Author: Editorial team

Google recently expanded its wearables portfolio with the launch of Fitbit Air. The company went on to pitch the low-cost, screenless health tracker as a simpler alternative to feature-heavy smartwatches. Priced from just $99.99, the device marks Fitbit’s “smallest tracker yet” and aims to offer an affordable, minimal option in a market inundated by wearables that are “too bulky, too complicated or too expensive”. Fitbit Air drops the display entirely to focus on passive health tracking, syncing with the revamped Google Health app on Android and iOS where users can access health data and AI-powered recommendations generated through Google Health…

Applications for the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students for the 2026–2027 academic year have officially opened. It offers high-achieving UAE students a chance to pursue fully funded media studies at the American University in Dubai (AUD). Announced by the Dubai Media Office on Monday, the initiative seeks to prepare a new generation of Emirati media professionals capable of navigating the rapidly evolving global media landscape while strengthening the UAE’s voice internationally. Launched under the directives of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the scholarship is part of the Dubai Media Council strategy to empower young…

DUBAI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Chambers, has organised the second awareness event on the UAE’s eInvoicing system, as part of ongoing efforts to keep the business community informed of the latest developments, readiness requirements, and practical steps for joining the new digital ecosystem. The event was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, along with several senior officials from the Ministry and the Authority, and more than 500 representatives from private sector companies. The session discussed the objectives of the…

DUBAI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — In a step that reflects Dubai’s commitment to adopting the latest smart technologies to strengthen advanced digital infrastructure, Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first pilot project for surveying waterways and canals using Mobile Mapping technology through the Leica TRK system mounted on a specially equipped vessel. The achievement represents a significant addition to Dubai’s geospatial ecosystem, recognised among the most advanced and efficient globally, by providing highly accurate and continuously updated spatial data that supports vital sectors, enhances asset management, and strengthens sustainable urban planning. The pilot project included advanced surveying works…

Luxury, once defined by visibility and status, is being quietly re‑examined by high‑end consumers who no longer see value in constant performance. Across fashion, travel and hospitality, there is a growing pivot away from spectacle towards experiences that offer privacy, time and restoration — a shift being accelerated by global uncertainty, digital fatigue and changing ideas of success. For decades, luxury brands shaped desire by setting the rules: how people dressed, travelled and lived. Today, that authority is being questioned. Affluent consumers are increasingly resistant to being told what to want. Instead, they are seeking environments that adapt to their…

Apple and Intel have reportedly entered into a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture some of the chips which power Apple iPhones, iPads and other devices. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported the two companies engaged in intensive, behind-closed-doors talks for more than a year prior to an agreement being reached over the past few months. For Apple, the deal with Intel could reduce its reliance on chips from TSMC. TSMC is Apple’s primary chip manufacturer, producing nearly all the custom silicon found in iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Bloomberg reported last week Apple also held early-stage discussions with…

The weather in the UAE on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, will be fair in general to partly cloudy at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas — especially northward — with a chance of fog or mist. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds will blow with a speed of 10 km/hr to 25, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Temperatures…

PARIS, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses achieved a distinguished European debut through its French leg, hosted at the ParisLongchamp racecourse in the capital, Paris, on Sunday. This took place within a global evening of the Emirates French Guineas (Poule d’Essai) races, in a scene that embodied the prestigious status of the Precious Cup and its growing presence in major European arenas. The Precious Cup race series enjoys the support and attention of the UAE’s leadership. This support is directed toward plans for developing the Arabian horse racing…

RABAT, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The 42nd Plenary of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) commenced today in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, under the presidency of Hamid Saif AlZaabi, President of MENAFATF. Hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco from 11th to 13th May 2026, the meetings brought together heads of delegations, experts in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and counter-proliferation financing from member states, in addition to observers from regional and international countries and organisations. The opening session was attended by Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Kingdom of Morocco. In her…

RABAT, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the Rabat International Book Fair 2026, the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) organised a scholarly session entitled “Protecting Cultural Heritage in Light of Laws, Legislation, and the Creative Economy,” in cooperation with the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences in Salé (FSJES-Salé), Morocco. The session was attended by a select group of academics, researchers, and experts interested in heritage and cultural affairs. Participants in the session included Dr Menni Bounama, Director of Content and Publishing at SIH; Dr Mohamed El Alami; Dr Abdelaziz Karaki; Dr Fatima Zahra Saleh; Dr Samira…