NEW DELHI — India summoned Iran’s deputy ambassador to the country on Tuesday following the killing of an Indian seafarer in Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, an official from the foreign ministry in New Delhi said.The NDTV news channel reported Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini and other Iranian diplomats were summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs to lodge a protest over the killing. Social media videos showed the Iranian diplomats apparently leaving the ministry after the meeting.The Indian seafarer was a crew member of th Mombasa hit by Iranian…
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Almost half a million people from around 136 countries have sent their heartfelt messages to thank the UAE. A new national initiative by the Dubai-based Security Industry Regulatory Agency called ‘Thank You UAE’, the digital platform has already seen 454,643 people from around the world claim their message for the country.Launched by SIRA following the regional war, the initiative enters its second phase with the participation of Dubai Customs.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The Director of Media at SIRA, Dr Mohamed Al Hasan, said that they launched Thank You UAE as a response to…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 250 personal care kits to individuals from the most vulnerable groups in Chad, benefiting 1,500 people. The assistance is provided under the 2026 personal care kits distribution project in the Republic of Chad. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to assist vulnerable and affected people worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Wrestling Federation has launched a Children’s Summer Wrestling Camp from 13th July to 6th August 2026 at Nabd Al Falah Centre in Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Centre in Al Ain.Talal Al Hashemi, Board Member of the UAE Wrestling Federation, said that the camp forms part of the federation’s ongoing efforts to promote wrestling and establish a promising base of young participants in the sport.The camp is open to boys and girls aged 7 to 12 and features a series of training sessions led by specialised coaches.…
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has further strengthened its teacher-led learning ecosystem with a suite of enhanced classroom tools designed to help educators deliver more responsive, engaging, and personalised instruction.The latest enhancements enable educators to monitor student understanding in real time, adapt instruction on the spot, and foster greater participation across the classroom.The new capabilities include Present Mode for live instruction, flexible assignment functionality for whole-class, group, or individual learning, live classroom analytics, interactive polls, open-ended response tools, gamified assessments, and new interactive activity types. A key advancement is…
AJMAN, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department recorded 6,815 real estate transactions worth more than AED10.8 billion in the first half of 2026, according to statistics published in the Ajman Real Estate Index.Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, said 5,435 trading transactions were registered during the period, with a total value of AED7.64 billion.The highest-value sale, worth AED215 million, was recorded in the Al Amera area.He added that 969 mortgage transactions were registered, with a total value exceeding AED1.88 billion, while the highest…
France captain Kylian Mbappe did not complete Monday’s final training session before the World Cup semifinal against Spain after suffering a minor ankle injury during Les Bleus’ quarter-final win over Morocco.Mbappe, who was substituted late in France’s 2-0 victory last Thursday, was partly rested during Monday’s session.The injury is not expected to prevent him from playing on Tuesday.“Kylian is fine,” France coach Didier Deschamps told reporters.Asked if Mbappe had trained, he added: “Yes, he trained. He is allowed to do 10 minutes in one drill instead of 15.” Meanwhile, Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on…
For many artists today, the goal is no longer to top the charts first; it’s to go viral first. A song that catches fire on TikTok or YouTube Shorts can propel an unknown musician to millions of streams, sold-out concerts and even major label deals. But as governments around the world introduce stricter rules around children’s access to social media, the industry is beginning to ask a new question: what happens if artists lose access to part of the audience they’ve come to depend on?The discussion comes as the UAE announced plans to ban children under the age of 15…
As England fought through a tense match that had supporters on the edge of their seats, cameras repeatedly cut to the former Spice Girl, who remained remarkably calm while those around her erupted in celebration.While husband David Beckham and fellow fans jumped to their feet in excitement, Victoria appeared to simply observe the match, barely changing her expression. Even after England secured the win, viewers noticed she never seemed to crack a smile.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Comedian Jenny Johnson joined in on the fun by sharing a series of zoomed-in photos of…
Emirates has completed the refurbishment of 100 aircrafts under its retrofit programme since November 2022, an average of 28 aircrafts a year, the airline announced.This marks the largest known refurbishment endeavour undertaken by any airline globally. Emirates upgraded and redecorated 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s at its Engineering hangars in Dubai.By the end of this year, an additional 20 aircrafts will be upgraded, moving the airline significantly past the halfway point in its $5 billion (Dh18.3 billion) investment to deliver a satisfactory customer experience.44 months, 400 engineers, 4.4 million man hoursOver a period of 44 months, the Emirates…