Dubai has declared Monday, June 15, as an official holiday for schools, universities and public and private early childhood centres on the occasion of Hijri New Year 1448. Official educational operations will resume from Tuesday, June 16, the KHDA said in its statement. This comes after the UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced earlier that June 15 will be an official holiday for federal government entities and private sector companies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The date was confirmed in line with the…
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RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday phone calls from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, Prince Faisal and Abdelatty discussed the latest regional developments. They reviewed the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation, which contributes to strengthening regional security and stability. In their phone conversation, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed regional developments and related efforts. Source: Saudi Gazette
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] With schools across Dubai now back in session and the academic year entering its final stretch, many parents are already looking ahead to 2026–27 in order to plan family holidays, childcare arrangements and travel budgets well in advance. The UAE’s unified academic calendar, issued by the Ministry of Education…
GENEVA — Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi emphasized the importance of responsible artificial intelligence in shaping a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable future of work. He made the remarks on Thursday while addressing a plenary session at the 114th Session of the International Labor Conference (ILC), being held from June 1 to 12, in Geneva. Al-Rajhi heads the Saudi delegation attending the conference and the delegation includes representatives of the three production parties: governments, employers, and workers. The minister highlighted Saudi Arabia’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment…
NEW YORK — Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil attended an event on the role of sport in promoting dialogue among peoples at UN headquarters in New York on Thursday. In his speech, Alwasil stressed that sport is a universal language that helps build bridges of understanding, strengthen ties, and promote the values of cooperation and peace among nations. He reviewed the qualitative progress achieved by Saudi Arabia’s sports sector under Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s growing presence on the international sports stage, citing its upcoming hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2034.…
ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED1.3 Billion (US$354 million) in total, marking the largest awards secured by SAFEEN Drydocks to date and reinforcing the UAE’s growing position as a shipbuilding hub. SAFEEN Drydocks is a joint venture between AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) and Premier Marine Engineering Services, operating within Noatum Maritime’s portfolio, as part of its broader offering of integrated maritime services. The first project includes the design and fabrication of four 140-metre multipurpose vessels for AD Ports Group, representing…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — As defending champions, UAE Team Emirates-XRG will head to the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with a squad packed to the rafters with climbing talent. Celebrating its 78th edition this year, the race formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné will welcome the Emirati squad and the WorldTour peloton on Sunday, 7 June. Running over eight stages through to Sunday, 14 June, the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes presents one of the toughest climbing tests of the season, and serves as an ideal tune-up for those with an eye on the Tour de France. A prestigious scalp in its…
With temperatures set to soar in the UAE this summer, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that 40 air-conditioned rest areas are ready to serve delivery riders across the emirate. The facilities are located in Hessa Street, Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha, Al Satwa, Oud Maitha, Al Karama and Arjan. The rest area comes equipped with water dispensers, mobile phone charging stations, and dedicated parking spaces for delivery motorcycles. Depending on the location, each space can accommodate around 10 riders at a time. The rest area project was first announced by RTA in November 2023, with just three such…
MADINAH — Prophet’s Mosque’s cooling system is enhanced by 117,000 square meters of white Thassos marble, according to the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. The authority said the marble covers the rooftop and outdoor courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, serving as both a prominent architectural feature and a key component of its environmental cooling system. Renowned for its bright white color and high reflective properties, Thassos marble helps reduce ambient temperatures while maintaining a cool surface, allowing worshippers to feel its cooling effect beneath their feet as they pray…
DUBAI — The US military on Wednesday refuted Iranian claims that a US missile interceptor had damaged Kuwait International Airport were false, adding that Iran struck the civilian airport with drones in a “deliberate, calculated, and unjustified attack.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for damaging the airport terminal, claiming the destruction was linked to a malfunction in the American-made Patriot missile defense system and not the result of an Iranian strike, the Tasnim news agency reported. Kuwait said on Wednesday Iranian attacks on its territory killed one person and wounded several others, as well as forcing its…