Author: Editorial team

For many parents in the UAE, Eid Al Adha was once defined by packed living rooms, endless family visits, trays of Arabic coffee, and long afternoons spent moving from one relative’s house to another. For Gen Z, the celebrations often still begin that way, but they rarely end there. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, many young residents now balance traditional Eid obligations with a more modern rhythm of celebrations, one that includes staycations, café meet-ups, coordinated outfits, beach drives, late-night outings, social media “Eid dumps,” and gatherings with close friends who have become chosen family. “We still do the family…

BEIJING, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The three astronauts aboard China’s Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard Tiangong opened the hatch at 5:13 am (Beijing Time) and welcomed the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Source: Emirates News Agency

Fujairah authorities have rolled out a set of public guidelines aimed at protecting sea turtles during the peak nesting season, which runs from March to June. Beachgoers and residents are urged to avoid disturbance and report sightings immediately. The advisory from the Fujairah Environment Authority comes as conservation teams step up monitoring along the emirates’ coastline after the detection of three active nesting sites near the Al Fqait Protected area and along the shore close to the Royal Beach Hotel and Resort in Dibba. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What should beachgoers…

SINGAPORE, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Singapore’s economy grew six percent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, the government said Monday. As a major electronics hub, the city-state has seen a significant increase in the production of memory chips and server components essential to the data centres powering AI tools. Due to the “better-than-expected” growth, the trade ministry said it would maintain its forecast for the economy to expand 2.0 to 4.0 percent in 2026. The first-quarter growth, extending the expansion of 5.7 percent in the December 2025 quarter, was “driven by strong performance…

Dubai Police on Monday morning alerted commuters of an accident that had occurred on Emirates Road, heading towards the Al Ain exit. The authority noted that traffic delays are expected due to the accident. They also advised motorists coming from Sharjah in the direction leading to the Al Ain exit to exercise caution. Source: Khaleej Times

TOKYO, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index topped the 65,000 line for the first time, hitting a fresh record high on Monday, Kyodo News reported. At 11 am, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average was up 2,001.65 points, or 3.16 percent, from Friday at 65,340.72. The broader Topix index was up 54.34 points, or 1.40 percent, at 3,946.80, also topping the record intraday high. Source: Emirates News Agency

Three claims about the UAE have gained space on some digital and traditional media, including Iranian platforms: that the country took part in the American-Israeli war against Iran, that its federation is fragile, and that its economy is vulnerable. But official UAE statements show a different picture. The UAE has repeatedly said it was not party to the war, did not allow its airspace, territory or waters to be used for attacks against Iran, and has continued to demonstrate political, institutional and economic resilience during regional crises. Here, Khaleej Times looks at the three narratives and what the public record…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Police said they had completed security and traffic preparations for the Eid Al Adha holiday, including plans covering various potential security scenarios to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow. Brigadier Ahmed Saeed Al Mansoori, Director General of Central Operations at Ras Al Khaimah Police, Police patrols and specialised teams will be intensified across the emirate, particularly at Eid prayer grounds, abattoirs, markets, shopping centres, parks, beaches and other crowded areas to ensure rapid response and traffic movement, he added. Al Mansoori warned against the use of fireworks because…

Dubai Police announced the schedule for remote inmate visits during the Eid Al Adha holiday, allowing inmates to connect with their families inside and outside the UAE through video calls. Brigadier Salah Juma Buassiba, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, confirmed that the remote video communication service for inmates and their families will be available on the first three days of Eid Al Adha. “The service will operate in two time slots: the first from 8am to 12pm,, and the second from 2pm to 4pm,” he noted. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has organised a virtual national event aimed at strengthening collaboration between universities and economic sectors to enhance academic programmes, support applied research and equip students with skills aligned with labour market needs. The event, titled “Bridging Economic Sector and Academia”, was organised by the ministry’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Working Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It brought together 60 representatives from higher education institutions and economic and industrial sectors across the UAE. Discussions focused on three key areas: the Industry…