Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), and his delegation at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters in Al Jaddaf. The iconic landmark is the world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building. During the visit, the Masdar delegation toured Al Shera’a and learnt about DEWA’s key global performance indicators and the building’s prominent features. Al Shera’a introduces an innovative concept for sustainable buildings based on the integration of smart solutions within a comprehensive cognitive…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] As the UAE navigates a period of regional tension, the country’s Filipino community used this year’s Philippine Independence Day celebrations to reaffirm its commitment to the nation it calls a second home. Speaking at the event, which brought together around 40,000 members of the Filipino community at the Dubai World Trade Centre today to mark the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, praised the community’s contributions to the UAE and highlighted the…
AL ARISH, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid challenging humanitarian conditions. The UAE humanitarian aid team in Al Arish prepared and loaded the convoys through the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish, following an organised mechanism that ensures the sorting, preparation and dispatch of aid in line with field requirements inside the Gaza Strip. The convoys are part of the UAE’s…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 per cent of a project to construct a 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction, providing direct entry and exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour. According to the project timeline, the bridge will open to traffic this June for motorists travelling from Sheikh Zayed Road, from both Deira and Jebel Ali, towards Dubai Harbour. In July, traffic will open from Dubai Harbour towards Al Naseem Street, as well as from the new bridge towards the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and Al Naseem Street.…
For Emirati overlander Waleed Al Shamsi, a year-long drive from the UAE to South Africa was never simply about reaching a destination. The journey, which took him across multiple African countries including Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, and Angola, was driven by a desire to challenge himself, step away from routine, and experience the world at a slower pace. “I wanted to push my own boundaries, step out of routine and experience the world in a way that felt slower, richer and more personal,” Al Shamsi told Khaleej Times. “Africa had always inspired me because of its scale, its diversity, and the…
Questions: I am going on annual leave next month, but my boss has asked me to carry my laptop, as “some work may come up unexpectedly”. Is this legal? Can I be made to work during my vacation? If I am willing to do so, am I entitled to overtime? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a private mainland company in the UAE. Therefore, the provisions of the UAE employment law are applicable. An employer and an employee may mutually agree on the terms and conditions of an employee working during his or…
Question: As a tenant in Dubai, can I make modifications to my rented apartment? I understand that I have to hand back the apartment in the same condition in which I received it. My question is whether I can make changes to the balcony and kitchen during my tenancy. Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as the apartment rented by you is located in the emirate of Dubai, the provisions of the Dubai land laws are applicable. In the emirate of Dubai, a tenant may not make any changes or carry out any restoration or maintenance works in a rented property…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar congratulatory messages to King Carl XVI Gustaf and to Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden. Source: Emirates News Agency
As UAE residents prepare for another long weekend this Hijri New year holiday, hotels in the country are rolling out irresistible staycation deals, Fifa World Cup packages, and family-friendly experiences to make the most of it. Whether you want to sleep in a private villa, extend the break into a workcation, celebrate Italian culture on a private island, or watch football, there’s something for everyone. SO/Uptown Dubai has a brunch and bed experience where residents can get an overnight stay for just Dh1 when booking two of the Citronelle’s Tiger Brunch. Guests can enjoy a three-hour evening brunch starting at…
ZURICH, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament. Built entirely on FIFA’s extensive unique match data and driven by the organisation’s Enhanced Football Intelligence algorithms, the system will provide objective insight into how players perform across key areas of the game. Developed by football experts under the guidance of FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the system uses FIFA’s world-leading performance data to recognise the individual characteristics and contributions of players in…