Author: Editorial team

The UAE has successfully brokered a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 350 prisoners. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa), 175 prisoners were freed from each side as part of the exchange. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries through UAE-led mediations to 6,305. The UAE has now carried out 21 mediation efforts since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The ministry said the country will continue to support efforts toward a broader…

ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Marine Sports Federation reviewed its strategic directions for 2026–2028, focusing on developing technical and administrative frameworks, enhancing national talent, and preparing teams for international competitions. The review took place during a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Sports on Friday at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah, attended by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector; Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Vice President of the Federation; Khalid Khamis bin Dasmal, Secretary-General; and Abdulaziz Al Hossan, Advisor to the Sports Competitiveness Sector. The federation said…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Guru Nanak Darbar and Hindu Temple in Dubai have reopened their doors to devotees, announcing timings and urging adherence to safety guidelines, days after places of worship across the city were temporarily closed as a precaution amid regional tensions. In a circular issued on April 11, the management of Guru Nanak Darbar said the gurudwara is now open daily from 6am to 6pm, with the last entry at 5.30pm. “The safety and well-being of all devotees remain our utmost priority, and…

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,…

DUBAI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Corporation, a leading global asset and alternative investment management company. During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities to expand cooperation, highlighting the UAE and Dubai’s value proposition for global investors, including an integrated financial system, a flexible and advanced regulatory environment, and world-class digital infrastructure. The meeting also discussed Dubai’s growing role as a bridge between the markets…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE residents driving down the Marasi Drive Street in Business Bay were met with a heartwarming sight on Saturday. A young man stood in the corner of the street waving a huge UAE flag. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “I have been doing this for over four hours, starting at 5am,” Ehsam told Khaleej Times. “This is the least I can do to show my love for this beautiful country.” The British expat,…

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…

ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its position in the global space sector in 2026 through a series of initiatives and achievements aimed at advancing knowledge and supporting economic growth. The UAE will join the world on 12th April in marking the International Day of Human Space Flight, coinciding this year with the country’s adoption of the National Space Strategy 2031, designed to boost the sector’s contribution to the economy. The strategy focuses on three main goals: building a resilient and investment-attractive space ecosystem, strengthening global partnerships and market access, and developing…

Within hours of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum urging residents to raise UAE flags, demand surged across markets in Dubai and Sharjah, with traders and retailers reporting quick sales and strong interest from the customers. At Old Souq in Deira, traders said the spike in demand has led to a rush for flags of different sizes, with many residents searching across stores and markets. Abdul Badi, a trader in the souq said that demand has increased following the announcement. “We are trying to source flags from different places, and some customers are even placing special orders to get them…

HOUSTON, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. NASA’s gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5:07 pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before.…