Eye clinics across the UAE are reporting a familiar pattern each year — as children return from the long summer break, more arrive with complaints of blurred distance vision, headaches and eye strain. Doctors say youngsters who once developed myopia in late primary school are now showing symptoms much earlier, prompting concerns about the long-term impact on eye health. The trend comes as screen use becomes increasingly common among even the youngest children. From toddlers watching videos on tablets to school-aged children spending hours on smartphones and gaming devices, specialists warn that excessive near-work activities combined with limited time outdoors…
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ABU DHABI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, today announced successful testing of Direct-to-Device (D2D) SMS and SOS services on standard devices in the UAE, in partnership with Skylo Technologies, a leading global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider. The testing was conducted between a standard Android smartphone and a satellite messaging device, confirming two-way connectivity through Thuraya-4, Space42’s next-generation mobile communications satellite. Integration via Skylo’s 3GPP-compliant NTN platform ensures that no additional hardware is required to support connection. The demonstration validates the potential for D2D messaging services in the UAE and Thuraya-4 wider footprint, advancing…
KYIV — Ukraine has launched a criminal investigation following the large-scale detonation at an ammunition depot in Vyshneve in Kyiv region during a Russian attack earlier this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on Thursday. Vyshneve, a small town on the western outskirts of Kyiv, endured a night of terror on July 6 when it came under Russian drone and missile fire. The attack struck an unidentified warehouse, triggering secondary explosion. Ukrainian officials said 10 people were killedan 29 others suffered injuriesin Vyshneve whilehundreds of houses were damaged. Zelensky revealed that the facility was an ammunition depot belonging to the…
ZKTeco Middle East has been awarded the prestigious Government Security Solutions Provider of the Year title at the GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards 2026, hosted by TahawulTech. This award comes in recognition of its outstanding contribution to advancing security innovation and supporting the digital transformation of government organisations across the region. The award recognises technology providers that have demonstrated excellence in delivering innovative security solutions that strengthen public sector resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and enable government entities to operate securely and efficiently in an increasingly digital landscape. This recognition reflects ZKTeco Middle East’s continued commitment to providing intelligent, reliable, and…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has urged all sides in the escalating United States-Iran conflict to exercise restraint and uphold their commitments to the interim deal after a fragile ceasefire that had held for nearly three weeks collapsed into a new wave of strikes and counterstrikes. “A renewed conflict is in no one’s interest,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday. “Pakistan urges all sides to uphold their respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which remains an enduring foundation for understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the region and beyond,” the statement said. The…
DUBAI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), published today its 9th ‘Audit Monitoring Report: Setting the Standard in Audit Quality within Dubai International Financial Centre’. The report summarises the insights gathered from the DFSA’s audit monitoring visits to Registered Auditors in DIFC between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2025. The report provides comprehensive insights into audit inspection outcomes, identifies areas of leading practice, and reinforces the importance of robust audit methodologies, professional scepticism, and effective quality management systems. It serves…
UAE residents planning a trip to India this month could save hundreds of dirhams, with return airfares on several routes dropping by nearly 20 to 30 per cent compared to recent weeks, according to travel agents and a Khaleej Times fare analysis. While fares to many destinations in north and west India have fallen to just over Dh1,000 for a return journey, tickets to south Indian cities continue to cost more. Travel agents said that the lower fares are expected to remain only through a few days in July, with prices rising for August travel. Taha Siddique, owner of Siddique…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States’ decision to begin procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, where it has remained since 1979. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for the positive steps being taken by the Syrian government to strengthen the country’s security and stability, rebuild state institutions and fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people for a more stable and prosperous future. U.S. President Donald Trump informed Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the decision during their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit…
ZKTeco Middle East has been awarded the prestigious Government Security Solutions Provider of the Year title at the GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards 2026, hosted by TahawulTech. This award comes in recognition of its outstanding contribution to advancing security innovation and supporting the digital transformation of government organisations across the region. The award recognises technology providers that have demonstrated excellence in delivering innovative security solutions that strengthen public sector resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and enable government entities to operate securely and efficiently in an increasingly digital landscape. This recognition reflects ZKTeco Middle East’s continued commitment to providing intelligent, reliable, and…
Two brothers from Dubai have turned their curiosity, classroom challenges and friendly competition into a global achievement, winning first place in the Junior Team category at the 2026 MIT Global Appathon. Grade 8 students Mohammed Hamdan and Mohammed Hamza Siddiqi from Gems Founders School outperformed more than 2,176 participants representing 141 countries with their artificial intelligence-powered app, “SCENAR” (Self-Controlled Energo-Neuro Adaptive Regulator). The app aims to support emergency teams by helping them obtain accurate information faster during critical situations, where every second can make a difference. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This…