Prime Inspections & Snagging, a Dubai-based property inspection company, today announced the expansion of its RERA-certified snagging and home inspection services across all seven emirates. With the UAE’s property market maintaining a rapid pace of new handovers, the company is helping homeowners and investors identify construction defects early, before final payments are released or keys are accepted. Detailed Reports Within 24 Hours Property snagging is the process of professionally inspecting a new or resale property for defects such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC faults, incomplete finishes and cosmetic issues. The company’s team of InterNACHI-certified inspectors carries out a full assessment…
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From coding workshops to sports camps, families say keeping children engaged this summer is becoming both a financial and logistical challenge. As schools across the UAE break for the long summer holidays from this Friday, working parents are once again navigating a familiar dilemma — how to keep children meaningfully engaged without stretching already-tight budgets. While summer camps remain a popular solution for childcare and enrichment, many families say rising costs are making them harder to access, especially for those with more than one child. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Even basic…
RIYADH — More than 51,000 Saudi families moved into their first homes during the first five months of 2026, while another 38,471 benefited from housing and financing support, according to the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The figures, covering the period from the beginning of the year through the end of May, reflect the ministry’s ongoing efforts to expand homeownership by providing a range of housing and financing solutions for eligible families across the Kingdom. Since the launch of the Sakani program in 2017, the total number of supported housing contracts has reached 1,040,215, highlighting the program’s cumulative role in…
DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones Council, chaired the 35th meeting of the Council during which members reviewed a range of strategic initiatives aimed at redesigning the investor journey, enhancing the regulatory framework governing free zones, and further integrating government services. These initiatives reinforce Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading investment destinations. Discussions opened with a review of recent economic developments alongside regional and global trends, with members assessing their implications for the wider business environment. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening institutional readiness…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France eased past Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, moving within one goal of Lionel Messi’s all-time tournament scoring record. The France captain took his World Cup tally to 18 career goals, one behind Messi’s record 19, while also drawing level with the Argentina star on six goals in the race for the 2026 Golden Boot. France will face Paraguay in the quarterfinals after the South Americans stunned Germany on penalties. Mbappé opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time with a moment of individual brilliance, combining with…
ATLANTA, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — England survived a major scare as they came from behind to beat Congo DR and reach the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel’s team trailed from the seventh minute, when Brian Cipenga opened the scoring, until the 75th minute when Harry Kane equalised, with the England skipper then blasting a brilliant winner in a dramatic turnaround. England’s reward is a Round of 16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium on 6 July. Source: Emirates News Agency
ATLANTA — FIFA has defended the controversial VAR decision that disallowed Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay, saying referees were correctly applying stricter instructions designed to protect goalkeepers. Germany thought it had taken a 2-1 lead in extra time of Monday’s World Cup round-of-32 match when Jonathan Tah headed home from a corner, only for the goal to be ruled out after a video review. VAR determined that Germany defender Waldemar Anton had fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill by impeding him before the header, despite replays showing only minimal contact. Germany eventually lost 4-3 in a penalty shootout, with Tah missing…
SHARJAH, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed plans to organise reciprocal trade missions between the emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The move aims to strengthen direct business-to-business engagement and expand investment cooperation, reinforcing SCCI’s role in facilitating international trade missions and fostering sustainable economic partnerships that contribute to comprehensive development in both friendly countries. The high-level discussion took place during a meeting convened at the Sharjah Chamber’s headquarters, where Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Zerihun Megersa, Consul-General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.…
As Etihad Rail rolls out its introductory passenger services in the UAE, the network has released comprehensive travel guidelines to help passengers navigate the new service. The initial route will connect Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with six daily trips — three in each direction. With over 10,000 tickets sold, UAE residents are flocking to take a ride on the country’s first rail network. For those who are planning to take the train, shuttle buses are available at Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station and go towards three destinations. The service has to be reserved when booking the train tickets…
DOHA — Iran and the United States held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said. US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to lay groundwork for the negotiations, but would not be attending the discussions themselves, the source with direct knowledge of the talks said. The talks are based…