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MUSCAT, 5th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the attacks targeting the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Oman reiterated that attacks on diplomatic premises violate international laws and norms governing diplomatic relations and called for full adherence to international conventions that safeguard diplomatic missions and their personnel. In a statement, carried by Oman News Agency (ONA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its categorical rejection of such acts that undermine the security and safety of diplomatic missions. It stressed the importance of respecting the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and…
The UAE’s food supply remains stable with no signs of shortages or unjustified price increases, Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri said following an inspection tour of Al Ain’s fruit and vegetable market. The visit comes as authorities continue to monitor markets across the country during a period of heightened regional uncertainty, as well as sustained demand following the Ramadan and Eid season, when consumption typically rises. During the tour, the minister reviewed supply chains, stock levels, and pricing practices, confirming that daily deliveries are continuing at normal rates and that markets are operating without disruption.…
Rows of small tables lined the open space near Al Wasl Dome at Expo City Dubai, each one run by a child. Some stood behind their setup, while others called on visitors, trying to get them to stop and take a look. Children as young as five turned sellers for the day on Saturday, putting up stalls and offering products they had made at home. Participants started their preparations during the day, and by afternoon, the event had drawn more than 1,000 people. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels No single theme There…
A single missed vaccine can have life-threatening consequences, doctors in the UAE have warned — citing cases of children admitted to intensive care with preventable diseases — as new draft legislation proposes fines of up to Dh20,000 for parents who fail to vaccinate their children. They stressed that the risks are not hypothetical. In clinical settings, vaccine-preventable diseases are still being seen, sometimes with severe outcomes. “In clinical practice, several vaccine-preventable illnesses are still encountered,” said Dr Sawsan Qabel, specialist paediatrics at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre in Al Shahama. She recalled the case of a child who had not received…
DUBAI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated the dispatch of a critical humanitarian relief shipment to Gaza. Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF), Dubai Humanitarian enabled the overland transport of 22.3 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies via a convoy of three trucks. The shipment, carrying life-saving medical aid provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is set to support the urgent healthcare needs of approximately 110,000 people. Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai…
SHARJAH, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the graduation ceremony of the 24th batch of officer cadets at Sharjah Police Academy. Held at the academy’s headquarters in University City, the ceremony also honoured university graduates completing the qualifying course for the rank of lieutenant. Upon arrival, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem was received by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh…
For Neel Shukla, the tears came only after the UAE President walked away from him. For ten minutes, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chatted with him and his mother, as they presented him with a piece of history preserved for 55 years — a negative of the late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed. The negative had been signed by Neel’s father, the man unofficially known as the UAE’s royal photographer, Ramesh Shukla. It was the last thing Ramesh signed before he died on February 15. Stay u The audience with the President was supposed to…
MANAMA, 5th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned and denounced the acts of unrest, attacks, and attempted vandalism targeting the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and the residence of the Head of Mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus. It also condemned the accompanying offensive actions deemed unacceptable, including those infringing upon the state’s national symbols, describing them as a flagrant violation of international laws and norms. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, stressing the need to ensure…
The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced acts of rioting, attempted vandalism, and attacks targeting its embassy and the residence of the Head of Mission in Damascus, Syria. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa) stressed the UAE’s categorical rejection of such destructive acts, emphasising the need to protect diplomatic premises, missions, and personnel in line with international laws and norms — particularly the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the inviolability of diplomatic premises and the protection of diplomatic staff. Stay u The UAE also called on the Syrian Arab Republic to uphold its obligations to…
ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the acts of rioting, attempted vandalism, and attacks targeting its embassy and the residence of the Head of Mission in Damascus, Syria. The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection and condemnation of such unacceptable acts, including those directed against its national symbols. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the UAE’s categorical rejection of such destructive practices, emphasizing the necessity of protecting diplomatic premises, missions, and their personnel in accordance with international laws and norms, particularly the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,…