Author: Editorial team

KUALA LUMPUR, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has made a strong impact on the opening day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, drawing significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies. The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion’s participation in DSA 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, is supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company. On the inaugural…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an interactive open dialogue in collaboration with Mashreq with the participation of 82 representatives from the private sector. The session focused on the business community’s most pressing banking needs, while showcasing the financing solutions and advanced services offered by the bank to support companies and strengthen their resilience amid evolving economic conditions. The event forms part of a series of interactive dialogues organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with leading financial institutions. The initiative…

SHARJAH, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority (SCTA), today witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Authority and Syska Hennessy Group at Aljada. The agreement was signed by Rashid Ali Al Ali, Executive Director of the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority, and Kostas Tsekouras, Managing Director of Syska Hennessy Group. The agreement aims to establish an integrated framework for strategic cooperation between the Sharjah Communications Technologies Authority and Syska Group, enhancing joint coordination and the exchange of expertise and…

The weather on Tuesday, April 21, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy and dusty at times, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). There is also a chance of light rainfall over some coastal areas and islands, along with a decrease in temperatures over the coasts, especially westward. Light to moderate Southeasterly becoming Northwesterly and Northeasterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust and sand, with a speed of 15-25 reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be…

Atlantis Dubai has temporarily paused operations at seven restaurants across Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as it reviews guest demand and refines its dining strategy. In a statement, the resort said the move is part of an ongoing effort to align operations with visitor trends while maintaining high standards across its key venues, many of which continue to attract residents and tourists alike. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The venues currently not in operation include La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Cloud 22, and Ling Ling at…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Capital.com, a global fintech building online trading platforms, has published its Q1 2026 trading platform update, reporting $1.27 trillion in client trading volumes for the period January to March 2026, up 11.2 percent from $1.14 trillion in Q4 2025. The total number of trades executed rose 81 percent year-on-year compared with Q1 2025. January was the most active month across the six-month observation window, reaching approximately $502 billion, up 11.5 percent on October 2025, the next highest month in the same period, driven by sustained gold price increases and central bank purchasing at a…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from 1st July 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi. The carrier will operate a daily service from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), further strengthening connectivity between Dubai and Southeast Asia. The new route will be operated as a codeshare with Emirates, offering passengers seamless connections through Dubai’s aviation hub to a wide network of destinations. In addition to its growing presence in Thailand, flydubai continues to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, serving popular…

As Dubai’s classrooms come back to life and schools reopen on Monday, it is the youngest learners who are easing families back into their daily rhythm. Nurseries across the emirate have begun reopening in phases, placing emotional comfort and familiar routines, rather than academics, at the heart of children’s return. For parents of toddlers and preschoolers, the return is as much emotional as it is logistical, with drop-offs, sleep schedules, and separation anxiety all coming back into focus after weeks away. Educators say the priority is not a rapid return to structured academics, but restoring familiarity — from songs and…

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,…

[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 reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding everyone within its borders, as officials stressed that citizens, residents, and visitors continue to live and work in safety despite recent regional developments. In a video shared on X by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities outlined the country’s response to what were described as “terrorist, unjustified and unprovoked” attacks launched by Iran.  According to the statement, more than 2,800 airstrikes were carried out, with the UAE’s integrated, multi-layered air defense systems successfully…