Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully brought under control a fire caused by damage to one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport. No injuries have been reported. The relevant authorities had earlier begun responding to the incident, which resulted from a drone that targeted the airport, taking the necessary measures in accordance with the highest approved safety standards. Source: Emirates News Agency
Dubai Civil Defence teams confirm that the situation remains under control, with no spread of the fire. No injuries reported. Source: Khaleej Times
Upsleeve Movers, a UAE-wide moving and packing company that completes more than 3,500 relocations per year across all seven emirates, is expanding its fleet, crew capacity, and scheduling infrastructure to meet the country’s largest-ever wave of residential relocations. An estimated 120,000 new residential units are scheduled for handover in Dubai alone this year. At the same time, a shift from short-term rentals to long-term homeownership, accelerated by the issuance of more than 250,000 Golden Visas since 2021, is increasing the size and complexity of the average move. Dubai’s real estate market recorded more than 270,000 transactions valued at 917 billion…
ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Robert Abela, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region and the implications of escalating military actions that threaten regional and international security and stability. During the call, His Excellency Abela condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and a number of other countries in the region, noting that they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international norms and that their continuation undermines regional…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] UAE air defence systems intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 6 drones on March 15, 2026 coming from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 UAVs. These attacks resulted in the death of six people of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 142 minor to moderate injuries among individuals of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepali,…
ABU DHABI, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious repercussions on its security and stability, in addition to the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and several brotherly countries in the region. During the call, the Iraqi Prime Minister condemned the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the second time…
In a first for the region, Dubai’s beaches will soon get aquatic rescue robots and aerial water-rescue drones, aimed at making the beach experience safer for residents. The advanced, technology-driven beach safety system features AI-enabled solutions that enhance safety and response speed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Aquatic robot At the centre of this system is the aquatic rescue robot — the first of its kind in the Middle East. The remote-controlled, self-propelled rescue device operates at speeds up to five times faster than traditional lifeguards. It allows lifeguards to reach swimmers…
ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2026 (WAM) — Isaac Del Toro secured overall victory at the 2026 Tirreno-Adriatico after safely completing the final stage to San Benedetto del Tronto with support from his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates. The Mexican rider overcame a crash with 90 kilometres remaining but remounted and finished safely in the peloton to retain the leader’s jersey and confirm his dominance in the prestigious Italian UCI WorldTour stage race. The traditional closing stage, a 142-kilometre route from Civitanova Marche to San Benedetto del Tronto, ended in a bunch sprint won by Jonathan Milan of Lidl-Trek. A late crash…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Air India and Air India Express will operate a number of additional special (ad-hoc) flights to the UAE on March 16, even as regular scheduled services to the country remain largely suspended amid the evolving security situation in the Middle East. The airline group said it will operate 26 non-scheduled (ad-hoc) flights to and from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, subject to slot availability and prevailing operational conditions at departure airports. For the UAE, the planned services include an Air India flight from Delhi and an Air…
DUBAI, 15th March, 2026 (WAM) — Habtoor Polo delivered a fine performance to beat Jehangiri Polo to clinch the Dubai Challenge Cup at the Al Habtoor Polo Club. Despite Jehangiri Polo’s persistent efforts to challenge and narrow the margin, Habtoor Polo remained composed and consistent from start to finish, ultimately securing a decisive and well-earned 7-6.5 victory. In the Subsidiary Final, RGF Polo defeated Dubai Wolves by Thera Polo 5.5-2 to emerged winners. Source: Emirates News Agency