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LONDON, 15th March, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 today at Old Trafford in Round 30 of the English Premier League, moving into sole possession of third place in the standings with 54 points, while Aston Villa remain fourth with 40 points. In the same round, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Tottenham, while Crystal Palace drew goalless with Leeds, and Nottingham Forest also drew 0-0 with Fulham. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE has announced the continuation of distance learning across schools and higher education institutions nationwide for two weeks after the spring break ends. The move is among three measures announced on Tuesday aimed at ensuring student safety and maintaining continuity in education. The announcement comes after authorities brought forward the spring break for students and education staff across the UAE. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research earlier announced that the break would run from March 9 to March 22, with classes and official working hours scheduled to resume on Monday, March 23.…
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — Manafie for Development and Investment has allocated AED 100 million in investments to support the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The allocation comes amid growing participation from individuals and institutions across the community in support of the campaign, which aims to establish a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to orphan care in the UAE, contributing to stronger social cohesion and reinforcing the deeply rooted values of…
AMMAN, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — Jordan today strongly condemned the Iranian attack that resulted in a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahya area, killing one civilian. In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates’ Affairs affirmed Jordan’s rejection and denunciation of these brutal attacks, describing them as a flagrant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region. The ministry stressed Jordan’s full solidarity with the UAE in confronting the Iranian attacks and its complete support for all…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] A drone strike caused a fire at Shah field on Monday night. Abu Dhabi authorities are responding, and no injuries have been reported, the emirate’s media office announced. Earlier today, civil defence teams in Fujairah responded to a fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after it was targeted by a drone. No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, on March 15, a Jordanian national was injured in a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industry Zone, caused by debris after interceptions. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
DUBAI, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, has lauded the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ramadan Tournament – Al Wathba 2026 as a premier model for UAE community sports. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr Al Falasi noted that the event’s 16 competitions and 10,000 participants reflect a growing national commitment to physical health and the UAE National Sports Strategy. He emphasised that such initiatives transform sport from a recreational activity into a vital developmental sector, fostering social interaction and a sustainable “sport as a way of life”…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received the Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein. The two Rulers met in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, and Chief of the Presidential Court. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah II, who is on a fraternal visit to the country, exchanged greetings and best wishes on the occasion of…
The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Tuesday, March 17, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It is expected to be especially cloudy by night over the coasts, islands and some northern areas, with a chance of light rainfall. Temperatures are set to drop significantly towards the west of the country, with some parts of Abu Dhabi seeing a minimum temperature of 20. The mercury in the Capital city and Sharjah will drop to 23. Dubai, on the other hand, will experience a low of 22. Stay up to date with the latest…
DUBAI, 16th March, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the “Edge of Life” campaign to rescue five million children from hunger has exceeded its target before the end of Ramadan, and concluded with a resounding success having raised over AED2.822 billion from 44,208 contributors including individuals, businesses and prominent humanitarian and philanthropy organisations. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the campaign on 13th February 2026 with the aim of raising a minimum of AED1 billion to be invested to help fight childhood…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] As regional tensions dominate headlines and social media feeds, doctors in the UAE are advising expecting mothers to stay informed but avoid constant exposure to distressing news cycles or social media updates, which can heighten fear and uncertainty. While sudden loud sounds such as explosions or sirens may cause alarm, medical experts say the fetus is naturally well protected within the womb. However, the stress response that fear or anxiety can trigger in a pregnant woman may influence the intrauterine environment. For this reason, doctors emphasise that…