جنيف في 7 يوليو / وام/ ترأس معالي عبدالله بن طوق المري، وزير الاقتصاد والسياحة، وفد دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة المُشارك في اجتماعات الدورة الـ 68 لجمعيات الدول الأعضاء في المنظمة العالمية للملكية الفكرية “الويبو”، المنعقدة في مقر المنظمة بمدينة جنيف السويسرية، من 7 إلى 15 يوليو الجاري، وذلك بحضور سعادة الدكتور عبدالرحمن حسن المعيني، الوكيل المساعد لقطاع الملكية الفكرية بالوزارة.وانضمت دولة الإمارات رسمياً خلال مشاركتها في هذه الدورة إلى اتفاق “لوكارنو” بشأن التصنيف الدولي للتصاميم الصناعية، والذي يُعد معاهدة دولية أُبرمت في مدينة لوكارنو بسويسرا بتاريخ 8 أكتوبر 1968، وتديره “الويبو”، ويهدف إلى إنشاء نظام تصنيف دولي موحد للتصاميم…
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RIYADH — The General Real Estate Authority (REGA) has clarified that the statutory 5% real estate transaction tax applies to all property transfers by both Saudi and non-Saudi buyers across the Kingdom.REGA spokesperson Taisir Al-Mufarrij said property transactions involving non-Saudis within designated geographic zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah are also subject to an additional 2% fee in accordance with the relevant law and its executive regulations, in addition to the 5% real estate transaction tax.The authority said the regulations governing non-Saudi property ownership in the four cities are designed to reflect the unique characteristics and development objectives of…
The UAE’s fresh date season is underway, with prices starting from Dh15 per kilogram at Sharjah’s Al Jubail Dates Festival. Around 20 varieties are now available, giving date lovers plenty of choices, from locally grown favourites to premium imports from Saudi Arabia and Oman.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Most of the dates on sale are harvested in the UAE, while fresh consignments from neighbouring countries continue to arrive every day.What can you buy this season?The most affordable fresh variety currently available is UAE Naghal, priced at Dh15 per kg.Other popular local varieties include:For…
VIENNA, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — Austria has taken a strategic step towards achieving carbon neutrality in its heavy industry sector, with Austrian steelmaker voestalpine announcing the trial operation of its new GreentecSteel electric steel plant in Donawitz, Styria, by autumn this year.The initiative marks a major step towards green steel production by replacing conventional blast furnaces with electric arc furnace technology, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 90 percent by 2030, with the ultimate goal of achieving full carbon neutrality in steel production by 2050.Herbert Eibensteiner, Chief Executive Officer of voestalpine, said the new plant…
Lionel Messi broke down in tears at the final whistle, consoled by his Argentina teammates as the captain appeared to realise just how close his World Cup dream came to ending on Tuesday in a game in which he missed a penalty before coming up with a vital late equaliser.Argentina were two goals down to Egypt with just over 10 minutes to play in the last-16 tie, before staging a fight back which will live long in the memory of those inside Atlanta Stadium who witnessed Messi show his human side during and after the game.The finale was a far…
Most people expect older iPhones to become cheaper when Apple is about to launch a new model. But that is not always the case.Mobile traders in Dubai’s Deira market told Khaleej Times that prices of older iPhone models can sometimes rise in the weeks before a new launch. They said that this usually happens when more people decide to buy the current model instead of waiting for the next one, pushing up demand while stocks become limited.That is exactly what they say is happening now. Following reports that the upcoming iPhone 18 could be more expensive in the UAE, prices…
Actor Penélope Cruz has opened up about experiencing multiple health scares, including being warned that she might have a brain aneurysm, a diagnosis that later turned out to be a false alarm.Speaking in a recent interview, Cruz said the experience has made her even more committed to looking after her health.”I have had many scares like that. Fortunately, I’m fine; it was a false alarm, but I worry about staying healthy, taking care of myself,” she said, according to E! News.The Oscar-winning actor said she follows a healthy lifestyle and avoids habits that could affect her well-being.”I don’t drink. I…
Staycations are gaining traction among UAE residents this summer as rising travel costs, visa processing delays and extreme weather in several overseas destinations encourage holidaymakers to explore options closer to home.Industry players say a growing number of travellers are rethinking traditional summer plans to Europe, where heatwaves have affected parts of the continent, while flight prices and accommodation costs remain elevated during the peak holiday season.The shift is prompting hotels and resorts across the UAE to roll out seasonal packages, entertainment programmes and family-focused experiences aimed at capturing a larger share of summer leisure spending.European destinations have long been among…
دبي في 7 يوليو / وام / أكد مسؤولون أن “خلوة دبي للألعاب الإلكترونية”، التي نظمها مجلس دبي للإعلام بحضور سمو الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، ولي عهد دبي، نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير الدفاع، رئيس المجلس التنفيذي لإمارة دبي، تمثل خطوة نوعية ومبادرة إماراتية برؤية عالمية تواكب الرؤية الوطنية القائمة على أن الاستثمار الحقيقي يكمن في الإنسان وإبداعه ومواهبه.وقال الشيخ سلطان بن خليفة بن سلطان بن شخبوط آل نهيان، رئيس مجلس إدارة اتحاد الرياضات الإلكترونية، إن دولة الإمارات، بثقلها الإستراتيجي والاقتصادي والإبداعي، تستشرف المستقبل من خلال الابتكار والذكاء الاصطناعي وفق منظومة متكاملة وبنية تحتية صلبة وشراكات…
أبوظبي في 6 يوليو/ وام / أطلقت وزارة الثقافة فعالياتها ضمن البرنامج الصيفي 2026 الذي انطلق اليوم تحت شعار “فخورين بالإمارات”، ويستمر حتى 30 يوليو، في المراكز الثقافية على مستوى الدولة، بالتعاون مع صندوق الوطن وهيئة أبوظبي للتراث.وتُنظم فعاليات البرنامج في مجلس جزيرة دلما بالتعاون مع مجالس أبوظبي بمكتب شؤون المواطنين والمجتمع في ديوان الرئاسة، وذلك في إطار رؤية متكاملة تهدف إلى ترسيخ الهوية الوطنية وتعزيز ارتباط الأجيال القادمة بالإرث الثقافي لدولة الإمارات.ويستهدف البرنامج الأطفال واليافعين من الفئة العمرية بين 7 و16 عامًا، من خلال مجموعة متنوعة من الأنشطة والبرامج الثقافية والتراثية والفنية التي تتيح للمشاركين خوض تجارب تعليمية وتفاعلية…