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[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] The nine-day Eid break is approaching for schools across the UAE, with families preparing for travel, gatherings and time away from classrooms. With many residents planning overseas trips during the holiday, parents are once again navigating a familiar challenge — how to balance rest and family time with maintaining…

A global move to rename one of the world’s most common hormonal disorders is being welcomed by UAE doctors, who say the previous term often misled patients, delayed diagnosis, and reduced a complex metabolic condition to “just ovarian cysts”. Earlier this week, an international coalition of researchers, clinicians, and patient advocacy groups announced that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a name experts say better reflects the condition’s broader hormonal and metabolic impact. The disorder affects an estimated 170 million women worldwide and is a leading cause of infertility. For UAE-based specialists,…

SHARJAH, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) outlined several new strategies to advance its innovation vision and attract more global players during its sixth meeting of 2026, held at Air Arabia’s newly developed aircraft maintenance facilities at Sharjah International Airport and hosted by Air Arabia, a member of SPARK’s Board of Directors. The meeting was chaired by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SPARK, and attended by members of the Board of Directors. The meeting reviewed the latest developments across the Park’s ecosystem, operational progress, and…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Cantor, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, today announced that The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has granted the firm approval to conduct regulated financial activities within the ADGM. The approval, confirmed through the issuance of a Financial Services Permission (“FSP”), marks a significant milestone in Cantor’s strategic expansion across the Middle East. The authorization follows the opening of the firm’s Abu Dhabi office. “Establishing our presence in Abu Dhabi reflects Cantor’s long-term commitment to strategically…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — A UAE report launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, revealed far-reaching benefits of obesity intervention across health, the economy, society, and education, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. The report was launched in the presence of Dr Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies in the ministry. In her speech she stated that the report comes at an important time, as it highlights the hidden effects of obesity on the economy, society and human development, and not only on health, stressing that the…

Dubai Municipality has completed extensive preparations for the Eid Al Adha holiday, rolling out an integrated operational and inspection plan aimed at safeguarding public health, strengthening food safety, while ensuring the readiness of parks, beaches, markets and public facilities across the emirate to welcome visitors. The preparations, led by Dubai Municipality, are designed to support a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors during one of the busiest festive periods of the year. The initiative brings together intensified inspections, enhanced monitoring, and expanded public services across multiple sectors, reflecting the city’s focus on quality of life and community…

Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) convened the 16th session of its Rain Enhancement Hub Webinar Series under the theme “From Scientific Evidence to Operational Readiness: Key Lessons from the WMA Annual Meeting for the Future of Rain Enhancement.” The webinar featured prominent UAEREP awardees, including Dr. Michael Dixon, UAEREP Cycle 6 Awardee and Principal Scientist at Echo Science Works in the United States; Professor Roelof Burger, Co-Principal Investigator from North-West University; Professor Will Cantrell, UAEREP Cycle 5 Awardee and Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — In a strategic step that reflects Dubai’s ambitious vision to reinforce its position as a leading global hub for trade and supply chains, Dubai Customs has announced the launch of the Centre of Excellence for Customs and Trade Logistics in collaboration with University of Dubai. The Centre will serve as an advanced knowledge and research hub dedicated to developing a more efficient and innovative customs and logistics ecosystem, while supporting the objectives of Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy and further establish the emirate among the world’s…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Top UAE diplomat Anwar Gargash, who serves as Adviser to the UAE President, has laid out his thoughts on the current situation with Iran, expanding on the Islamic Republic’s “attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz.” On Tuesday, May 19, Iran announced the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz called the PGSA. While it was not immediately clear how the body would control the strait, the Supreme National Security Council in Iran said at the time, “Navigation…