SUVs remained the preferred choice for motorists in the UAE during the first half of 2026, with buyers increasingly prioritising spacious, family-friendly vehicles that combine practicality, comfort and long-term value, according to new data from dubizzle.The online marketplace said Toyota topped SUV search demand, attracting more than 10.4 million views between January and June, followed by Nissan with 8.6 million, Land Rover with 7.2 million, Mercedes-Benz with 6 million, and BMW with nearly 3.5 million.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The findings suggest UAE motorists continue to favour vehicles offering spacious interiors, strong resale…
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VIENNA, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers to help test the digital euro in a year-long pilot from 2027, marking the latest milestone in the EU’s effort to create a digital form of central bank money while reducing reliance on foreign payment networks.According to the ECB, the participants were selected from more than 50 applicants across the euro area and will work alongside the ECB and 19 of the euro area’s national central banks, excluding Bulgaria and Malta, during a 12-month testing exercise.The selected providers include traditional banks, digital banks…
India captain Shubman Gill continued his Edgbaston love-affair as his side beat England by six wickets in the first one-day international on Tuesday.Set 259 to win, India cruised home with 28 balls to spare to go 1-0 up in a three-match series. It was their first triumph of a tour where they had suffered 2-0 and 4-0 T20 series losses to Ireland and England respectively.Gill top-scored with 80, from just 75 balls, before limping off with what appeared to be cramp. A team spokesman told AFP after stumps that Gill was expected to be fit for Thursday’s second ODI in Cardiff.It…
J1 Beach has changed the conversation around beachfront dining in Dubai. Rather than simply creating another stretch of stylish restaurants by the sea, it has brought together a collection of venues where the food is every bit as compelling as the setting. The view may get people through the door, but it’s the cooking that gives them a reason to return. Few restaurants demonstrate that better than Bâoli.While its Riviera-inspired interiors and electric atmosphere inevitably catch your attention first, it’s the consistency of the food that keeps people coming back. The menu effortlessly blends Mediterranean cooking with Japanese influences, delivering dishes that feel…
Fans of Indian comedy are in for a treat as comedian and actor Sunil Grover is set to perform live in Dubai next month.The much-loved entertainer will take to the stage at Coca-Cola Arena on Friday, August 21, for a Hindi-language comedy show presented by Midas Events and Eva Live Middle East, in partnership with Milestone Entertainment and Heart and Soul Productions.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Known for his memorable television characters, including Gutthi, Dr. Mashoor Gulati and Rinku Bhabhi, Grover has built a loyal following over nearly three decades through his comedy,…
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) on Wednesday released its new set of global operational guidelines for transporting pets in aircraft cabins to end the patchwork of inconsistent rules passengers currently face when flying with cats and dogs.The move comes as airlines worldwide report rising numbers of passengers travelling with pets, prompting Iata to standardise procedures across booking, check-in, security, boarding, in-flight handling, transit and arrival.The guidelines were drawn up jointly by Iata’s Live Animals and Perishables Board, its In-Cabin Pet Transport Focus Unit, the Live Animals Working Group, the Cargo Handling Council, and its Ground Operations and Accessibility working…
العين في 15 يوليو /وام/ تواصل فعاليات النسخة الرابعة من “صيف العين الرياضي”، المقامة في مركز أدنيك العين، استقطاب الزوار من فئات المجتمع المختلفة، عبر برنامج رياضي ومجتمعي متكامل يوفر بيئة داخلية مكيفة لممارسة الرياضة والأنشطة الترفيهية والعائلية، وذلك خلال الفترة من 10 يونيو إلى 19 أغسطس 2026.وتنظم مجموعة “أدنيك” الفعالية بالشراكة الإستراتيجية مع مجلس أبوظبي الرياضي، وبرعاية “أدنوك”، وبدعم من شركة “مدن”، بهدف تعزيز صحة أفراد المجتمع وتشجيعهم على تبني أنماط حياة صحية من خلال توفير مرافق رياضية وترفيهية متكاملة طوال أشهر الصيف.وتنسجم الفعالية مع مبادرة “عام الأسرة” في دولة الإمارات، عبر تقديم باقة متنوعة من الأنشطة الرياضية والثقافية…
SHARJAH, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the President of the Italian Republic conferred upon H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, the Officer rank of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the country’s highest order of merit, in recognition of her longstanding efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Italy and the United Arab Emirates.The distinction was awarded upon the recommendation of Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the United Arab Emirates, who noted…
أبوظبي في 15 يوليو/ وام / أطلقت دائرة الثقافة والسياحة في أبوظبي مبادرة “كتب في المدينة” الهادفة إلى دمج القراءة في الحياة اليومية من خلال تحويل المساحات العامة إلى بيئات ثقافية تفاعلية بما يعزز مكانة أبوظبي مركزًا للمعرفة والثقافة.وتهدف المبادرة إلى تفعيل نحو 45 موقعًا للقراءة في أبوظبي والعين ضمن برنامج مستدام على مدار العام، يقدم تجارب وأنشطة قرائية لمختلف الفئات العمرية، عبر إتاحة الكتب في المقاهي والحدائق والمواقع التراثية والثقافية ومراكز التسوق وغيرها من المرافق العامة.وتتضمن المبادرة عددًا من البرامج أبرزها “ميعاد” التي تقدم تجربة قراءة قائمة على اختيار كتب مغلفة في المواقع الثقافية والتراثية و”نوفل برو” التي توفر…
ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi will host the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS 2026), the emirate’s largest real estate sales exhibition approved by the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), from 17th to 19th September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together leading property developers, investors, financial institutions and homebuyers amid continued growth in the UAE’s real estate sector.The exhibition comes as Abu Dhabi’s property market continues to post strong performance. According to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the value of real estate transactions rose 76.6…