Author: Editorial team
SHARJAH, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has awarded construction contracts valued at AED 750 million, marking the commencement of the final phase of its flagship Hayyan development. With 97% of the project’s inventory already sold, this final phase will deliver more than 700 residential units, underscoring the exceptional market demand and investor confidence in the community. The awarded contracts cover the development of the Samr 1, Samr 2, and Deem residential clusters, in addition to the Hayyan mall, clubhouse, and extensive landscaping and public realm works. This milestone signals the full-scale…
ABU DHABI, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has launched the “Abu Dhabi Padel League 2026,” one of its key sporting initiatives aimed at expanding the popularity of padel, embedding a culture of physical activity within the community, and enhancing sports participation. The first round of the league will take place on May 9, 2026, with competitions continuing through September. The league will be held across eight rounds distributed across key locations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain Region, and Al Dhafra Region. This approach aims to broaden participation and reach the widest possible segment of…
The UAE Lottery announced the results of Lucky Day draw number 260502, as players continued to take part in the game’s twice-weekly schedule. The winning combination for the draw was: Days: 10, 28, 16, 12, 31 and 4 Lucky Month: 8 Lucky Chance winners Three players also won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. The winning IDs were: DK8788626 AN1219589 AV2005445 Lucky Day draws are now held every Wednesday and Saturday, offering players two opportunities each week to win prizes under the revised format. A Dubai-based South African expat won Dh5 million in Wednesday’s Lucky Day draw. The win marked…
ABU DHABI, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail, the Executive Committee of the International Autism Conference has announced the launch of a global awareness campaign under the slogan “Smile… Your Smile Is Enough to Make Them Happy.” The campaign was unveiled on the sidelines of the closing of the 4th International Autism Conference 2026, marking a qualitative step that begins in Abu Dhabi—the Capital of Empowerment—and extends to the world, in preparation for its global expansion and major launch in 2027, in alignment with preparations for the next edition of the conference. The…
The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), UAE’s flagship industrial platform, is taking place from 4 to 7 May, 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC Group. Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said that this edition is set to be the largest in the event’s history, covering over 88,000 square meters, which is a 30 per cent increase in size compared to the previous…
ABU DHABI, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement will showcase a range of regulatory enablers, industrial solutions and strategic initiatives at the Make it in the Emirates 2026, highlighting its role in developing the UAE’s defence sector. The council, the national authority responsible for regulatory frameworks, standards and compliance systems, will also present its work in overseeing testing, evaluation and certification processes. Tawazun aims to reinforce its role in advancing the national defence industrial ecosystem and supporting its integration and future readiness. It will also highlight the importance of specialised industrial zones in enabling defence manufacturing,…
ADDIS ABABA, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, will host the Zayed Charity Run tomorrow, Sunday, for the first time at Meskel Square in the city centre. The race will cover a distance of 5 km, with wide participation from men, women, and People of Determination. The local organising committee has completed all technical and organisational preparations, ensuring all requirements are in place for the race to begin at 7:00 AM. Participant lists for all categories, men, women, and People of Determination, have been finalised, and the race route has been set to start and finish…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] As the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted restrictions on the country’s airspace, airline ticket prices to and from the UAE are likely to drop slightly, according to travel agents. They said the move would bring in more flights and cut airline expenses, thus increasing travel appetite. “From February 28, when UAE imposed restrictions on its airspace, all scheduled flights were cancelled and only special flights were operational,” explained Sudheesh TP, General Manager of Deira Travels. “During this time, each airline had…
MUSCAT, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, reflecting stronger economic openness and an improved business environment, data from the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) showed. The GCC average Economic Freedom Index reached 66.9 points, surpassing the global average of 59.9 points by a margin of nearly 7 points, indicating a higher level of economic freedom across the region. All GCC countries recorded either improvement or stability in their scores between 2025 and 2026, with limited variation among member states, demonstrating the continuity of economic reforms and growth-supporting…
GENEVA, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — On stage 1 of the Tour de Romandie, UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s rider Tadej Pogačar took the day’s honours and became the new race leader. Just 24 hours on from the opening prologue, Pogačar stamped his authority on the race for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. For the world champion, it was his first road stage of the season and his first stage victory of 2026. The win moves Pogačar to five victories for the campaign, and puts him and his Emirati squad into control of the race leader’s yellow jersey. Just three days on from his…