Author: Editorial Team

The weather in the UAE on Tuesday, July 14, will be fair to partly cloudy in general, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are set to blow throughout the day, with humidity peaking at night and Wednesday morning over some western coastal areas. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate, becoming rough at times, in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures are set to reach 45°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. On the lower side, the…

ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group honoured brokerage firms, listed companies and post-trade service members at its Annual Members Recognition Awards, recognising their contributions to the development of Abu Dhabi’s capital markets during 2025. A total of 29 awards were presented during the ceremony, held on 13th July alongside the launch of six new single-stock futures on ADX’s derivatives market. In 2025, ADX recorded a 12.6 percent increase in trading value to AED342 billion, while trading by foreign investors rose 13.8 percent. Institutional investors generated AED600 billion in buy and sell activity, up…

ARLINGTON — Kylian Mbappé’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final ended Tuesday after France suffered a 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, leaving the striker tied with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Mbappé remains level with Argentina captain Messi on eight goals after failing to find the net against Spain. Messi will have the chance to move ahead when defending champion Argentina faces England in Wednesday’s semifinal. France will now play in Saturday’s third-place playoff against the loser of the Argentina-England match, while Spain awaits the winner in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. The…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) saying the operation aims to further degrade Iranian capabilities used to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said the strikes began at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and were followed an hour later by the resumption of the U.S. naval blockade. “There are currently more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft operating across the Middle East. American forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready,” the command said in a statement. Earlier Tuesday, President Donald Trump said…

Abu Dhabi Police have urged the public to use electric scooters responsibly and in accordance with road safety regulations, warning that improper use poses serious risks to riders and other road users. The police have shared a video warning residents of the perils of riding e-scooters on main roads, without following traffic laws. The video contained several incidents of road safety violations committed by e-scooter riders, some of which led to serious accidents. Some clips showed riders crossing main roads in a dangerous manner, while others rode in the opposite direction of traffic, risking their own and other motorists’ lives.…

AJMAN, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — At the direction of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department has announced the exemption of citizens who are beneficiaries of Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme loans from mortgage release fees — coinciding with the “Year of Family”, and in embodiment of the UAE’s commitment to supporting the family and enhancing quality of life. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, affirmed that the decision translates the leadership’s…

Fadi Kanafani, General Manager – Technology and Karim Moustafa, Regional Business Development Manager. Yas Holding Technology has been honoured with the prestigious Digital Transformation Enabler for Public Sector award at the recently held GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards 2026, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to accelerating digital transformation across government organisations in the UAE.  The award celebrates organisations that have demonstrated excellence in enabling public sector entities to embrace innovative technologies, modernise operations and deliver secure, efficient and citizen-centric digital services. Receiving this recognition underscores Yas Holding Technology’s commitment to empowering government organisations with future-ready technology solutions that drive operational excellence, innovation and long-term digital resilience.  The GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards brings together senior government leaders, technology decision-makers and industry…

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday, praising his election victory and declaring that relations between Washington and Baghdad have become “outstanding.” “We have a fantastic champion, a new champion, and he won the election very soundly, very conclusively,” Trump said as he met al-Zaidi. The U.S. president said the leaders would discuss bilateral relations, highlighting Iraq’s vast oil resources and future economic cooperation. “We’re going to be doing a lot of deals. We’re going to create a lot of jobs for both countries, and we’re going to be…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran’s attacks targeting Kuwaiti border posts, a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform, the Kuwaiti Consulate General in Basra, and two Emirati oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while denouncing Tehran’s continued threats against Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the attacks, describing them as a continuation of Iran’s actions that threaten the security and stability of the region. Saudi Arabia reiterated its complete rejection of Iran’s violations of the sovereignty of fellow states, accusing Tehran of pursuing destabilizing policies that breach international…

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia targeting the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis targeted…