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ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders affirmed that human heritage represents the memory of peoples and the record of their civilisational identity, serving as a bridge for communication between nations. It emphasised that preserving human heritage means protecting humanity’s collective memory and investing in a future governed by peace. In a statement issued on World Heritage Day, observed on 18th April, the Muslim Council of Elders declared that protecting heritage is a shared human responsibility, particularly considering the threats it faces from conflicts, climate change, or attempts at erasure and distortion. The Council stressed…

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has launched a flagship postdoctoral fellowship designed to transform Emirati Ph.D. graduates into the tenure-track AI faculty who will define the UAE’s research ecosystem for the next three decades. The Ruwwad AI Scholars programme, announced this week, offers UAE nationals two-year fully funded postdoctoral positions at elite global research institutions with a singular goal: build the homegrown AI professoriate the country will need as it positions itself among the world’s leading AI nations by 2031. “RAIS is more than a fellowship, it is a national investment in the scholars who will define the…

When the UAE Cabinet approved the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 earlier this year, one measure drew particular attention: a full ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary industrial source of artificial trans fats. For Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Secretary-General of the UAE Nutrition Society and member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, the decision came as no surprise. It was, she says, the logical conclusion of years of steadily building regulatory groundwork. Industrially ‘improved’ at your health’s expense Al Adeeb describes PHOs as liquid vegetable oils that have been chemically modified through the partial addition of hydrogen,…

ABU DHABI, 19th April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati shooting has maintained a distinguished international presence for decades, producing champions across various disciplines. Deeply rooted in national heritage, the sport preserves cultural identity while attracting younger generations to compete in events including pistol, rifle, skeet, and trap. National institutions like the Weapons and Hazardous Substance Office, Al Ain Shooting Club, and the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre have driven this growth through strategic development. Inclusion remains a priority, with women and people of determination securing significant results. Paralympic hero Abdulla Sultan Al Aryani notably earned five medals, including golds at London…

A total of 4,034 players won prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, April 18, including three Lucky Chance winners who took home Dh50,000 each. For draw number 260418, the winning combination was: Days: 1, 3, 11, 15, 17 and 20 Lucky Month: 12 No winner was announced for the Dh30 million jackpot or Dh5 million second prize. While no top-tier prizes were claimed, several players won across other categories. 37 players won Dh1,000 each in the fourth prize tier. 3,994 players won Dh100 each in the fifth prize tier. Lucky Chance winners Three players…

A mix of horsepower and heritage is set to take over Dubai this weekend, as Kandura Rally returns for its fifth edition at Dubai Festival City Mall. Taking place on April 11, the one-day event brings together car enthusiasts, modified builds, and cultural expression, turning the mall’s outdoor space into a full-day motor festival. What is Kandura Rally Positioned as one of the UAE’s more community-driven car events, Kandura Rally blends automotive culture with local identity. The event celebrates the kandura not just as traditional dress, but as a symbol of pride, style, and belonging within the UAE’s youth and…

[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 strongly condemned an attack on the French battalion within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of one soldier and the injury of three others. Earlier on Saturday, April 18, a French soldier was killed and others were wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon, in an attack that Unifil peacekeepers and French officials said was likely carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah. French President Emmanuel Macron identified the slain soldier…

Just shortly after its debut at Dubai Mall drew massive crowds, Primark’s second UAE store has officially opened, and shoppers are already lining up. The new branch at City Centre Mirdif opened its doors on April 9 at 10 am, with long queues forming outside early in the morning, echoing scenes from the brand’s first launch. Videos shared online show crowds gathering ahead of opening, with live music and in-store performances setting the tone for the launch. The opening also featured a performance by percussionist Rodolphe Manoukian. Royal visit ahead of second opening The buzz around the brand comes just…

ABU DHABI, 19th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack targeting the French contingent within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries to three members of the international force. The UAE emphasised that targeting peacekeeping missions is in contravention of the principles of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed the UAE’s solidarity with the countries participating in the UNIFIL mission, and conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of…

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Yvette Cooper, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. During the meeting, they discussed overall developments in the region, as well as the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates and a number of brotherly and friendly countries, and their serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, the safety of international navigation, energy supplies, and the global economy. Yvette Cooper reaffirmed her country’s solidarity with the UAE…