Author: Editorial team
UAE’s top health authorities have confirmed readiness to address any health developments or emerging situations, particularly those related to Ebola. The country’s preparedness and health monitoring measures are constantly reviewed in line with approved standards, the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and Ministry of Health and Prevention noted. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Bahrain, Jordan suspend travel from some African countries On Tuesday, Bahrain imposed a 30-day travel suspension on foreigners arriving from South Sudan, the DRC and Uganda due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Jordan has also suspended the entry…
ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Tatjana Macura, Serbia’s Minister without Portfolio responsible for Gender Equality, Prevention of Violence against Women, and the Economic and Political Empowerment of Women, met with Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women’s Union (GWU), at the Union’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi to discuss prospects for enhancing cooperation in women’s empowerment and protection. The visit aimed to foster closer collaboration, exchange expertise and explore new avenues of partnership in initiatives supporting the advancement and protection of women. During the meeting, both sides reviewed future cooperation plans between the United Arab Emirates and…
Cebu Pacific (CEB) will resume its Manila-Dubai operations on July 2, following “safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities,” the Philippine budget airline announced on Tuesday. CEB will operate flights (5J 14/15) between Manila and Dubai 4x weekly, scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. “Passengers with cancelled flights to and from Dubai may start rebooking their flights through (our) manage booking portal,” CEB said in a statement sent to Khaleej Times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Passengers can message CEB via its online chat support on its official website, or through any of its official…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched the “Eid Blooms and Envelopes Guide”, featuring a curated selection from the “Proudly from Dubai” initiative. The interactive guide, released ahead of Eid Al Adha, offers creative ideas for gifts and greeting cards to be exchanged among family, friends, and loved ones during the festive season. The interactive guide is part of a year round series by Brand Dubai that promotes innovative ideas and creative community initiatives, while also supporting local projects and talented individuals across a range of creative…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has launched the Master in Innovation Management and AI Governance (MIMAIG), a first-of-its-kind programme focused on government policy and innovation governance to prepare future leaders for rapid digital transformation. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of MBRSG, said the programme represents a major step in empowering government leaders to navigate the impact of artificial intelligence on the public sector. He said, “Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the public sector, and governments will need qualified, agile leaders capable of navigating complex and unprecedented transformations.” Al Marri…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honoured the winners of the 2nd edition of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy Award’. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, along…
A hyper-realistic training mannequin lay motionless on a stretcher at an Abu Dhabi security exhibition this week as trainers demonstrated how quickly a person can die from severe blood loss, and how ordinary civilians could save them. “Let’s pretend this guy stood on an explosive device,” Carmel Speight, a Prometheus Medical International paramedic instructed during a live trauma-response demonstration attended by Khaleej Times at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026. Within seconds, synthetic blood began pumping from the mannequin’s leg wound as participants were taught how to apply a tourniquet. “This guy could die within minutes,” she…
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Strategic Business Leadership Programme, organised by the Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC) under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), concluded its academic and field tour in Spain following a series of visits, workshops and specialised sessions hosted by the University of Navarra. The programme provided participants with academic and practical insights aimed at enhancing institutional performance across participating government and semi-government entities in Sharjah. The Sharjah Chamber delegation visited the UAE Embassy in Madrid during the programme. The delegation was led by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Support…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, chaired a meeting of the council during which he directed the launch of the International Space Cooperation Programme. The initiative allocates AED1 billion to support international cooperation in space research and development, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global hub for space technologies and industries and enhancing its competitiveness within the global space economy. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed affirmed that the UAE’s space…
FUJAIRAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The National Media Authority (NMA) organised a panel discussion in Fujairah as part of the sessions of the 2026 National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Media Content Standards, which is being held across all regions of the UAE to highlight approved standards and best practices regulating content creation and strengthening the integrated media environment in the country. The session attracted broad participation from media professionals, influencers, amateur and professional content creators, as well as youth and students from universities and colleges specialising in digital and new media. It was hosted today at the Fujairah…