[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attacks targeting Kuwait on May 10, 2026. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed its full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels…
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As the Met Gala takes over its iconic steps in New York tonight, all eyes are on this year’s dress code: ‘Costume Art’. The annual fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has long been a stage where designers push beyond trends, creating looks that live somewhere between storytelling and spectacle. This year’s theme, tied to the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, invites designers and attendees to treat the body as a canvas and the red carpet as a gallery. Sculptural silhouettes, archival references, handwork that borders on installation art — all of it is fair game. And while…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE’s Ministry of Education (MoE) confirms students will head back to campuses from May 11, while exams continue as scheduled amid heightened regional security precautions. Schools across the UAE will resume in-person learning from Monday after MoE confirmed on Sunday that students would return to campuses following a temporary period of remote learning. The decision follows an earlier update on its social media platform, which stated that “the approved learning model for the upcoming period, whether in-person or remote, will be…
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. Around 150 people were still stuck on the vessel after three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died, and others fell ill, including a Briton who left the vessel earlier and was being treated in South Africa, authorities added. “We’re not just headlines: we’re people with families, with lives, with people waiting for us at home,” Jake Rosmarin, a…
DUBAI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, unveiled “Greenz by Danube,” the latest development by Danube Properties, during a major event held at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The launch was attended by Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, along with more than 7,000 investors, business leaders, distinguished guests, and media representatives. The project marks the debut of Danube’s first large-scale integrated master villa community and Dubai’s first fully furnished master villa project. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak stated that the unveiling of “Greenz by Danube Properties” represents an important…
An overwhelming majority of businesses in the UAE are confident in their organization’s wellbeing strategy. According to figures by management consulting company Aon, 71 per cent have confidence that their organization’s wellbeing strategy is meeting the needs of their employees. The study, based on findings from Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Trends survey, noted that that the top three priorities include accelerating digital transformation in HR processes, strengthening leadership and succession planning, and optimizing workforce planning and organizational design. Further, 37 per cent have an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that is clearly defined and well understood by employees. 22 per cent…
Checked in for a quick reset, left feeling like I had experienced two different sides of Dubai in one stay. Set along the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, W Dubai – The Palm leans into a more relaxed kind of luxury. It is stylish without trying too hard, energetic without feeling chaotic, and built for guests who want both downtime and nightlife in the same weekend. The first thing that stood out was the atmosphere. My room overlooked the WET Deck pool with sweeping views stretching across Dubai’s skyline, and the balcony quickly became one of the best parts of…
DUBAI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it recorded 30,697 membership renewals during April 2026. The figure marks the highest monthly total in the chamber’s history, reflecting the business community’s continued confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook, unique competitive advantages, and ability to generate high-value opportunities. The record number of membership renewals underlines Dubai’s strong capacity to adapt to global shifts, supported by a forward-looking vision that prioritises sustainable growth, competitiveness, and business resilience. It also points to the emirate’s ability to…
MUSCAT, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structural shift toward diversifying sources of income. The data indicate that the nominal GDP of the GCC reached approximately US$595.8 billion, compared to US$583.0 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024, achieving an annual growth rate of 2.2 percent. As for real GDP, it reached US$474.4 billion, recording real growth of…
Ras Al Khaimah Police seized 170 motorcycles as part of a traffic enforcement and awareness campaign targeting motorcycle riders. Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Abdulrahman Al Saman Al Nuaimi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ras Al Khaimah Police, said authorities confiscated 170 unlicensed motorcycles whose riders did not have a valid driving licence. He added that a specialised enforcement team was formed to conduct inspections and patrols across main roads, internal streets, and residential neighbourhoods throughout the emirate to identify and seize motorcycles in violation and reduce serious traffic accidents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…