Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced Dubai’s ambitious 2026-27 promotional roadmap, highlighting the city’s integrated approach to retail, tourism, hospitality and entertainment, during a high-level forum hosted on Monday by IBPC Dubai. The expanded calendar includes the launch of a dedicated 10-day Electronics Festival in April 2027, following industry feedback calling for a platform similar to GITEX Shopper. This reflects Dubai’s strategy to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for shopping, tourism and entertainment, while supporting the growth of the retail sector through year-round events and innovative experiences. The…
Would you convict a complete stranger based on the evidence presented before you? Dubai residents will soon get the chance to find out as The Jury Experience: The Deadly Boat Ride makes its UAE debut this September, transforming audience members into jurors in a live, interactive courtroom drama. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Unlike a traditional theatre performance, the one-hour experience puts the audience at the centre of the trial. Attendees hear witness testimonies, examine evidence, identify contradictions and cast votes at key moments before delivering a final verdict. “It’s not theatre…
DUBAI — President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having “good talks” with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, after the warring sides did not exchange strikes for a third straight day. Trump expressed optimism for an end to the war on Monday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One: “I think there’s a good chance that something could happen.” However, he warned that Washington would “go back to doing what we were doing” before the pause in fighting if the latest negotiations failed. However, Iran has downplayed the talks, saying no…
The European Commission has found TikTok‘s new child safety measures wanting after a preliminary examination as part of the wider regulatory movement. The initial results of a formal probe into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) show TikTok is falling short of the required standards. The EC explained a public-access setting means child accounts can still be viewed by all kinds of people whether they use the social media platform or not. Another risk involves the content of 16- and 17-year-olds, which the EC found can be featured in recommendations to other users, presenting the risk of “unwanted…
JERUSALEM — Hundreds of former high-ranking Israeli officials have appealed to US President Donald Trump to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu totake action against what they described as “acts of terrorism by Jewish settlers” in the occupied We st Bank. In an open letter published on Monday, nearly 600 former military, diplomatic, and intelligence officials said Trump was the only one capable of helping to avoid the “calamity” of escalating violence in the West Bank and its implications for Israeli, US, and regional security. They requested Trump send a “firm and clear” message to Netanyahu to prevent the impending…
For Salem Al Hashemi, the journey around the world’s biggest marathons began with curiosity rather than ambition. When his brother persuaded him to enter a 10km race in Abu Dhabi during the Covid-19 pandemic, the civil engineer and former footballer wasn’t even sure he could finish the distance. Today, after years of balancing work, family life and up to 100km of training each week, he has completed every race in the expanded Abbott World Marathon Majors series, taking him from the streets of Abu Dhabi to some of the world’s most iconic marathon courses. “I just wanted to know if…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 5th Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM on Al Maryah Island, will take place from 7th-10th December 2026 under the theme “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships”. The 5th ADFW will bring together more than 800 speakers, alongside leading investors, executives from major financial institutions, policymakers and financial industry leaders from around the world, to exchange insights on the future of finance, global capital…
NEW YORK, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Tech giant Apple regained its crown as the world’s most valuable company on Monday, edging past chipmaker Nvidia. Apple’s market value climbed to about $4.94 trillion, topping Nvidia’s roughly $4.83 trillion. Investors have increasingly viewed Apple’s restrained capital spending as a strength, especially compared with rivals committing tens of billions of dollars to new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. While companies such as Alphabet and Tesla have stepped up spending to support AI data centres, robotaxis and robotics, Apple has cut capital expenditures over the past three quarters even as it continues to expand…
The real estate development sector in Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid changes in urban planning philosophy. Success is now gauged by creating integrated communities that improve quality of life, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Al Rashid Properties sees these communities as key to the country’s new urban development phase. Based on this vision, Al Rashid Properties continues to develop its residential communities within integrated residential environments, guided by the conviction that real estate development is now linked to building communities that meet residents’ needs, in addition to developing residential units. The company leverages over 30 years of experience at…
Google upgrades iPhone switching tool. Source: Tahawul Tech