Author: Editorial team

ABU DHABI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plot foiled in the State of Kuwait. The plot involved a network linked to the banned Hezbollah terrorist organisation, which planned to carry out assassinations and recruit individuals in a grave criminal act that threatened Kuwait’s security and stability. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity and unwavering support for all measures taken by Kuwait to safeguard its security and sovereignty. The UAE top diplomat commended the…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan have issued a joint statement, renewing their condemnation in the strongest terms of the blatant Iranian attacks in the region. The statement called the attacks a flagrant violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law, international humanitarian law, and the Charter of the United Nations, whether directly or through its proxies and the armed factions it supports in the region. In particular, they condemned the attacks launched by armed factions loyal to Iran from the Republic of…

AJMAN, 25 March 2026 (WAM) — Ajman’s real estate sector has recorded its highest-value property sale transaction at AED185 million, in a move reflecting the growing appeal of the emirate’s property market and the increasing pace of investment activity. According to data from the Ajman Real Estate Index, the plot involved in the deal is located in Al Amerah and is classified for residential and commercial use, enhancing its investment value given the range of development opportunities it offers, whether for residential schemes or mixed-use commercial projects. The record transaction comes amid continued growth in Ajman’s real estate sector, driven…

Behind every great song is a complex web of people, stories, and inspirations that span genres and decades. Today, Spotify is bringing those relationships to the forefront of the listening experience with the launch of SongDNA, a new, immersive music experience that’s built to reveal the intricate network of people and creative connections behind the music you love.   Rolling out in beta to Premium users, SongDNA allows listeners to explore the writers, producers, and collaborators behind a song, see samples and interpolations that shaped its sound, and browse the covers it inspired. Fans can navigate across creators and collaborators, tracing connections between artists as diverse as Harry…

GENEVA, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Human Rights Council has adopted by consensus a historic UN resolution on the human rights implications of Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The resolution, co-sponsored by more than 100 states, reflects a clear international consensus condemning these acts. The resolution strongly condemns the attacks carried out using missiles and drones as clear violations of international law and a serious threat to international peace and…

A series of alarming claims, from ‘mass evacuation from Dubai’ and ‘Dubai is no longer safe’ to ‘airports are shut down’ and ‘shelves are empty’, circulating online are fake, authorities have said. In a new video released on Wedneday, the Government of Dubai Media Office called out these misleading narratives, showing how such headlines are being shared despite not reflecting the reality on the ground. “Sidestep the rumours, focus on the facts,” the office said in a statement accompanying the video. “Dubai is operating as normal. Don’t be misled by fake news. Stay informed and verify before you share.” The…

WASHINGTON, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, today welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bilateral relationship. Dr. Al Jaber said: “It was good to re-connect with Vice President Vance at this critical moment. We discussed the fact that energy security equals global security, and that restoring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the…

Shane Heraty, newly appointed Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, recently announced that Shane Heraty has been appointed as the Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Effective from May 1 2026, he will oversee Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations in the region, and help customers and partners strengthen their security, modernise their workplaces, and build the critical infrastructure for AI. Shane brings a wealth of experience to the position, with an extensive 30-year background…

DUBAI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Health and Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the foundation for a collaboration to advance Dubai’s global position in the HealthTech sector. Aligned with Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda, this strategic partnership aims to build a HealthTech and TechBio ecosystem anchored in Dubai by accelerating the success of high-impact ventures and advancing innovation across Biotech, digital health, AI diagnostics, drug discovery, robotics, medical devices and personalized medicine. By coordinating resources and expertise across public and private sectors, Dubai Health and DFDF will work together…

Residents across the UAE can expect more rains on Thursday, March 26, with the unstable weather forecast continuing until Friday. The weather tomorrow is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy, accompanied by some convective clouds with rainfall of different intensities over scattered areas. Light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds are set to blow, fresh to strong at times with clouds causing blowing dust and sand. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Residents can expect reduced horizontal visibility, with a speed of 15-30 km/hr, reaching 60 km/hr. The sea will be slight…