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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Dubai Police have invited community members, cycling enthusiasts, and families to take part in the ‘Proud of UAE’ race, which will kick off this Sunday in collaboration with the UAE Cycling Federation. The event celebrates national pride while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, with total prizes reaching Dh264,000 for the top ten winners. Open to men and women aged 18 and above, the 60 km race will begin at 6am from Nad Al Sheba Police Station, passing through key routes before finishing…

Dubai’s hospitality scene has entered its “workation” era and we’re so here for it. Who doesn’t want an “office” that comes with pool access, spa discounts and a skyline or sea view? Recently, hotels across the UAE have started actively promoting irresistible offers for remote workers and hybrid employees with packages that blur the lines between work and holiday.  So, here are some of the best work-from-hotel offers to check out right now: Fairmont The Palm  For those who can’t quite switch off but are done with working from the dining table, the Fairmont Workation offers a considered middle ground.…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has once again called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which around 20% of global oil shipments pass, as it remains effectively restricted due to Iran’s actions. During a high-level open debate on “The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain” at the UN Security Council, UAE’s Minister of State, Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, said that Iran should be held fully accountable for its unlawful obstruction of international navigation.…

From April 20, students across the UAE are back in classrooms after weeks of distance learning, as the Ministry of Education confirms a return to in-person schooling. While safety protocols and logistics have been carefully planned, the questions for many families also lean towards the emotional impact of being back to school: how will children reconnect with friends, rebuild social confidence and feel like they belong again in changed school environments? Experts say the academic catch-up will come in time, but what needs closer attention now are the social and emotional adjustments children require in classrooms and, just as importantly,…

SHARJAH, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Police (SP) has held a dedicated panel discussion with government departments and authorities across the Emirate of Sharjah that have adopted systems for business continuity management. The gathering, organised in coordination with the Crisis and Disaster Management Directorate at Sharjah Police, provided a platform to present the security incident management system alongside the electronic programme dedicated to business continuity operations as well as review the established procedures governing this critical field. The session was attended by several senior officials, including Brigadier General Khalid Saeed Bu Zinjal, Deputy Director-General of the General Administration for…

DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Emirates Engineering, making it the first UAE-based entity to receive this certification, marking a major advancement in the nation’s aviation regulatory capabilities. With this milestone, the GCAA becomes one of the extremely few aviation authorities able to issue Supplemental Type Certificates, an advanced airworthiness function that enables certified modifications to aircraft, systems, and components in accordance with international safety standards. This achievement reflects the UAE’s growing engineering ecosystem and the GCAA’s commitment to strengthening national competencies, supporting local industry, and…

DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) held a Customer Council meeting, bridging partners and stakeholders as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement and involve customers in the development and enhancement of services, in line with best government practices and to elevate user experience. During the meeting, the Council discussed the feature that allows the appointment of multiple pharmaceutical establishments within marketing authorisation services. This feature enables Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) to appoint more than one pharmaceutical establishment for the import and distribution of medicinal products. It also augments the availability of medical products…

UAE weather on Saturday, May 2, will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, the Met Department predicted. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in their weather bulletin that light to moderate northwesterly to northeasterly winds, freshening at times, will blow with a speed of 10-25 km/h, reaching 35kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Temperatures across the UAE will increase up to 44°C. Mercury is expected to rise to 38°C in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai on Saturday, while the lowest temperatures will be 26°C and 27°C, respectively. The…

Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…

OMODA & JAECOO has reinforced its rapid global rise with the successful conclusion of the OMODA Global Music Festival and the unveiling of its ambitious “From Million to Annual Million” strategy, highlighting the brand’s evolution into a youth-driven, technology-led automotive force with growing relevance for the UAE market. Held in Wuhu, China, the global showcase coincided with the brand’s third anniversary and milestone of surpassing one million cumulative global sales in just three years, making it one of the fastest automotive brands to achieve this feat. The celebration formed the grand finale of the 2026 Chery International Business Summit, attended…