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A top UAE official has called for an “informational boycott” of some international media outlets that have “deviated from journalistic integrity”, warning that misinformation campaigns have become a key front in modern conflicts. These outlets have adopted “agendas that lack credibility”, said Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), calling for their boycott to prevent their narratives from influencing public opinion. Al Hamed made the remarks during the Authority’s annual Ramadan gathering in Dubai. Calling Iran’s attack on the UAE “treacherous”, he stressed the importance of the media’s role during such critical moments.…
In December 2024, Samyukta Nair brought her acclaimed MiMi Mei Fair from London’s Mayfair to Dubai’s Opera District, creating something increasingly rare: a restaurant where every detail serves a larger narrative. Born from rare pedigree, her grandfather Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair founded The Leela Palaces in 1986, establishing a legacy of premium Indian hospitality. The London flagship earned its place in the Michelin Guide, and now Dubai’s iteration has secured Michelin Guide Dubai 2025 Selected status, worthy of future star recognition. The concept revolves around “Empress MiMi”, a fictional figure whose imagined travels inform the menu and ambience. Walking through,…
DUBAI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched the Federal Budget Yearbook 2026 under the theme ‘Investing in People, Securing the Future’. The yearbook presents a human-centred vision that places individuals at the heart of development planning, reaffirming the strength of the UAE’s financial system and its continued ability to support national development efficiently despite global changes. The yearbook reflects the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening financial transparency and inclusivity while highlighting the close integration between financial planning and the UAE’s national strategic priorities. It also outlines government spending tracks that prioritise people, supporting the…
ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, today discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade, and development sectors, as well as opportunities to advance ties in a way that supports the priorities and mutual interests of both countries and brings prosperity to their peoples. The discussions took place during His Highness’ meeting with His Excellency Ahmed, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting also addressed developments in the Middle East…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Authorities in the UAE have issued a comprehensive safety guide for residents on what to do when receiving shelter-in-place alerts, as regional tensions continue to escalate following the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Since the beginning of the recent hostilities, residents and citizens across the UAE have received alerts from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) regarding potential missile threats. In response, Dubai’s Government Media Office has released a precautionary guide to ensure public safety during such emergencies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
“I didn’t know anything better than to cover up my face, in the wrong way,” says Dubai-based luxury style expert Rosemin Opgenhaffen of her 25 years in the fashion industry. It was when she reached her 40s that Opgenhaffen realised, “You don’t need a lot of make-up, you just need to correct [skin tone] where needed.” Like many women approaching mid-life, Opgenhaffen no longer has the energy for multi-step skincare regimes and the suitcases full of beauty products that she used to travel with. Factor in her first pregnancy, and Opgenhaffen, at the age of 45, says it is all…
SHARJAH, 22nd February, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the first phase of its water control and monitoring system, a key strategic project in the water sector. The initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide top-quality services and adopt advanced technologies. The first phase connected all 18 desalination and pumping stations in Sharjah, along with transmission lines and distribution networks, to a unified operational system enabling real-time monitoring and consolidated data in a central control centre. Engineer…
DUBAI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Health, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority, and the Dubai Health Authority, has announced the launch of the ‘Itma’en’ service, which means ‘rest assured’, making mental health support freely accessible to citizens, residents, and visitors. This joint initiative reinforces Dubai’s vision of placing health and wellbeing at the heart of its priorities and reflects its commitment to developing an integrated mental health system that elevates quality of life across the community. The service is part of ongoing efforts to expand access to mental wellbeing services and foster a healthier community. The ‘Itma’en’…
While driving through a remote area in the Solomon Islands, Emirati traveller Salem Al Karbi watched in confusion as his driver suddenly began pleading with a man who had stopped their vehicle. “At first I didn’t understand what was happening,” he recalled. The exchange lasted several tense minutes before the man eventually allowed them to continue their journey. Only afterwards did the driver explain the reason for his desperation: the area was home to a tribe historically known for cannibalism. It was one of many surreal moments Al Karbi has experienced while travelling across the world — not as a…
Last year, a Dubai-born apparel business quietly generated sales of Dh14 million, five times more than it made in 2024. It’s done so almost invisibly, winning the loyalty of a returning customer base, who drive 40 per cent of sales each month. It makes clothes that are not designed to be seen on Instagram. Clothes that are not intended to project wealth, status or exclusivity. Clothes that don’t even leave the house. Since its launch in June 2023, One of a Kin, founded by Lebanese entrepreneur Nayla Haddad, has leveraged its understanding of GCC lifestyles to create category-defining sleep-and-loungewear that…