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Meta launches dedicated Sellers app. Source: Tahawul Tech
Authorities in the UAE have issued alerts for hail and rain as parts of UAE experienced rainfall on Monday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) earlier predicted convective clouds — which bring the possibility of rain — forming over the eastern parts of the country. On Monday afternoon, the met department issued yellow and orange alerts for parts of Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Ras Al Khaimah, warning the public to be prepared when heading out of doors as some hazardous weather events may be expected. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The map…
AJMAN, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, met with Ndhuma Richard, Acting Head of the South African Consulate, to discuss ways of strengthening economic cooperation, expanding bilateral trade and investment, and exploring opportunities for cooperation in the sectors of industry, tourism, and education. The meeting was held at the Chamber’s headquarters, in the presence of Mohammed Ali Al Jannahi, Executive Director of the Member Support Services Sector; Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al Nuaimi, Director of the Government Communication Department; and Fatima Yaqoub Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at…
NEW YORK — Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over the war in Gaza if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu said he intends to be in New York in September to address the annual UN gathering of world leaders, despite the mayor’s suggestion that he is not welcome. Mamdani said last week that while New York City does not have legal authority to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes…
RIYADH/NEW YORK — Brookfield has announced the first close of Brookfield Middle East Partners (BMEP), a new private equity fund anchored by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), raising approximately $2 billion to invest in businesses across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The fund aims to allocate 50% of its investments to Saudi Arabia, reinforcing PIF’s strategy of attracting international capital while supporting the Kingdom’s economic transformation. BMEP will invest in buyouts, minority growth equity and other opportunities across sectors including financial and business services, consumer services, industrials, technology and healthcare. The fund will focus on high-growth markets…
Emirates Skywards members can now use their Miles to book train journeys to more than 12,000 destinations across Europe, following the launch of a new rail redemption service. The airline loyalty programme said Skywards Rail gives members access to more than 40 operators across 12 European countries, covering domestic, international and high-speed train services. Members can search schedules, select travel classes and ticket types, and pay either in full with Miles or with Cash + Miles. They can also use their Miles to book tickets for relatives and friends, with electronic tickets sent by email. The service is available online…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information and data-driven insights, has expanded the scope of information available within UAE credit reports through the inclusion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) account information from leading providers Tabby and Tamara, effective July 2026. The enhancement reflects the continued evolution of the UAE’s financial services landscape and the growing adoption of flexible consumer financing solutions. By incorporating BNPL data into credit reports, Etihad Credit Bureau is broadening the scope of information available, enabling more informed credit decisions for existing borrowers, bringing new-to-credit customers…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced the nominees for the 2025–26 Season Awards, with the winners set to be honoured during the annual awards ceremony at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 10 August. The awards celebrate the season’s standout performers across the Golden Ball , Golden Boy, Golden Glove, The Leader Award, as well as the Fans’ Player of the Year and Best Goal Award. Ten players have been shortlisted for the Golden Ball Award. The nominees are Matias Palacios, Alejandro Romero, Laba Kodjo, Soufian Rahimi and Rami Rabiea (Al…
TASHKENT — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel held talks with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev on Monday at the start of his official visit to the Central Asian country. The two sides explored ways to deepen cooperation in healthcare and investment. The meeting was attended by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Health Eldor Adilov and Deputy Minister Ilhomjon Umurzakov. The officials reviewed the strong bilateral relationship between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan and discussed expanding cooperation in priority areas, including healthcare system development, digital transformation, medical and pharmaceutical industries, workforce development and specialized investment in the health sector. The discussions also…
Scott Whitlock, Global VP of Alliances and Channels, Optro. Global VP Scott Whitlock explains why capacity and competency now matter more than closed deals Optro has rolled out Partner Connect, a modular, tiered channel programme built to replace the transaction-led framework that carried the company through its early growth phase. Scott Whitlock, Global VP of Alliances and Channels at Optro, explains why the shift matters now: with resale, distribution, and marketplace motions layering on top of advisory relationships across every region, a model that rewarded closed deals alone could no longer capture the full picture of partner investment. Partner Connect…