Author: Editorial team

As thousands of UAE residents prepare to travel during the summer holidays, health experts are reminding travellers to follow official advisories, stay aware of health updates at their destinations and seek medical advice if they feel unwell during or after their trip. The advice comes as global health authorities continue monitoring outbreaks and health alerts in different parts of the world, including Ebola and hantavirus cases reported. However, UAE authorities have stressed that the country’s public health situation remains stable and that preparedness and monitoring systems remain active. Recently, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the…

Walking outdoors in Abu Dhabi has long been a question of seasons. From May to October, the temperature pushes most outdoor activity into the early morning or after sunset. A new generation of cooled walkways inside the city’s parks is changing that calculation, letting residents move through greenery in the open air, even at the peak of summer. The latest addition is Khalidiyah Park, after a comprehensive redevelopment of the 62,000sqm site. At the heart of the redesign is a 660-metre enclosed cooled walkway that threads between the park’s play areas, sports courts and quiet gardens, with rest spots placed…

The UAE has announced fuel prices for June 2026, marking its first pricing update as an independent oil producer following its exit from Opec and Opec+ in May. The country’s Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee has increased the rates from May as the Middle East conflict continues, with an ongoing ceasefire in place and diplomatic talks continuing in the background. The UAE’s Ministry of Energy-approved fuel prices are determined monthly based on the average global oil price, after adding distribution companies’ operating costs. The new rates will apply from June 1 and are as follows: Stay up to date with the latest…

WASHINGTON, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — YouTube has introduced a new set of updates that elevate the overall YouTube Premium experience by launching three AI-powered features aimed directly at podcast listeners. According to YouTube data, Premium users are major podcast consumers, having watched over 800 million hours of podcasts in April 2026 alone. The first feature is Auto Speed, which automatically adjusts the playback speed in real time based on dialogue activity, dynamically speeding up during slower speech or conversational lulls to save time and slowing back down during information-dense segments that require more focus. The second tool is On-the-go…

ABU DHABI, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, during which they discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across a number of priority sectors, including the economy, development, and renewable energy. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing UAE-Serbia ties and fostering long-term economic partnerships within the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, to support shared growth and prosperity. His Highness and the Serbian President also exchanged views on…

Question: I worked during the Eid Al Adha break and plan to take compensatory days off later. Can these days be combined with my annual leave to extend the total duration of my time off? Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that you are employed by an employer based in the mainland of Dubai, hence the provisions of the Employment Law (as defined below) are applicable. Pursuant to the provisions of the Employment Law, an employee is entitled to fully paid leave on public holidays, and should the employee be required to work on a public holiday, the…

AL ARISH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish marked World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on 31st May, by organising an awareness event to highlight the health risks of smoking and promote healthy lifestyle habits among Palestinian patients, their companions and medical staff. Held as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the event included awareness sessions and medical consultations highlighting the dangers of smoking, as well as educational materials underscoring the benefits of quitting smoking and preventing chronic diseases. The hospital’s medical team underscored the importance of strengthening awareness efforts to promote public health,…

Dubai Airports welcomed returning Hajj pilgrims arriving home with a special passport stamp bearing the slogan ‘the UAE welcomes the return of pilgrims’. The pilgrims were also welcomed by the GDRFA Dubai team, alongside a group of children who presented flowers and commemorative gifts, in a heartfelt initiative that embodied the values of hospitality, appreciation, and warm reception, while enhancing the arrival experience from the very first moments of their return home. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Major General Talal Ahmed Al Shangiti, Assistant Director General for Air Port Affairs at GDRFA…

SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — The 2025–2026 karate season concluded yesterday with the staging of Al Etihad Cup Team Kumite Championship and the inaugural Determination Championship for People of Determination at Sharjah Club’s Al Hazanah branch hall. Shabab Al Ahli topped Al Etihad Cup Kumite competitions, claiming all female category titles after winning the junior girls, young women, and women’s divisions. The club also secured the overall excellence shield for the girls, junior girls, young women, and women categories. Sharjah Individual Sports Club won the titles in the junior boys, youth, and men’s categories, earning the overall excellence shield…

At around 6pm on Sunday (May 31), petrol stations across Dubai and Sharjah saw long queues as motorists made a final stop before new fuel prices came into effect at midnight. While some residents had planned ahead and filled up their tanks earlier in the day, others who waited until the evening found themselves caught in queues as stations became increasingly busy after sunset. Several motorists told Khaleej Times they had anticipated a rush following the announcement of June’s fuel prices and decided to fuel up before the increase took effect. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…