Author: Editorial team
FUJAIRAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah’s Zayed Sports Complex will host the launch of badminton player development camps as part of a national project aimed at building a pathway for identifying and developing sports talent in the UAE in line with international standards and the country’s long-term Olympic ambitions. The camps are organised by the UAE Committee for Sports Talent Care and Support of National Sports in cooperation with the UAE Badminton Federation. The initiative forms part of a structured development programme that begins with talent identification through local championships, followed by specialised training programmes and camps designed to…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two sides discussed fraternal relations and various aspects of cooperation and coordination between the two countries. They also reviewed regional developments and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as ongoing efforts to address them. Source: Emirates News Agency
Abu Dhabi has launched a Dh55 billion public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline covering 24 projects across transport, infrastructure and social sectors. Senior officials revealed that the emirate’s next phase will include new island bridge links, hundreds of kilometres of road upgrades, and a further Dh40 billion to Dh50 billion transport pipeline. The programme, unveiled on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, will bring 24 projects to market across 2026 and 2027, including Dh35 billion in road and connectivity projects, Dh11 billion in urban and water infrastructure, and Dh9 billion in social infrastructure, according to official figures. Stay…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — LEAD Development showcased its flagship sustainable projects during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026, highlighting developments on Jubail Island and housing projects in Al Ain aligned with Abu Dhabi’s urban development goals. Mounir Haidar, Co-founder & Managing Partner of Lead Development, and Managing Director of Jubail Island Investment Company, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the company’s projects focus on quality of life, sustainability and innovation, while balancing urban expansion with environmental preservation, particularly mangrove conservation on Jubail Island. He said modern technologies now play a key role across all stages of…
SHARJAH, 13th May, 2026 (WAM)– A high-level panel hosted by the American University of Sharjah and organised by Emirates Biotech stressed that achieving the UAE’s circular economy ambitions depends on effective organic waste management. Officials from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, waste management operators and academia discussed building an integrated organic waste management system aligned with the UAE Green Agenda 2030 and Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031. The participants noted that organic waste accounts for around 40 percent of municipal waste in the UAE, warning that landfill disposal generates methane emissions with a greater…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from President Donald Trump of the United States of America, during which the two sides discussed strategic cooperation and ways to strengthen UAE–US relations in support of mutual interests. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East. Source: Emirates News Agency
The Emirates Council for Fatwa announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening, May 17, 2026. The council said the crescent observation will be carried out in coordination with national observatories and centres across the UAE, including the Khatm Sighting in cooperation with the International Astronomy Centre, the Dubai Sighting with the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, and the Sharjah Sighting with the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Centre. The process will be conducted using the latest methods and modern technologies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels If…
DAMASCUS, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad Al Sharaa, today received Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, at the Presidential Headquarters in the People’s Palace, during his official visit to Damascus. Dr Al Zeyoudi headed a UAE delegation that included Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, and Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties and Eagle Hills, in addition to a number of senior officials, business leaders, and…
DUBAI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Following the strong success of the first phase of the Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator Programme, which saw significant interest from Emirati talent seeking to enter the real estate sector and establish UAE-led brokerage firms, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of the programme’s second phase. The new phase aims to attract 25 additional participants, reinforcing DLD’s ongoing commitment to empowering UAE nationals and strengthening their presence within the real estate sector. The second phase supports Dubai’s vision of building a diversified, knowledge-based economy driven by entrepreneurship and national talent. The programme…
[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 has designated 21 individuals and entities on its Local Terrorist List over their links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The designation was issued pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. 63 of 2026, under which the UAE Cabinet approved the inclusion of 16 individuals and five entities on the approved list of individuals and organisations supporting terrorism (Local Terrorist List), in accordance with the UAE’s relevant laws and regulations. The move forms part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts, both domestically and internationally, to disrupt…