Residents in the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy weather conditions on Sunday, June 28, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that the clouds may be convective by Sunday afternoon in the eastern areas, while conditions will remain generally warm across the country. Temperatures are expected to peak at around 44°C in some areas. Dubai will see a slightly cooler high of 38°C, down from 40°C two days prior, while Abu Dhabi is forecast to reach up to 39°C. Lowest temperature in Abu Dhabi is expected to be 27ºC, while that in Dubai…
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NEW YORK — Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Secretary General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi said that the IMCTC’s participation in UN Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN headquarters in New York underscores its commitment as an active global partner in counter-terrorist financing. Al-Moghedi led the IMCTC delegation attending the UN event, in line with the directives of Saudi Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Defense Ministers for the IMCTC Prince Khalid bin Salman. Al-Moghedi noted that the coalition highlighted its commitment as an active global partner in leveraging its four core domains of ideological, communications, counter-terrorist financing,…
SHARJAH, 27th June, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth Khorfakkan Mango Festival opened yesterday in Khorfakkan, recording a 40 percent increase in participation compared with the previous edition. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival runs until Sunday evening under the theme “Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth”. This year’s edition brings together 55 farmers, leading agriculture and fertilisation companies, and productive families from across the UAE. Delegations from Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, as well as participants from Uganda, are also taking part,…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Iran MOU.] Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, hailed the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel on Saturday, as an important and positive step toward restoring the Lebanese state’s full sovereignty over its territory. On Friday, Washington, the sponsor of the deal, released the text of the agreement which aims at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. According to the deal, Israel and Lebanon, with US support, “affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security”. The…
Last year, some small social enterprises entered Majra’s inaugural Sustainable Impact Challenge with big dreams and limited resources. By the time they left, everything had changed. Some firms that were struggling to raise capital walked away with new funding offers and opportunities to expand their market potential. That transformation is precisely why the challenge is back. Launched to spotlight credible and scalable CSR and sustainability projects, the initiative has quickly positioned itself as a national platform for change makers across education, health, environment, culture, technology and sports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “We…
As summer camps across the UAE prepare to begin within the next two weeks, doctors are urging parents to pay closer attention to heat-related illness, infections and early warning signs of dehydration. This is especially important as children may spend a few hours outdoors during free play as well as time in shared indoor spaces. Medical experts say the combination of extreme temperatures, active schedules and close contact environments creates an environment for common seasonal illnesses. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Heat, hydration and early warning signs Highlighting the biggest seasonal risks,…
Abu Dhabi has issued a new regulatory framework governing the testing of autonomous and remotely operated small marine vessels across the emirate. The framework aims to ensure that innovation and maritime safety go hand in hand. The mechanism will ensure that testing autonomous vessels safeguard maritime navigation, human life, property, and the marine ecosystem. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The new manual of ‘Requirements and Controls for Testing Autonomous Marine Crafts’ includes a mandatory permitting system to regulate all testing activities and ensure compliance with defined controls and procedures. It lays out…
The action-first initiative, designed to embed Dubai’s philosophy of swift execution and excellence across institutions, has prompted government bodies and companies to showcase decades of transformation through visual posts. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai-it initiative — a model designed to translate ambition into measurable, visible results. The concept reflects a belief that speed must go hand in hand with quality, and that ideas are expected to move rapidly from planning to delivery. Defining it as a verb, Sheikh Mohammed wrote: “‘Dubai-it’ is to achieve something extraordinary…
HOUSTON — Saudi Arabia’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end after a goalless draw with Cape Verde on Saturday, a result that sent the tournament debutants into the round of 32 alongside European champions Spain from Group H. The Green Falcons needed victory to keep their hopes of advancing alive but were unable to find the breakthrough despite a determined display in Houston. In a match played exactly one month after Greek coach Georgios Donis took charge of the national team, replacing Hervé Renard shortly before the tournament, Saudi Arabia showed significant improvement from its heavy 4-0…
WASHINGTON — The United States carried out airstrikes on targets inside Iran after accusing Tehran of launching a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday. CENTCOM said US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar sites, in response to an Iranian attack that violated the ceasefire agreement between the two countries. A senior US official told Fox News that six US aircraft struck four targets along Iran’s coastline bordering the Strait of Hormuz and Qeshm Island. President Donald Trump said on…