Author: Editorial team
The UAE is aiming to divert 80 per cent of waste away from landfill by 2031, with textile waste emerging as a key focus under a new national circular economy initiative launched this week as authorities work towards closing 11 landfill sites within the next three years. The push comes as the country generates an estimated 220,000 tonnes of textile waste every year, much of which currently ends up in landfill. According to Tadweer Group chief executive officer Etienne Petit, almost all textile waste generated today ultimately reaches landfill, with only limited recycling taking place. Through the newly launched Naseej…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Abdullah Balala, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, delivered the UAE’s statement in the wake of the drone attack that targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on May 17. IAEA members praised the UAE’s transparent and responsible handling of the incident, as well as its close cooperation with the agency. They also commended the safety and security measures in place, saying they reflect the UAE’s…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli targeting of a vehicle belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of a number of military personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of any attacks that undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, or target its legitimate institutions. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the government of Lebanon and support during this critical juncture, emphasising its unwavering…
DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Food Bank and the DP World Foundation, the charitable arm of DP World Group, have launched the “Sustainable Goodness” initiative in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs, and DP World. The initiative aims to reduce food waste by recovering abandoned food shipments at Jebel Ali Port and redistributing them to beneficiaries in accordance with approved health and food safety standards. The partners signed a cooperation agreement to activate the initiative in the presence of Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees…
SHARJAH, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), attended the University’s Spring 2026 bachelor’s degree graduation ceremony on Sunday morning at University City Hall. The ceremony commenced with the UAE national anthem, followed by verses from the Holy Quran. Professor Dr Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, then delivered a speech in which he expressed his gratitude and appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi for honouring the graduation ceremony and recognising the graduates.…
After nearly seven years in the UAE, an Indian woman has returned home to Odisha following a search effort triggered by a Facebook video and her family’s constant efforts. Her return was made possible by the Indian Consulate’s intervention and support from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hasta Mahananda, a single mother of three from Odisha, had been working in the UAE since 2019 for an Indian family, an official from the Indian Consulate told Khaleej Times. She was sponsored by a company that brought her to the UAE on a different visa and later employed her as a…
ABU DHABI, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the national “Naseej” initiative, launched under the directives of the UAE leadership, will contribute to recycling more than 220,000 tonnes of discarded textiles annually in the UAE, supporting the country’s efforts to advance industrial circularity, particularly in the textile sector. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the first community event under the “Naseej” initiative, titled “The Fabric of Possibility”, held at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, Bin Touq said that this volume of textiles represents…
DUBAI, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Alfonso Ferdinand A. Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, and Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III, Philippine Consul-General in Dubai, attended a mass celebration at the Dubai World Trade Centre marking the 128th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. The event, organised by the “Emirates Loves Philippines” page, drew a crowd of over 60,000 Filipinos, residents and visitors alike, a turnout that spoke to the strength of the ties between the UAE and the Philippines, and to the UAE’s…
Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the life savings of an Arab resident after he accidentally left it behind in a taxi while preparing to return to his home country. According to police, the bag contained money the man had saved over five years of working and living in the UAE. After receiving the report, officers launched a search operation and used surveillance cameras to trace the taxi’s route, allowing them to locate and recover the bag in a short time. The resident thanked Sharjah Police, saying the bag represented far more than just money. He said the savings…
After setting off from Umm Al Quwain at 7.30am and travelling across the Emirates, Hilda Alarcol finally experienced something she had waited 25 years for — her first Philippine Independence Day celebration in the UAE. She was one of around 60,000 people who gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday to mark the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day anniversary, in what became one of the largest Filipino community celebrations held in the Emirates. Organised by the ‘Emirates Loves Philippines’ page, the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and talents of the Filipino community while highlighting its enduring contribution to the…