When Mike Adams was born 55 years ago with phocomelia, a rare condition that left him without upper limbs and parts of his legs, doctors advised his parents he should be placed in specialist institutional care away from his family. By the age of six months, he had been sent to a special school, where he would remain until his teenage years, seeing his parents only occasionally. It was an upbringing, he says, he did not question at the time, surrounded by other children with disabilities and learning to adapt early to a world that was not designed for them.…
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The day will be fair in general on Saturday, the National Centre of Meteorology has said in its weather forecast. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Temperatures could be as high as 46ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 42ºC in Abu Dhabi and 41ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 30ºC in Abu Dhabi and 32ºC in Dubai and 7ºC in mountainous regions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Humidity levels will range from 20 to 65 per cent in Abu Dhabi and…
In the UAE, traffic violations are not limited to dangerous acts such as sudden swerving or inattentive driving that can lead to accidents and crashes. They also extend to behaviours that undermine public cleanliness and harms the country’s civilised image. In a video shared by Abu Dhabi police, several drivers were caught on camera throwing garbage from their vehicles’ windows either while driving or parking—a grave traffic violation according to UAE regulations. The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Control Center, called on drivers and d road users to follow civilised behaviour that reflects the positive…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end military operations during a phone call on Friday with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. At the outset of the call, Sharif expressed his appreciation to the Crown Prince for the Kingdom’s efforts in supporting the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. The Crown Prince welcomed the agreement, noting that it was achieved through mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan. He also expressed the Kingdom’s hope that the agreement would lead to a permanent settlement that enhances…
As consular services for Indian nationals residing in the UAE are set to shift to a new provider, Alhind Tours and Travels LLC , starting July 1, the Asian country’s embassy announced on Friday a brief suspension of regular appointments for consular services like Passport, Visa & Attestation in June. The transition to Al Hind will affect consular services for more than 3.5 million Indian expatriates in the UAE. As Khaleej Times reported earlier, Alhind is preparing a massive operational overhaul to cater to the Indian community, which forms nearly 40 per cent of the UAE’s population. The group plans to launch 16 dedicated…
CAIRO, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, stressed the importance of investing in the knowledge- and technology-based economy, particularly artificial intelligence and digital transformation, emphasising that the challenge is no longer merely acquiring technology, but rather developing the capacity to produce, localise and advance it, while establishing the necessary legislation to protect societies from its risks. Al Yamahi made the remarks during his address at the opening session of the Fourth Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions, being held in Marrakech from 19th to 20th June. The forum…
Nokia and Lenovo recently agreed another multi-year patent cross-licensing deal to maintain harmony between the two companies. The companies emphasised their commitment to licensing their respective technologies on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms. They were tighter lipped regarding the exact details of their latest agreement, though Nokia chief licensing officer Susanna Martikainen said it is an “amicable” arrangement which the company is happy to have come to. Taylor Ludlam, VP, deputy general counsel and chief IP officer at Lenovo, pointed to its meaningful contribution to technology development and emphasised the benefits of allowing other companies to access it. “Effective IP…
Jet ski users in Abu Dhabi have been warned against operating in the Saadiyat Island area and told to stop immediately. Abu Dhabi Maritime said the zone is a protected marine area where all motorised vessels are strictly prohibited. The authority warned that any violations will result in legal action, stressing the need for full compliance with maritime regulations in the area. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The warning comes amid broader enforcement efforts across the UAE. In July last year, authorities in Dubai conducted an intensive inspection campaign targeting jet skis…
PARIS — A French appeals court confirmed on Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case. A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24. An investigating judge ordered a trial in February 2026 and French media report that Hakimi, 27, failed with a recent appeal to have the trial dismissed. Hakimi, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup after winning the Champions League for a second straight year with PSG, has consistently…
Dubai’s residency authority has cracked down on a number of illegal social media accounts promoting unauthorised visa and residency services, warning residents that relying on unverified platforms could expose them to exploitation and misinformation. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced on June 17 that its investigation department had identified and addressed multiple violations across digital platforms involving the promotion of services related to visa and residency procedures. The move is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to protect community members and raise awareness about the importance of using official government channels. Stay up to…