Author: Editorial team
Several hotels in the UAE registered near full levels of occupancy over the Eid break and are continuing to see sustained strong demand despite unpredictable conditions. Dubai resident Maliha Khan decided to spend the Eid vacation on a staycation with her family. She was surprised when she went for breakfast on her first morning. “We went to the restaurant at around 8am and the restaurant was packed,” she said. “We barely managed to find a table in the corner of the hall for the four of us. I was surprised because I was expecting less crowd due to the ongoing…
SHARJAH, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) affirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts to support members across all economic sectors by providing integrated services that enable private sector growth and sustainability. The chamber aims to enhance coordination with government entities to introduce strategic initiatives that drive economic growth, improve industrial efficiency and competitiveness, address market challenges, and ensure long-term business sustainability. This came during a meeting between SCCI and the Industries Sector Business Group, chaired by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, and attended by Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of…
US technology behemoths Google and Meta have lost a landmark case on social media addiction in the United States, with courts ruling that the companies are liable to pay $6m in damages to the 20 year-old plaintiff that took the case against both companies. A jury in Los Angeles have found Meta and Google guilty of social media addiction in a landmark case. A jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media applications such as Google’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram that were extremely harmful to young people. The court ordered Meta to pay $4.2 in…
Across the UAE, teachers are stepping in to reassure students that their results, and academic futures remain secure, even as escalating regional tensions have led to the cancellation of the remaining Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 board exams across the Middle East, upending plans for many. The decision, triggered by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, prioritised student safety while also raising questions among families about grading, results, and next steps. Students in the country, who had prepared for months are now adjusting to a revised evaluation system, with clarity on marking criteria becoming key to easing…
ABU DHABI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — ALTÉRRA today announced it is partnering with BeyondNetZero, General Atlantic’s dedicated growth equity strategy focused on the energy transition, on its investment in Wireless Logic, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform. As industries increasingly recognise decarbonisation as a driver of operational efficiency and long-term value, IoT is emerging as a critical enabler that connects devices, sensors and systems to drive measurable emissions avoidance and resource efficiency. ALTÉRRA’s commitment, made through its newly launched Opportunity Fund, will aim to support Wireless Logic’s next phase of global growth and the scaling of digital…
ABU DHABI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast Thursday, to be partly cloudy to cloudy with some convective clouds. Rain of varying intensity is expected across several areas. Winds will be light to moderate, occasionally becoming fresh to strong during cloud activity. This may cause blowing dust and sand, leading to a reduction in horizontal visibility. In its daily statement, the NCM noted that southeasterly to northeasterly winds will reach speeds of 15 to 30 km/h, potentially gusting to 60 km/h. The Arabian Gulf will experience slight to moderate sea conditions, becoming rough…
Samsung recently added Apple AirDrop compatibility to its Quick Share offering on their Galaxy devices. The feature is now available on the S26 series to users in South Korea. The company stated the update would make it easier for users to share content between Apple and Samsung devices. Samsung follows Google in offering the feature, which was added to the Pixel 10 lineup in 2025. In a statement, Samsung explained it would expand AirDrop support to other markets including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It also plans to add the offering to other…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates as the UAE deals with heavy rains and unstable weather conditions.] The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has recorded significant rainfall across parts of the UAE, with offshore and mountainous areas receiving the highest amounts as unstable weather persists. Top five recorded rainfall amounts on Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Das Island: 47.9mm Dayyinah Island: 39.7mm Jebel Mebrah: 33.3mm Jebel Yanas: 31.6mm Abu Dhabi Corniche: 28.3mm Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Residents across the UAE experienced fast-changing weather conditions on Wednesday, with strong winds followed…
DUBAI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality reported strong performance indicators in the building and construction sector during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained development momentum across the emirate and a highly attractive investment environment that continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for sustainable urban development. These results highlight Dubai Municipality’s continued role in supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan through an integrated ecosystem of smart services and enabling regulations that enhance sector efficiency and sustainability. Accelerated growth in building permit issuance Dubai Municipality…
DUBAI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Elite contenders for the Dubai World Cup Night continued their preparations at Meydan Racecourse on Wednesday morning, three days ahead of the 30th edition of the global event. In the $12 million Dubai World Cup, Japanese contender Forever Young underwent light exercise over 1,000 metres on the dirt track following an adjustment to his training programme due to the fast track surface. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi confirmed that jockey Ryusei Sakai executed instructions precisely, noting the horse showed good vitality and is in excellent condition. Sakai added that Forever Young appears in better shape compared…