Author: Editorial team

Bus journey times in Dubai are expected to be reduced by up to 59 per cent on select routes as work progresses on the city’s dedicated bus and taxi lanes project. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 30 per cent of the 14.5km expansion, which is being implemented across six key streets and will raise Dubai’s dedicated bus lane network to 20.6km once complete. The project covers Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, 2nd December Street, Al Satwa Street, Al Nahda Street, Omar Bin Al Khattab Street and Naif Street. According to RTA, the expansion…

BEIJING, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Group, represented by TRENDS Research & Advisory and TRENDS Global, participated in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair 2026 with more than 450 peer-reviewed research and academic publications, within the UAE House pavilion. The participation reflected a strong knowledge presence and highlighted TRENDS’ role in promoting intellectual and cultural dialogue between the UAE and China through the presentation of its latest research publications, the organisation of intellectual events and specialised discussion sessions, and the holding of academic meetings with leading Chinese institutions and universities. These efforts support the development of sustainable knowledge partnerships…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Iran MOU.] Dubai gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar announced that it would resume normal timings from Saturday, June 20, 2026. This follows a temporary closure during the regional conflict and a reopening with reduced hours. The gurdwara had previously said in a circular issued on April 11 that it was open daily from 6am to 6pm, with the last entry at 5.30pm. Now, worshippers will go back to having access to the gurudwara from 4.30am to 8.30pm. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

Thousands of residents across the UAE marked International Yoga Day 2026 on Sunday, gathering for mass yoga sessions that transformed community venues into hubs of wellness, mindfulness and cultural exchange. At the Dubai Police Officers’ Club, around 1,600 people of different ages came together to celebrate the annual event. Families, schoolchildren, seasoned practitioners and wellness enthusiasts participated in breathing exercises, stretching routines and guided relaxation sessions. A celebration of community and belonging Addressing participants, Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India in Dubai, described the occasion as particularly significant, noting that it coincided with the beginning of Dakshinayana (six-month period…

SHARJAH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, said that the advanced results achieved by the Emirate of Sharjah in the Quality of Life Indicators issued by the Department of Statistics and Community Development, most notably a 99.7 percent safety index in 2025, reflect the success of the emirate’s comprehensive development vision. The results were presented at the fifth meeting of the Sharjah Police’s Higher Leadership Council for 2026, attended by directors-general, their deputies, department heads and other officials. Major General bin Amer said the results reflect the comprehensive development vision of…

Dubai recorded more than 1,000 traffic accidents involving delivery motorcycles in 2025, up from 854 the previous year, despite stricter regulations, lane restrictions and increased enforcement aimed at improving road safety. The figures come as Dubai Police issued nearly 80,000 traffic violations to delivery riders in 2025, compared with just over 70,000 the previous year, underscoring persistent road safety challenges within the fast-growing sector. While speeding is often cited as a leading cause of motorcycle crashes, a review of traffic accident cases, court rulings, and accounts from motorists suggest a more complex picture. Many collisions were linked to sudden lane…

SHARJAH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Judicial Department and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). The MoU was signed at H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed’s office at the University of Sharjah in the presence of Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE. The agreement was signed by Judge Dr Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Head of the Judicial Department, and Fatima Abdullah Al Jabri, Assistant Governor of the CBUAE…

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, which left dozens killed and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterated the UAE’s firm condemnation of such criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Niger, and wished a…

VANCOUVER, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Canada secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Qatar today in their second Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win lifted Canada to four points, placing them at the top of the group on goal difference ahead of Switzerland, which defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in the same round. Qatar dropped to the bottom of the standings with one point, earned from its opening-round draw against Switzerland. It trails third-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference. Source: Emirates News Agency

MILAN, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Milan’s San Siro racecourse will host the fifth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses series on Sunday, as the prestigious championship continues to expand its global profile with the support of the UAE leadership. The Italy leg is the third European stop of the 33rd edition’s global calendar — a season spanning 19 international legs across four continents with total prize money exceeding AED20 million. The race at San Siro will be run over 2,100 metres on dirt, in the Group 1 category for Purebred Arabian horses aged four years…