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HONG KONG, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE athletics team secured a fifth gold medal at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong, raising its overall tally to six medals, including five golds and one bronze. The UAE won the mixed 4×400 metres relay title in a championship-record time of 3:18.81, which also stands as the world-leading mark this season in the U20 category. Rashid Nasser Al Ali, Board Member of the UAE Athletics Federation and Chairman of the National Teams Committee, said the latest gold medal was won by the quartet of Saeed Shuaib Omar,…
Days after a player won the Dh30 million grand prize in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, the operator on Saturday announced a fresh set of winning numbers under its twice-weekly format. For draw number 260530, held on May 30, the winning combination was: Days: 30, 9, 31, 16, 5 and 23 Lucky Month: 12 The latest draw also produced three Lucky Chance winners, with each receiving Dh50,000. The winning Lucky Chance IDs were: CV7299417 DC7972544 BX4880044 The Saturday draw comes just days after the UAE Lottery celebrated its first Dh30 million jackpot winner, the biggest prize awarded under the…
HONG KONG, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE added two more gold medals today at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, taking their overall tally to five medals, including four golds and one bronze. Maryam Karim won gold in the women’s 400 metres final in a personal best 56.93 seconds, finishing ahead of athletes from Chinese Taipei and Kazakhstan. The UAE’s second gold came through Abdulqadoos Ahmed Ali, who won the men’s 200 metres final in a personal best 20.85 seconds despite a headwind of 1.6 metres per second. Major General Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Mur,…
Dubai Police arrested eight suspects after they allegedly stole a rare luxury oud valued at Dh12 million. The arrest took place within 12 hours. The group included a woman accused of impersonating a princess as part of the scheme. Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes. Source: Khaleej Times
SHARJAH, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) is participating in the fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, which runs until 31st May at the National Stadium in the Polish capital, Warsaw. The authority’s participation is part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme, showcasing the emirate’s archaeological heritage and scholarly contributions to the study of human history. Sharjah’s participation as the fair’s first Arab Guest of Honour reflects its growing international cultural profile and highlights its efforts to promote knowledge and cultural exchange. During a visit to the SAA pavilion, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan…
The public health situation in the UAE remains stable, with no indication of concern within the country, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced on Saturday, May 30. The announcement came after a meeting between NCEMA, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), emergency management officials and strategic partners. During the meeting, stakeholders reviewed the latest regional and international developments related to the Ebola virus and assessed the country’s readiness to respond to any potential health risks. As part of the discussions, officials examined current epidemiological trends and evaluated existing preparedness measures to ensure the UAE remains…
Abu Dhabi’s largest indoor summer sports event returns on June 6, with the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) running through August 19 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The Al Ain edition opens simultaneously for its fourth year. Organised by ADNEC Group, Capital 360, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, ADSS is the largest indoor summer sports event of its kind in the Middle East. This year’s edition expands to Halls 1 through 11 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, a significant increase from previous editions, offering residents an air-conditioned sporting destination through the peak of the UAE summer.…
RAFAH, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, to review the humanitarian and medical services provided by the UAE in support of Gaza’s healthcare sector amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The delegation included Luca Pigozzi, Acting Head of WHO’s Sub-Office in Gaza; Roy Cosico, Technical Officer for Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) at WHO headquarters; and Heba Al Najjar, WHO Emergency Medical Teams Coordinator in the occupied Palestinian territory. The delegation was received by Ali Al Shehhi, Head of the UAE Mission in Gaza…
In light of Ebola-related health developments, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised citizens against travelling to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan, except when necessary. The Ministry also urged citizens currently in these countries to exercise maximum caution and vigilance, follow health and safety instructions issued by local authorities, register with the “I’m Here” service, and contact the Ministry in case of emergencies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Amid rising concerns, UAE health authorities said on May 19 they are fully prepared to respond to any…
SHARJAH, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), Founder and Honorary President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), inaugurated on Friday the Polish edition of the “Folktales Reimagined” exhibition at the National Library of Poland. The exhibition, organised by UAEBBY in collaboration with the Polish Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), forms part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme at the 2026 Warsaw International Book Fair, held under the theme “Two Civilisations: One Language of Letters”. The exhibition opening…