Author: Editorial team

As Dubai’s classrooms come back to life and schools reopen on Monday, it is the youngest learners who are easing families back into their daily rhythm. Nurseries across the emirate have begun reopening in phases, placing emotional comfort and familiar routines, rather than academics, at the heart of children’s return. For parents of toddlers and preschoolers, the return is as much emotional as it is logistical, with drop-offs, sleep schedules, and separation anxiety all coming back into focus after weeks away. Educators say the priority is not a rapid return to structured academics, but restoring familiarity — from songs and…

From April 20, students across the UAE are back in classrooms after weeks of distance learning, as the Ministry of Education confirms a return to in-person schooling. While safety protocols and logistics have been carefully planned, the questions for many families also lean towards the emotional impact of being back to school: how will children reconnect with friends, rebuild social confidence and feel like they belong again in changed school environments? Experts say the academic catch-up will come in time, but what needs closer attention now are the social and emotional adjustments children require in classrooms and, just as importantly,…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Capital.com, a global fintech building online trading platforms, has published its Q1 2026 trading platform update, reporting $1.27 trillion in client trading volumes for the period January to March 2026, up 11.2 percent from $1.14 trillion in Q4 2025. The total number of trades executed rose 81 percent year-on-year compared with Q1 2025. January was the most active month across the six-month observation window, reaching approximately $502 billion, up 11.5 percent on October 2025, the next highest month in the same period, driven by sustained gold price increases and central bank purchasing at a…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from 1st July 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi. The carrier will operate a daily service from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), further strengthening connectivity between Dubai and Southeast Asia. The new route will be operated as a codeshare with Emirates, offering passengers seamless connections through Dubai’s aviation hub to a wide network of destinations. In addition to its growing presence in Thailand, flydubai continues to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, serving popular…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding everyone within its borders, as officials stressed that citizens, residents, and visitors continue to live and work in safety despite recent regional developments. In a video shared on X by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities outlined the country’s response to what were described as “terrorist, unjustified and unprovoked” attacks launched by Iran.  According to the statement, more than 2,800 airstrikes were carried out, with the UAE’s integrated, multi-layered air defense systems successfully…

After 51 days of precautionary closure due to the US-Iran war, Global Village is reopening its gates on Monday, April 20, at 5pm. Many UAE residents shared their excitement on social media when the news was announced. Here is everything you need to know about the entertainment destination: Tickets Visitors can buy tickets online or on the app before arriving at Global Village. Weekday tickets valid Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays, start at Dh25 per person. Any day tickets cost Dh30. Children under 3, seniors over 65, and people of determination have free entry. Tuesdays are reserved exclusively for…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — DMCC has announced its intention to launch a Cacao Centre, a new trade platform designed to establish an integrated cacao trading, processing and innovation ecosystem that will further position Dubai as a global hub for agri-commodities trade. The launch forms part of DMCC’s broader expansion of its agri-food commodities offering, leveraging its proven cluster model that has already reshaped global trade flows in coffee and tea. DMCC currently hosts 88 companies active across cocoa trading, chocolate manufacturing, and confectionery. The new Cacao Centre will bring this activity together within a more structured platform spanning…

DUBAI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED527 million contract to Al Nasr Contracting Company for primary infrastructure and utilities works on Island B at Dubai Islands, advancing delivery of the emirate’s major coastal expansion project. The works will establish the essential infrastructure platform required to unlock residential, hospitality and mixed-use development across Island B. The scope includes roads and paving, potable water, electrical and telecom networks, drainage and sewage systems, and integration with the District Cooling Plant network, alongside technical coordination with Island A. The award represents a significant…

AMSTERDAM, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — French rider Benoît Cosnefroy of UAE Team Emirates-XRG continued his run of form in the Ardennes, delivering a solid ride to take third place at the Amstel Gold Race, securing a podium finish for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in one of the jewels of the Ardennes classics campaign. The 257km race from Maastricht to Valkenburg, featuring 33 climbs across the Limburg hills, was raced at a relentless pace throughout the day, with a large early breakaway establishing a lead before the peloton gradually increased the tempo heading into the decisive final circuits, with Marco Frigo…

StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, is returning with its flagship event – a multi-city cybersecurity series spanning key markets across the Middle East. The spotlight is on the emerging AI vs AI cybersecurity combat, marking a new era where autonomous systems both identify and counter sophisticated, AI-driven threats at unprecedented speed. As organisations embrace AI to accelerate innovation, cyber adversaries are leveraging the same power to launch faster, smarter, and more sophisticated attacks. This year’s theme, “AI vs AI: The Silent Battle”, reflects this defining shift in the cybersecurity landscape, where artificial intelligence is no longer just an enabler but…