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Passengers who fly with Emirates to Dubai can avail of exclusive discounts and offers across the UAE, according to the airline’s official website. The programme, called ‘My Emirates Pass’, allows travellers to use their boarding passes to get discounts across emirates. The offers available are not limited to retail outlets, and include spa and gym discounts, as well as cruise tickets and more. The offer is available through the summer, from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here’s what you need to know about the pass:…

ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has organised a virtual national event aimed at strengthening collaboration between universities and economic sectors to enhance academic programmes, support applied research and equip students with skills aligned with labour market needs. The event, titled “Bridging Economic Sector and Academia”, was organised by the ministry’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Working Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It brought together 60 representatives from higher education institutions and economic and industrial sectors across the UAE. Discussions focused on three key areas: the Industry…

PRAGUE, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded its participation in the GLOBSEC Forum 2026, which was held in Prague from 21st to 23rd May. While in the capital of the Czech Republic, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah hosted a strategic dialogue with a group of European counterparts, during which they exchanged views on recent regional and international developments and explored ways to deepen cooperation between the UAE and Europe.  Throughout the Forum, UAE officials, including Dr Anwar…

The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy at times, with an increase in temperatures, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Clouds are set to appear towards the eastern parts of the country. There is a chance of mist forming towards the west, with humidity peaking at night and Tuesday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southeasterly-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. On Monday, the temperature will range…

LONDON, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — Arsenal have shattered 22 years of Premier League heartbreak to capture a historic title on an emotional final day that saw Pep Guardiola take his final, tearful bow at Manchester City. The Gunners wrapped up their historic campaign with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, finishing at the summit with 85 points. Palace ended their season in 15th place on 45 points. At the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s final game in charge of Manchester City ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. City finished as runners-up on 78 points, while…

ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) will organise its first international conference on religious studies on October 2–3, 2026, at the University of Padova in Italy. Held under the theme “Religion and Shared Humanity: Contemporary Approaches in Theology and Religious Studies,” the conference is organised in collaboration with the University of Padova and the University of Eastern Piedmont. The conference reflects the university’s commitment to advancing scholarly research in the humanities and religious studies, with particular attention to shared values and dialogue among cultures and religions. It moves beyond conventional, single-discipline approaches…

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed its deadline for students to submit requests to obtain scanned copies of their evaluated answer books. The extended deadline falls on Monday, May 25, postponed from Sunday, May 24 This year’s CBSE board examination results have been marked by confusion as the new On-Screen Marking method of evaluation was adopted for the first time. It is a digital evaluation system where teachers assess scanned answer scripts on a computer screen instead of physical copies. Students have attributed their scores to this new system, and are increasingly submitting requests to check their…

AJMAN, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber has organised the “Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Service Development – Agentic AI” forum, underscoring its commitment to supporting the Ajman Government’s AI Programme aimed at enhancing government services and improving institutional efficiency through AI technologies. The forum, held at the Fairmont Ajman, aligns with the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030, “Ajman for People”. The event was attended by Salem Al-Suwaidi, General Manager of the Chamber; Mohammed Ali Al Janahi, Executive Officer of the Member Support Services Sector; and Ali Rashid Al Kaitoub, Executive Officer of the Studies and Investment Development…

ADDIS ABABA, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ‘New Horizons’ initiative, organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, has expanded to 27 global markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, aiming to support the expansion of Dubai-based companies into high-potential international markets. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the initiative’s success, noting that it facilitated over 6,000 meetings between Dubai companies and international firms by the end of 2025. He stated to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during a trade mission to Ethiopia that these meetings opened new export and investment avenues while strengthening ties with global…

ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrading, and unacceptable actions of extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir against participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla while they were in Israeli detention. The Ministers stress that Ben-Gvir’s deliberate public humiliation of detainees is a disgraceful assault on human dignity and a clear violation of Israel’s obligations under international…