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ABU DHABI, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast generally fair weather across the UAE for tomorrow, with a noticeable rise in temperatures. Low clouds are expected to form over the eastern coast during the morning hours. Humid conditions will return by the night and into Friday morning across several coastal areas. Light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds will prevail. Sea conditions will remain calm, with slight waves expected in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and AC Milan have unveiled a collaborative artwork by Emirati artist Fatima Al Kaabi to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. The initiative supports Dubai Culture’s ‘Eid in Dubai’ campaign under the ‘Season of Wulfa’ which aims to strengthen social bonds, celebrate local heritage, and promote community values. The piece blends AC Milan’s iconic ‘Rossoneri’ visual identity with the geometric patterns of Al Sadu, the traditional Emirati weaving art inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Designed by Al Kaabi, the Eid greeting card incorporates the club’s traditional red, black,…
Ezzeldin Hussein, Regional Senior Director, Solution Engineering, META, SentinelOne. Ezzeldin Hussein, Regional Senior Director, Solution Engineering, META at SentinelOne, discusses Saudi RHQ expansion, secure cloud transformation with Google Cloud in Dammam, agentic AI in SOC operations, and the growing importance of identity-centric cybersecurity resilience. Cybersecurity resilience, sovereign cloud adoption, and AI-driven security operations are rapidly reshaping the Middle East’s digital landscape, particularly across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ezzeldin Hussein discusses how SentinelOne is strengthening its regional presence through its Saudi RHQ, advancing secure cloud-first transformation in collaboration with Google Cloud in Dammam, and leveraging agentic AI to redefine SOC…
UAE residents planning summer trips to India and other destinations may be able to grab cheaper tickets this week, with Air India Express launching a massive sale offering 5 million seats at discounts of up to 50 per cent. The airline said bookings under its ‘Xpress Sale’ are open from May 27 to May 31 for travel between June 15 and October 10 across domestic and international routes. The sale applies to Lite fares, which come without check-in baggage, and Value fares across multiple routes operated by the airline. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
DUBAI, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, today performed Eid al-Adha prayer at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai. Attending the prayer alongside Sheikh Hamdan were a number of Sheikhs, dignitaries, senior officials, citizens and residents. Source: Emirates News Agency
Eid Al Adha began on an early, quiet and deeply communal note across the UAE, with residents waking before dawn for prayers and family gatherings. Mosques across the country saw worshippers arrive in the pre-sunrise hours, marking the start of a day filled with gratitude and celebration. For many families, the morning set the tone for a day shaped by movement between homes, cities and even countries, as loved ones reunited over meals and shared traditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Across emirates, residents balanced spiritual rituals with social plans, from mall…
WASHINGTON, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — NASA has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. In March, NASA announced a $20 billion programme to construct a permanent base powered by nuclear and solar energy at the Moon’s south pole by 2032. NASA said the initial development of the Moon Base will occur over three phases beginning now and stretching to 2032 and beyond. A base would allow the US to carry out scientific experiments, potentially mine valuable resources, and travel to…
AJMAN, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, today received Eid Al-Adha well-wishers at Al Zaher Palace. H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid exchanged greetings with several Sheikhs, dignitaries, notables, senior officials, heads of government departments, top military and police officials, citizens, and residents. The well-wishers extended their congratulations and best wishes to Their Highnesses on this blessed occasion, wishing them continued health and happiness, and praying The Almighty to bestow…
Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Photos: Shihab/Khaleej Times Prayer halls and outdoor spaces filled up quickly for Eid Al Adha prayers Similar scenes unfolded in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the Emirates Quick embraces, quiet smiles, and moments of pause before everyone settled down for the prayer Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai on Wednesday Once the prayers ended, the morning opened up into celebration Worshippers lingered outside mosques longer than usual, catching up with friends This year’s Eid Al Adha comes…
As families and friends gather across the UAE to celebrate Eid Al Adha, neuroscientists have a message — those shared meals and laughter-filled gatherings are not just cultural traditions — they are essential medicine for the brain. Dr Eleni Margioti, neuropsychology lead at The Brain and Performance Centre, explained that quality time with loved ones triggers powerful neurological benefits. “We see the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, which strengthens trust and connection,” she said. “At the same time, activity in the amygdala, linked to stress, decreases, while the prefrontal cortex becomes more active, supporting clearer thinking and emotional regulation.”…