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ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Turf concludes its 2025/2026 horse racing season tomorrow, Saturday, 11th April, with the final evening of eight races for Arabian and Thoroughbred horses. The events include the third and final round of the Arabian Triple Crown for four-year-old Purebred Arabian horses (Group 3), in the seventh race over a distance of 2,200 meters, with a prize purse of AED 300,000. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed that the UAE selection to host World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings for 2029 in the UAE reinforces the country’s position as a global financial and economic hub, and its vital role in supporting efforts and initiatives for comprehensive and sustainable development and financial stability at the international level. AbdulAziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UBF, said: “The selection of the UAE to host this global event affirms the international community’s confidence in UAE’s position and its…
ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a military base in Borno state, in the northeast of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, reiterating its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the…
Dubai motorists have a new paid parking zone to be aware of. Parkin Company on Friday (Aparil 10) announced the rollout of tariffs in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2. Public parking has been activated under Code 326G, with clear signboards marking designated areas. Fees are set at Dh4 per hour, applicable from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm. During Ramadan, timings are split between 8am to 6pm and 8pm to midnight. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Earlier, on March 13, Parkin had also announced the rollout of paid street parking in…
CAIRO, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammad Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates’ selection to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi is an achievement reflecting the country’s advanced global standing and a source of pride for all Arabs. He emphasised that this international selection expresses the global community’s confidence in the strength of the UAE economy, the efficiency of its fiscal and monetary policies, and the development of its investment environment, as well as its success in consolidating economic stability…
UAE residents can expect a rainy Saturday (April 11), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective cloud formation bringing a chance of rainfall over scattered areas of the country. While some rains are expected, temperatures in the country are set to remain relatively warm, with highs reaching up to 33ºC. In Dubai, temperatures could dip to around 21ºC, while Abu Dhabi is expected to see lows of 22ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Winds will be…
SANTIAGO, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — President José Antonio Kast of Chile inaugurated the International Air, Space, Defence and Security Exhibition (FIDAE 2026) in Santiago. FIDAE is the most significant aerospace and defence exhibition in Latin America, biennially bringing the global industry together at the Pudahuel Air Base in the Chilean capital. During his tour of the exhibition, the Chilean President visited the pavilion of the EDGE Group, where he praised the UAE’s high-quality participation and the advanced technologies and innovative solutions it offers within the defence and security sectors. Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile, stated that…
PARIS,10th April, 2026 (WAM) — Wheat prices on Euronext fell for a third consecutive session today, pressured by abundant global supplies. Front-month May milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext exchange settled 0.1 percent lower at 195.25 euros ($228.89) per tonne. The contract had earlier hit a session low of 194.00 euros, its weakest level since 19th February, marking the latest decline in a downward trend that began on Wednesday. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Bodybuilding Federation (EBBF) has approved a comprehensive agenda of local, continental, and international championships for the remainder of the year, highlighting a significant expansion in global participation. Chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, the Federation’s meeting confirmed that the IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships, scheduled to take place in Ajman from 30th September to 5th October, will lead the international calendar. The 2026 agenda features a series of high-profile events, including the Star Academy Bodybuilding and Physique Championship in Abu Dhabi this July, and the FISU World University Powerlifting…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Dubai’s St Mary’s Church will reopen tomorrow, April 11. The news was confirmed to Khaleej Times by the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA) that governs Catholic churches in the UAE, Oman, and Yemen. “The Church has received official permission to reopen for limited liturgical services to be conducted only within the indoor facilities,” the organization wrote in a statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels It added that any outdoor gatherings or other activities within…