MINA — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel visited the field hospital of the Ministry of Interior in Arafat on Monday. During the visit, he reviewed the hospital’s readiness and the healthcare services provided during the Hajj days. The minister listened to a briefing on the hospital’s operational capacity, service delivery pathways, and procedures for handling urgent and emergency cases, including heat exhaustion and sunstroke. The briefing also covered resuscitation services, short-term intensive care, medical observation, infection control measures, and preventive medicine services. Al-Jalajel also reviewed the latest operational developments at the field hospital and its role in supporting the healthcare…
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The Dubai Dining Awards 2026, presented by KT Luxe, celebrate the venues and visionaries redefining how the city experiences hospitality today. From boundary-pushing immersive concepts and refined tasting menus to homegrown success stories and cultural tastemakers, here are this year’s winners shaping the city’s distinct dining landscape. Krasota Best Sensory Experience Krasota felt genuinely unlike anything else I have tried in Dubai this year, or ever for that matter. From the moment the experience begins, you are completely immersed in a world where food, technology, sound, art and storytelling all work together in a way that feels incredibly considered rather…
Sri Lanka has announced free tourist visa, in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), for nationals of 40 countries. Starting May 25, this scheme includes nationals of India, UAE, Pakistan, among other nations. This applies to those holding diplomatic, official, service, or ordinary passports, according to Sri Lanka’s official ETA website. All foreign nationals from these 40 countries, along with nationals of Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore, who have bilateral reciprocal agreements with Sri Lanka, must obtain the ETA prior to arrival. While the ETA is free effective May 25, if fees were paid by any of these nationals before…
MINA — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) revealed that Mina recorded a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah, with wind speeds reaching 26 km/h and humidity levels peaking at 36 percent. NCM stated that Arafat has remained the hottest among the holy sites since the start of the season, having recorded 48 degrees Celsius last Saturday. Preliminary readings indicate that temperatures in Arafat could reach approximately 45 degrees Celsius during peak hours on Tuesday, the Arafat Day. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani said that the center continues to monitor weather conditions at the holy sites…
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More than 30 cafés across the UAE are inviting residents to stop by for a complimentary or discounted coffee while learning more about multiple sclerosis (MS), as part of a nationwide awareness initiative taking place on May 30 and 31. The campaign, launched in collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), aims to spark conversations around the neurological condition through simple, community-led experiences built around coffee culture and social gatherings. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and body. Symptoms can vary widely and may include fatigue, numbness, vision…
SHARJAH, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has launched a new business hub in Al Mamsha, Sharjah, to support women entrepreneurs and business owners through networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration opportunities. The new space was unveiled during an open gathering organised by the council in the presence of Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBWC, alongside board members and business leaders. Participants were introduced to the services and initiatives offered in the new space, designed to serve as a hub for women entrepreneurs and business owners in Sharjah and the UAE. The initiative…
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has rolled out a full programme of cultural and family activities for Eid Al Adha 2026, with extended hours, exclusive tour routes and Eid takbeer playing across the complex throughout the holiday. Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, May 26, with Eid Al Adha running from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29. The mosque will host Eid prayer alongside the five daily prayers, and worshippers and visitors from across the UAE are expected to flock to the site over the long weekend. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
MINA — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited the Hajj Operations Center (Command and Control) at the Public Security Directorate as part of ongoing field follow-up of operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj season. During the visit, the minister reviewed the progress of operational activities, as well as field coordination and monitoring mechanisms, reinforcing integration among relevant entities and supporting the efficiency of operations management throughout the season to serve pilgrims. He also visited the performance efficiency enhancement centers at the holy sites operated by Kidana Development Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City…
MINA — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed the importance of pilgrims adhering to the approved crowd management plans and their designated schedules, contributing to the smooth movement between the holy sites and enhancing their safety and comfort. The ministry called on pilgrims to follow the programs of their assigned Hajj service providing companies, comply with specified crowd management schedules, and avoid moving individually outside the organized system. “The compliance with crowd management plans reflects pilgrims’ awareness and commitment to performing the rituals properly, helping to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for all pilgrims,” the ministry pointed out.…