Author: Editorial team

Abu Dhabi authorities approved nearly 75 million square metres of new development in 2025, a 137 per cent jump from the previous year, as the emirate accelerates construction of housing, tourism projects and technology infrastructure. The approvals granted by the Department of Municipalities and Transport represent a scale of development equivalent to building out the entire capacity of Yas Island seven times over, officials said. A major share of the pipeline will go toward housing. Plans approved during the year include close to 190,000 residential units, comprising about 158,000 market homes and around 30,000 units for UAE nationals, alongside supporting…

When Shabina Chaudhry was told she had breast cancer, it was meant to be a day of celebration. Instead, her 21st wedding anniversary marked the moment her life shifted. “I honestly didn’t react at first,” the Dubai-based educator recalls. “It was when they mentioned chemotherapy that the tears started falling. That’s when it became real.” At 44, Chaudhry considered herself exceptionally healthy. A science teacher by profession, she had kept up with routine check-ups and mammograms, including monitoring a previously benign lump. But months of intense emotional strain — caring for her mother through a severe psychotic episode in the…

SHARJAH, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has awarded two contracts for the next wave of 2,210 homes in Sharjah’s AED35 billion Aljada megaproject. Collectively valued at AED2.04 billion, the deals cover main construction activities across 14 residential blocks. Construction of the five Nesba buildings on East Boulevard and the five Safa buildings on West Boulevard will be undertaken by China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group Co., a subsidiary of global construction giant China Railway Group. The contract for The Gate blocks 3-6, situated across the community’s southern entrances, has been awarded to Kuwait-headquartered Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi and Sons LLC.…

DUBAI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in collaboration with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, has launched the first specialised training workshops on artificial intelligence aimed at professionals involved in religious discourse. This initiative comes as part of a national strategic programme launched in partnership with leading global technology companies in the field. It aims to train more than 5,000 imams, preachers, muftis, and religious speakers, in alignment with the objectives of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, while strengthening the integration of roles between religious…

DUBAI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has organised 35 meetings with Business Groups and Business Councils under its umbrella to align efforts in light of current conditions, assess sector needs and explore ways to support companies and enhance competitiveness. The meetings are part of a series of engagements with business representatives to discuss the current business landscape and outlook, as well as ways to strengthen the readiness of economic sectors to adapt to global developments. The initiative aims to support sustainable business growth, improve operational efficiency and…

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-International (ACGME-I) establishes educational standards for physician-in-training programmes outside the US to enhance healthcare quality Published: Thu 12 Mar 2026, 3:31 PM American Hospital Dubai has announced its accreditation by the prestigious Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I), the US-based non-profit organisation that accredits graduate medical training programmes in countries outside the US. American Hospital Dubai is the first private hospital in Dubai to earn this recognition. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I) aims to improve healthcare by assessing and enhancing teaching, learning, research, and quality, and by improving…

For many adults, the feeling of uncertainty seeps in through information and their attempts to make sense of it. But for neurodivergent children, distress often surfaces differently. It is not always through understanding, but through feeling: a parent’s stiff jaw, a disrupted bedtime, a break in routine, a house that suddenly functions differently. They may not fully grasp geopolitics or conflict, but they can sense when the adults around them are no longer at ease. The emotional climate and the ‘Domino Effect’ So what happens when parents or caregivers of autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent children find themselves navigating this…

DUBAI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — DP World on Thursday announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22 percent to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18 percent to $6.4 billion (margin 26.3 percent), driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and Logistics. Total Group gross throughput increased 5.8 percent to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Profits for the year increased 32.2 percent to $1.96 billion, reflecting operating leverage and disciplined cost management. Operating cash flow rose 14 percent to $6.3 billion. “In an environment defined by heightened uncertainty and changing trade dynamics, our diversified portfolio,…

SHARJAH, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, crowned the team of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) on Wednesday evening as winners of the first edition of the Sharjah Media Ramadan Football Championship, which was held at the Sharjah Police Club stadium. Sheikh Sultan presented the championship trophy to the players of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority team, congratulating them on their well-deserved victory and title, and wishing them continued success and further achievements in various sporting events. Sheikh Sultan affirmed that the…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Dubai authorities are currently responding to two minor incidents in the area of Al Bada’a and Sheikh Zayed Road, the emirate’s media office said on Thursday. Dubai Media Office (DMO) has said that the incident in Al Bada’a resulted from drone falling. In another statement, it stated that an incident took place after debris fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road following a successful interception. No injuries were reported as a result of the two incidents. On Thursday morning, Dubai residents received a…