[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The UAE on Monday confirmed that four cruise missiles were detected heading towards the country. Authorities successfully intercepted three cruise missiles approaching the country’s territorial waters from Iran, while a fourth missile fell into the sea, the Ministry of Defence said. UAE residents received multiple emergency alerts on Monday afternoon regarding potential missile threats and were urged to stay indoors or in safe places until the missile threat passes — the first such alerts since the shaky ceasefire went into effect almost a month ago. Stay up…
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MAKKAH — The Kidana Development Company, a subsidiary of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has completed the installation of escalators at several key locations in Mina in preparation for the 2026 Hajj season, aiming to facilitate pilgrim movement while enhancing comfort and safety. The work was carried out in three phases, with 32 escalators installed during the 2024 Hajj season, another 32 in 2025, and 10 more in the current season across eight new locations, bringing the total to 74 escalators. The project seeks to enhance infrastructure and service quality across the holy sites, ease the…
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission slapped financial fines on 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory licenses. The commission clarified that the violations involved displaying and selling antiquities on online platforms without registering or documenting them with the Heritage Commission or obtaining the necessary licenses, in explicit violation of the provisions of the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage. The fines varied according to the nature and circumstances of each violation, reaching up to SR15,000 in some cases. The move is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect cultural heritage in the Kingdom…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, stated the UAE has remained resilient in the face of regional and global challenges, guided by the vision and directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and supported by the unity of Emirati society, with citizens and residents standing together behind the leadership and the nation. This came as Dr. Al Jaber today opened the fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s flagship industrial platform, where he announced AED180 billion in new…
Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du. Strategic partnership with flagship national event reinforces du’s commitment to enabling the UAE’s manufacturing evolution and Industry 4.0 ambitions Dubai — du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced its participation at Make it in the Emirates 2026, the premier national event dedicated to advancing the UAE’s industrial capabilities and manufacturing excellence, with ‘du Tech’ as Strategic Partner of the ‘Intelligence Hub’ at the event. Taking place from May 4-7 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, the event will bring together senior government officials, international delegations, C-suite industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem. As a strategic partner of the…
FUJAIRAH, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) has showcased a package of qualitative investment opportunities and modern geological studies during its participation in the ‘Make it in the Emirates’. The Corporation emphasised during the event that its approach is not limited to raw material extraction but extends to enhancing value-added chains within the mining sector. The Corporation seeks to attract investments focused on the local processing and manufacturing of mineral materials, contributing to the growth of the gross domestic product and the creation of specialised job opportunities. Source: Emirates News Agency
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels This measure is part of regulatory actions aimed at ensuring the continuity of the educational process with efficiency and flexibility. Priority academic programmes that require clinical training, laboratory use, direct practical or field-based application,…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made on Monday a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for the UAE in the defense of its security and stability. The two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. They also discussed the efforts being made to enhance security and stability throughout the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail met with Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment Eng. Mohammad Anjarani in Riyadh on Monday. The Syrian minister’s official visit was aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries in local administration and housing. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed ways to develop municipal work. They discussed the Saudi experience in digital transformation and municipal services, as well as real estate policies and legislation, contributing to urban development and improving quality of life. Al-Hogail stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional partnerships, exchanging expertise, and supporting friendly countries in construction…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Schools across the UAE have once again shifted to distance learning until Friday, after the announcement was made this evening by the Ministry of Education (MoE). The move comes after emergency alerts were issued to residents today amid heightened regional tensions. The UAE’s emergency alert system was triggered five times within three and a half hours, as Iranian missiles were detected after a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict came into effect on April 9. Stay up to date with the latest news.…