UAE residents can expect generally fair to partly cloudy skies at times on Sunday, July 20, with some clouds to appear eastward and southward, according to the latest weather forecast. Temperatures are expected to reach 44°C in Abu Dhabi, 43°C in Dubai and 42°C in Sharjah, with overnight lows of 32°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and 31°C in Sharjah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Humidity levels are expected to range between 30 per cent and 80 per cent in Abu Dhabi, 20 per cent and 65 per cent in Dubai, and…
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SHARJAH, 18th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed a project to connect natural gas services to Dibba Al Hisn at a total cost of AED35 million. The project was implemented in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to develop an integrated natural gas supply project for Dibba Al Hisn in accordance with the highest standards. The natural gas connection project in Dibba Al Hisn was divided into three main projects, which were carried out simultaneously.…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 15,836 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted over the past week. The Ministry of Interior said the campaigns, carried out between 24 Muharram and 1 Safar 1448 AH, resulted in the arrest of 7,892 violators of the Residency Law, 4,617 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,327 violators of the Labor Law. Authorities also arrested 1,631 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, of whom 65 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 33 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 2 percent were of other nationalities. Another 42 people were…
Dubai Police have warned residents against fraudulent advertisements offering work, residency or visit visas in exchange for money, saying scammers are increasingly targeting victims through social media platforms and messaging apps. According to the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, fraudsters often use the names of unlicensed companies or impersonate official entities to trick people into paying for fake visa services. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As part of its ongoing “Be Aware of Fraud” campaign, the centre urged residents to complete all visa applications only through the relevant…
SYDNEY — Australia has expressed deep frustration and bitter disappointment with Laos for not pursuing 1more serious charges related to the 2024 deaths of two Australian backpackers. Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were among six people who died at a hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024 after consuming methanol-laced free drinks in a popular backpacker destination, prompting diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The Australian government said it was “deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed” that Laos is not pursuing more serious charges in relation to the deaths of the six backpackers in 2024. The statement comes after…
On this day 55 years ago, the UAE’s Founding Fathers gathered to sign the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution, giving the nation its name—the United Arab Emirates. In celebration of this landmark moment, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan commemorated the “defining moment in our nation’s history”. “On Union Pledge Day, we renew our commitment to the principles of unity established by the late Sheikh Zayed and his brothers the Rulers,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote on his X account. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In 2024, Sheikh Mohamed…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation on Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of American elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead of the midterms. Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 election while alleging “shocking vulnerabilities” in American electoral systems. Trump’s amplification of debunked theories about the election six years ago and his inability to accept his loss led to one of the darker moments in American history when a mob of his supporters led a violent…
Dr. Renée Burton, VP of Infoblox Threat Intel. Residential proxies are one of cybersecurity’s hottest topics, but many are not residential at all. Infoblox Threat Intel researchers traced what initially appeared to be an isolated malware campaign to a broader operation dating back several years. The actor, tracked as Lurking Lizard, is linked to more than 230 domains used to infect victim devices, operate proxy infrastructure, impersonate known proxy providers and market related services. Lurking Lizard appears to be a Chinese actor who affiliates with other proxy providers to resell access to bandwidth from compromised residential proxies. External researchers previously…
DUBAI — The US military completed what it called its latest “major wave” of strikes against Iran early Friday as Iran launched new missile and drone attacks against US allies in the region. “US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities,” the US Central Command said in a post on X. The latest strikes marked the sixth consecutive night of US attacks, with Washington increasingly targeting infrastructure after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian…
For Emiratis, July 18 is not just a date on the calendar. It is a profound reminder of unity, resilience, and the visionary leadership that laid the foundation for the nation’s remarkable journey. As the country marks Union Pledge Day, citizens are expressing their deep-rooted pride and unwavering loyalty to the UAE. The occasion, which commemorates the historic 1971 meeting of the Founding Fathers, has sparked a wave of heartfelt reflections. “The covenant of the Union is a pledge upon us that we must protect,” said Alia bint Sultan from Dubai. “We are the children of Zayed, and the name…