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Dubai Airports welcomed returning Hajj pilgrims arriving home with a special passport stamp bearing the slogan ‘the UAE welcomes the return of pilgrims’. The pilgrims were also welcomed by the GDRFA Dubai team, alongside a group of children who presented flowers and commemorative gifts, in a heartfelt initiative that embodied the values of hospitality, appreciation, and warm reception, while enhancing the arrival experience from the very first moments of their return home. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Major General Talal Ahmed Al Shangiti, Assistant Director General for Air Port Affairs at GDRFA…

AL ARISH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish marked World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on 31st May, by organising an awareness event to highlight the health risks of smoking and promote healthy lifestyle habits among Palestinian patients, their companions and medical staff. Held as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the event included awareness sessions and medical consultations highlighting the dangers of smoking, as well as educational materials underscoring the benefits of quitting smoking and preventing chronic diseases. The hospital’s medical team underscored the importance of strengthening awareness efforts to promote public health,…

SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — The 2025–2026 karate season concluded yesterday with the staging of Al Etihad Cup Team Kumite Championship and the inaugural Determination Championship for People of Determination at Sharjah Club’s Al Hazanah branch hall. Shabab Al Ahli topped Al Etihad Cup Kumite competitions, claiming all female category titles after winning the junior girls, young women, and women’s divisions. The club also secured the overall excellence shield for the girls, junior girls, young women, and women categories. Sharjah Individual Sports Club won the titles in the junior boys, youth, and men’s categories, earning the overall excellence shield…

DUBAI, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — GDRFA Dubai welcomed returning pilgrims arriving home through Dubai Airports with a special passport stamp bearing the slogan “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims”, in a humanitarian initiative that reflects the values of Emirati hospitality and Dubai’s commitment to enriching the travel experience from the very first moments of arrival. The pilgrims were also welcomed by the GDRFA Dubai team, alongside a group of children who presented flowers and commemorative gifts, in a heartfelt initiative that embodied the values of hospitality, appreciation, and warm reception, while enhancing the arrival experience from the very…

At around 6pm on Sunday (May 31), petrol stations across Dubai and Sharjah saw long queues as motorists made a final stop before new fuel prices came into effect at midnight. While some residents had planned ahead and filled up their tanks earlier in the day, others who waited until the evening found themselves caught in queues as stations became increasingly busy after sunset. Several motorists told Khaleej Times they had anticipated a rush following the announcement of June’s fuel prices and decided to fuel up before the increase took effect. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

DUBAI, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has held a series of meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organisations in Addis Ababa to explore ways of strengthening trade and investment between Dubai and Ethiopia. The meetings were attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Dubai Chambers met with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, represented by Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry, to discuss ways to expand cooperation across industrial sectors. The meeting also explored opportunities to strengthen private sector partnerships, increase trade exchange, and open new avenues for joint investment. Dubai Chambers also held…

SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the graduation ceremony of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) at the University of the Art Sharjah – Class of 2026 – on Sunday morning. The ceremony, held at the university theatre, celebrated the graduation of 52 students. Upon arrival, His Highness was received by H.H. Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the University of the Art Sharjah; Sheikha Nawar bint Ahmed Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Art Foundation; Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Head…

UAE residents can expect fair weather conditions on Monday, June 13, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In Abu Dhabi, temperatures are forecast to reach 39°C, down from Sunday’s expected high of 41°C. Dubai is set to see highs of around 38°C, similar to the previous day. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing southwesterly to northwesterly at speeds of 10–25kmph. Winds will get freshening at times and may pick up and reach up to 40kmph. The weather department noted that stronger winds could lead to blowing dust in some areas. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

WARSAW, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — PublisHer, the global community working to advance women across the publishing industry, has wrapped up a landmark four-day programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair. The participation, from 28-31 May was part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour status at this year’s Fair, a designation that underscored the emirate’s commitment to international cultural exchange and dialogue. Throughout the fair, visitors flocked to the PublisHer stand – located in the Sharjah Book Authority’s official Guest of Honour space – to engage with publishing professionals, readers and industry leaders from across Poland and beyond. The programme featured…

The month of June in the UAE means a lot of changes to residents’ lives, some of which might impact their wallets directly. After the US-Iran war broke out on February 28, fuel and commodity rates across the globe took a hit, as the Strait of Hormuz — which handled a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas traffic before the war — witnesses a naval blockade, bringing a majority of trade to a standstill. The hikes have impacted UAE residents, where a big part of the population relies on private vehicles and public transportation to get around…