Dubai-based entrepreneur Andy Fordham has turned the often stressful process of relocating or repatriating into something far less daunting: a niche support ecosystem for expats. A one-man, concierge-style service, Clear Path is a UAE startup that handles the many logistical challenges people face when relocating. Born in the UK and raised in New Zealand, Fordham moved to Dubai in 2008 to step outside his “comfort zone and work in a more multicultural and dynamic career space”. He spent decades in event and project management before pivoting into an entirely new kind of logistical operation. Today, he has become the go-to…
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The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has dismissed a bank’s lawsuit seeking to recover Dh949,938 from a woman and her guarantor, ruling that the lender failed to comply with central bank regulations requiring adequate guarantees for loans. The bank had filed a case demanding that both defendants jointly repay the outstanding loan amount, along with 9 per cent annual interest from the date of default until full settlement, in addition to legal fees and expenses. According to court records, the loan was granted to the first defendant, while the second defendant signed as a guarantor. The bank submitted documents including a…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s conjoined twins medical team on Friday completed the separation of Filipino twins Klea and Moris Ann after an 18-and-a-half-hour surgery described as one of the most complex cases in the world. The operation was carried out at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital within King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the head of the medical and surgical team, said the team successfully completed the fourth and fifth stages of the procedure, which included reconstruction, cosmetic repair and closure of the skull. He noted that the first three stages of the operation…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. The meeting was the second high-level negotiation between the two countries since last week. Trump said the meeting went “very well,” but during an Oval Office gathering he acknowledged that “they do have Hezbollah to think about.” The Iranian-backed group has opposed the talks, and since the initial ceasefire went into effect last Friday, there have been multiple violations by both sides. These were the first direct diplomatic…
A major blind sport in mobile network operations could be solved by using SIM-based, device-side quality of experience (QoE) telemetry, according to independent research by Chetan Sharma Consulting for vendor Simphonic found. Analysing 4,679 real-world device events collected over 30 days, the study found 40.5 per cent of negative subscriber experiences, such as dropped networks, voice call failures, modem restarts, and cell handoff disruptions, are largely invisible to traditional network KPIs, even though they strongly influence churn. Notably, 59.4 per cent of the negative events occurred at subscribers’ primary stationary locations like home and work, where perceptions of mobile operator…
Across Dubai, running clubs are emerging as some of the most accessible and genuine spaces for connection and a recent almost 2,000-runners-strong sprint at Kite Beach offered a glimpse into why. Dubai’s beaches have seen their fair share of weekend runs, but what unfolded at Kite Beach last Sunday was way beyond just staying “on track” with your fitness regime. At sunrise, close to 2,000 people gathered for the ‘Run As One’ initiative, a community-led solidarity run that turned an ordinary stretch of sand and running track into a snapshot of Dubai’s spirit of togetherness. Flags were tied like capes,…
AJMAN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Finance in Ajman has launched the “Financial Empowerment” programme as a comprehensive community initiative aimed at raising financial literacy and supporting financial stability among various segments of society, including senior citizens, people of determination, as well as school and university students, as part of its strategic approach to enhancing quality of life in the emirate. The programme aligns with the Department’s efforts to build a more financially aware society by simplifying financial concepts and strengthening financial planning skills, enabling individuals to make informed financial decisions, in line with the emirate’s vision…
DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Basketball Federation to enhance cooperation in protecting intellectual property rights and support national efforts to build an innovative and sustainable sports environment. The UAE Basketball Federation announced that the signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy, and Abdullatif Nasser Al Fardan, President of the UAE Basketball Federation. The MoU was signed by Ali Al Amiri, Board Member of the Federation, and Fawzi Al…
Parts of the UAE have already crossed the 40°C mark this week, signalling an early surge of summer-like heat even as spring weather patterns continue to shift. The shift highlights how quickly conditions can turn at this time of year, following weeks of heavy rain and cloud cover in the recent past. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the latest rise is part of a broader transition period where alternating wind directions are causing noticeable swings in temperatures across coastal and inland areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Brief dip in temperatures…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia and Switzerland signed an agreement on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments during the official visit of Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin to the Kingdom. The agreement was signed on the Saudi side by Minister of Investment Fahd Al-Saif and on the Swiss side by President Parmelin. The pact aims to strengthen and stabilize the investment environment, protect investors’ rights and support the flow of mutual investments between the two countries. In Jeddah, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Al-Saif also took part in the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable alongside Swiss State Secretary for…