Montenegro’s infrastructure sector, and supporting the expansion of Dubai-based companies into the Montenegrin market.…
Dubai resident M. Qasim arrived at Dubai Mall on Friday night at 11pm in the hope of getting his hands on one of the unique pocket watches of the Royal Pop collection, a landmark collaboration between Swiss watchmakers Audemars Piguet (AP) and Swatch. Despite spending over 11 hours in the mall, he was one of the hundreds of people who were bitterly disappointed when the companies decided to cancel the event in view of public safety. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “I am still in the mall hoping that the store will…
The UAE has become the third country to approve Miebo, a new eye drop that treats the dry eye disease, after the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) cleared the medication for use in the country. The treatment, developed by Bausch + Lomb, is aimed at treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can impact visual comfort and quality of life. Miebo contains an active substance called perfluorohexyloctane and is the first prescription eye drop designed to directly target tear evaporation, one of the leading causes of the dry eye disease.…
ASTANA, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with Dr. Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and Director General of the UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), in the capital Astana on May 15, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in climate monitoring, early warning systems, modernisation of meteorological infrastructure, water security, and to review the progress of the UAE–Kazakhstan cloud seeding project currently being implemented in the Turkistan region. During the meeting, President Tokayev emphasised the pivotal role played by the World Meteorological Organisation, as a…
UAE announced the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, with the support of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation. The UAE announcement of restoration of the Umayyad Mosque came during a visit by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Sheikha Fatima affirmed the humanitarian approach of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,…
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, in his capacity as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (20) of 2026 appointing Noura Mohammed Bakheet Al Madawi Al Rumaithi as Assistant CEO of the Housing Sector at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment. The Resolution is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. Source: Emirates News Agency
Ahmed Omar did not leave the world of combat sports when his competitive career ended — he built something new within it. The Emirati black-belt Jiu-Jitsu coach founded PTF Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi in 2025, and in its first year of operation, the academy trained over 80 male and female athletes of all ages, claimed more than 35 medals across local and regional championships, and received official accreditations from major international sports federations. “We wanted to build a truly professional system that produces fighters capable of succeeding inside the ring and beyond it not just open another training gym,”…
The highly anticipated unveiling of Audemars Piguet X Swatch’s new collection of watches has been cancelled at two malls in Dubai. Swatch UAE cited “public safety considerations” as the reason for the cancellation in a brief statement on social media. “… we have decided not to proceed with the sale of the product at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, and the event has been cancelled. We appreciate your understanding and continued support,” the watch brand said on Instagram. According to comments posted on social media, customers had lined up for hours at the two malls for the May…
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Keeta Drone to establish drone delivery services across selected public parks and beaches, reinforcing the emirate’s leadership in innovation, smart mobility, and future-ready urban experiences. The collaboration reflects Dubai Municipality’s continued efforts to integrate advanced technologies into public infrastructure and create more connected, seamless, and user-centric environments. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in the development and implementation of drone delivery routes within public facilities, including parks and beaches, while evaluating opportunities to integrate aerial logistics technologies into everyday public environments. The initiative supports…
Less than 20 minutes after an Air India Express flight took off from Dubai on May 12, panic spread inside the cabin. A 32-year-old passenger collapsed and had become unresponsive. As frightened passengers stood up in confusion, Akilaoviyan Neelakandan, a nurse at RAK Hospital, rushed ahead from the back of the aircraft to help stabilise the man. She used limited medical supplies available onboard, monitoring him continuously for nearly two hours until the flight landed safely in India. Neelakandan was travelling home for her first vacation and was only on her second-ever flight when cabin crew announced that a medical…