Skies over the UAE on Sunday, June 7, will be fair in general but clouds will appear eastward and may become convective by the afternoon, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions will turn humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Expect light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, which may fresh at times, with a speed of 10 – 25kmph, reaching 35 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be slight…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Saudi Arabia’s complete rejection of attacks on UNIFIL forces and called for all perpetrators of attacks against peacekeeping, relief, and humanitarian personnel to be held accountable. The Kingdom offered its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased soldier and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. A mortar fire early Thursday on the UNIFIL position near Marjayoun…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the malicious Iranian attacks and blatant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, saying that this constitutes a threat to regional and international security. Saudi Arabia warned that the continued Iranian attacks mean further escalation, pushing the region toward heightened tensions and undermining security and stability. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. Saudi Arabia also renewed its solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait, and its full support for all measures…
The wadi is full. Families spread across flat rocks, children wade through turquoise water, and the car plates tell the story: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah. At Oman’s Wadi Bani Khalid, the crowd feels less like a tourist site and more like a UAE neighbourhood that relocated for the weekend. This is not a one-off. It is a pattern that repeats across every season, every long weekend, and every school break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘The road trip that changes you’ Simone Maselli, a business professional and outdoor enthusiast, describes the drive…
JOHANNESBURG, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mtho Xulu, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that economic relations between the United Arab Emirates and South Africa are experiencing strong momentum and sustained growth, driven by a shared commitment from both governments and business communities to strengthen cooperation and transform their strategic partnership into tangible projects, investments and economic opportunities. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Dubai–South Africa Business Forum, organised by Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg, Xulu said that the UAE, and Dubai in particular, has become a global economic…
Driving demands full attention, with motorists urged to remain focused on the road at all times. In the UAE, authorities regularly warn against distractions and sudden swerving, emphasising that safe, responsible driving is essential to preventing accidents and saving lives. On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the Monitoring and Control Center as part of the “Your Comment” initiative, released a video showing a series of accidents caused by sudden swerving and failure to adhere to mandatory lanes. The footage includes three separate incidents on Abu Dhabi’s roads, all linked to unsafe lane changes and…
As temperatures rise during the warmer months in UAE, junior sports training — particularly in outdoor disciplines such as tennis, football, cricket — continues to be scheduled with careful attention to timing and conditions. Families are often navigating everyday decisions around their children’s training routines, including considerations linked to heat, hydration, and post-activity recovery. While professional coaches argue that structured exposure can help children adapt and grow stronger physically, some parents remain uneasy about the intensity of midday or early afternoon training sessions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The debate reflects a…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — UAE sports federations are advancing their strategic plans to enhance the country’s global and continental sporting presence, in line with the National Sports Strategy 2031. The UAE Sports for All Federation is expanding community participation and physical activity through nationwide events in commercial centres and complexes. Federation President Saeed Al Ajel noted rising engagement levels across all demographics, affirming that raising sports awareness through key partnerships remains a top institutional priority. The UAE Judo Federation is focusing on youth development and international partnerships to secure future Olympic success, building on its participation in…
BRUSSELS, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them”. However, the EU still spends billions of euros on fossil fuel imports – and has increased its dependency on its two largest liquid natural gas (LNG) suppliers, the US and Russia. A new analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) showed that EU imports of LNG have dropped by 1.2 percent since March and continue to decline. In the UK, LNG imports decreased…
Two Nigerian girls who spent the first 15 months of their lives joined at the head are now living independently after undergoing a complex separation surgery in Abu Dhabi, hospital officials revealed this week. The operation, which was carried out at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) about two years ago but has only now been publicly announced, involved four surgeries over six months and a multinational team of more than 60 doctors, surgeons and clinicians. Mercy and Goodness were born with their skulls fused together and with intertwined brain tissue and blood vessels, a rare condition known as craniopagus twinning…