Author: Editorial team
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.…
Sharjah residents are already adjusting their routines as major road projects and traffic diversions get underway across the emirate, with many preparing for months of longer commutes before the expected improvements take effect. The works, including the Al Taawun Tunnel project and other traffic enhancement initiatives, are designed to ease congestion in the long term. But for now, many commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai said they are spending more time on the road, particularly during the evening rush hour. In response, some residents are considering flexible work schedules, testing alternative routes and even changing their after-work plans to avoid…
ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, underscored that the UAE will continue its longstanding approach of strengthening international relations and building effective strategic partnerships that advance the nation’s interests and promote security, development, and prosperity at both the regional and global levels. At the conclusion of the 20th session of the Forum of UAE Ambassadors and Representatives of Missions Abroad, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah commended the sincere efforts and valuable contributions of ministers, senior officials, and participants, which enriched the discussions and contributed to advancing…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed developments in the Middle East and their implications for international maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy, during a telephone call with Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two sides also reviewed the importance of strengthening international efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region and to safeguard regional and international peace and security. The two top diplomats further discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to UAE-Canada relations, avenues of joint…
A Dubai court has convicted a 32-year-old man of robbery after he punched another man in the face and forcibly snatched a gold-plated chain from his neck during a confrontation linked to a financial dispute. According to court records, the victim was leaving an apartment where his family was staying in Dubai when he was suddenly confronted by the defendant. Prosecutors said the man attacked the victim without warning, striking him in the face before forcibly removing a chain valued at approximately Dh700 from his neck. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Investigations…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced the second edition of the Nafis International Programme (NIP) for Emirati tech graduates and final-year tech students. Aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, this initiative drives the nation’s transition to a knowledge-driven digital economy. By empowering local talent with global expertise, it is shaping the nation’s technological future. The Emirati students selected for the NIP will undergo a two-month international training in the UAE and the Republic of China, in cooperation with Huawei, one of the world’s leading technology and innovation…
Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion. In a statement published by UAE’s official news agency Wam, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these allegations are entirely “false and unfounded,” stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or facilitated through the UAE. The Ministry also called on media outlets to exercise accuracy, rely on official…