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WASHINGTON, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), chaired by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of the Group, and with the participation of Sulaiman bin Rashid Al Jabrin, Executive Secretary, took part in the Ministerial Meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. According to the FATF Ministerial Statement, ministers stressed the importance of the full and swift implementation of international standards, enhancing international cooperation, and accelerating preventive measures, detection,…
ISTANBUL, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Istanbul. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and develop parliamentary and economic cooperation between the two countries, in addition to current regional developments, including the Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, GCC countries and Jordan, and their repercussions on the stability of global energy markets, supply chains and international trade. Both sides stressed the importance of coordinating positions…
Temperatures in the UAE are will slightly increase on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with highs of 33ºC expected in Dubai and the Capital, Abu Dhabi, as per the National Centrl of Meteorology (NCM). The mercury may rise to reach 38ºC in Gasyoura. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Saturday, April 18, was 36.7°C and it was in Al Ain’s Um Azimul at 15:30pm UAE Local time. On Sunday, skies in general will be fair to partly cloudy. There will be light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, with a speed of between 10 and 20kmph, reaching 30 kmph.…
A structured approach to safeguarding assets and ensuring long-term family security in the country Published: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 5:00 PM The Middle East is experiencing its most volatile period in years. Tensions between regional powers have escalated in ways that few anticipated, and for the millions of expatriates living and working in the UAE, one question has never felt more urgent: if something happened to you tomorrow, what would become of everything you have built here? Why uncertainty makes a UAE will urgent right now Most people postpone estate planning for the same reason. Life feels manageable, the future…
SHARJAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Archery Federation announced that the final round of the UAE Archery League will take place on Saturday at Sharjah Police Club, with 52 male and female athletes from clubs across the country competing. The UAE Archery Federation said it had approved the final participant list following strong competition in earlier stages, adding that all technical and organisational preparations for the concluding event have been completed. Winners will be crowned across multiple categories at the end of the competition. Humaid Sabt Al Shamsi, Head of the National Teams Committee, said the league plays…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Global Village, the famous family destination in Dubai, will reopen its doors to the public starting, Monday, April 20, 2026. The entertainment venue made the announcement on its social media channels on Saturday, April 18. Season 30 of Global Village, which kicked off on October 15, is due to end on May 10, 2026, as the popular park closes for hot summer months. Source: Khaleej Times
In the UAE, some residents as young as in their 40s are being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, doctors point out that it is not necessarily because more people are falling ill, but instead because awareness has improved and healthcare facilities have expanded. Patients are being identified earlier, and even younger individuals are getting answers faster. “Diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease are rising due to better awareness, access to specialists, availability of advanced healthcare facilities and longer life expectancy,” said Dr Jaffar Vali Sayyed, Specialist Neurology at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais. Globally, about 1-2 per cent of people over 65 are…
DUBAI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has concluded high-level meetings with key public and private sector entities in the Philippines as part of a recent visit to Manila. The discussions were aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two markets. During the visit, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, met with Ferdinand A. Ferrer, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to explore opportunities for collaboration in trade facilitation and investment promotion in key sectors including AI, digital transformation, and smart cities. The Dubai…
DUBAI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the New Economy Academy announced that training for 50 Emiratis as part of the inaugural Emirati Tax Agent Programme cohort has kicked off, with the aim of empowering Emirati talent and qualifying a new generation of certified tax agents. The programme is part of the ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ national campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for…
Some parents in the UAE trying to book school uniform pickup slots found no availability on April 18, and only limited options on April 19, with some slots not opening until as late as 6pm at the time of reporting. The early demand for uniform collection comes even as a major rush for books and stationery has not yet started, while barbers, shoemakers, and tailors said they expect business to pick up on Saturday evening ahead of reopening of schools in the UAE. At the Threads outlet in BurJuman Mall, uniform of Cambridge International School Dubai, no pickup slots were…