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Henna artists in the UAE are seeing strong demand days after Eid Al Adha. While some attribute it to a longer than usual Eid break, others say word of mouth has a strong role to play in the sustained demand. Dubai-based henna artist Fathima Afsal said she was fully booked on Friday and had many clients for the weekend as well. “In my experience, this is quite unusual,” she said. “Normally, most bookings and inquiries slow down or stop by the day before Eid, as clients prefer to get their henna done in advance. This year was different.” She added…
Emirates has issued a travel advisory as several countries introduced entry restrictions and enhanced screening measures due to Ebola. Passengers are advised to check the latest entry requirements through official government sources before travelling. Travellers should also ensure their contact details are updated and monitor their flight status before heading to the airport. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels If travel plans are affected, Emirates will assist with rebooking on the next available flight, including connecting journeys beyond Dubai. Customers booking flights from 2 April will also be eligible for one complimentary date…
DUBAI, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — Celebratory activities dedicated to workers were held during the Eid Al Adha holiday in 30 locations across the UAE under the theme ‘Our Workers’ Happiness, the Joy of Our Eid’, with 300,000 participants joining the events. The programme featured competitive and interactive activities, as well as raffles for valuable prizes, including a car and travel tickets. Events also included entertainment shows, folk dances, and the distribution of gifts to workers at the celebration sites. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) organised the celebratory activities in collaboration with its partners in federal and…
Books transcend and unite cultures, reminding people everywhere that literature “carries the questions of one civilisation into the heart of another,” Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi of Sharjah told the official opening ceremony of the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 on Thursday. The Emirate of Sharjah is Guest of Honour at the fair, which began Thursday and is ongoing through May 31. Sharjah is the first-ever Arab guest of honour. Addressing a crowd of dignitaries and literary figures under the soaring, cabled roof of PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, Sheikha Bodour said the power of translated literature proves that…
LISBON, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — Portugal’s economy grew at a faster pace in the first quarter of the year, underpinned by domestic demand, and inflation remained broadly unchanged in April, separate reports from Statistics Portugal showed on Friday. Gross domestic product grew 2.3% year-on-year following a 1.9% increase in the previous quarter. This was in line with the flash estimate released on April 30, dpa reported, citing Statistics Portugal. Domestic demand grew at a faster rate of 4.1% versus 3% in the previous quarter. Exports increased 1.7% after a 0.5% fall in the previous three months. Imports surged 5.5%…
ABU DHABI, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — The world tomorrow observes World Multiple Sclerosis Day (World MS Day), an annual occasion dedicated to raising awareness of the disease, advancing support for people living with multiple sclerosis, and encouraging early diagnosis and effective healthcare interventions. In this context, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) affirmed its continued efforts to raise community awareness and expand support for people living with the disease through this year’s World MS Day campaign, held under the global theme “My MS Diagnosis” and the tagline “Navigating MS Together”. The campaign focuses on the post-diagnosis stage as a…
Al Ain City Municipality plants more than five million seasonal flower seedlings across the city every year as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance liveability, green coverage and quality of life for residents and visitors alike. The initiative implemented through dedicated urban beautification contracts spans the city’s main roads, key public squares, parks and recreational spaces, with carefully designed decorative planters and green installations that complement Al Ain’s street infrastructure and civic facilities. Speaking on the project, Engineer Salama Shatit Al Dhaheri said the planting programme features 30 species of seasonal flowers, branching into 40 flowering varieties across 20…
JIUQUAN, China, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — The three astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-21 mission returned to Earth safely on Friday evening aboard the Shenzhou-22 crewed spaceship, wrapping up a 210-day stay in orbit that set a new record for the longest single-crew mission aboard China’s space station, Xinhua News Agency reported. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-22 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday. The three astronauts are all in good health condition, the China Manned Space Agency said,…
BERLIN, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated. Inflation fell to 2.7% from 2.9% in the previous month, preliminary data from the national statistics office showed on Friday. The decline in the headline figure was driven by an easing of the energy inflation rate to 6.6% in May from 10.1% in April, the result of a reduction in taxes on fuel introduced by the government to mitigate war-linked price increases. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, meanwhile rose to 2.5% in May from 2.3%…
DUBAI, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — the Positive Spirit Council of Dubai Police – in collaboration with the Event Security Committee and the General Department of Police Stations – organised a series of Eid events for labourers under the slogan “Celebrating Eid Together.” The events took place in four areas: Al Satwa, Al Quoz, Jebel Ali, and Al Muhaisnah during the first and second days of Eid Al-Adha. This community and humanitarian initiative, held under the umbrella of the Ministry of Interior, aimed to share the joy of Eid Al-Adha with labourers and promote the values of solidarity, tolerance, and…