Author: Editorial team
WASHINGTON, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — Meta is doubling down on its subscription offerings. On Wednesday, the social networking giant announced it’s now rolling out its consumer subscription plans globally for its flagship apps, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, and beginning tests of new subscriptions for businesses, creators, and Meta AI users. Consumers subscribing to Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, or WhatsApp Plus will gain access to extra features, like profile customization, super reactions, and story insights, among other things. In an announcement, Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, noted that “more fun features” will be added in the future. Meanwhile, Meta…
DUBAI,28th May, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its proactive preparations for the return season of Hajj pilgrims and increased passenger movement during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, Dubai Customs has announced enhanced operational readiness across all customs ports and airports to ensure smooth passenger flow and faster customs procedures, delivering a seamless, safe and integrated travel experience for pilgrims, visitors and ravellers arriving in and transiting through Dubai. These preparations form part of an integrated operational framework implemented annually by Dubai Customs during peak travel seasons, reflecting its commitment to supporting Dubai’s readiness and strengthening its position as one of…
UAE weather on Friday, May 29, is expected to be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology said. The met department predicted light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds, blowing with a speed of 10-20kmph, reaching 30kmph. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Thursday was 48.4°C in Muzaira (Al Dhafra Region) at 1.45pm UAE local time. On Friday, the highest temperature in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will be 45°C, while…
BRUSSELS, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on Thursday. The European Commission’s energy department issued an update on Thursday following the latest meetings of its oil and gas co-ordination groups. “The Oil Coordination Group signalled that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts both crude oil and all major petroleum products, and that all EU countries are affected by the dynamics. So far, the EU has been experiencing price effects, with…
GAZA, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team performed Eid Al-Adha prayers at the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, with the participation of the Emirati mission, medical and administrative staff, and patients, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the people of Gaza. Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE mission in Gaza extended Eid Al-Adha greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and Crown Princes. The operation reaffirmed its commitment to continuing humanitarian and relief efforts…
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s son appeared in a video that captured a hearfelt moment when the boy offered his uncle, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a gift he crafted by himself. Young Mohamed, son of the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, held a portrait that he drew of Sheikh Mohamed to express his deep love for him, while Sheikh Saif praised the artistic piece. The drawing shows Sheikh Mohamed against a light blue background with a fluttering UAE flag. In the video, the boy addresses…
SHARJAH, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, continued on Thursday to receive well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Large numbers of well-wishers gathered at Al Badi’ Palace to greet the Ruler of Sharjah on the blessed occasion of Eid Al Adha. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan received Eid greetings and…
Thousands of residents wait outside UAE abattoirs during Eid Al Adha to collect meat from their sacrificial animals. But few see the organised, fast-moving and carefully monitored process that takes place behind doors, from slaughtering and veterinary inspections to cutting, packing and handing over the meat. Khaleej Times took a tour inside the Sharjah livestock market abattoir in Sajaa to understand what happens inside one of the busiest facilities during Eid Al Adha, and spoke to workers handling different stages of the process. Inside the facility, goats fitted with identification tags move through narrow barriers before reaching the slaughtering stations.…
Four men from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines have won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket’s third weekly e-draw this May, including a 48-year-old who has been trying his luck for decades and a Filipino national who is still not aware of his win. The fourth and last weekly e-draw of the month will be held on Monday, June 1 for tickets purchased from May 26 to 31. Stories of this week’s winners, who all live in the Gulf region, reflect hopes among Big Ticket participants that keep them continuing to participate in the raffle. Stay up to date with the…
WORLD CAPITALS, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices fell to a two-month low on Thursday, with spot gold down 1.7 percent at $4,380.62 per ounce as of 0409 GMT, earlier falling to its lowest level since 26th March. US gold futures for June delivery fell 1.6 percent to $4,377.10. Spot silver fell 3 percent to $72.37 per ounce and platinum lost 1.4 percent to $1,890.81, both hitting a near one-month low. Palladium slid 1.9 percent to $1,364.26. Source: Emirates News Agency