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The NCM expects humidity to reach 90% this weekend, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, with motorists warned of reduced visibility in fog and mist. Dubai: This weekend is being marked by hot temperatures and high humidity, with fog building up overnight. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with a probability of some convective clouds formation eastward by afternoon. Cities like Fujairah can expect to see scattered rainfall. Relative humidity (RH) is expected to increase tonight to a range of 70% to 90%, and remain high all through the weekend, especially on Sunday…
OSLO, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz has achieved an exceptional sporting milestone after successfully surpassing the previous world speed record in the Formula 4 powerboat category, which was held by British racer John Brewer at a speed of 128.7 km/h over a one-kilometre distance. The achievement was accomplished during an official speed attempt held yesterday on the waters of the renowned Lake Songe in the Kingdom of Norway. Alia Abdulsalam recorded a new speed of 129 km/h, exceeding the previous world record. This remarkable achievement reflects the advanced level reached by Emirati marine motorsport and…
Homebuyers and tenants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw some relief in the second quarter of 2026 as property prices and rents eased from the previous quarter, signalling a shift towards a more balanced market after several years of strong growth, according to Colliers.In Dubai, average apartment and villa sale prices declined 3 per cent quarter-on-quarter, while apartment rents fell 4 per cent and villa rents dropped 2 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Affordability is increasingly influencing where people choose to live, while Colliers said a continued shift from renting to homeownership…
More than two decades after Andie Anderson tried every dating red flag in the book, from clinginess to a notorious love fern, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is getting a sequel.Paramount Pictures is in early development on a follow-up to the 2003 romantic comedy, which paired Kate Hudson’s magazine writer Andie with Matthew McConaughey’s advertising executive Ben Barry. Hudson is attached to produce the project, with veteran producer Stacey Sher also on board.The original film, built around a wildly improbable but irresistible premise, followed Andie as she attempted to drive Ben away within 10 days for a…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha remained on course for his second century of the series but India retained a firm grip on the second and final Test in Colombo on Tuesday.Replying to India’s 503-9 declared, Sri Lanka reached 265-8 before rain and bad light brought an early end to the third day’s play, with the prospect of the follow-on still hanging over the hosts.Dinusha was unbeaten on 85, which followed his scores of 100 and 84 in the opening test in Galle, which India won comprehensively to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Lahiru Kumara was unbeaten on eight, with…
ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Experts Program (NEP) has highlighted the growing contribution of Emirati women across the UAE’s priority sectors, with women representing the majority of experts developed through the programme since its launch in 2019. Across four cohorts, NEP has developed 86 Emirati experts, including 44 women, representing 51 percent of participants. They contribute across science, technology, healthcare, sustainability, public policy, infrastructure, marine science, culture, family services and food systems. NEP prepares Emirati experts through sector-focused development, executive mentorship, capstone projects linked to national priorities and direct engagement with senior government leaders. Taif Al…
The DLD recorded 630 sales transactions worth Dh1.6 billion, comprising 18 building sales, 45 land sales, and 567 residential unit sales.Dubai: Real estate transactions at the Dubai Land Department (DLD) last Wednesday totalled Dh2.6 billion across 850 deals.The department recorded 630 sales transactions worth Dh1.6 billion, comprising 18 building sales, 45 land sales, and 567 residential unit sales.Mortgages registered a value of Dh866 million through 182 transactions, including 23 building mortgages, 53 land mortgages, and 106 residential unit mortgages. The market also saw 38 gifts valued at Dh110 million.According to the department’s data, a residential plot in Al Merkadh was…
ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Youth Muay Thai Team has returned from the 2026 Arab Muay Thai Youth Championship in Libya with 11 medals, including two gold, six silver and three bronze, across age categories from 10 to 17 years. The performance reflects the readiness of the UAE’s next generation of Muay Thai athletes and the sustained preparation programmes delivered by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation across youth age groups and weight categories. Mohammed Al Shaari won gold in the 16–17 years, 67 kg category, while Aziz Al Hammadi claimed gold in the 14–15…
ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways has announced that Captain Huda Al Musallami has become the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE, marking a new milestone for national aviation. The announcement coincides with Emirati Women’s Day and makes Al Musallami the first Emirati woman entrusted with training and qualifying pilots to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Al Musallami began her aviation career in 2003 and joined Etihad Airways in 2014. She progressed from First Officer to Captain in 2023 before qualifying as a Type Rating Instructor in 2026. She…
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted 25 per cent of the reduction cells at its Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi, as the company works towards restoring full production in the first quarter of 2027.EGA said 315 of the smelter’s 1,262 reduction cells have now been restarted following significant damage to the facility on March 28, when an Iranian attack on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi led to an emergency shutdown of all the company’s facilities at the site.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The company is repairing and restarting cells progressively to restore…