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Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to stop completely and maintain a minimum distance of five metres when a school bus displays its stop sign The police urged drivers to pay close attention to school buses and comply with the stop sign, stressing the importance of not proceeding past a bus when the sign is displayed. Picture used for illustrative purpose, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have called on motorists to come to a complete stop when a school bus extends its side stop sign and to maintain a minimum distance of five metres to ensure the safe movement of students…
WASHINGTON, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — NASA and SpaceX are adjusting the launch date for the agency’s Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station to address an oxidizer leak on Dragon’s propulsion system which was detected during standard prelaunch spacecraft processing. Joint NASA and SpaceX teams are performing additional tests and data review and will complete any necessary rework prior to launch. A new target date will be announced once available. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively. They will be joined by CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is participating in the Fourth G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting and the Second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, taking place in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, from 29th August to 1st September 2026, under the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026. The CBUAE delegation is led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and includes Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International Relations, and Maryam Abdulla Alzaabi, Manager, Multilateral Affairs. The meetings are expected to…
Central Bank of the UAE said it is reviewing available options regarding the bank’s status following a statement issued by US authorities and has ordered a special and urgent examination of its UAE branchesAbu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reviewed the statement issued yesterday by the US authorities regarding the Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Banque Misr UAE branches, as a Financial Institution Operating Outside of the United States of Primary Money Laundering Concern.The Central Bank emphasised the following:Branches of Banque Misr operating in the UAE are subject to the laws and regulations in force in the…
Flights are largely operational in the UAE, with national carriers even introducing new destinations to keep up with demand. While the US-Iran war continues to disrupt some regional routes, several UAE airlines are maintaining services to Gulf destinations, and even adding new international routes.Etihad Airways has introduced new destinations such as Calgary, while Emirates will introduce daily flights to Helsinki starting this October.Here are the latest flight updates:Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.EtihadAbu Dhabi to Bahrain: Etihad operates 3-4 daily flights to Bahrain International Airport, including EY641, EY643, EY647 and EY645.Abu Dhabi to…
Olivia Rodrigo turned to Palestinian craftsmanship for her latest appearance, wearing a handmade dress by Palestinian fashion label Nöl Collective at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival.The Grammy-winning singer appeared in a pale pink mini dress featuring traditional Palestinian tatreez embroidery during a press presentation ahead of the festival, which took place at Great Park in Irvine, California, on Saturday.The custom piece featured embroidered birds and interconnected daisy chains, details that reflected the name and themes of Rodrigo’s women-led festival. She completed the look with vintage Gucci Mary Jane heels and a silver pendant.Who is behind Nöl Collective?Nöl Collective is…
An emotional Roger Federer said he was still writing his love letter to the sport that “meant the world” to him on Saturday as the 20-time Grand Slam champion was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.Federer, who was inducted alongside broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo, reflected on his storied career in a speech that brought him to tears a few times.”This is one of the greatest honours of my life,” said Federer. “They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal.”My goal was to spend my life doing something I…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from across the world, including nearly 300 Emirati competitors. The event gains added momentum as the UAE prepares to host the World Chess Olympiad 2028 in Abu Dhabi for the second time, following the historic 1986 edition. First held in 1991, the festival has grown from a local initiative into a staple on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) calendar, regularly drawing top global Grandmasters alongside local talent such as GM Salem…
A taxi driver and his employer were ordered to jointly compensate a passenger who suffered a 55% permanent disability after being injured during an incident involving the vehicle. Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ordered a taxi driver and the company he worked for to jointly pay Dh2 million in compensation to a man who suffered a permanent disability after sustaining severe injuries in an incident involving a taxi. According to court records, the victim filed a civil lawsuit seeking Dh35 million in compensation. He said that late at night he stopped a taxi intending to return…
Landlords across Dubai and Abu Dhabi held firm on their pricing positions in the second quarter, offering only selective incentives even as tenants moved quickly to secure space in an increasingly tight office market, according to JLL.While some tenants temporarily paused expansion plans amid prevailing uncertainties, downsizing activity remained minimal, and sustained demand from both new and incumbent occupiers meant available space was quickly absorbed by other occupiers – preserving rental stability and keeping negotiating leverage firmly with landlords in the UAE office market, JLL said in its latest report – UAE Market Dynamics Q2 2026.Stay up to date with…