Applications for the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students for the 2026–2027 academic year have officially opened. It offers high-achieving UAE students a chance to pursue fully funded media studies at the American University in Dubai (AUD). Announced by the Dubai Media Office on Monday, the initiative seeks to prepare a new generation of Emirati media professionals capable of navigating the rapidly evolving global media landscape while strengthening the UAE’s voice internationally. Launched under the directives of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the scholarship is part of the Dubai Media Council strategy to empower young…
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RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has completed the lifting and installation of two major overpass bridges as part of the advanced construction phases of the road network development project surrounding the King Abdullah Financial District, with overall project completion surpassing 35%. The operation was carried out using specialized cranes and engineering equipment as part of ongoing works to upgrade one of the most important traffic corridors in northern Riyadh. According to the commission, the bridge installation was executed under a comprehensive operational and traffic management plan designed to maintain smooth traffic flow and ensure the safety of…
MAKKAH — This year’s Hajj in Mina is witnessing a new identity for pilgrim tents, covering a total area of over 24,000 square meters. The tents are distributed across two main locations in Mina: the upper site on King Abdulaziz Road and the lower site behind Al-Khaif Mosque. This geographical distribution aims to improve the flow of accommodation and facilitate pilgrim access to essential facilities in the holy site. The project includes integrated facilities designed according to the highest standards, featuring dining halls and open areas, along with advanced service and administrative equipment that supports operational efficiency. The project focuses…
Luxury, once defined by visibility and status, is being quietly re‑examined by high‑end consumers who no longer see value in constant performance. Across fashion, travel and hospitality, there is a growing pivot away from spectacle towards experiences that offer privacy, time and restoration — a shift being accelerated by global uncertainty, digital fatigue and changing ideas of success. For decades, luxury brands shaped desire by setting the rules: how people dressed, travelled and lived. Today, that authority is being questioned. Affluent consumers are increasingly resistant to being told what to want. Instead, they are seeking environments that adapt to their…
DUBAI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Chambers, has organised the second awareness event on the UAE’s eInvoicing system, as part of ongoing efforts to keep the business community informed of the latest developments, readiness requirements, and practical steps for joining the new digital ecosystem. The event was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, along with several senior officials from the Ministry and the Authority, and more than 500 representatives from private sector companies. The session discussed the objectives of the…
Apple and Intel have reportedly entered into a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture some of the chips which power Apple iPhones, iPads and other devices. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported the two companies engaged in intensive, behind-closed-doors talks for more than a year prior to an agreement being reached over the past few months. For Apple, the deal with Intel could reduce its reliance on chips from TSMC. TSMC is Apple’s primary chip manufacturer, producing nearly all the custom silicon found in iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Bloomberg reported last week Apple also held early-stage discussions with…
The weather in the UAE on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, will be fair in general to partly cloudy at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas — especially northward — with a chance of fog or mist. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds will blow with a speed of 10 km/hr to 25, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Temperatures…
GAZA — A delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has praised the humanitarian projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in the Gaza Strip. The OCHA delegation conducted a field visit to the Gaza Strip to observe the center’s relief interventions and response mechanisms in support of the Palestinian people. The delegation commended the scale and diversity of the field assistance provided by the KSrelief, as well as its role in alleviating the suffering of the population and supporting the most vulnerable groups. They also praised the level…
RIYADH — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute on Monday unveiled the first wave of headline speakers and the strategic agenda for FII PRIORITY Europe 2026, taking place from June 17 to 19 in Rome. Under the theme “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy”, the summit will convene global investors, policymakers, innovators, and business leaders to examine how capital can strengthen Europe’s long-term competitiveness across energy, technology, security, finance, and industrial transformation. Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute Richard Attias said that Europe is entering a decisive period where competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy…
Over the years, wearable art has steadily moved out of niche fashion circles and into the cultural mainstream. This year’s Met Gala theme, centred around the idea of ‘fashion as art’ only pushed that conversation further, with designers across the world treating clothing less like seasonal trend pieces and more like living, breathing canvases carrying a deeper sense of identity. In the UAE, a Dubai-born artist has been translating those ideas into a collection rooted in the country’s spirit of solidarity. For Palestinian artist Dina Sami, who was born and raised in Dubai, the inspiration behind her recent unity-inspired fashion-art…