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The UAE Lottery announced the results of its latest Lucky Day draw, with more than 5,200 players winning prizes across different tiers. No winner was announced for the Dh30 million jackpot or the Dh5 million second prize. Top winners Two players won Dh100,000 each after matching five days numbers and the month number. Stay u Lucky Chance winners The draw also featured the Lucky Chance segment, where three players won Dh100,000 each. The winning Lucky Chance IDs were: BT4481199 DG8352568 CF5614626 Total winners According to the results, a total of 5,245 winners were recorded in the draw across all prize…
LONDON, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 today at Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-finals to advance to the semi-finals. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in the 39th minute from the penalty spot, 45+2 and 57th minute, while Antoine Semenyo added the fourth goal in the 50th minute. Source: Emirates News Agency
RIYADH, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the riots, assaults, and attempted property damage targeting the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus, Syria. In a statement on Saturday, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi emphasised the importance of Syrian authorities holding those responsible for these attacks and the disrespect shown toward UAE national symbols accountable. He also called for strengthened protection of diplomatic buildings and embassy personnel in accordance with conventions and protocols governing diplomatic work. Source: Emirates News Agency
Dubai has stepped up coordination with businesses and key global partners to ensure trade continues smoothly and companies remain operational, according to a video shared by Dubai Media Office. Speaking in the video, Mohammed Ali Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers said that the organisation has been actively engaging with the private sector to address challenges and keep business activity on track. “We have held more than 62 meetings with business councils to ensure continuity and flexibility of business in Dubai,” he said. Stay u He explained that these meetings help identify challenges faced by different sectors, which are…
ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 with a stable outlook, reflecting continued global confidence in the strength of the UAE’s economy and the sustainability of its fiscal policies, despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions. Moody’s clarified that this periodic review does not constitute a credit rating action, but reflects its ongoing assessment of the UAE’s…
ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The number of orphans who have benefited from the Emirates Red Crescent’s sponsorship programme since its launch 40 years ago has reached 326,971 across dozens of countries worldwide. Currently, the ERC sponsors 122,576 orphans within the UAE and in 22 other countries, according to a report issued by the ERC ahead of the World Orphans Day, which is observed on 20th April every year. The orphan sponsorship programme began in 1986 and is a distinctive initiative of the ERC compared to other Red Cross and Red Crescent organisations. The programme has received strong…
UAE residents can expect light rainfall on Sunday (April 5), according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Weather conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a probability of light rainfall over islands and some coastal and northern areas. Temperatures in Dubai will drop to as low as 20ºC, while Abu Dhabi will see lows of 21ºC. Stay u Winds will be light to moderate southeasterly, turning northwesterly and freshening at night over the sea, with a speed of 15-25kmph and will reach up to 40kmph. The sea will be slight to moderate, gradually becoming rough by night…
AJMAN, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has launched its “Their Health is a Trust” campaign for 2026, with the aim of implementing projects exceeding AED 6 million. Dr. Khalid Al-Khaja, Secretary-General of the ICO, said that these projects include treating 200 medical cases inside and outside the UAE, building dozens of health centres in poor areas, and providing medical equipment and devices to hospitals and clinics in the most needy areas around the world. He added that the organisation is keen to see the campaign act as a gateway of hope for many poor communities,…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] UAE air defences have engaged 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones launched from Iran on April 4, the Ministry of Defence said, as death toll in the country stands at 13. Since the start of the Iranian aggression on the country, 217 injuries have been recorded, with wounds ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan,…
ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 will be held from 20 to 22 April at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, reflecting the emirate’s strategic direction to strengthen a knowledge- and innovation-based economy and consolidate its position as a global hub for entrepreneurship. The festival is organised in line with Abu Dhabi’s economic vision aimed at supporting economic diversification by providing a stimulating business environment capable of keeping pace with rapid global economic transformations. The event serves as a platform bringing…