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Public Prosecution Dubai is investigating a hit-and-run involving a 14-year-old driver after a Chinese resident was injured, with his condition worsening hours later, authorities said. According to case details, operations received a report after the injured man was admitted to hospital with multiple bruises and wounds initially believed to be the result of an assault. Initial statements from the victim’s wife indicated that her husband had gone out for a walk in the evening and returned about an hour and a half later with visible injuries. Despite her concern, he did not disclose what had happened. Stay up to date…

SEOUL, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul’s trade ministry said. The agreement was made during the inaugural Korea-EU next-generation strategic dialogue held in Seoul to help the two sides explore deeper cooperation in trade, supply chains and technology, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. The meeting was attended by South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and the EU’s commissioner for trade and economic security, Maros Sefcovic, the Korea Herald reported.…

UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of school bus operations across the country starting Monday (April 20). The decision, made in collaboration with local educational authorities, applies to all public and private schools, marking a return to normal transportation services after a temporary suspension during the recent “current phase.” Earlier, the Ministry of Education had postponed school bus services for nurseries, kindergartens, and schools nationwide as part of precautionary measures. The resumption of bus services coincides with students across the UAE returning to in-person learning on the same day. This marks a significant transition back to classroom education…

A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”. Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media. His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity, pride, and collective strength. The response across the country was immediate,…

ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Authority honoured 34 winners in the fourth cycle of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, in recognition of their contributions to the development of the agricultural sector and the strengthening of the UAE’s food security system. The ceremony, held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan,…

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport has launched a new Shopping Pass campaign, allowing UAE residents to access the terminal’s facilities without a boarding pass, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative for the capital’s aviation landmark.  Open exclusively to UAE nationals and residents, the eight-week campaign invites visitors to explore the airport’s luxury retail outlets, diverse dining options and entertainment experiences all without the pressure of catching a flight. Visitors are required to register in advance and obtain a digital security pass, delivered via PDF with a unique QR code, which must be scanned at designated checkpoints upon entry and exit.  Stay up…

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a statement. Alfonso Dolce has also been chairman since January following the resignation of the brand’s other co-founder, designer Stefano Gabbana, who retains his creative duties. Cantino is a fashion veteran who most recently served as chief executive of rival luxury brand Gucci. D&G said his…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] From the first moments of uncertainty to the cautious calm following a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war, residents across the UAE have been riding an emotional wave. In the early days of the crisis, many people slipped into what health specialists describe as “survival mode” — a state where the body and mind focus almost entirely on immediate safety. “During acute stress, the body prioritises survival,” Jamie Richards, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Valeo Health, told the Khaleej Times. “Systems like heart rate and stress…

ASHGABAT, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field. Turkmenistan, which holds the world’s fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production to China since 2009, when the Central Asia-China pipeline opened. Galkynysh, in the Karakum desert about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of the capital Ashgabat, has been producing gas since 2013 and is the world’s second-largest gas field, according to the British consulting firm GaffneyCline. Expansion works are being carried out by the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Source: Emirates News Agency

FUJAIRAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah. During the meeting, Their Highnesses discussed a number of national issues in light of the UAE’s continued development, affirming that the aspirations of the people remain at the core of the leadership’s focus and a central pillar of development plans and national initiatives now and in the future. They also praised the strong values that characterise UAE society, noting their role in strengthening cohesion and unity…