Author: Editorial Team

Children referred for autism assessments in Abu Dhabi will be seen by a specialist within two weeks, and in some cases, therapy will begin before a final diagnosis is confirmed, according to Sakina for Children. The newly launched neurodevelopmental centre aims to provide early support during critical brain development and to reduce the average age of autism identification from three to four years to approximately two. The centre stated that all eligible children referred through the Department of Health’s Autism Hub pathway are seen by a specialist within two weeks, and diagnostic assessments are completed within six weeks of the…

OSLO — Norway has unveiled a permanent memorial in Oslo dedicated to the 77 victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime terror attack carried out far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik, just days before the 15th anniversary of the tragedy. On July 22, 2011, Breivik, a neo-Nazi, killed eight people in a bomb attack in Oslo before shooting dead 69 mostly teenagers at a youth camp on Utoeya island. Hundreds more were injured in the worst attack in Norway’s modern history. On Sunday, survivors and relatives of the victims gathered in Oslo for the unveiling of a large artwork showing a bird…

EAST RUTHERFORD — US President Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez came face to face at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, their first public appearance together after nearly two years of strained diplomatic relations. The two leaders greeted each other in the VIP section at MetLife Stadium before Spain took on Argentina in the tournament’s final, according to Euronews. Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princesses Leonor and Sofía were also present, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and several other world leaders. The interaction came after months of tensions between Washington…

Dubai’s luxury off-plan residential market generated Dh3.72 billion in sales during June, driven by sustained demand for homes priced above Dh5 million, with apartments accounting for the largest share of transactions, according to a market analysis. The report by luxury developer Keturah showed that developers recorded 307 off-plan transactions during the month, with apartments contributing Dh2.12 billion from 166 sales, while villas generated Dh1.61 billion across 141 transactions. The average sale price reached Dh12.1 million per property. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Villa sales were strongest in the Dh5 million to Dh10…

SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Invest Bank (INB) on Monday announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned Invest Bank P.S.C. (INB) a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BBB+’ with a Stable Outlook and Government Support Rating (GSR) of ‘bbb+’, marking the bank’s IDR at investment-grade. The rating represents an important milestone in the bank’s ongoing transformation and provides independent recognition of the progress achieved in strengthening its financial profile, rebuilding its franchise and positioning the Bank for sustainable long-term growth. According to Fitch, Invest Bank’s Long-Term IDR is backed by the expected Government support alongside adequate capitalisation, good liquidity…

BEIJING, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — China has developed more than 400 complete humanoid robot products, accounting for over half of the world’s total, highlighting the country’s rapidly expanding presence in the robotics sector, official data showed Monday. In the first half of the year, China-developed quadruped robots account for nearly 70 percent of global sales, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Source: Emirates News Agency

Shakira has officially surpassed 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the third South American in history to reach the milestone. The Colombian superstar joins football legends Lionel Messi and Neymar as the only South Americans to achieve the feat. The milestone came a day before Shakira took centrestage at the Fifa World Cup final halftime show, where she performed alongside Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS, and Burna Boy during the 11 minute performance. According to The New York Times, an estimated 1.8 billion people watched the 2026 Fifa World Cup final between Argentina and Spain across television and livestreams, while more…

WASHINGTON — The US military says a service member was killed after an Iranian attack in northern Iraq on Saturday, a day after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two US soldiers and left another missing. US Central Command said the soldier was killed during “a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance” from a downed Iranian attack drone, which also wounded a second service member. In a statement on Sunday, US Central Command said the soldier died on July 18 and that a second service member suffered mild injuries during the detonation. The death on Saturday brought the number…

Dubai — Riverbed, a provider of AI-powered digital employee experience solutions, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Employee Experience 2026 Vendor Assessment. The IDC MarketScape evaluated vendors on their current capabilities and future strategies for helping organisations deliver productive and seamless digital employee experiences. Riverbed said its placement in the Leaders Category validates its Aternity platform, a converged observability and experience platform that brings together endpoint telemetry, application performance data, network path visibility and employee sentiment within a single operational environment. The IDC MarketScape highlighted the Riverbed Orion agentic AI framework, introduced in early 2026,…

DUBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a global model for investing in people through sport, supported by an integrated ecosystem that combines infrastructure development, broader participation and talent development. This approach reflects a long-term strategic vision that treats sport as a tool for comprehensive development and future-building. Recent years have witnessed a notable expansion in “sport for all” programmes and community activities through targeted initiatives serving all segments of society, from children and young people to senior citizens and People of Determination. These efforts aim to promote healthy lifestyles and establish sport…