The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has rolled out a full programme of cultural and family activities for Eid Al Adha 2026, with extended hours, exclusive tour routes and Eid takbeer playing across the complex throughout the holiday. Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, May 26, with Eid Al Adha running from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29. The mosque will host Eid prayer alongside the five daily prayers, and worshippers and visitors from across the UAE are expected to flock to the site over the long weekend. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
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MINA — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited the Hajj Operations Center (Command and Control) at the Public Security Directorate as part of ongoing field follow-up of operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj season. During the visit, the minister reviewed the progress of operational activities, as well as field coordination and monitoring mechanisms, reinforcing integration among relevant entities and supporting the efficiency of operations management throughout the season to serve pilgrims. He also visited the performance efficiency enhancement centers at the holy sites operated by Kidana Development Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City…
MINA — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed the importance of pilgrims adhering to the approved crowd management plans and their designated schedules, contributing to the smooth movement between the holy sites and enhancing their safety and comfort. The ministry called on pilgrims to follow the programs of their assigned Hajj service providing companies, comply with specified crowd management schedules, and avoid moving individually outside the organized system. “The compliance with crowd management plans reflects pilgrims’ awareness and commitment to performing the rituals properly, helping to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for all pilgrims,” the ministry pointed out.…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the heinous terrorist attack targeting a train in Balochistan Province of Pakistan. In a statement, the ministry said that Saudi Arabia reiterates its complete rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism and strongly condemns attempts to undermine the security and stability of Pakistan and its people. The ministry expressed sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished security and safety for all. A bomb attack targeted a train carrying military personnel and their…
DUBAI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan to launch the “Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator for Developing and Commercializing Crop Value Chains” in Nukus, Karakalpakstan. The agreement was signed by Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, and Dr. Asror Norov, Acting Director of the Agency for Innovative Development. The programme will be implemented with the support of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, under the project “Development of Sustainable…
The weather in the UAE on Tuesday, May 26, will be fair to partly cloudy at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It will be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly-to-northwesterly winds will blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures are set to reach 40°C, 38°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah respectively. While the minimum temperature in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be 28°C,…
MINA — With the arrival of the first waves of pilgrims since dawn of the Day of Tarwiyah on Dhul Hijjah 8, Mina reveals itself as one of the world’s most extraordinary examples of seasonal organization. Within a matter of days, the valley in the heart of Makkah transforms into a fully integrated metropolis, managed with exceptional efficiency to accommodate millions of pilgrims converging in a majestic display of faith. Operating as a highly advanced “seasonal smart city,” Mina is defined not only by the vast expanse of white tents blanketing its slopes, but by the staggering scale of the…
Dubai is not short of lists. Or awards. Or opinions on where to eat. However, in a city where the dining scene moves at pace, where openings are constant, trends are fleeting, and accolades are often handed freely and frequently, clarity has never felt more valuable. This is where the Dubai Dining Awards come in. These awards were created with a simple intention: to cut through the noise and focus only on what truly stands apart. The vision and the focus was, and is, to truly spotlight places that are shaping the city’s culinary identity in real time, through creativity,…
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has approved a housing benefits package worth Dh1.54 billion, benefiting 1,074 Emirati citizens across the emirate. The package, approved under the directive of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, includes: Housing loans valued at Dh1.41 billion, benefiting 929 citizens Exemptions from housing loan repayments totalling Dh123 million, benefiting 145 senior citizens, limited-income retirees and families of deceased citizens in Abu Dhabi Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
MINA — More than 1.5 million pilgrims descended on the tent city of Mina on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. Chanting “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” (“Here I am, O God, here I am answering your call”), pilgrims, who came from all around the world, began flocking to Mina in the state of Ihram, since the early hours of Monday, Dhul Hijjah 8. They will spend the Day of Tarwiyah immersed in supplications to God in the tent city for their forgiveness and salvation. The 5-6 day Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam,…