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[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant passed a “test by fire” following the May 17 attack that disrupted external power infrastructure connected to the facility, according to the head of the UN nuclear watchdog. He praised plant operators for their response and stressed that there was never any radiological emergency. Speaking after visiting the Barakah plant on Tuesday, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said he travelled to the UAE following the incident to assess the situation…

Amid an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a few other countries, the UAE health ministry has issued an advisory to residents, warning against misinformation on the disease. Authorities in the UAE — namely the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) — have reassured the public that the public health situation in the UAE remains stable. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents have been advised not to travel to three Ebola-hit countries, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South…

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) today acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction. São Paulo-based CLI operates two of Brazil’s most important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term concessions: CLI Sul, Brazil’s leading sugar export terminal and key export terminal for corn and soybeans, located in the Port of Santos; and CLI Norte, another key grains gateway at the Port of Itaqui, which is part of the Brazilian ‘Arc of the North’, an essential geographical region encompassing…

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), commended the United Arab Emirates’ experience in developing an integrated peaceful nuclear energy programme founded on the highest standards of safety, transparency, and international cooperation, underscoring the importance of continued collaboration to strengthen nuclear safety and security and support the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The remarks were made during an official visit by the IAEA Director General to the UAE, which included a tour of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, accompanied by Hamad Al Kaabi, Deputy Chairman of the Board…

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that Round 4 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) will take place from June 5 to 7 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The championship continues to play an important role in strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for jiu-jitsu while providing athletes with valuable opportunities to compete and progress through the sport. The round comes at a crucial stage of the season, with clubs looking to earn points and improve their positions in the overall standings.…

DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — National Bonds, the UAE’s Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has launched “Financial Clinic”, a smart digital platform designed to help individuals and employees better understand their financial health and make more confident savings and investment decisions. By offering practical insights and personalised financial guidance, the platform supports stronger financial wellbeing while helping users reduce the risk of financial distress. The launch reflects National Bonds’ broader strategy to advance digital financial solutions, strengthen financial literacy, and make sound financial planning more accessible to all. Aligned with the UAE’s Year of the Family initiative, “Financial Clinic”…

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi is set to host a diverse and action-packed programme of sporting events and championships throughout June, headlined by the second edition of the UAE Games for Special Olympics athletes, the Abu Dhabi Summer Sports Festival, the fourth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and the Abu Dhabi National Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The second edition of the UAE Games will take place from 6th to 10th June at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together more than 1,000 athletes of determination, alongside international delegations. The event will…

UK Athletics on Friday was fined £350,000 ($471,520) on Tuesday over the death of Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed in 2017 while the Paralympic athlete was training in London. Hayayei, from the United Arab Emirates, was preparing for the 2017 World Paralympic Athletics Championships at the Newham Leisure Centre when a metal throwing cage fell on him. The 36-year-old athlete — who had made his debut in the javelin and shot put at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro — was pronounced dead at the scene. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

The prestigious Venice Art Biennale is all about — well, prestige — but also symbolism and soft power. Few things in Venice say ‘you have arrived’ more than having a space inside the much sought-after Giardini, one of the two main historic venues of the Venice Biennale where most influential national pavilions are nestled. From here, all radical art action pushes outwards into the farther reaches of the island city of Venice. During the biennale in May (the world’s oldest and biggest art carnival takes place every two years), the usually touristy La Serenissima itself becomes a living exhibition, with the Giardini as its…

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast generally fair weather across the country for tomorrow. Light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds are expected to freshen at times, blowing between 10 and 25 kilometres per hour, and reaching up to 40 kilometres per hour. These conditions are likely to kick up dust and sand, potentially reducing visibility on the roads. Conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to be light to moderate, turning rough at times. The first high tide will occur at 16:02 and the second at 02:11, while the first low…