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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, conveyed the condolences of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the family of Alaa Nader Awni Mushtaha, who passed away following the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE. During his visit to the family’s home in Abu Dhabi, he expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy, praying that God grant Alaa Mushtaha his mercy and provide her family with patience and comfort. Stay up…

Doctors in Abu Dhabi performed the UAE’s first paediatric cardiac biopsy on a heart transplant patient, marking a significant milestone in specialised child cardiac care in the country. The procedure was carried out at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in the capital on a four-year-old girl who had previously undergone a heart transplant abroad in 2023. The biopsy, used to assess the health of a transplanted heart and detect signs of rejection, was conducted by Dr Rizwan Rehman, consultant paediatric and interventional cardiologist at SKMC, together with visiting specialist Dr Joshua Philip Kanter, consultant interventional cardiologist at Children’s National Hospital…

DUBAI, 22nd March, 2026 (WAM) — Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global benchmark for resilience and agility amid international developments. They attributed this to the emirate’s integrated economic model, which brings together forward-looking leadership, proactive government policies, openness to trade and investment, and strong public-private sector collaboration. Business council leaders highlighted Dubai’s competitive advantages, including its diversified economy, advanced infrastructure, and strong institutional readiness, as key factors sustaining global business confidence in the emirate’s ability to turn challenges into growth opportunities. They…

AL ARISH, 22nd March, 2026 (WAM) — Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al-Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients and their families during the holiday. The celebration featured a variety of entertainment activities for both adults and children, including interactive programmes and festive events that spread happiness among patients and their companions, helping to bring smiles to their faces, in a scene that reflects the UAE’s comprehensive…

Rainfall is expected to affect different parts of the UAE over the coming days, shifting across regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). This comes after a wet weekend that brought rain, thunder and strong winds to several parts of the UAE. In an update issued on Sunday, the authority has outlined the areas that will receive rainfall throughout the week, noting that intensity will vary. SundayRain is expected in the afternoon over some northeastern areas, Al Ain and southern regions. By night, showers will extend to western and southern areas, reaching inland parts. MondayScattered rainfall is forecast…

There are artists who create for expression, and others who create for purpose. Medha Nanda firmly belongs to the latter category, though her journey began, like many, with an instinctive love of creativity. Formally trained in design, Nanda’s academic path took her from Pearl Academy in Delhi to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia, where discipline, structure, and technical mastery sharpened her creative voice. Yet, she is quick to note that her most meaningful education unfolded beyond the classroom: through travel, human connections, cultural exposure, and the quiet lessons learned in both success and failure. These lived…

ABU DHABI, 22nd March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Hamad Saeed Al Balushi. His Highness exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings with Hamad Saeed Al Balushi and his family, conveying his best wishes for the occasion. They also prayed for continued prosperity and blessings for the UAE and its people and for the country to continue to enjoy security, stability, and prosperity. During the meeting, His Highness and those present engaged in cordial conversation, reflecting on the enduring values of connection and social cohesion that form the foundation of UAE society. They affirmed…

On March 23, UAE residents can expect partly cloudy to cloudy weather, according to a forecast by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Convective clouds will form, which means there is a chance of rainfall over scattered areas. This will be accompanied by a drop in temperatures, NCM predicted. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Temperatures will range between 22ºC and 28ºC in Abu Dhabi, while it will range between 24ºC and 27ºC in Dubai. Light to moderate winds will blow, in a southeasterly to northeasterly direction. The winds will be fresh…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Businesses in the UAE are continuing to grow and invest, with leaders showing strong confidence in the country despite ongoing regional tensions. Healthcare group Burjeel Holdings is among those moving ahead with its expansion plans, opening a new medical centre at Silicon Central in Dubai Silicon Oasis while announcing further projects in the pipeline. “We are not slowing down. In fact, we are opening more, with another centre coming up soon in Dubai and a hospital planned by the end of the year,” said Dr Shamsheer Vayalil,…

ABU DHABI, 22nd March, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with the formation of some convective clouds and a chance of rainfall over scattered areas, accompanied by a decrease in temperatures. In a statement today, NCM said that winds will be southeasterly to northeasterly, light to moderate, becoming active to strong at times with clouds, causing blowing dust and sand and leading to reduced horizontal visibility. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 45 km/h. The Arabian Gulf will see slight…