Author: Editorial team
Sri Lanka has announced free tourist visa, in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), for nationals of 40 countries. Starting May 25, this scheme includes nationals of India, UAE, Pakistan, among other nations. This applies to those holding diplomatic, official, service, or ordinary passports, according to Sri Lanka’s official ETA website. All foreign nationals from these 40 countries, along with nationals of Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore, who have bilateral reciprocal agreements with Sri Lanka, must obtain the ETA prior to arrival. While the ETA is free effective May 25, if fees were paid by any of these nationals before…
The Dubai Dining Awards 2026, presented by KT Luxe, celebrate the venues and visionaries redefining how the city experiences hospitality today. From boundary-pushing immersive concepts and refined tasting menus to homegrown success stories and cultural tastemakers, here are this year’s winners shaping the city’s distinct dining landscape. Krasota Best Sensory Experience Krasota felt genuinely unlike anything else I have tried in Dubai this year, or ever for that matter. From the moment the experience begins, you are completely immersed in a world where food, technology, sound, art and storytelling all work together in a way that feels incredibly considered rather…
ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The West Asia Archery Federation has approved Fujairah as the host of the third edition of the West Asia Cup 2026, with broad participation from national teams across the region, from October 15 to 22. Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim Al Shadoukhi, Secretary-General of the West Asia Federation, said the championship will feature the under-18, under-21, and senior categories in recurve and compound bow competitions for men and women. He added that the tournament is being held within the framework of supporting and preparing West Asian national team players across all age categories, in addition…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Karthikeyan Gunasekar and Alpha Data’s Mohammed Abrar explore how AI-powered autonomy is reshaping enterprise infrastructure. Source: Tahawul Tech
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has rolled out a full programme of cultural and family activities for Eid Al Adha 2026, with extended hours, exclusive tour routes and Eid takbeer playing across the complex throughout the holiday. Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, May 26, with Eid Al Adha running from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29. The mosque will host Eid prayer alongside the five daily prayers, and worshippers and visitors from across the UAE are expected to flock to the site over the long weekend. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
SHARJAH, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has launched a new business hub in Al Mamsha, Sharjah, to support women entrepreneurs and business owners through networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration opportunities. The new space was unveiled during an open gathering organised by the council in the presence of Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBWC, alongside board members and business leaders. Participants were introduced to the services and initiatives offered in the new space, designed to serve as a hub for women entrepreneurs and business owners in Sharjah and the UAE. The initiative…
More than 30 cafés across the UAE are inviting residents to stop by for a complimentary or discounted coffee while learning more about multiple sclerosis (MS), as part of a nationwide awareness initiative taking place on May 30 and 31. The campaign, launched in collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), aims to spark conversations around the neurological condition through simple, community-led experiences built around coffee culture and social gatherings. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and body. Symptoms can vary widely and may include fatigue, numbness, vision…
ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated King Abdullah II of Jordan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah sent separate congratulatory messages to King Abdullah. The Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers of the Emirates also dispatched…
The weather in the UAE on Tuesday, May 26, will be fair to partly cloudy at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly-to-northwesterly winds will blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures are set to reach 40°C, 38°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah respectively. While the minimum temperature in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be 28°C,…
Dubai is not short of lists. Or awards. Or opinions on where to eat. However, in a city where the dining scene moves at pace, where openings are constant, trends are fleeting, and accolades are often handed freely and frequently, clarity has never felt more valuable. This is where the Dubai Dining Awards come in. These awards were created with a simple intention: to cut through the noise and focus only on what truly stands apart. The vision and the focus was, and is, to truly spotlight places that are shaping the city’s culinary identity in real time, through creativity,…