April ended on a high for some Big Ticket customers who participated in the final round of weekly e-draw winners, winning prizes worth Dh100,000 in total. Four Indian expats won Dh25000 each. Here’s what they plan to do with the winning amount: Muhammed Shafeeq A customer service executive based in Abu Dhabi, Muhammed Shafeeq has lived in the emirate for the past 18 years. The 38 year old, originally from Kerala, first discovered Big Ticket a decade ago through friends and has been taking part ever since. Sometimes he enters on his own, other times with a group, always leaving…
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New solutions to ease traffic congestion and a system for scanning work permits to assess applicants in order to select the right talents are among the key changes set to take place in the UAE this May. With temperatures shifting into the hotter season and residents anticipating Eid Al Adha, this month is expected to bring several lifestyle changes, along with more opportunities to unwind, slow down, and rest. Here are 10 things we can look up to this May: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels 1. Two new Darb toll gates Staring…
WASHINGTON — Five students and a security guard were injured in a stabbing on Thursday afternoon at a high school in Tacoma, Washington, following an “altercation,” police said. The authorities responded just after 1:30 p.m. to a report of an “active assault” at Foss High School, the Tacoma Fire Department said in a statement. Four students were hospitalized with “reported stab wounds,” according to Chelsea Sheperd, a spokeswoman for the Fire Department. Police said they detained the suspect, a student at Foss High School, who was also injured in the incident. The suspect was booked on five counts of first-degree…
LOS ANGELES — Oscar winner Pavel Talankin was forced to check his golden statuette for his documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin at New York’s John F Kennedy airport, and now it’s missing. Talankin said he had the Academy Award in his carry-on bag for a flight to Germany on Wednesday, but airport security stopped him because they said the award could be used as a weapon. Talankin, whose documentation of Russia’s propaganda machine in grade schools won international acclaim, said he had brought the statuette on several flights without incident. But when he arrived at JFK’s terminal 1 on Wednesday…
ADDIS ABABA, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The organising committee of the Zayed Charity Run announced the completion of all arrangements for the global event, scheduled to take place next Sunday at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the Ethiopian capital, attended by Mohammed Salem Al Rashdi, UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia; Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee; Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, Secretary-General of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority; and Mekiyo Mohammed Abadiga, State Minister for Sports Development in Ethiopia. The…
DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — ENOC Group is showcasing the UAE’s industrial capabilities with a spotlight on the ENOC Lubricant and Grease Manufacturing Plant (ELOMP), during its participation in the upcoming annual ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ exhibition and conference, hosted in Abu Dhabi from May 4–7. As the largest blending plant in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), ELOMP’s strategic location within the port of Fujairah, combined with its advanced facility adhering to the highest standards of manufacturing excellence, gives it the distinctive advantage of offering direct access to international waters outside the Arabian Gulf, a critical…
Dubai’s Global Village has announced a special offer for visitors. The entertainment destination, which is set to close doors on May 10 for this season, is offering unlimited Carnaval rides for Dh99 only. Visitors can enjoy unlimited access to 31 rides — from high-flying thrills to family favourites. Perfect for guests of all ages, this special offer gives you the freedom to ride as much as you like until the end of day. The offer is available everyday until end of Season 30. Global Village is yet to announce an extension on the closing date. Stay up to date with…
TEHRAN — Iran has said it will respond respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions if Washington renews attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, sending global energy prices surging and raising concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. Pakistan-led efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse.The clock is ticking, with Friday as the anticipated deadline for Pakistan to receive Iran’s revised peace proposal, after US President Donald…
WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Hegseth was responding to questions from members of the Senate, or upper chamber, on Thursday. President Donald Trump faced a deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it, but the date was most likely to pass without altering the course of the war. Friday is the 60th day since Trump formally notified Congress of the strikes against Iran on…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Dubai Police have invited community members, cycling enthusiasts, and families to take part in the ‘Proud of UAE’ race, which will kick off this Sunday in collaboration with the UAE Cycling Federation. The event celebrates national pride while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, with total prizes reaching Dh264,000 for the top ten winners. Open to men and women aged 18 and above, the 60 km race will begin at 6am from Nad Al Sheba Police Station, passing through key routes before finishing…