Author: Editorial Team

For nearly a decade, Obaid Ateeq Alkaabi dreamed of opening a coffee business. One harsh review almost made him give up on that dream for good. Coffee had always been part of his life. Growing up, he watched his family roast and prepare Emirati coffee at home, where serving guests was about far more than the drink itself. “My family used to roast and prepare Emirati coffee in front of us, and I grew up loving it.” His fascination deepened in 2015 after visiting a roastery that was experimenting with specialty coffee beans while preserving the traditions of Emirati coffee.…

RIYADH — The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, launched the ministry’s digital “New Muslim” card service on Sunday as part of efforts to expand digital government services. The new service automates all stages of the process for individuals requesting to embrace Islam, allowing applications to be processed electronically from submission through approval. The ministry said the digital card is integrated with the Tawakkalna app, where it becomes available immediately after approval, enabling users to access and verify it electronically through integration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The project is…

MANILA —A suspected improvised explosive device was found near the Philippine Senate on Monday hours after a homemade bomb detonated near the entrance of the Philippine justice, according to officials. The explosion just after midnight, which resulted in no casualties, and the discovery of the second suspected bomb came hours before Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was due to give an annual State of the Nation address. The Senate’s Special Security Unit discovered the suspicious item during a routine inspection at around 8 am local time (0000GMT), ABS-CBN News reported. The unit requested an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Pasay…

Nokia has recently highlighted its early progress in a strategic shift focused on AI-related opportunities in its Q2 results. They went on to express confidence on securing a buyer for its Enterprise Campus Edge business and unveiled a deal to up U.S. manufacturing. The vendor announced the under review campus edge business unit, which includes part of its enterprise private networks offering, is being shunted into its discontinued operations accounting bracket alongside the fixed wireless access CPE business it has already agreed to sell to Inseego. Nokia deems an agreement to sell the business “highly probable”. The forecast sale is…

Emirati investors ranked first in Sharjah’s real estate market, accounting for 50.6 per cent of the emirate’s total real estate trade value in the first half of 2026. According to a report by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, UAE investors recorded Dh 14.9 billion in investments across 22,599 properties owned by 9,655 investors. More women involved in real estate While the vast majority of the investors were males, there has also been a growing number of female investors getting more involved in the real estate sector. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Yalla Financial Solutions on Monday announced that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for a Retail Payment Services (RPS) Category II License, in accordance with the CBUAE’s Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes Regulation. The In-Principle Approval marks a significant milestone in Yalla Financial Solutions’ regional expansion strategy and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative, and compliant payment solutions that support the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in digital finance and financial innovation. Once the remaining regulatory requirements are fulfilled…

Scrolling through social media this summer can feel like flipping through a never-ending holiday album. From European city breaks to beach escapes and family reunions abroad, travel posts have taken over many residents feeds. Even those who were perfectly content with spending the summer in the UAE can find themselves wondering whether they should have booked a flight after all. The feeling has become increasingly common. According to dnata Travel, nine in 10 overseas hotel bookings made by UAE residents this summer are for destinations abroad, while only six per cent of residents have no holiday plans at all. Stay…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has recalled 109 Aston Martin DBX and DBX 707 vehicles due to a defect in the rear suspension system mounting bolts that increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle. The default may damage the lower rear suspension arm that increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle and causing a crash. The recall affects 109 Aston Martin DBX and DBX 707 vehicles from the 2021–2026 model years. The ministry urged owners to verify whether their vehicles are included in the recall by checking their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through Recalls.sa. Customers…

JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and maritime security. During the call, the Crown Prince congratulated Burnham on assuming office, wished him success in carrying out his duties, and expressed hope for continued prosperity and progress for the United Kingdom. He also praised the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries. In addition, the British Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for his warm sentiments and reaffirmed the UK’s condemnation of the Houthi militia’s attacks and threats…

Abu Dhabi Police have warned residents of a rise in electronic fraud and financial scams during the salary payment period, urging the public to remain vigilant, avoid suspicious links and misleading offers, and deal only with official and trusted entities. Police said scammers use a range of tactics to target victims, including fake property listings, bogus residency and visa services, fraudulent job advertisements, fake labour supply offers, unauthorised insurance products, and false claims about vehicles seized by Abu Dhabi Customs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Fraudsters also lure victims with fake investment…