Author: Editorial team

Yes, Dubai has no shortage of breakfast spots and luxury brunches, but few come with lions stretching, roaring, and beginning their morning routine just metres away from your table. At Dubai Safari Park’s “Dine in the Wild” experience, guests are invited to swap city cafés for a wildlife setting where the soundtrack is made up of lion calls, birds, and rustling trees instead of traffic and coffee machines. Set beside the park’s lion habitat, the experience combines breakfast with close-up encounters and guided tours across the park, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the animals and conservation efforts…

STRASBOURG, France, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), has met Lukas Mandl, Member of the European Parliament and Head of the Abraham Accords Network in the European Parliament, at the European Parliament headquarters in Strasbourg. The meeting focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and exchanging views on issues of mutual interest, particularly efforts to promote peace, stability, tolerance and dialogue among peoples and cultures. Al Nuaimi said the UAE pursues a consistent approach based on promoting moderation, openness and dialogue among religions…

Dubai’s sole toll gate operator Salik on Friday announced that it will implement a five per cent value-added tax (VAT) on toll tariffs and tag activation fee. “The VAT amount will be remitted to the Federal Tax Authority (“FTA”) in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in the UAE,” the company said. This announcement comes after Dubai’s largest parking operator Parkin on Friday (May 22) announced that a VAT of 5 per cent will be applied to all parking services provided by the operator starting June 1. “The VAT amount will be remitted to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)…

From archival sketches to modern collections, the latest campaign explores how the brand continues to shape the language of contemporary watch design Published: Fri 22 May 2026, 9:46 AM In 1881, a nineteen-year-old named Achille Ditesheim hired six watchmakers and opened a small workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. One hundred and forty-five years later, the house he built “Movado” stands as one of the most enduring names in Swiss watchmaking. To mark this milestone, Movado is launching a sweeping multimedia campaign that offers a look into its archives, its design studios, and its manufacturing floors to the world, tracing the…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support the innovation ecosystem in the UAE, has announced a credit guarantee of AED 1.5 million for 01Gov, an Emirati GovTech startup. The guarantee will accelerate the growth of 01Gov’s proprietary AI-powered platform, reinforcing the UAE’s agenda to lead the world in government development and excellence. Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Ministry’s representative at MBRIF, said: “The Fund plays a pivotal role in…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders, reflecting ATM’s commitment to listening to the needs of the global tourism industry. Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE, RX Global, said: “We have been listening and working closely with our exhibitors, partners and stakeholders from across the global travel industry, and the decision to move Arabian Travel Market 2026 to 14–17 September reflects that ongoing dialogue and collaboration. “Our priority is…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar signed a strategic partnership today to accelerate Emiratisation in the education sector through a structured talent development roadmap aimed at driving ninefold increase in UAE Nationals representation across key roles in Aldar operated schools. This landmark agreement is the first of its kind between ADEK and a private sector education provider, signalling a transformative shift in how the UAE develops and deploys Emirati teaching talent at scale. It establishes a comprehensive framework with Aldar Education leading on recruitment, deployment, and career progression…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE called for a stronger international action to ensure UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions are fully implemented and enforced. The country also said that continued violations against civilians and civilian infrastructure threaten regional and global stability. Speaking during the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN Ghasaq Shaheen stressed the urgent need to uphold international humanitarian law and safeguard civilian lives amid escalating tensions. She highlighted concerns over Iran’s…

Born during a period of regional tension and named after the Arabic word for peace, Salam, Dubai Safari Park’s white rhino calf, has quickly become one of the destination’s biggest stars this season. Now, the park is inviting UAE residents who share his name to come meet him for free. As part of its newly launched “Month of Salam” campaign, Dubai Safari Park is offering complimentary Safari Bundle tickets to visitors named Salam or Salama before the park closes for summer on May 31. The campaign was announced during a special session at the park on Thursday, May 14, where…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — TMF Group, a global leading provider of administrative asset servicing, corporate and compliance services, today announced it has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as a Fund Administrator within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). In addition, TMF Group will also be licensed to act as a Corporate Service Provider. This expansion enables TMF Group to operate in DIFC as a corporate service provider and fund administrator. The firm will be able to support clients incorporating and operating in DIFC and provide fund administration services to both local and international…