Author: Editorial team
What was supposed to be a relaxing Eid Al Adha holiday trip to Kalba turned into an anxious wait on the roadside for Dubai resident Talha Ahmed. About an hour into the journey, his car suddenly developed a problem after a short stop, forcing him to call for assistance and putting his family’s plans on hold. “We had planned to spend the day in Kalba with family. The car had been running perfectly in Dubai, so a breakdown was the last thing on my mind. When it suddenly refused to start, we were left waiting on the roadside instead of…
ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) said 50,000 people across the UAE have benefited from its sacrificial meat and Eid clothing project during Eid Al-Adha. The initiative also reached more than 500,000 beneficiaries in 45 countries worldwide. The ERC ensured the smooth delivery of sacrificial meat to beneficiaries across all emirates through its volunteer teams, which continued their efforts throughout the Eid holiday to distribute the meat directly to recipients at their locations. Regarding the implementation of the project abroad, ERC said the initiative was carried out amid challenging humanitarian conditions, including economic hardship,…
ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ramchandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country’s Republic 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 messages to President Paudel and to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
For years, UAE foster mothers navigated some of their biggest parenting challenges alone—from hospital visits where children without identity cards faced administrative hurdles to legal questions around custody, residency and even deciding what foster children should be called. Now, with the recent licensing of the UAE’s first Foster Families Society, mothers who once fought those battles privately are turning personal struggles into institutional reform. Officially licensed as a non-profit public benefit organisation under the Ministry of Community Empowerment and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the society aims to support foster families, protect the rights of children without parental care and strengthen…
Oftentimes one may find themselves too shy to even admit they want to give something like acting a go, because of all the preconceived notions that cling to the art form. But say you fight those inner voices and arrive at a place of simple wanting: to try acting the way you might try dancing, or singing, or any other art that lets your body and voice hold what your everyday life can’t always express. You make it to that workshop. You stand in front of strangers, you let your vulnerability show, you feel something shift inside you. Then, the…
An act of honesty was met with honour by Dubai Police, when an Indian national was acknowledged for his integrity after he handed over Dh100,000 that he found in a parking lot to the authority. The money was then returned to its owner who was not aware of his loss. The incident took place when Dubai expat, Mohammed Ali Sherakal Mohi, arrived at the parking lot and was surprised to find this big amount of money in front of him. He took a photo of the bundle that contained Dh100,000 and the location where he found it, then headed to…
As residents across the UAE gathered early on Wednesday for Eid Al Adha prayers, the UAE President extended greetings marking the holy occasion and sending a message of unity and blessings. In a message shared on the occasion, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered congratulations to the Rulers of the Emirates, citizens, residents, and Muslims around the world. He performed the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning. He extended his greetings to “all those who call the UAE home,” underscoring a message of shared belonging that resonates strongly during…
A train gliding out of Fujairah Station towards the Hajar mountains offered one of the clearest glimpses yet of what inter-emirate travel could look like once Etihad Rail’s highly anticipated passenger services begin this year. During a media preview, a Khaleej Times team rode from Fujairah Station towards Al Bithnah Bridge as Etihad Rail prepares to launch passenger services in phases in 2026. From the country’s first fully completed Etihad Rail passenger station, with its cream-and-grey interiors, wide glass panels, clear signage and automated barriers, the preview moved into cabins designed around practical comfort, from generous legroom and Wi-Fi. Stay…
The queues at livestock markets and abattoirs during Eid Al Adha lead to hours of waiting for residents, especially during peak hours. A few residents who visited livestock markets during the first two days of Eid said they spent hours moving between waiting tents, token counters and meat collection areas during peak rush periods. Shafeed Guttigar, a resident of Al Tawoon who visited the Sharjah market with his family, said the waiting became exhausting after a few hours. “The difficult part was not the waiting itself, but not knowing how much longer was left,” he said. Another resident at the…
Dubai is witnessing a shift in how healthcare services are delivered, with new flexible clinical models allowing overseas and UAE-based doctors to consult without the need to establish permanent practices in the city. At the centre of this transformation is C37, a private medical workspace in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) which, through its renewed push, is redefining how specialist care is accessed in the emirate. Access to C37 is available through a membership model. Physicians who join, can benefit by getting operational support such as on-site management guidance, strategic consulting, and assistance with accounting, banking, legal, and marketing services. Stay…