Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the successful implementation of approved evacuation plans for UAE nationals present in several countries. Approximately 6,000 citizens and their companions were safely returned to the UAE through various land and air entry points, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the country. These operations were carried out as part of the UAE’s integrated national response system, which is built on readiness, flexibility, and rapid response to emergency and crisis scenarios, ensuring developments are addressed with efficiency…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Citibank has responded to “false information” about its operations in the Middle East. The bank denied reports of damage to any of its branches. Closures of some branches in UAE are temporary, and the bank chose to evacuate three of its buildings to prioritise safety, Citibank added. The bank clarified that it continues to serve clients in UAE and Bahrain “without interruption”. In addition, all UAE and Bahrain-based employees are “safe and accounted for.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid Israeli, US strikes on Iran for the latest regional developments.] Prominent Indian celebrities and sportspersons, who were stranded in the UAE following closure of airspace amid tensions in the Middle East, have expressed gratitude at the country’s unstinting efforts to ensure their safety and safe passage back home. The Indian double Olympic medalist and badminton champion PV Sindhu was foremost among them. Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubai airport on her way to the All England badminton tournament after flight operations were suspended in the city as a safety measure. On Tuesday, the shuttler wrote…
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs continues, in light of developments in the region, to operate in continuous coordination with strategic partners and relevant authorities to support the sustainability of operations and ensure the safety of employees and customers, while maintaining the smooth flow of cargo and trade through the emirate’s customs ports. As part of efforts to monitor the efficiency of operational processes and enhance the readiness of the customs system at key entry points to ensure business continuity with efficiency and flexibility in line with approved best practices, Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director-General of…
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users’ devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fraud or cyber extortion. In its weekly awareness message, CSC emphasised that avoiding the download and use of suspicious applications helps minimise risks, limit fraudsters’ access to user data and safeguard personal information. The council noted that fake applications have become one of the most dangerous cyber fraud…
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) continues to implement the second phase of the ‘Our Community is Prepared’ campaign, as part of the comprehensive response ecosystem adopted by Abu Dhabi to keep pace with regional developments. The campaign is carried out in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ ; the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority; the Department of Community Development; the Family Development Foundation; Abu Dhabi Ports Group; Zayed Authority for People of Determination; and Tadweer Group. It aims to enhance community awareness and strengthen preventive behaviours…
A man in his forties was only recently diagnosed with a rare genetic condition he had lived with his entire life — after decades of being labelled simply as intellectually disabled. His behaviour had long been treated as a cognitive issue, and his family even locked the kitchen for years, unaware that an underlying genetic disorder was driving his symptoms. According to specialists, such cases are not unusual. They reflect a broader pattern in which rare disease patients lose critical years to misdiagnosis, delayed referrals and a lack of genetic testing. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
DUBAI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — An anonymous benefactor has contributed AED15 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of AED1 billion to be invested to help fight childhood hunger around the world. The contribution is part of the UAE community’s ongoing engagement with the Ramadan campaign, which operates under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and is organised in partnership…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] For the second time in a week, a drone attack targeted the UAE Consulate General in Iraqi Kurdistan, leaving two security personnel injured. The consulate building was also damaged in the attack, UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. UAE strongly condemned what it termed the “treacherous” drone attack, and called attention to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees full inviolability for diplomatic premises and personnel. Such attacks on diplomatic missions and premises are a “flagrant violation” of the convention, along with all international norms and…