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ABU DHABI, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, spoke by telephone today to discuss bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of both countries’ interests and the prosperity and wellbeing of their peoples. The call also covered the latest developments in Lebanon and ongoing efforts to reinforce the country’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Aoun expressed his appreciation to His Highness for the UAE’s support for Lebanon and its people, and wished the UAE continued…

The UAE Lottery announced the results of its Saturday night Lucky Day draw, with thousands of participants winning prizes across multiple categories. Draw No. 260627, held at 9.30pm on June 27, saw one player win Dh100,000 after matching five winning numbers and the Lucky Month number. The winning numbers for Saturday’s draw were 3, 5, 8, 13, 23 and 26, while the Lucky Month number was 11. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Three participants also won Dh50,000 each in the Lucky Chance draw. The winning IDs were AQ1563370, AJ0833078, and CS6916828. A…

ABU DHABI, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is providing diverse humanitarian assistance through the UAE Aid Agency to relieve those affected amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The UAE’s assistance reflects the nation’s civilisational mission and its moral responsibilities towards communities and peoples affected by disasters and crises, as well as its international commitments to ensuring swift humanitarian response for those impacted by such situations. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of UAE Aid Agency, reaffirmed the UAE’s continued global role in providing immediate response…

ABU DHABI, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka on 26th June, operating a sold-out B777 to the capital of Bangladesh. The route strengthens trade and cargo connectivity across the South Asia corridor and responds to sustained demand for both passenger travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. EY382 departed Abu Dhabi at 22:00 on 26th June, arriving into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, the following morning. The new service operates four times weekly; operated by Etihad’s Boeing 777 aircraft, each flight offers 28 lie-flat Business and 374 Economy seats, with substantial…

The UAE has expressed deep concern over the ongoing military escalation by the two warring parties in several areas of Sudan, including the city of El Obeid, and the resulting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian crisis. The UAE reiterated its rejection of attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, stressing that both parties must allow civilians to leave safely and ensure humanitarian corridors remain open. It also underscored the need for an immediate humanitarian truce and a permanent ceasefire to protect civilians and enable the safe, unhindered delivery of aid amid the worsening humanitarian crisis. Stay up to date with the…

ABU DHABI, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed deep concern over the ongoing military escalation by the two warring parties in several areas of Sudan, including the city of El Obeid, and the resulting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian crisis. The UAE reiterated its steadfast rejection of the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, stressing the need for both parties to allow all civilians to leave and to provide safe humanitarian corridors to facilitate their passage. The UAE emphasised that the immediate priority is to secure an urgent humanitarian truce and a permanent ceasefire…

Residents in the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy weather conditions on Sunday, June 28, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that the clouds may be convective by Sunday afternoon in the eastern areas, while conditions will remain generally warm across the country. Temperatures are expected to peak at around 44°C in some areas. Dubai will see a slightly cooler high of 38°C, down from 40°C two days prior, while Abu Dhabi is forecast to reach up to 39°C. Lowest temperature in Abu Dhabi is expected to be 27ºC, while that in Dubai…

BRUSSELS, 27th June, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has rejected US President Donald Trump’s warning that tariffs of up to 100 percent could be imposed on exports from European countries that introduce new digital taxes on US technology companies, affirming that the European Union would respond firmly should such measures be implemented. A European Commission spokesperson in Brussels said the European Union and its member states have the sovereign right to regulate economic activities within their territories in line with their democratic values and international obligations, describing any unilateral measures targeting such policies as unjustified. The spokesperson added that…

DUBAI, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, has planted 700 mangrove trees at the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary in 2026, mobilising 254 volunteers who contributed 508 hours of service. The initiative forms part of a wider series of beach clean-up and mangrove planting activities organised since the start of the year to support environmental sustainability and protect marine biodiversity. “Driven by our commitment to social responsibility, we continue to advance efforts to protect the environment and preserve its biodiversity while championing nature-based solutions to…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Iran MOU.] Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, hailed the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel on Saturday, as an important and positive step toward restoring the Lebanese state’s full sovereignty over its territory. On Friday, Washington, the sponsor of the deal, released the text of the agreement which aims at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. According to the deal, Israel and Lebanon, with US support, “affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security”. The…