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SHARJAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Archery Federation announced that the final round of the UAE Archery League will take place on Saturday at Sharjah Police Club, with 52 male and female athletes from clubs across the country competing. The UAE Archery Federation said it had approved the final participant list following strong competition in earlier stages, adding that all technical and organisational preparations for the concluding event have been completed. Winners will be crowned across multiple categories at the end of the competition. Humaid Sabt Al Shamsi, Head of the National Teams Committee, said the league plays…

ISTANBUL, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Istanbul. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and develop parliamentary and economic cooperation between the two countries, in addition to current regional developments, including the Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, GCC countries and Jordan, and their repercussions on the stability of global energy markets, supply chains and international trade. Both sides stressed the importance of coordinating positions…

DUBAI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has concluded high-level meetings with key public and private sector entities in the Philippines as part of a recent visit to Manila. The discussions were aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two markets. During the visit, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, met with Ferdinand A. Ferrer, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to explore opportunities for collaboration in trade facilitation and investment promotion in key sectors including AI, digital transformation, and smart cities. The Dubai…

DUBAI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the New Economy Academy announced that training for 50 Emiratis as part of the inaugural Emirati Tax Agent Programme cohort has kicked off, with the aim of empowering Emirati talent and qualifying a new generation of certified tax agents. The programme is part of the ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ national campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Global Village, the famous family destination in Dubai, will reopen its doors to the public starting, Monday, April 20, 2026. The entertainment venue made the announcement on its social media channels on Saturday, April 18. Season 30 of Global Village, which kicked off on October 15, is due to end on May 10, 2026, as the popular park closes for hot summer months. Source: Khaleej Times

In the UAE, some residents as young as in their 40s are being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, doctors point out that it is not necessarily because more people are falling ill, but instead because awareness has improved and healthcare facilities have expanded. Patients are being identified earlier, and even younger individuals are getting answers faster. “Diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease are rising due to better awareness, access to specialists, availability of advanced healthcare facilities and longer life expectancy,” said Dr Jaffar Vali Sayyed, Specialist Neurology at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais. Globally, about 1-2 per cent of people over 65 are…

BEIJING, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team concluded its participation in the individual Asian Championship today by adding two silver medals, bringing its total to four medals—three silver and one bronze—along with a number of qualification points for the 2028 Olympics. Eliza Litif secured silver in the under 78 kg category after losing in the final 30 seconds to China’s champion Wuad Hongta following a strong bout, while Dhofar Kosov added the second silver in the under 100 kg category, losing to Bahrain’s Sadraddin Sayed after impressive results in the preliminary rounds. The awards ceremony at…

Some parents in the UAE trying to book school uniform pickup slots found no availability on April 18, and only limited options on April 19, with some slots not opening until as late as 6pm at the time of reporting. The early demand for uniform collection comes even as a major rush for books and stationery has not yet started, while barbers, shoemakers, and tailors said they expect business to pick up on Saturday evening ahead of reopening of schools in the UAE. At the Threads outlet in BurJuman Mall, uniform of Cambridge International School Dubai, no pickup slots were…

Doctors across the UAE are cautioning residents about a hidden health risk following recent rains — humid indoor air that can trap allergens and lead to respiratory illnesses. The warning comes as the country experiences a spell of unstable weather, marked by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds reaching up to 60 km/h, and hail. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Health experts say moisture lingering inside homes after rain can silently degrade air quality, creating ideal conditions for allergens to accumulate and spread. Dr Samah Ahmed, Consultant Pulmonology at Burjeel Day Surgery Center,…

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) Fellowship, a national initiative to develop the next generation of Emirati researchers and future AI faculty at world-class institutions in the UAE and abroad. The fully funded, two-year postdoctoral fellowship supports UAE Nationals who have recently completed their Ph.D. to undertake advanced research internationally, building long-term research capability in AI and related fields. RAIS welcomes scholars from a wide range of disciplines – from machine learning and data science to engineering, biology, economics, and physics – with a…