Author: Editorial team
WASHINGTON, 7th March, 2026 (WAM) — The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has definitively ruled out any possibility that asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, according to new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. Earlier orbital calculations had indicated a small 4.3 percent chance that the asteroid could strike the Moon. However, improved readings from the James Webb Telescope, collected in February, confirmed that the asteroid will pass at a safe distance of about 13,200 miles from the Moon’s surface on 22 December 2032. The asteroid, estimated to be about 200 feet in…
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation announced the participation of 200 male and female athletes competing in Muay Thai and kickboxing events as part of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ramadan Championship – Al Wathba 2026. The federation noted that the competitions will continue until 16 March, featuring age categories starting from eight years old up to youth and professional divisions, reflecting the sport’s growing popularity and the strong base of combat sports in the UAE. It added that the championship began with bouts for the 8–11 age category, while…
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Javier Milei, President of the Argentine Republic. During the call, His Excellency condemned the blatant Iranian attacks that continue to target the territory of the UAE and several other countries in the region. He also affirmed Argentina’s solidarity with the UAE regarding the measures it has taken to safeguard its sovereignty and security and ensure the safety of its territory and people. His Excellency condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in…
For this Dubai resident, his first ever yearly subscription of Khaleej Times landed him a beautiful diamond necklace. Ram Prasoon, who has been a UAE resident for 13 years, said he was over the moon when he got the call. “I have never won anything in my life before this — not even a ball point pen,” he said. “So, I was very surprised when I got the call from Khaleej Times that I had won something. I think my wife was the happiest when we learnt that it was a diamond necklace.” Ram was at the KT headquarters on…
Doctors in Abu Dhabi performed the UAE’s first paediatric cardiac biopsy on a heart transplant patient, marking a significant milestone in specialised child cardiac care in the country. The procedure was carried out at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in the capital on a four-year-old girl who had previously undergone a heart transplant abroad in 2023. The biopsy, used to assess the health of a transplanted heart and detect signs of rejection, was conducted by Dr Rizwan Rehman, consultant paediatric and interventional cardiologist at SKMC, together with visiting specialist Dr Joshua Philip Kanter, consultant interventional cardiologist at Children’s National Hospital…
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today virtually. All agenda items were reviewed and approved, including the distribution of AED8.84 billion in cash dividends for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, representing 80 fils per share and the highest cash dividend in the Group’s history. Shareholders registered on March 23rd, 2026 (i.e., those purchasing shares on or before March 19th, 2026) will be eligible for the cash dividend. Underscoring the strength of its strategy and disciplined execution, FAB closed 2025 as the largest bank in the…
SHARJAH, 7th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), through its astronomical observatory, has delivered a precise astronomical verdict on the Shawwal crescent moon for 1447 A.H. Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr across the UAE, the announcement confirms, as Ramadan completes its full 30 days. Calculations reveal no visible new moon on Wednesday, March 18, or 29 Ramadan, the eve of crescent sighting. The moon sets before the sun in the western sky that night. Thursday, March 19, thus rounds out the holy month. The observatory…
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), has visited Athar+ (Athar Plus), a specialised hub dedicated to nurturing social entrepreneurship in the emirate. The visit underscores the commitment of DCD, the entity responsible for regulating and overseeing the social sector in Abu Dhabi, to strengthening the ecosystem for social impact and fostering innovative solutions to community challenges. Launched in 2025 by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, Athar Plus provides a comprehensive support platform for social purpose entities, non-profits, and public benefit institutions.…
Dubai Festival City Mall is celebrating the last few days of Ramadan with shopping, dining, and cultural experiences for families and friends, as part of the Year of Family and the Season of Wulfa. From March 12 to 15, the mall and Festival Plaza will participate in the 3-day super sale, offering discounts of up to 90 per cent on fashion and 50 per cent on entertainment, alongside special restaurant deals. Shoppers can also find Eid Al Fitr gifts and seasonal offers across participating brands. Ramadan Prayer Timings The promotion gives shoppers an opportunity to explore the destination’s diverse retail…
There are artists who create for expression, and others who create for purpose. Medha Nanda firmly belongs to the latter category, though her journey began, like many, with an instinctive love of creativity. Formally trained in design, Nanda’s academic path took her from Pearl Academy in Delhi to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia, where discipline, structure, and technical mastery sharpened her creative voice. Yet, she is quick to note that her most meaningful education unfolded beyond the classroom: through travel, human connections, cultural exposure, and the quiet lessons learned in both success and failure. These lived…