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DUBAI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Sailing and Modern Rowing Federation has selected five sailors for an overseas training camp in Morocco as part of preparations for the Asian Beach Games in China from 19th to 30th April. The federation said the camp, being held at the National Sailing Centre in Mohammedia, will run until 16th April and aims to enhance the athletes’ technical and physical readiness ahead of the competition. The national team roster includes Abdullah Al Zabidi, Dhuha Al Bishr, Marwa Al Hammadi, Alyazia Al Hammadi, and Sultan Al Owais. The training programme is focused on…

Motorists are advised of temporary traffic diversions in Dubai this week due to scheduled roadworks. A traffic diversion will be in place on Al Khaleej Street, between Cairo Street Roundabout and Al Wahida Street Roundabout (landside towards Al Mamzar), from 12am on Sunday, April 5, until 5am on Monday, April 6. The diversion will be in place as part of scheduled roadworks taking place in the area. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In addition, RTA has announced a temporary diversion at the surface intersection of Hessa Street and First Al Khail Street…

NAIROBI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE participated in the consultative meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group with the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, with the participation of representatives from member states and diplomatic missions. This participation reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its active presence in international forums focused on sustainable urban development, and to supporting global efforts aimed at advancing cities and enhancing quality of life, in line with the objectives of the global urban agenda. The meeting discussed the strategic priorities of UN-Habitat and reviewed…

ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, and opportunities to advance ties in a manner that supports their development priorities and mutual interests and benefits their peoples under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. The meeting also addressed developments in the Middle East and their serious implications for regional and…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The current situation involving the UAE, accompanied by the sounds of countering missiles and phone alarms, has left many families navigating a wave of anxiety. As regional tensions bring unfamiliar sounds of aerial interceptions, children are proving particularly vulnerable. For many parents, the challenge lies not only in managing their own stress but also in finding the right words and actions to comfort their children. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels According to Nashwa Tantawy, a psychologist and managing director…

SEOUL, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday. Outbound shipments of agri-food products reached US$2.56 billion in the January-March period, compared with $2.45 billion recorded a year earlier, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Exports to the Middle East jumped 32.3 percent on-year to $106.9 million, and exports to China climbed 14.5 percent to $568.9 million. Shipments to…

MOSCOW, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at the Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed and patented a wearable sensor that attaches to the arm and measures stress levels through the skin. The device is sensitive to cortisol concentrations and other stress indicators found in sweat. Monitoring stress is important for early detection of serious conditions, lifestyle adjustments and maintaining mental health. According to the researchers, existing solutions often lack sufficient sensitivity to cortisol and cannot accurately track real-time changes in psychological and emotional states. They also tend to be…

ABU DHABI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said April is part of the first transitional season (spring), marked by rapid changes and variability in atmospheric pressure, leading to fast-changing weather conditions. The NCM said in a statement that the sun continues its apparent movement northwards towards the Tropic of Cancer, resulting in a gradual increase in daylight hours across the Northern Hemisphere, alongside a steady rise in temperatures across most parts of the country. Mean temperatures are expected to increase by 3 to 5°C during April compared to March. During this month, the influence…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Abu Dhabi authorities confirmed that an Egyptian national tragically lost his life after fires broke out at the Habshan gas facilities, caused by debris from a successful air defence interception. According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, two separate fires erupted at the site, and emergency response teams acted quickly to bring the situation under control, with authorities reporting that the facilities sustained significant damage. Stay u The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals has confirmed the death of Engineer Hossam Sadiq Khalifa, Assistant General Manager of Quality Petrojet Company –…

ABU DHABI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE air defences on Friday engaged 18 Ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 UAV’s launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2,085 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as 9 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities. A total of 203 people were also…