“What I remember most is walking for hours under the hot sun, moving from one place to another while searching for an opportunity to begin my modelling career. I came to the UAE with that dream in mind, not because I was looking for a conventional job.” Every day, Noor Yahya walked through Dubai with a portfolio in hand and a dream that many considered unrealistic. There were job interviews, endless casting calls, and hours spent under the scorching sun, all while documenting her journey online. The Sudanese creator refused to let rejection redefine her ambitions, even when the opportunities…
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DUBAI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched its Jaywan Debit Card for current and savings account customers, supporting the wider adoption of a strategic national infrastructure initiative. Developed and operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, Jaywan is designed to localise domestic card transactions, strengthen the resilience of the country’s payments infrastructure and support the secure processing of payment data within the UAE. The bank said that the initiative supports greater payment sovereignty, enhances the resilience of the national financial infrastructure and contributes to the UAE’s ambition to…
DUBAI — Iran said six vessels attempted to pass through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday after switching off their navigation and positioning systems, state broadcaster IRIB reported. The vessels tried to cross the southern route of the strategic waterway “illegally and unsafely,” a well-informed source told IRIB. The source claimed the ships were attempting to “provoke” US forces in the area. One of the vessels was involved in an unspecified incident, while the other five were redirected to the Arabian Gulf under Iranian control, according to the report. No details were provided about the ships,…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, recently announced the expansion of the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, unifying application security risks with all other exposure data. By integrating static code vulnerability data, Tenable One delivers complete, code-to-runtime visibility across the entire attack surface. Security teams have long struggled with a code security problem where vulnerable code reaches production faster than it can be reviewed. This problem is exacerbated by the use of generative AI, which empowers developers to ship code three to four times faster, while potentially introducing flaws at 10x the rate.1…
Hidden deep within Fujairah’s Hajar Mountains, clear water slips through rocky channels, springs rise from the arid landscape and a natural waterfall continues to flow even through the fiercest months of the UAE summer. For years, Wadi Wurayah, the secluded mountain ecosystem, was largely beyond the public’s reach. Its trails, freshwater pools and rugged valleys were left undisturbed as scientists studied its wildlife and authorities worked to restore and protect its fragile habitats. Wadi Wurayah, recently inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List, has been open to members of the public through controlled group visits since January 2026, a top…
SINGAPORE, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The dollar slumped against its major peers in Asian trading on Monday, while cryptocurrencies gained, led by bitcoin and ether. Against the yen, the US dollar was down 0.2 percent at 163.585 yen, its biggest decline since 10th July. The euro was up 0.3 percent at $1.1403, while the British pound rose 0.2 percent to $1.3352. In other major currencies, the New Zealand dollar was 0.1 percent higher at $0.5791, while its Australian counterpart was up by the same magnitude at $0.6996. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail, gusty conditions and dust-stirring winds are forecast across western parts of the Kingdom, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The dust-stirring winds will affect parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Najran, and Makkah regions, causing near-zero horizontal visibility along the coastal road leading to Jazan and in the eastern parts of the Najran Region. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are also expected to affect parts of Asir, Jazan, Al-Baha adn the highlands of Makkah until the end week. City forecasts show Makkah and Dammam are expected to record the highest temperatures among the major…
ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz, driver for the 2050Sports F4 Racing Team, is intensifying her preparations for the 2026 UIM Formula 4 World Championship through a high-performance training camp in Songe, Norway, running from 25 July to 6 August, as the final phase of her build-up for the upcoming international season. Following the camp, Alia will travel to Viverone, Italy, to compete in the UIM Formula 4 World Championship from 7 to 9 August 2026, before heading to Drammen, Norway, for the Norwegian Grand Prix from 21 to 23 August. She will then…
WASHINGTON — The United States has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of escalating military action, as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a return to full-scale conflict. No U.S. strikes were reported overnight after 13 consecutive nights of bombing, raising hopes that the lull could create space for negotiations, although President Donald Trump has continued to warn that military action could resume if diplomacy fails. The pause comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit to Washington next week, adding another layer of uncertainty to efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict, which will reach its…
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] For many UAE families, the question is no longer whether children are online but how safely they are navigating the digital world. As the country moves to tighten controls on children’s use of social media, experts are urging parents to look beyond age limits and focus on the habits,…