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ABU DHABI, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Classic Cars Museum is participating in the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ramadan Championship – Al Wathba 2026, presenting a selection of its rare collections, amid strong public interest in the event. The museum’s participation includes displaying several vintage cars that reflect the evolution of automobile manufacturing across different decades of the past century, representing key milestones in design and mechanical engineering history. Among the vehicles on display is the 1930 Ford Model A Coupe, one of the cars that contributed to the widespread adoption of automobiles in the early…
ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks that continue to target the UAE and several countries in the region. His Majesty also affirmed Spain’s solidarity with the UAE in all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty and security and ensure the safety of its territory. During the call, His Majesty commended the attention the UAE is giving to Spanish nationals and all residents in the country, noting…
The UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their threats to regional and global security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The call also addressed the ‘continued and blatant’ Iranian attacks targeting countries in the region, noting ‘their violation of the sovereign rights’ of these countries and international norms. Both sides stressed the need for the immediate cessation…
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…