For many UAE families, the first week back at school means more than setting early alarms, preparing uniforms and packing lunchboxes. Some working parents are also adjusting their own schedules, taking annual leave or working from home to help their children settle back into a routine. Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, a mother of two children under the age of 10, is among those who planned her annual leave around the start of the new school year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “As much as I look forward to them going back to…
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DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions, improves resource efficiency and supports Dubai’s standing as a global model for smart and sustainable cities. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “At DEWA, we draw our inspiration for environmental protection and sustainability enhancement from the directives of our wise leadership, whose vision has established the UAE…
AL AIN, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the first edition of Al Ain Future Business Forum will take place on 28-29 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Organised by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the forum aims to drive investment and long-term economic growth in Al Ain Region, focusing on talent development, research and development, higher education, agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, smart transportation, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism. Held under the theme “Invest, Develop, Thrive”, Al Ain Future Business Forum…
RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers held their third strategic dialogue meeting. In his opening remarks, Prince Faisal underscored the strong and longstanding relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan, built on trust and mutual respect and spanning decades. The Saudi minister described Japan as an important economic partner for the Kingdom, expressing the Kingdom’s aspiration to further strengthen bilateral relations and capitalize on the economic opportunities available in both countries. “We see promising opportunities to expand…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has emphasized the importance of providing children with a balanced breakfast as schools across Saudi Arabia set to reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23, marking the beginning of the new academic year. The SFDA stressed that a healthy and nutritious breakfast provides children with the energy and essential nutrients needed to support their growth, learning, physical activity, and concentration, particularly with the return to school. In its guidelines for the start of the school year, the SFDA explained that breakfast supplies children with the energy and nutrients necessary for growth, learning, and…
Dubai’s original Ravi Restaurant in Satwa has issued a public notice clarifying that it is not currently associated with two other establishments operating under the Ravi name in the emirate. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account on Tuesday, August 18, Ravi Restaurant said it is not associated, affiliated, managed, operated or represented by Ravi Fine Dine on Sheikh Zayed Road or Ravi Restaurant in Al Nahda. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The restaurant said the two establishments should not be understood or represented as branches of, or as operating…
Google is reportedly making plans to move the production of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds out of China by the year 2027. The company is instead looking to expand its manufacturing efforts into Vietnam and India due to ongoing U.S.-China tensions. The tech giant also told suppliers it is targeting an 8% to 10% increase in Pixel shipments this year from around 12 million units in 2025, Nikkei Asia reported. The move would make Google the second major smartphone manufacturer after Samsung to fully shift production out of China. Sources told the news outlet that “compared with Apple,…
MOSCOW — Russians are withdrawing billions of dollars from the country’s banks as growing fears that the Kremlin could possibly move to freeze or nationalize private deposits to fund its war in Ukraine. Nearly $3.4 billion was withdrawn in the first two weeks of August, according to Russian Central Bank data. That followed $7.3 billion in July and more than $4.5 billion in June. The amount withdrawn so far this year has already exceeded the $24.7 billion removed during the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Data from the Banks.ru financial marketplace show that demand for cash began…
JAZAN/ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four border security violators and seized 60 kilograms of khat, approximately 24 kilograms of hashish and 112,350 tablets in separate operations across Jazan and Asir. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni border security violators for attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat. In a separate operation in the Al-Daer Sector of the Jazan Region, Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle 112,350 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. Asir, Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately 24 kilograms of hashish.…
Electronic music star Alan Walker is set to return to Dubai this weekend, headlining Frequency 971 at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 22. The Norwegian DJ and producer, best known for tracks including Faded, Alone and Sing Me to Sleep, will take the stage as part of a line-up that also includes UAE-based artists DJ Bliss and DJ Slim. Walker rose to international fame following the release of Faded in 2015. The track went on to become one of his biggest hits, accumulating billions of streams and views across digital platforms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…