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MAPUTO, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Daniel Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, in Maputo. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Chapo, as well as their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the government and people…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid Israeli, US strikes on Iran for the latest regional developments.] As news of regional conflict and global tension dominates our feeds, many residents in the UAE are carrying what feels like ‘silent heaviness’, the kind that sits in your throat before you utter a word, follows you into meetings and turns even a normal day into something you have to push through. If you find yourself checking headlines every 10 minutes or feeling a tightening in your chest with every notification, you are not alone. Clinics and health authorities across the UAE have activated…

SEOUL, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea has announced that it implemented a temporary fuel price cap system this week to help ease cost burdens amid supply concerns linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis, officials said. According to Yonhap News Agency, the government announced the plan at a task force meeting of ministers responsible for managing market prices, as domestic fuel prices continue to fluctuate. It marks the first time since 1997 that South Korea is enforcing the price ceiling system using a provision in the Petroleum Business Act that allows the industry minister to designate…

GENEVA, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — Jamal Al Musharakh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva, held a series of high-level meetings with leaders of UN agencies and international organisations to brief them on the recent escalation in the Arabian Gulf region and the unprovoked Iranian aggression against the UAE, assuring them of the UAE’s stability and the continuity of humanitarian and economic operations. During meetings with senior officials including UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih; President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric Egger; Director-General…

Zakat and Sadaqah donations from the UAE and wider Middle East have become a critical humanitarian lifeline for displaced families worldwide as global aid budgets shrink, the UN refugee agency has said. “In 2025, Zakat and Sadaqah from UAE-based and other MENA donors … raised $39.4 million to support over 1 million displaced people across 25 countries. Zakat represented 60 per cent of this amount, supporting more than 579,000 people in 17 countries,” said Dr Khaled Khalifa, Senior Advisor and UNHCR Representative in the GCC, in an interview with Khaleej Times tied to the agency’s Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report 2025.…

The UAE’s hospitality sector has long been a global benchmark for luxury and innovation, but its true hallmark is its ability to withstand and transcend periods of global uncertainty. As the industry navigates current global shifts, prominent industry leaders across the Emirates are voicing unified confidence in its ability to achieve a smooth bounce back.  From pioneering pandemic recovery to weathering economic cycles, the consensus among founders and strategists is that the UAE is not just a market, but a resilient community built for the long haul. Market built to absorb shocks For Evgeny Kuzin, chairman and founder of Fundamental…

ROME, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — Isaac Del Toro delivered a courageous ride on the gravel roads of Tuscany to finish second on Stage 2 of Tirreno-Adriatico, a result that sees the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider move into the overall race lead and claim the blue leader’s jersey. The 206km stage from Camaiore to San Gimignano featured multiple gravel sectors in the finale, reminiscent of the nearby Strade Bianche terrain, and produced one of the most dramatic days of racing so far in the “Race of the Two Seas.” Heavy rain and slippery conditions added to the chaos as the…

ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — The role of wisdom in shaping values, guiding leadership, and supporting social cohesion was the focus of the latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed session. Titled ‘Wisdom, Character, and Ethics’, the session was attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, alongside senior officials, scholars, and guests. Held at the Majlis venue at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the session featured contributions from Dr Omar Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat; Dr Fayez Seif, Member of the Higher Islamic Sharia Council…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that the incident caused by debris from a successful interception, which struck the façade of a building in central Dubai, has been fully contained. No fire occurred and no injuries were reported, Dubai Media office reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Salma El Omla is a digital journalist who is passionate about uncovering the human side of every story and rarely spotted without notebook in hand. She enjoys good coffee and loves exploring new…

You’re freshened up, in bed, sinking into your pillows, almost drifting off when you hear a loud thud. It could just be the balcony door shutting by the force of the wind but your mind leaps to worst-case scenarios.  Almost automatically, your hand reaches for your phone (which is, of course, right next to you, maybe even under your pillow). You open one app to “just check” what’s happening nearby. One headline leads to the next, and before you know it, you’re halfway across the world, with heart racing about a drought in East Africa or a geopolitical shift three…