# kt engage (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kt engage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dubai Toyota Building tenants fined over illegal partitions; eviction process explained](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-toyota-building-tenants-illegal-partition-eviction-process-explained) _2026-08-21 · Top Section_ Tenants of Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building who were found to have illegally partitioned their flats have been fined by the authorities and are now required to clear their dues before completing the move-out process , the building management told Khaleej Times. The latest details shed light on what happens behind the scenes as residents leave the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building on Sheikh Zayed Road.… ## [UAE schools brace for change as under-15 social media rules reshape classrooms](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/schools-and-parents/uae-social-media-ban-students-children-mental-health-schools) _2026-08-21 · Top Section_ As children return to classrooms for the new academic year, UAE schools are preparing for a shift in students’ digital habits as new rules limiting social media access for those under 15 are expected to influence their wellbeing, concentration and social lives. Education and mental health experts said the changes could bring benefits including fewer online distractions, reduced social comparison… ## [From heatwaves to 10°C: UAE travellers rethink Europe holidays in August](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/europe/from-heatwaves-to-10c-uae-travellers-rethink-europe-holidays-in-august) _2026-08-21 · Top Section_ One traveller cancelled plans because it was too hot. Another had to buy a hoodie because temperatures dropped to 10°C. Both were travelling in Europe this summer. For UAE residents who usually head to Europe in July and August to escape the summer heat, this year's experience came with a reminder: the weather might not be what you packed for. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on… ## [UAE GCSE results 2026: Top achievers reveal how they handled exam disruption](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-gcse-results-2026-top-achievers-exam-disruption-manage) _2026-08-21 · Top Section_ UAE students are celebrating a strong set of GCSE and International GCSE results , with pupils across Dubai and Abu Dhabi securing top grades despite an unprecedented end to the academic year caused by regional conflict. Major UK exam boards, including Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA, cancelled all formal International GCSE and A-level examinations in the UAE for the May/June 2026 series… ## [Dubai Ruler to cover treatment of 1-year-old Jordanian girl with spinal muscular atrophy](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-sheikh-mohammed-treatment-jordanian-girl-katya-abu-al-saud-spinal-muscular-atrophy) _2026-08-20 · Top Section_ Dubai's Ruler will be covering the treatment for a young Jordanian girl suffering from spinal muscular atrophy — whose family's plea had recently gone viral online — the Dubai Media Office revealed in a statement on Thursday, August 20. Katya Abu Al-Saud's treatment will be fully paid for and provided at the Al Jalila Hospital in Dubai. Katya, who is just 1 year and 4 months, first started showing… ## [Public in Umm Al Quwain warned against fake holiday rental ads online](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/umm-al-quwain-police-warning-fake-rental-ads-chalets-rest-houses-villas-farms) _2026-08-20 · Top Section_ Residents and visitors in Umm Al Quwain have been warned while dealing with rental holiday venue advertisements across the emirate. The Umm Al Quwain Police has urged the public to be careful while dealing with online ads for chalets, rest houses, villas and farms. The authority stressed the importance of verifying the authenticity of the advertisement and the credibility of the advertiser before… ## [Yemen's Houthis say targeted Saudi airport, Aramco facility](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/yemen-houthis-say-targeted-saudi-arabia-airport-aramco) _2026-08-20 · Top Section_ Yemen's Houthis say targeted Saudi airport, Aramco facility ## [Official denies reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptians in UAE](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/egyptian-offical-refutes-reports-widespread-layoffs-visa-cancellation-uae) _2026-08-20 · Top Section_ A senior Egyptian offical has refuted reports of widespread layoffs of Egyptian workers in the UAE. In an interview aired on local media in Egypt, Haddad Al Gohary, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs in Egypt, clearly stated that the rumours circulating on social media are untrue. He added that the Egyptian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the General Consul in Dubai have not found any mass… ## [UAE takes legal action against resident for insulting Emirati women on social media](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-legal-action-resident-insulting-emirati-women-online-post) _2026-08-20 · Top Section_ The UAE’s National Media Authority has taken legal action against a resident after content published through her account on a social media platform insulted Emirati women. The authority also suspended her active advertising permit for three months. In a statement, the authority said the material contravened the standards governing media content under the country’s media law and its executive… ## ['End of an era': UAE residents heartbroken over Toyota building demolition](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-residents-nostalgia-toyota-building-dubai-nasser-rashid-lootah-building-demolition) _2026-08-20 · Top Section_ For years, the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building — more commonly called the Toyota building after the bright red and white signboard above it — has stood tall. It was first an icon of prosperity for the young city of Dubai but over the years turned into a nostalgic symbol for the city’s long-term residents of its humble beginnings. For Sangeetha, who lived in the building for a year in 2012, the… ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EPG03EO3oUqj) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Back-to-school: How social media and peer pressure shape what children want](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/uae-back-to-school-social-media-peer-pressure-children-materialism) _2026-08-20 · Life_ For Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, there is one phrase her children know will not help them get something they want: "But everyone has it." The mother of two children under the age of 10 said requests for particular shoes, school supplies, gadgets and other trending items have become increasingly common as her children have grown older. "They know not to come to me and say, 'But everyone has it',… ## ['Bridgerton' star Charithra Chandran is coming to Abu Dhabi Comic Con this September](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/charithra-chandran-abu-dhabi-middle-east-film-comic-con) _2026-08-20 · Life_ Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran is heading to Abu Dhabi this September. The actor has been announced as a guest at Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), which will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from September 11 to 13. Organisers announced Chandran's appearance on social media, writing: "Charithra Chandran is on her way to Abu Dhabi!" Fans attending the event will get the chance to meet… ## [Dubai robotaxis travel four million kilometres; customer satisfaction at 97%](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-robotaxis-travel-four-million-kilometres-customer-satisfaction-at-97) _2026-08-19 · Living in the UAE_ Dubai’s robotaxis have travelled more than 4 million kilometres and completed 7,613 passenger trips since operations began. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the robotaxi fleet includes 144 vehicles, with 48 currently in active operation. The city's robotaxis complete around 50 trips a day. Passenger response has also been strong, with the service recording a 97 per cent customer… ## [Alan Walker to headline Frequency 971 in Dubai this weekend](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/alan-walker-frequency-971-dubai-coca-cola-arena) _2026-08-19 · Life_ Electronic music star Alan Walker is set to return to Dubai this weekend, headlining Frequency 971 at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 22. The Norwegian DJ and producer, best known for tracks including Faded , Alone and Sing Me to Sleep , will take the stage as part of a line-up that also includes UAE-based artists DJ Bliss and DJ Slim. Walker rose to international fame following the release of… ## [Dubai's original Ravi Restaurant denies links to SZR, Al Nahda eateries](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/dubai-ravi-restaurant-satwa-two-eateries-not-branches) _2026-08-19 · Life_ Dubai's original Ravi Restaurant in Satwa has issued a public notice clarifying that it is not currently associated with two other establishments operating under the Ravi name in the emirate. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account on Tuesday, August 18, Ravi Restaurant said it is not associated, affiliated, managed, operated or represented by Ravi Fine Dine on Sheikh Zayed Road or… ## [Why some UAE parents are taking a week off work as children head back to school](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/uae-parents-week-off-work-back-to-school) _2026-08-19 · Life_ For many UAE families, the first week back at school means more than setting early alarms, preparing uniforms and packing lunchboxes. Some working parents are also adjusting their own schedules, taking annual leave or working from home to help their children settle back into a routine. Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, a mother of two children under the age of 10, is among those who planned her annual… ## [Summers in UAE: The biggest nutrition mistakes dog owners make](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/summers-in-uae-mistakes-made-by-dog-owners) _2026-08-19 · Life_ For dogs in the UAE, summer is more than just an uncomfortable few months. The heat can have a real impact on their health, appetite, hydration and daily routine. UAE summers are long and can get overwhelming, and just as people adjust their routines during the hotter months, dogs need extra care too. Changes in activity, feeding times and hydration can all affect their health. Dr Zeiad Alhawat of… ## [Emirati Women’s Day 2026: 6 UAE offers, from free desserts to 50% off spa treatments](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/emirati-womens-day-2026-offers-uae) _2026-08-19 · Life_ Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are six worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news.… ## ['A normal morning for me': Jude Bellingham shares glimpse of Dubai visit](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/jude-bellingham-dubai-visit-spa-instagram) _2026-08-19 · Life_ Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham is back in Dubai, and it appears he has already settled into his usual routine in the city. The England international shared a glimpse of his UAE visit with his followers on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, August 18, posting a video from a spa in Dubai. "Good morning, everyone. This is normal for me in Dubai, in the spa," Bellingham said in the clip. Stay up to… ## [Christina Aguilera's Abu Dhabi concert cancelled, ticket holders to get refunds](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/christina-aguileras-abu-dhabi-concert-cancelled) _2026-08-19 · Life_ Christina Aguilera's upcoming concert in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, according to multiple news outlets. The US pop star was scheduled to perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on September 25. Ticket holders were informed of the cancellation on Tuesday, August 18, according to reports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Ticketmaster UAE sent a notice directly… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ynN0xkby9WwU) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Mediclinic Middle East recognised by SRC as Network of Excellence in Endoscopy](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/health/mediclinic-middle-east-recognised-by-src-as-network-of-excellence-in-endoscopy) _2026-08-19 · Life_ Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care. This designation recognises Mediclinic Middle East's commitment to delivering high standards of quality patient care and safety, while consistently… ## [Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first transition finance framework to support lower carbon investment](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/banking-in-uae/emirates-nbd-launches-uaes-first-transition-finance-framework-to-support-lower-carbon-investment) _2026-08-17 · Living in the UAE_ Emirates NBD has launched the UAE’s first dedicated Transition Finance Framework, aimed at helping corporate and institutional clients finance the shift towards lower-carbon business models. The framework sets out a methodology for identifying and assessing transition finance activities across high emitting and hard to abate sectors including manufacturing, mining, power and energy, real estate,… ## [Dubai’s Parkin Q2 profit rises 12% to Dh166.2 million as fine revenue hits Dh107.5 million](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/dubais-parkin-q2-profit-rises-12-to-dh1662-million-as-fine-revenue-hits-dh1075-million) _2026-08-14 · Living in the UAE_ Parkin reported a 12 per cent rise in second-quarter net profit to Dh166.2 million, supported by growth in seasonal cards, developer parking and enforcement revenues as the company continued to expand its parking portfolio across Dubai. Revenue for the three months increased 14 per cent to Dh364.1 million, while EBITDA rose 15 per cent to Dh217.2 million, with the EBITDA margin at 60 per cent.… ## [Al Ansari H1 operating income reaches Dh635 million as currency exchange gains support revenue](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/banking-in-uae/al-ansari-h1-operating-income-reaches-dh635-million-as-currency-exchange-gains-support-revenue) _2026-08-14 · Living in the UAE_ Al Ansari Financial Services reported broadly stable operating income of Dh635 million in the first half of 2026, as higher gains from currency exchange helped offset softer commission income across some remittance products and corridors. Net gains on currency exchange increased 0.4 per cent to Dh322 million, while net commission income declined 1.4 per cent to Dh312.9 million. The group said its… ## [UAE public holidays: How Ramadan decides number of extra days off](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-public-holidays-residents-up-to-13-extra-days-off-every-year-plan-breaks) _2026-08-12 · Living in the UAE_ UAE residents can have up to 13 paid public holidays in a year , giving employees several opportunities for a short escape, a staycation or more time with family. For those mapping out their time away, it is important to distinguish public holidays from annual leave. Private sector workers who have completed one year of service are generally entitled to 30 days of fully paid annual leave. They are… ## [Staycation deals, discounted room rates support UAE hospitality recovery](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/uae-hotels-roll-out-staycation-deals-and-value-offers-to-support-hospitality-recovery) _2026-08-11 · Living in the UAE_ Hotels across the UAE are stepping up staycation deals, discounted room rates and value-added packages to attract domestic and GCC travellers, as operators look to support occupancy and position the hospitality sector for recovery, according to JLL. The consultancy said hotels introduced family- and leisure-focused offers, dining credits, spa access and extended-stay packages during the second… ## [Back-to-school sales hit UAE: Up to 80% discount, and Dh100,000 in scholarships](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/back-to-school-sales-hit-uae-up-to-80-discount-and-dh100000-in-scholarships) _2026-08-11 · Living in the UAE_ Many online and brick-and-mortar retailers across the UAE have launched a wave of back-to-school promotions ahead of schools opening next month, with discounts ranging from 30 per cent to as much as 80 per cent across categories including stationery, technology, backpacks, groceries and home study essentials, as families prepare for the new academic year. Sharjah Cooperative has announced up to 50… ## [UAE well positioned to connect Islamic capital with high-growth markets, says Standard Chartered](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/banking-in-uae/uae-well-positioned-to-connect-islamic-capital-with-high-growth-markets-says-standard-chartered) _2026-08-06 · Living in the UAE_ The UAE is well placed to connect Islamic capital with high-growth markets as the global Islamic finance industry approaches $6 trillion in assets, according to Standard Chartered. Only 6 per cent of global sukuk capital currently reaches South Asia and Africa, highlighting substantial scope to direct more Shariah-compliant funding towards emerging economies, the bank said in its latest report.… ## [Nine things experts wish you’d do in midlife to increase longevity](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/nine-things-experts-wish-youd-do-in-midlife-to-increase-longevity) _2026-08-06 · Living in the UAE_ How you treat your body and brain in your midlife years, loosely defined as 40 to 60, can hugely influence how you age in the decades to come. The seeds for many age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia, are sown in middle age, so it’s important to start thinking about prevention early. And it takes a lifetime of healthy habits, not just a few weeks, to… ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/950X3eYUmjHe) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Dubai's Bus-On-Demand expands to Al Satwa, Al Quoz, Mirdif; ridership rises 25%](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/public-transport-in-uae/dubai-rta-bus-on-demand-al-satwa-al-quoz-mirdif-ridership) _2026-08-05 · Living in the UAE_ Dubai’s Bus-On-Demand service has expanded to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, taking the total number of areas covered by the service to 20, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. The expansion is expected to provide residents and visitors in the three areas with more flexible and affordable transport options . It will also improve first- and last-mile connectivity by…