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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.] UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s firm and unwavering approach in confronting terrorism and extremism in all forms and manifestations, one day after the the country’s State Security announced dismantling a terrorist organisation and arresting its members for an alleged plot to damage national unity and destabilise the Emirates. During a phone call he received from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE will continue to be a global model of tolerance,…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — Earth Day, observed on April 22, is framed with environmental campaign and more as a question of how people live and sustain themselves. Under the theme “Our Power… Our Planet,” the call is for collective action not only to limit damage, but to rethink how resources are used to support long-term stability. Against that backdrop, Sharjah-based humanitarian organisation The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), links environmental protection with livelihoods, focusing on restoring agricultural land and turning it into a source of income for vulnerable communities, particularly refugees, helping build more stable and independent livelihoods. In…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba on Tuesday (April 21) pushed back on suggestions that the Emirates requires “external financial backing”. “Any suggestion that the UAE requires external financial backing misreads the facts,” he said. In a statement, Al Otaiba stressed that the UAE is “one of the world’s most financially resilient economies,” pointing to more than $2 trillion (Dh 7.34 trillion) in sovereign investment assets, over $300 billion (Dh1.10 trillion) in foreign currency reserves held by the UAE’s central…
KUALA LUMPUR, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion continued to attract significant international attention on the second day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for international defence collaboration and innovation. The UAE is participating in the exhibition with the support of the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Empowerment, organised by ADNEC Group, a subsidiary of Modon. This participation reflects the UAE’s clear commitment to strengthening cross-border partnerships…
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, His Highness and President Bio discussed ways to further advance bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations and their peoples, particularly in priority sectors including the economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, and sustainability. This comes within the framework of the UAE-Sierra Leone Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in February. The two leaders affirmed their shared commitment to…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. 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, affirmed that Dubai’s aviation sector, under the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, continues to play a vital role in connecting global markets, supporting the global economy through efficient passenger and cargo movement, and shaping its future. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed commended the outstanding performance of all teams at Dubai International Airport,…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE reaffirmed that food security is a sovereign pillar and fundamental to national security, calling for proactive and adaptive strategies that strengthen supply chain resilience and shield regional and global food systems from the shocks of a volatile geopolitical and climatic landscape. The UAE is serving as Chair of the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NERC38), convened in the Italian capital, Rome, with broad participation from ministers and senior officials in the region. In her opening remarks as Chair of…
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a visit to Dubai International Airport (DXB), moving through one of the world’s busiest travel hubs as he reviewed operations and passenger services. Dubai International Airport has held its position as the busiest globally for international passengers for 12 consecutive years, and the visit focused on how that scale is being managed on the ground. Sheikh Hamdan also visited the Dubai Police operations centre, where officials walked him through smart systems aimed at improving the overall travel experience of residents and tourists alike. He also met with the…
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, is preparing to compete at the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix, one of the leading international competitions bringing together top jiu-Jitsu athletes from around the world. The championship will take place from April 24 to 26, 2026, in Paris. Official weigh-ins are scheduled for Friday, 24 April, followed by preliminary and semi-final matches on Saturday. The competition will conclude with the finals on Sunday in a packed schedule that tests athletes’ physical and mental readiness over three consecutive days. The National Team features…
Four winners from Bangladesh, India, and Syria received Dh25,000 each on Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for April. Behind the wins are familiar stories of long-term entrants, group players, and first-time winners finally seeing a return after years of persistence. Among the lucky winners is Vijayakumar Chottail, a 63-year-old from Kerala. For him, the call of luck came after nearly 17 years of buying Big Ticket entries. “Big Ticket is very well known, I often come across its ads and news on social media. I’ve been participating in the draws for almost 17 years, nearly every month, on my own.…