Author: Editorial team
Fragrance has long been part of Eid traditions across the region. Homes are filled with the scent of incense and candles, while people often choose a special perfume for gatherings and family visits. From rich oud compositions to lighter floral blends and home fragrances that set the mood for hosting, several new launches are offering options for the season. Here are some scents that could define the atmosphere of Eid this year. Reimagining bakhoor through perfume Imagine your favourite incense but as a perfume, without the hassle of burning coal. Dubai based Emirates Pride Perfumes has taken a different approach…
ABU DHABI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has continued to record strong levels of activity and liquidity in recent trading sessions, reflecting the market’s resilience, the depth of its investor base, the attractiveness of dividend distributions and strong investor confidence. The market recorded total trades worth AED4.8 billion during the first three sessions following the resumption of trading after the precautionary suspension on 2 and 3 March, covering the period from 4 to 6 March 2026. On 4th March 2026, the first session after trading resumed, transactions reached AED1.37 billion, marking an increase of…
DUBAI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has signed cooperation agreements with Al-Tarahum Charity Foundation, Beit Al Khair Society, and Dar Al Ber Society to regulate the distribution and operation of smart donation boxes in approved mosques across the Emirate of Dubai. The agreements form part of a unified institutional framework aligned with the leadership’s vision to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of humanitarian work. The initiative aims to create an organised digital donation environment managed through a comprehensive regulatory and supervisory system that includes financial, administrative and technical monitoring mechanisms.…
Dubai has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for government employees. The holiday will begin on Thursday, March 19, and work will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026. Source: Khaleej Times
In a city known for its relentless pace and love of hustling, the idea of a sleep class might sound almost rebellious. Yet that’s exactly what Gymnation’s new ‘nap time’ sessions invite Dubai residents to do: trade their HIIT class for deep breaths, gentle stretches and… a mid-day nap! From hustle culture to recovery culture? What started as a quirky gym concept also signals how wellness culture is evolving in 2026. “We completely understand why the idea makes people smile at first,” says Rory McEntee, CMO at Gymnation. “But this class isn’t really about paying to sleep, it’s about learning…
SEOUL, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products more than doubled in February from a year earlier, with shipments of chips soaring amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, data showed Thursday. Outbound shipments of ICT products in February reached US$33.6 billion, compared with $16.5 billion a year earlier, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Science and ICT, posting a sharp increase from last year despite having fewer working days. It marks the biggest exports in terms of value for any February. Imports moved up 19.6 percent to…
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC), has reviewed the progress of the ERC’s Ramadan programmes inside and outside the UAE. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan directed the strengthening of ERC initiatives during the last ten days of Ramadan, particularly in countries facing humanitarian challenges, in line with the UAE’s humanitarian approach under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The remarks came during a meeting at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi, where H.H.…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] A single sentence spoken by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a hospital visit on March 7 has gone viral, spreading rapidly across social media platforms among citizens and residents alike. For many, the President’s words brought forth deep emotions. The image of the President raising his finger as he spoke quickly became a symbol. Businesses and individuals are printing the quote and his portrait on spare-tyre covers of SUVs, phone cases, magnetic wallet attachments, paper cups and hand-painted canvases. The President delivered the…
Parents or guardians who fail to ensure their children receive mandatory vaccinations under the UAE’s national immunisation programme could face fines up to Dh20,000, according to a draft law recently approved by the Federal National Council. The council approved proposed amendments to the country’s infectious disease law during a session in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night. This is part of efforts to strengthen the UAE’s framework for combating communicable diseases and safeguarding public health. Under the new provisions, parents or guardians who refuse or neglect to have a child vaccinated may be fined between Dh5,000 and Dh20,000. It is not…
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE air defence systems on 11 March 2026 intercepted six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 drones, launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,514 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in six fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 131 minor to moderate injuries among nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman,…