Author: Editorial team
A Dubai resident whose smartphone vanished from his home managed to trace it using modern tracking technology, helping police uncover a theft involving a part-time domestic worker and a delivery rider who was accused of possessing stolen property. According to court records, the Arab resident returned home to discover that his smartphone had gone missing after his wife informed him it could not be found inside the house. Suspecting it had been stolen, he immediately activated the “Find My Phone” feature through another device and began monitoring for any signal linked to the missing handset. Days later, he received an…
The UAE’s health and emergency authorities have confirmed the country’s readiness to respond to any emerging health developments, including the Hantavirus. The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) made an important announcement, stating that authorities are “monitoring continuously and that all measures are focused on protecting the community and maintaining the highest readiness”. The authorities noted that the country’s health preparedness and monitoring procedures are continuously reviewed and updated in line with international best practices and approved standards to ensure the highest levels of public safety and health security.…
SHARJAH,23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The executive education programme “Leading Through Crisis: Before, During and After Disruption” hosted by American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Executive Education, brought together senior business leaders and corporate decision-makers from government, semi-government and leading private sector organisations across the UAE on May 21 at AUS. An invitation-only platform for senior leaders, the programme addressed one of the most pressing leadership challenges of our time: how to lead with clarity, confidence and strategic foresight in environments shaped by volatility, uncertainty and rapid change. Opening the programme, Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, welcomed participants and highlighted…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE and four Arab Gulf states have issued a statement rejecting Iran’s establishment of a so-called “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” that has been falsely characterised as a sovereign governance entity to manage vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. “This entity’s latest announcement on the purported scope of its supposed jurisdiction outrageously claims to include the territorial waters of neighboring States, including the UAE, in clear violation of the sovereignty of those States.…
With the Eid Al Adha break shaping up to be one of the most travel-friendly long weekends of the year, UAE residents are locking in quick escapes and doing it fast. With the official public holiday starting from Tuesday, May 27, to Friday, May 30, residents with a Saturday–Sunday weekend can easily turn it into a six-day break. And that’s not all. For those looking to stretch it even further, adding just one day of annual leave on the Monday before the holiday can turn it into a nine-day trip, making it ideal for those longer getaways. But this time…
ABU DHABI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Ministry of Interior has become the first federal and security entity in the country to receive the ISO 42001:2023 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. The recognition highlights the ministry’s leadership in digital transformation and AI governance. The certification was awarded by LRQA and covers the ministry’s role as an AI developer, provider, and user. Officials said the achievement supports the UAE’s vision of building smarter and more efficient government services through advanced technologies. Source: Emirates News Agency
As Eid Al Adha approaches and slaughterhouses prepare for one of the busiest periods of the year, Hamriyah Municipality has intensified hygiene inspections, sterilisation drives and emergency preparedness measures to manage the expected holiday rush safely. Municipal teams have stepped up readiness operations across Al Hamriyah slaughterhouse and key public facilities amid expectations of increased crowds, higher demand for sacrificial services and heavy movement in public areas during the Eid break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Hamriyah Municipality, said the municipality has implemented a comprehensive operational…
The care nurses provide doesn’t stop at hospital doors. Beyond wards and clinics, nurses in the UAE often find themselves in a first responder role by circumstance. On May 12, International Nurses Day, several nurses shared how they remained calm and acted quickly when emergencies unfolded in public and at home. Miracle Villart, a nurse at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), recalled being woken up by sirens and seeing flames near her residential building late at night. While residents rushed away from the scene, she moved towards it after spotting an injured man alone and in severe pain.…
LUXEMBOURG, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, during a working visit by the UAE topdiplomat to Luxembourg. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the UAE and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors, including the economy, trade and investment, as well as other areas supporting the development priorities of both countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah commended the growing prospects of cooperation between the two nations, affirming the UAE’s…
UAE residents can expect fair weather on May 23, with conditions turning dusty at times, according to the country’s National Centre of Meteorology. The met said temperatures will tend to decrease, and light to moderate winds will blow. Temperatures are expected to range between 28°C to 36°C in Dubai, 25°C to 37°C in Abu Dhabi, and 27°C to 36°C in Sharjah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The winds will prevail in a northwesterly to southwesterly direction, causing blowing dust and sand westward, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph.…