Author: Editorial team
A 35-year-old UAE resident and her five-year-old daughter have been found dead in the Al Nahda area of Sharjah, according to Malayalam media. It is not immediately clear how they died. According to media reports, the woman, who ran an online business, lived in the UAE with her husband and family. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as issuer and in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the May 2026 auctions of UAE dirham-denominated Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds) with a total issuance size of AED1.1 billion. This auction is part of the Treasury Bonds scheduled annual issuance program for 2026, as published on the MoF’s official website. The auctions witnessed strong participation from the primary dealers for the T-Bonds tranches maturing in September 2027 and in January 2031. Total bids…
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain put on a dominant display to lift the 49th UAE President’s Cup, crushing regional rivals Al Jazira 4-1 in a thrilling final at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium tonight to put the curtains down on the 2025-2026 football season. The resounding victory earned Al Ain their eighth President’s Cup trophy, capping off a spectacular domestic double just weeks after they secured their 15th UAE Pro League crown. Al Jazira caught the champions off guard early on when Nabil Fekir curled in a brilliant free kick from the edge of the box…
DUBAI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, a national initiative aimed at fostering a culture of reading and knowledge among the young generation. The initiative falls under strategic partnership initiatives with the UAE in areas of knowledge exchange and government modernisation. The launch of this initiative is the result of cooperation between the Government Experience Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). It aims to transfer successful experiences and exchange knowledge and expertise with governments worldwide,…
Dubai authorities have warned that promoting or selling counterfeit products on social media is a violation that results in legal accountability. Police warned owners of commercial and advertising accounts against being lured by suspicious cooperation offers from unknown parties or unverified accounts. These often seek to exploit them in illegal commercial activities under the guise of “advertising” or “e-marketing.” A top official explained that some individuals, particularly young people, believe that selling or advertising counterfeit watches, perfumes, clothing, and accessories via social media is a simple commercial activity or a means of earning additional income. Stay up to date with…
ABU DHABI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — SEHA Clinics, a subsidiary of PureHealth, announced its operating hours for Eid Al Adha across its network of clinics and visa screening centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. The adjusted timings reflect SEHA Clinics’ commitment to providing continuous patient care throughout the Eid Al Adha holiday, ensuring uninterrupted access to convenient, flexible and specialised primary healthcare and visa screening services for individuals and families across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during the week-long holiday period. Several SEHA Clinics facilities will continue operating 24 hours a day throughout the Eid Al…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE warned that threats to close the Strait of Hormuz could trigger serious global economic and food security consequences, highlighting the waterway’s critical role in international trade and energy supplies. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Informal Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets in New York, Sarah Al Awadhi, First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, said Iran’s “unlawful actions and threats demonstrate how quickly such egregious behaviour can generate global economic consequences”. “Iran’s unlawful closure…
DUBAI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59 percent of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until 23rd May on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas. An operational readiness plan, developed to ensure safe, coordinated and efficient passenger flow during travel peaks, was built in close coordination with airline and government partners including Dubai Police, GDRFA, Dubai Customs, the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS), dnata, Dubai Duty Free, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), the Roads…
For UAE pilgrims already registered and approved through the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, the final days before travelling for Hajj come down to one practical task — packing the bag. The first thing for pilgrims to do is start with ihram — the sacred spiritual state and specific attire every pilgrim must enter before performing Hajj. For men, this means carrying two white garments, ideally with a spare set, as they can quickly become soiled in the heat, along with a money belt for essentials. Meanwhile, women have no fixed ihram dress, but loose and modest…
LUXEMBOURG, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg has received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a working visit by the UAE top diplomat to Luxembourg. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed to His Royal Highness Prince Guillaume the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with his wishes for further progress and prosperity for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and its friendly people. Prince Guillaume conveyed his greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and his…