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AL ARISH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Floating Hospital at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt has received five patients and injured Palestinians from the Gaza Strip for medical care and treatment, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian and medical efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people and help alleviate their suffering. With the arrival of the new cases, the total number of patients received by the hospital since the reopening of the Rafah crossing has risen to 95. Upon the patients’ arrival, specialised medical and nursing teams conducted the…
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, received at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi a delegation from Modon Holding Group, led by Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance and Chairman of Modon Holding, to review the Group’s future development and investment projects planned for Al Dhafra Region. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed affirmed that the landmark…
A Dubai-based fitness coach is calling on residents to partake in the Dubai Mallathon, saying “one run in the mall can change a lot of things” and that he continues to be inspired by those who turn up for the event. Daniel Njuguna returned as one of the hosts of the event that kicked off across Dubai on Monday, June 15. “Last year, I came across so many inspiring stories,” he told Khaleej Times. “There was one lady who was almost giving up on running and managed to turn around her life because of the Mallathon. Now, she is competing…
SHARJAH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, part of the Emirates Health Services, has received the “Baby and Family Friendly” accreditation from the Sharjah Child Friendly Office of the Sharjah Health Authority. The accreditation reflects the hospital’s commitment to implementing policies and practices that support children and families and to creating a working environment that meets the standards The evaluation was based on a range of criteria, including sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and organisational culture. The hospital demonstrated dedication to implementing internal policies that benefit families and staff, as well as to informing faculty about them…
Temperatures in the UAE are expected to see a gradual increase on Thursday, June 18, as per the weather forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Skies will be fair in general, and partly cloudy at times eastward. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 42°C in Abu Dhabi and 40°C in Dubai. Elsewhere in the country, the hottest areas will be Mezaira at 48°C, followed by Razeen at 47°C, Al Quaa and Gasyoura at 46°C, and Sweihan at 45°C. Expect humid conditions by night and Friday morning over some coastal and internal areas especially westward with a chance…
DUBAI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the third phase of the ‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’, the Dubai Press Club (DPC), in collaboration with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), hosted an interactive session featuring Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture. The session explored the role of content creators in preserving cultural identity, creating meaningful impact, and transforming cultural stories into engaging digital content. Held at the Etihad Museum in Dubai under the title ‘Cultural Content Creators: Preserving Identity and Creating Impact’, the session formed part of the second week of the cultural content track of…
A fire broke out across the top floors of the North Tower of the Emirates Financial Towers in the early hours after midnight on Thursday morning. Eyewitnesses reported seeing clouds of smoke billowing out of the tower. Orange flames could also be seen erupting from the top floors of the building. Authorities were at the site in minutes with multiple police cars present. The road, Al Sukook Street, leading to the building was closed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Traffic and pedestrians were also being prevented from accessing the area as part…
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, affirmed during the opening of the Fourth Annual Conference on Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy (FRC 2026) in Abu Dhabi that the Ministry is developing an integrated digital platform for financial restructuring and bankruptcy procedures, aimed at simplifying processes, providing remote services, and enhancing operational efficiency in line with international best practices. Al Nuaimi said the Ministry is accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technologies to advance judicial and legal services, strengthen legal knowledge…
PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion at Eurosatory 2026 continues to offer a platform for UAE national entities to strengthen international partnerships, with 3,125 visitors to the pavilion on day three of the event and 92 meetings taking place between UAE entities and international defence companies and delegations, further solidifying the UAE’s position as a trusted partner in the global defence landscape. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion serves as a unified showcase of the UAE’s defence…
DOHA, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Ministry of Interior signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar to protect data and information related to joint security projects. The MoU was signed during an official visit by a delegation from the UAE Ministry of Interior, headed by Major General Khalifa Harib Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry, to the State of Qatar, where he was received by Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al-Kaabi, Undersecretary of the Qatari Ministry of Interior. The MoU covers six joint projects between the two sides, including…