Author: Editorial team
The weather on Sunday, June 14, is expected to be fair in general, with clouds at times appearing eastward, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures in the major cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will rise to highs of 41ºC, 41ºC and 42ºC and dip to lows of 28ºC, 28ºC and 28ºC, respectively. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to…
In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions. The device, about the size of a small seed, can be injected into the body using a standard needle and placed near a target nerve. Once in position, it delivers controlled electrical signals that influence how the nerve behaves. It is powered wirelessly from outside the…
In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its Middle East brand launch in Abu Dhabi. As one of the first international high-end investment forum to showcase the vehicle, the forum marks another significant step of FREELANDER’s global journey, with the Middle East identified as its first strategic launch market. Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, delivered a keynote address to senior officials in a closed session,…
BEIJING, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, Director-General of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), met with Jin Xin, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, during the ECSSR’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. The visit forms part of an Australia and East Asia tour under the EC-Global Roundtable programme, joined by a delegation of ECSSR experts. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the warm, cooperative relations between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China and exchanged views on a number…
Dubai Police has urged residents to deal only with licensed entities when hiring temporary domestic workers on a daily or hourly basis, while issuing a series of safety guidelines to help protect households. As part of its ongoing awareness campaign, the force stressed the importance of verifying a worker’s identity before allowing them to begin work and ensuring that only authorised individuals are permitted to enter homes. Residents were also advised to keep important documents, cash, jewellery and other valuables in secure locations and out of sight to reduce the risk of theft or loss. Stay up to date with…
NEW YORK, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, has met with Chaloka Beyani, UN Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide at the Under- Secretary-General level, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in combating hate speech and preventing genocide and other atrocity crimes. During the meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the two sides explored opportunities for future cooperation in Africa through the African Conference for Promoting Peace and the U3 initiative in the field of preventive dialogues and sustainable peace. The programmes…
All public parking will be free of charge on Monday, 15th June 2026, except for multi-storey parking facilities as part of the Hijri New year public holiday, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced on Saturday. Standard parking tariffs will resume on Tuesday, 16th June 2026. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is broadening international partnerships and strengthening industrial collaboration through its presence at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions, taking place in Paris, France, from 15th to 19th June under the theme “Anticipating Defence and Security Challenges”. Tawazun, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and organised by ADNEC Group, continues to advance the international presence of UAE defence companies through a unified national pavilion. This effort supports deeper engagement with global industry leaders, promotes strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, and facilitates access to…
Imagine growing up in a world where altering your looks is available at the click of a button. Want to look skinny? Use a slimming app. Don’t like your features? Use an AI edit. Too dusky? Lighten your skin tone. Got blemishes? Airbrush the photo. These Photoshop-esque features are so easily available and deeply normalised today that one rarely stops to assess the negative body image they propagate in teenagers growing up under the pressure to look “perfect” on social media. For 19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo, the newly crowned Miss Universe Kerala, this digital distortion became a lived reality. Before…
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Police Rescue Team achieved a distinguished international accomplishment at the FireFit European Championships, recently held in Germany. The competition saw the participation of elite European and international teams specialised in rescue, firefighting, and emergency response. The Dubai Police team succeeded in winning five medals, including three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the team level. The team’s results included winning the gold medal at the European level, the gold medal in the under-30 category at the international level, and the gold medal in the under-30 category at the European level.…