Data on handicrafts regulation and licensing for 2025 showed notable growth in the Kingdom’s sector, with 9,972 male and female artisans registered in the national register of artisans, in addition to 5,508 licenses issued to handicraft practitioners and 47 licenses granted to product retail outlets. According to the Ministry of Culture’s 2025 annual report, Aseer recorded a prominent position among the Kingdom’s regions in terms of the number of artisans listed in the register. The region registered 635 male and female artisans, placing it among the most active regions in handicrafts nationwide and benefiting from its rich cultural heritage and the…
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Amazon has recently committed to investing over €10 billion on upgrading its facilities in Europe with next-generation robotics. This move is part of a wider push to modernise and expand Amazon operations network in the continent. Announced at the company’s Delivering the Future event in London, the technology giant stated it plans to create more jobs across the region, while using robotics to expand ultra-fast delivery options to more international cities and invest in employee upskilling. Its pledge reflects a broader push to use AI and robotics to support its workforce, taking aim at “repetitive and physically demanding tasks”, freeing…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Majra – National CSR Fund has launched Majra Academy, a national umbrella for learning and capacity building in CSR, ESG and Sustainability. The academy aims to develop professional knowledge and skills in CSR, ESG and sustainability, support national priorities, and contribute to advancing sustainable impact across organisations and individuals, in line with the UAE’s vision for creating measurable and lasting impact.Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Majra, said the launch of Majra Academy reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to developing human…
Dubai’s education sector is set for a wider community role in decision-making, as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) expands its council model beyond students to formally include parents and educators.The move builds on the success of the Dubai Students Council, and marks a significant step in embedding community voices into the emirate’s private education system.Parents and educators step into formal advisory rolesThe authority will launch the Dubai Parents Council and Dubai Educators Council at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, each comprising 15 members selected through a transparent process.KHDA said it received strong interest for both councils,…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Naseej, the UAE’s National Initiative for Textile Circularity, organised The Fabric of Possibility, an interactive community activation designed to engage members of the public, raise awareness of the challenges associated with textile waste, and highlight the sustainable solutions offered by the initiative to help reduce the waste impact.The community activation follows the launch of the initiative under the directives of the wise leadership, with the support and oversight of the National Projects Office, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Emirates Foundation, and Tadweer Group. The initiative aims to accelerate…
After three decades of sun-soaked afternoons and beachside nights that turned into mornings, one of Dubai’s most recognisable beach clubs is hitting pause. Barasti, the Mina Seyahi mainstay, has announced a temporary closure this June as it gears up for a major redevelopment, with plans to return in 2027 as a fully reimagined beachfront destination.Long before Dubai Marina’s skyline became packed with high-rises and destinations such as J1 Beach and Palm West Beach turned the city’s coastline into one of its most dynamic waterfront hotspots, Barasti was already buzzing with a laid-back vibe and a loyal crowd that came for…
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has once again become the centre of attention, this time for a rare sighting that has set social media abuzz.On Sunday, the veteran actor was spotted driving himself, choosing to take the wheel instead of being chauffeured by a driver.Big B personally navigated the vehicle, surprising fans and onlookers who are more accustomed to seeing him travel with a driver.The sighting came on a day when Bachchan carried out his long-standing tradition of greeting fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa.The weekly ritual, popularly known as “Sunday Darshan”, has become a signature engagement between the actor and…
More than 3,200 people have purchased homes for the first time in Dubai in the past one year, thanks to the First-Time Home Buyer Programme launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).The programme, launched in July 2025, has driven residential property transactions surpassing Dh5 billion, underscoring its significant impact on Dubai’s real estate market and its role in broadening homeownership access across the city.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The initiative was designed to lower barriers for first-time buyers navigating one of the…
الشارقة في 8 يونيو/ وام/ نظم اتحاد الإمارات للخماسي الحديث حفل تكريم لأصحاب الإنجازات للموسم الرياضي 2025-2026، والذي شهد تحقيق العديد من الإنجازات على المستويين المحلي والدولي.وأكد الاتحاد، في بيان له اليوم، أن سلسلة البطولات المحلية التي نظمها على مدار الموسم الرياضي 2025-2026، والبطولات الدولية التي شارك فيها، أسهمت بشكل كبير في توسيع قاعدة الممارسين لرياضة الخماسي الحديث في الدولة، وتعزيز حضورها بين فئات المجتمع المختلفة، خاصة فئة الناشئين والشباب، بما يتماشى مع إستراتيجية الاتحاد الرامية إلى اكتشاف المواهب وصناعة أبطال المستقبل.حضر الحفل، الدكتورة هدى المطروشي رئيسة الاتحاد، وناصر المعمري نائب رئيس الاتحاد، وأعضاء مجلس إدارة الاتحاد، وممثلي الجهات الراعية…
DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and INDU Group have broken ground on a new automotive logistics hub in Jafza, reinforcing the free zone’s role as a key gateway for regional and global trade.The facility will support faster, more efficient spare parts distribution across the GCC, Africa and beyond, as demand for resilient automotive supply chains continues to grow.The facility will combine high-density bin storage, pallet racking and specialised handling areas for oversized and bulky components. With a total area of nearly 300,000 sq. ft., the site will provide scalable infrastructure to support efficient, high-volume distribution.Developed by…