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AL AIN, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has toured neighbourhoods in the Al Shiwayb area, as part of his ongoing visits to follow up on the needs and well-being of citizens and review the latest updates to services and development projects across Al Ain Region. Following the tour, H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed met and conversed with residents of the area at Majlis Al Shiwayb, reflecting the strong bonds between the leadership and citizens, and underscoring his commitment to maintaining direct engagement with people throughout Al Ain…
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in a statement, affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety of international navigation. It also called it a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of vital waterways. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The UAE expressed its solidarity with India and its full support for all measures taken to protect the security and safety of its vessels and interests. Freedom of navigation in Strait…
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…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated in the 125th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with the UAE delegation headed by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs. The delegation also included Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Acting Director General of Customs and Ports Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, alongside several specialists from the Ministry of Finance. The meeting covered a broad range of strategic…
SHARJAH, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22% decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp reduction in capacity due to airspace closures and temporary…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited Jebel Ali Port, operated by DP World. The Dubai Crown Prince went to review operations, meet the teams keeping regional trade flowing and see firsthand the multimodal investments strengthening regional trade infrastructure. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the port’s operational performance and multimodal logistics capabilities, especially over the past two months, during which DP World handled nearly 200,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) via regional overland truck and rail corridors.…
Two decades ago, Art Dubai launched in a city that was still finding its cultural footing. Today, as the fair marks its 20th edition at Madinat Jumeirah, it’s hard to separate the story of Art Dubai from that of the city itself. Both have grown rapidly, onto the global stage. “We are twins in a way, Art Dubai and Dubai,” Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director of Art Dubai Group, tells Khaleej Times. It’s a comparison that holds up. What began as a relatively small annual fair is now a key fixture on the international art calendar, mirroring Dubai’s own evolution into…
A passenger who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UAE by concealing it inside the body was caught at the Zayed International Airport. The incident came to light when a customs inspection official at Zayed International Airport identified suspicious indicators associated with a passenger of African nationality arriving in the UAE. The suspect underwent advanced inspection procedures and was transferred to the hospital for further examination. Medical examinations showed the presence of foreign objects concealed inside the passenger’s body. After operating on the suspect, 100 capsules containing cocaine, with a total weight of 1,418 grams, were extracted. The necessary seizure…
SHEROES 2026, organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration with Khaleej Times, concluded on a powerful and emotional note at the Khaleej Times headquarters in Dubai, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, sustainability advocates, media professionals and changemakers from around the world for a celebration of women, leadership, creativity, and collective growth. Held under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, the fourth edition of the initiative explored how community-led leadership can create more inclusive and resilient societies. Through art exhibitions, panel discussions, storytelling, and cultural dialogue, the event created a space where conversations around purpose and human connection took centre stage. The…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar – and Global clean power leaders RWE welcomed the decision made by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary’s legal authority to approve the Development Consent Order for the two Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The proposed wind farms, DBS West and DBS East, are expected to have a combined installed capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW) and would be capable of producing enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately three million UK homes annually. The wind farms are set to…