Big Ticket has revealed that four expats from Bangladesh and Armenia have bagged Dh100,000, in the first weekly e-draw of this month. These expats have shared their aspirations and plans for how they intend to use their winning amount of Dh25,000. One intends to save up for his daughter’s life and education, while another plans to open a new business. The first winner, Md Shafikul Islam, works in a car garage and has been living in the UAE for the past 16 years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. After purchasing his first…
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JEDDAH — The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, approved the State Revenues Law and endorsed the introduction of a new training visa for international trainees during its session held in Jeddah on Tuesday. The new visa will be granted to international trainees in accordance with a set of approved regulatory arrangements. The Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on his recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international developments, reaffirming support for efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region. The…
DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dealing.com, a global investing platform, has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the Most Tokenised Stocks Available for Trading on a Single Platform, offering more than 24,000 tokenised stocks to investors. The title was presented to Tajinder Virk, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Finvasia Group and Dealing, by Mbali Nkosi, Official Adjudicator at Guinness World Records, during a ceremony attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, alongside government officials, investors, industry leaders and media representatives. The record followed an independent verification process that assessed platform data,…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia presented its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the 2026 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York. Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim highlighted the report’s key findings, outlining Saudi Arabia’s progress in implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda, as well as the lessons learned and priorities for the next phase. The report builds on the Kingdom’s previous voluntary reviews submitted in 2018 and 2023 and reflects contributions from more than 140 government entities, private-sector organizations, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and the United Nations system. Alibrahim said the third review demonstrates…
PARIS/VIENNA, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Tadej Pogačar won stage 6 of the Tour de France and retook the Yellow Jersey as the leader of the general classification. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG went on a solo conquest on the Col du Tourmalet before riding to the day’s honours at Gavarnie-Gèdre. The victory marked Pogačar’s 23rd stage success at the Tour de France in seven editions, coming just three days after he won the stage to Les Angles. On the first day in the mountains of this year’s Tour, it was the Slovenian’s opportunity to impose his superiority over his rivals…
Shukri Eid, General Manager, IBM Gulf, Levant and Pakistan. Enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, but most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change, reinforcing the growing importance of AI sovereignty to maintain business continuity and performance, says a new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value. Based on insights from 1,000 senior executives, The Calculus of AI Sovereignty study* reveals that 88% of surveyed executives in the UAE say switching their primary AI vendor or model would be difficult if they had to do it today, highlighting the extent of AI…
BEIJING — The Minister of Communications and Information Technology met with government leaders and major technology companies in China to strengthen partnerships in artificial intelligence and the space sector. Minister Abdullah Alswaha was accompanied by Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Governor Haytham AlOhali and Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Alharbi during a series of meetings with senior government officials and business leaders. Among the meetings, Alswaha met with China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Yin Hejun, where the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, the digital economy, technology transfer, and talent exchange programs. They also explored opportunities…
DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police is participating in the ninth edition of the National Service Career Fair 2026, which will be held tomorrow and will continue for three days at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. Brigadier Rashid Nasser, Director of the General Department of Human Resources, affirmed Dubai Police’s commitment to participating in the fair as part of its efforts to strengthen its cadres with graduates of the National and Reserve Service Programme. He noted that these conscripts possess distinguished qualities of commitment, discipline, and readiness, having been trained through exceptional, high‑level programmes during their…
More than 25,000 low-income families across the UAE will continue to receive maintenance support for Hassantuk early fire-warning devices under an initiative backed by Dh10 million, as authorities step up efforts to improve home safety and protect lives. This comes as the ERC and the Ministry of Community Empowerment, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, announced the continuation of maintenance services. No costs for families Maintenance of the safety and alarm devices will begin in 2026. Beneficiary families will bear no financial burden for the devices, upkeep, safety equipment, or annual subscription fees, in coordination with the relevant authorities.…
The Fifa World Cup comes to an end on Sunday, July 19, with football’s biggest prize on the line. Whether you’re looking for a lively fan zone, a sports bar packed with supporters, or a premium dining experience with giant screens, Dubai has plenty of options for every kind of fan. Here’s where to watch the final: 1. Palm Arena, Palm West Beach If you’re after a stadium-like atmosphere, Palm Arena is screening the final across multiple giant screens. There will also be food stalls, beverages from 5 pm to 7 pm. Good for: Groups and football fans looking for…