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Air defences in the UAE engaged two drones on Sunday, May 10, 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence. No injuries or deaths have been reported on this day. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE has engaged 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 drones. The total number of deaths stands at 13, including two armed forces members, one Moroccan civilian contractor with the armed forces and 10 civilians of the following nationalities: Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian, and Egyptian. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The total number of…

When Iskandarbek Narzibekov moved his family from London to Abu Dhabi in 2023, colleagues questioned the logic. The restaurateur had built a portfolio of acclaimed dining concepts across the British capital through his Pachamama Group, and conventional wisdom suggested the Gulf imported restaurant brands rather than creating them. Three years later, his Abu Dhabi-founded brand Soraya is preparing to reverse that flow, launching in London as a one-of-a-kind restaurant concept born in the UAE capital designed specifically for international export. “For years everyone thought the region only imports names,” Narzibekov told Khaleej Times. “I want to prove something else. You…

ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting with Dr Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian sites…

A fire visible in the Al Jaddaf area in Dubai was caused by a boat catching fire while docked in Dubai Creek, authorities have said. No injuries have been reported. A picture of the incident shows bright flames and dense waves of black smoke rising from the vessel. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Authorities have clarified that the nature of this smoke is due to the burning of fiberglass materials used in the boat’s construction. Dubai Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished the fire on within 54 minutes. Cooling operations are currently underway.…

Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…

SHARJAH, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Hamriyah modern rowing team claimed a gold medal at the Tunisian Classic Rowing Championship, held on Lake Tunis from 5th to 10th May 2026, with the participation of nine clubs. Al Hamriyah secured the gold medal through rowers Hamad Abdullah Al Hosani and Salem Al Mansouri in the under-19 double sculls category. Salem Al Khayyal, Board Member of Al Hamriyah Club and Head of the Individual Games and Talent Development Committee, congratulated the athletes and coach Captain Sayed Ali Wadhah on the achievement, highlighting the advanced level reached by the team. The two…

ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026 will return for its ninth edition. The biennial event, dedicated to advancing national security and showcasing cutting-edge security systems and civil defence solutions, will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19th to 21st May 2026. This edition, themed ‘Securing Tomorrow Today’, marks one of the largest iterations since the event’s inception, bringing together key international security organisations, government entities, industry…

RIYADH, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the treacherous targeting of the territorial lands and waters of each of the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, reaffirming the Kingdom’s solidarity with all measures taken by the sisterly Gulf states to protect their security and stability. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom demanded an immediate halt to the flagrant aggressions against the territories and territorial waters of the Gulf states, and to any attempt to…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE strongly condemned a “terrorist drone attack” that targeted a commercial cargo ship in Qatar’s territorial waters. The attack caused a small fire on board; no injuries were reported. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack “constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and a threat to its security and stability.” Earlier, Qatar ministry reported the attacked ship was en route from Abu Dhabi, and was sailing northeast of Mesaieed Port. Qatar said the targeting of…

The bottle of perfume you reach for every morning may feel simple, just a quick spray before leaving the house. But behind that scent is a process most people rarely think about. For perfumers, creating fragrance begins long before a scent ever reaches a bottle. Many avoid wearing perfume to the office so it does not interfere with their sense of smell. Their work depends on precision, patience, and an unusual skill, the ability to imagine aromas before they even exist. “A perfumer can imagine the smell before actually smelling it,” says Julia Rodríguez, Senior Perfumer at Eurofragance, a family-owned…