Author: Editorial team
Eid Al Adha began on an early, quiet and deeply communal note across the UAE, with residents waking before dawn for prayers and family gatherings. Mosques across the country saw worshippers arrive in the pre-sunrise hours, marking the start of a day filled with gratitude and celebration. For many families, the morning set the tone for a day shaped by movement between homes, cities and even countries, as loved ones reunited over meals and shared traditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Across emirates, residents balanced spiritual rituals with social plans, from mall…
WASHINGTON, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — NASA has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. In March, NASA announced a $20 billion programme to construct a permanent base powered by nuclear and solar energy at the Moon’s south pole by 2032. NASA said the initial development of the Moon Base will occur over three phases beginning now and stretching to 2032 and beyond. A base would allow the US to carry out scientific experiments, potentially mine valuable resources, and travel to…
AJMAN, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, today received Eid Al-Adha well-wishers at Al Zaher Palace. H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid exchanged greetings with several Sheikhs, dignitaries, notables, senior officials, heads of government departments, top military and police officials, citizens, and residents. The well-wishers extended their congratulations and best wishes to Their Highnesses on this blessed occasion, wishing them continued health and happiness, and praying The Almighty to bestow…
Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Photos: Shihab/Khaleej Times Prayer halls and outdoor spaces filled up quickly for Eid Al Adha prayers Similar scenes unfolded in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the Emirates Quick embraces, quiet smiles, and moments of pause before everyone settled down for the prayer Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai on Wednesday Once the prayers ended, the morning opened up into celebration Worshippers lingered outside mosques longer than usual, catching up with friends This year’s Eid Al Adha comes…
As families and friends gather across the UAE to celebrate Eid Al Adha, neuroscientists have a message — those shared meals and laughter-filled gatherings are not just cultural traditions — they are essential medicine for the brain. Dr Eleni Margioti, neuropsychology lead at The Brain and Performance Centre, explained that quality time with loved ones triggers powerful neurological benefits. “We see the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, which strengthens trust and connection,” she said. “At the same time, activity in the amygdala, linked to stress, decreases, while the prefrontal cortex becomes more active, supporting clearer thinking and emotional regulation.”…
AJMAN, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, today performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer at Al Zaher Palace Mosque in Ajman. Performing the prayer alongside H.H. Sheikh Humaid were H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, and a number of Sheikhs, chairmen of department, senior officials, citizens and residents. After the prayer, the Ajman Ruler exchanged Eid greetings with the worshippers. Source: Emirates News Agency
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Joining him in prayer were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; along with a number of Sheikhs, officials, and worshippers. In the Eid sermon, titled ‘Our Eid is sincerity and sacrifice’, Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, highlighted the value of honesty and…
WENCHANG, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — China sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. The satellite was launched at 12:16 a.m. (Beijing time) aboard a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket and has entered its preset orbit. The satellite is primarily intended for verifying multi-band, high-speed satellite communication technologies. This mission marked the 645th flight of the Long March carrier rocket series Source: Emirates News Agency
NEW YORK, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the egregious drone attack on an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region in the United Arab Emirates. They underscored that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law with grave risks for civilian lives, infrastructure and the environment. In a statement issued last night, the members expressed deep concern over this dangerous escalation and demanded the immediate and permanent cessation of all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the United…
This Eid Al Adha, maternity wards across the UAE echoed with the sound of newborn cries, as families marked a festival traditionally associated with faith, sacrifice and gratitude with the arrival of new life. For many parents in Dubai and across the Emirates, the occasion became deeply personal — a moment where a spiritual celebration met the joy of becoming a parent. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Families express gratitude Across hospitals in the UAE, delivery rooms saw emotional scenes as families welcomed their babies during the early hours of Eid, with…