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An act of honesty was met with honour by Dubai Police, when an Indian national was acknowledged for his integrity after he handed over Dh100,000 that he found in a parking lot to the authority. The money was then returned to its owner who was not aware of his loss. The incident took place when Dubai expat, Mohammed Ali Sherakal Mohi, arrived at the parking lot and was surprised to find this big amount of money in front of him. He took a photo of the bundle that contained Dh100,000 and the location where he found it, then headed to…
As residents across the UAE gathered early on Wednesday for Eid Al Adha prayers, the UAE President extended greetings marking the holy occasion and sending a message of unity and blessings. In a message shared on the occasion, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered congratulations to the Rulers of the Emirates, citizens, residents, and Muslims around the world. He performed the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning. He extended his greetings to “all those who call the UAE home,” underscoring a message of shared belonging that resonates strongly during…
A train gliding out of Fujairah Station towards the Hajar mountains offered one of the clearest glimpses yet of what inter-emirate travel could look like once Etihad Rail’s highly anticipated passenger services begin this year. During a media preview, a Khaleej Times team rode from Fujairah Station towards Al Bithnah Bridge as Etihad Rail prepares to launch passenger services in phases in 2026. From the country’s first fully completed Etihad Rail passenger station, with its cream-and-grey interiors, wide glass panels, clear signage and automated barriers, the preview moved into cabins designed around practical comfort, from generous legroom and Wi-Fi. Stay…
The queues at livestock markets and abattoirs during Eid Al Adha lead to hours of waiting for residents, especially during peak hours. A few residents who visited livestock markets during the first two days of Eid said they spent hours moving between waiting tents, token counters and meat collection areas during peak rush periods. Shafeed Guttigar, a resident of Al Tawoon who visited the Sharjah market with his family, said the waiting became exhausting after a few hours. “The difficult part was not the waiting itself, but not knowing how much longer was left,” he said. Another resident at the…
Dubai is witnessing a shift in how healthcare services are delivered, with new flexible clinical models allowing overseas and UAE-based doctors to consult without the need to establish permanent practices in the city. At the centre of this transformation is C37, a private medical workspace in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) which, through its renewed push, is redefining how specialist care is accessed in the emirate. Access to C37 is available through a membership model. Physicians who join, can benefit by getting operational support such as on-site management guidance, strategic consulting, and assistance with accounting, banking, legal, and marketing services. Stay…
Falls-related accidents in Fujairah dropped significantly last year, with authorities in the emirate recording only 14 such incidents in 2025 compared to 37 cases in 2024—a decline of nearly 62.2 per cent following intensified safety and prevention efforts. The incidents involved children and adults in both residential and workplace settings, according to Fujairah officials. An official at Fujairah Police said the sharp decline was linked to stronger field inspections, continuous awareness campaigns and tighter enforcement of safety measures across construction sites and residential buildings. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Authorities, he added,…
More than 60 UAE residents, all geared up, trekked through the rugged Shawka Pools mountains trail before sunrise, not to hike, but to remove waste from the 10km trail ahead of the summer season. Carrying bags to collect waste rather than camping gear, the volunteers spent nearly five hours clearing roughly 30kg of waste scattered across the trail, so that visitors returning next season would find the path cleaner and nature litter-free. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The cleanup initiative, organised by Greenway Adventure which brought together hikers, adventurers, children and senior…
ABU DHABI, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy with Maxime Prévôt, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium, over the victims of a collision between a school bus and a train in the Flanders region. In a phone call, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s solidarity and full support for the friendly Kingdom of Belgium, its government and people, in the wake of this tragic incident. He also extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathy…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…