UAE residents can expect light rainfall on Saturday (April 4), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with a chance of light rain over islands and some coastal areas by Sunday morning. The weather department noted that temperatures are expected to rise slightly. However, despite the slight increase in temperatures, Abu Dhabi and Dubai will see comfortable weather not exceeding 27ºC. Stay u The temperatures in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi will see lows of 19ºC. Winds will be light to moderate from the northwest to southwest, blowing…
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NEW YORK — The UN Security Council has postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of defensive force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks. The 15-member body was set to vote Friday morning on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain, but by Thursday night the schedule shifted. The reason given was that the United Nations observes Good Friday as a public holiday, according to diplomatic sources — despite this fact being known when the vote was first announced. No new date has been given for voting on the draft. Bahrain has significantly…
TEHRAN — Iran warned the UN Security Council against any “provocative action”, ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, the French news agency AFP reported. “Any provocative action by the aggressors and their supporters, including in the UN Security Council regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, will only complicate the situation,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Araghchi was speaking ahead of a scheduled Security Council vote on a draft resolution mandating a force to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz Friday. It was later announced that the vote was…
Mounir Hijazi, Chief Executive Officer, GCC Region at TP (Teleperformance) has highlighted that the trend of consumers who believe AI poses a serious threat to privacy is on an upward trajectory, whilst he also argues that ethical AI is a leadership issue in an exclusive op-ed for tahawultech.com Mounir Hijazi, Chief Executive Officer, GCC Region at TP, has said it’s not fair to lay all the responsibility of ethical AI at the door of an IT department. One of the growing paradoxes of innovation is that the smarter technology becomes, the more it invites scrutiny. Artificial intelligence has reshaped the…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The UAE air defences on engaged 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 47 drones from Iran on April 3, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Since the start of the what the authorities called “blatant Iranian attacks”, UAE air defences have engaged 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2085 UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle) or drones. Since the war erupted on February 28, the UAE has recorded 12 fatalities including two members of the armed forces who lost their lives while performing their national…
Days after its debut in Dubai drew crowds stretching up to 500 metres, Primark is already gearing up for its next move in the UAE. The Ireland-headquartered retailer, known globally for its affordable fashion, officially opened its first store at Dubai Mall on Thursday, March 26, marking its long-awaited entry into the region. Now, a second store is on the way. Where is the second store opening? Primark will open its second UAE location at City Centre Mirdif on April 9 at 10 am, according to the brand’s official Instagram page. This will be followed by a third store at…
In 2025, Kaspersky business and consumer solutions were evaluated in 100 independent tests and reviews. Its products secured first place in 90% of assessments and placed within the top three in 94%. The TOP3 metric reflects how successful a vendor was in independent comparative tests within a calendar year. By combining the total number of tests that a company participated in with the number of top three positions it took, the TOP3 metric delivers a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and reliability of cybersecurity solutions for both enterprise and consumer markets. The metric draws from evaluations performed by recognised independent…
Dubai’s leading cultural hub, Alserkal Avenue, has announced an open call for Blank Space — a new initiative designed to uplift creative practitioners and collectives across the UAE. The programme will provide up to three collectives with temporary working space, resources and promotional support at Alserkal Avenue, enabling them to experiment, collaborate and engage with the wider community. Launched during a period of global uncertainty, Blank Space offers artists, designers and musicians access to a four-week residency in one of Alserkal’s warehouses, free of charge. Each selected group will have access to utilities, materials and communications support to help bring…
Dubai Police warned motorists against reckless driving, emphasising that such actions can lead to severe traffic accidents with serious consequences. Police received several videos from the public, which showed motorists making sudden lane changes, tailgating, and failing to give way to faster vehicles. Stay u Watch the video here: #أخبار | شرطة دب٠تØØ°Ùر ٠٠سÙÙÙÙات خطرة تÙدد سÙا٠ة ٠ستخد٠٠اÙطرÙ٠اÙتÙاصÙÙ: https://t.co/RLTVmWAL5d#اÙسÙا٠ة_اÙ٠رÙرÙØ© pic.twitter.com/sNe7YhW5Bd — Dubai Policeشرطة دب٠(@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 3, 2026 Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said: “These actions reflect a clear disregard for traffic laws and road safety”.…
DUBAI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and advance trade and investment ties between Dubai and India. During the meeting, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Dr. Mittal explored opportunities to deepen engagement between the business communities in both markets and expand cooperation across key sectors, with a focus on the digital economy. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of fintech in shaping more efficient and innovative financial ecosystems and enabling advanced digital…