DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — In line with the Year of the Family, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) marked the International Day of Families, observed annually on 15th May, by organising the Family Festival. The initiative reflects the Authority’s commitment to promoting family values, strengthening social cohesion, and reinforcing its belief that the family is the cornerstone of a cohesive and sustainable society. The event featured a wide range of interactive activities that created an atmosphere of joy, engagement, and positive interaction among employees and their families. Activities included the Little Trader corner, which provided children with a practical…
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UAE residents can expect fair weather in general, with partly cloudy conditions eastward on Saturday, May 16, according to a forecast by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted a slight rise in temperatures expected tomorrow. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Chann Temperatures will range between 26°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi, 26°C and 37°C in Dubai, and between 25°C and 38°C in Sharjah. Light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds will prevail, with speeds ranging between 10 and 25 kmph, reaching up to 35 kmph. The sea will…
Soon after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 result was announced, a noticeable decline was recorded in the overall pass percentage of students. Aside from that, scores of students expressed that they were dissatisfied with their marks. This year, the Board introduced a new form of evaluation for examiners called On-Screen Marking. On-Screen Marking is a digital evaluation system where teachers assess scanned answer scripts on a computer screen instead of physical copies. This prompted the CBSE Board to respond, on May 15, in a notice saying: “CBSE remains committed to a fair, transparent, and equitable evaluation…
WASHINGTON — The FBI announced Thursday it is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of a former counterintelligence agent who was indicted who was charged in 2019 with spying for Iran. In an announcement Thursday, the FBI said it is still trying to locate Monica Witt, who it believes defected to Iran in 2013. “The FBI has not forgotten and believes that during this critical moment in Iran’s history, there is someone who knows something about her whereabouts,” Daniel Wierzbicki, special agent in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office’s Counterintelligence and Cyber Division,…
ROME —Five Italian nationals have died following a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. The incident occurred in the Vaavu Atoll, where the group had been attempting to explore a series of underwater caves at a depth of around 50 meters (165 feet), the foreign ministry statement said. Four of the divers were part of a University of Genoa team, including professor of ecology Monica Montefalcone, her daughter and two researchers. The Maldives’ military said one body had been found in a cave about 60m underwater, and the other four divers were believed to…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group has announced the formation of the Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders, a unified platform across shipbuilding, vessel repair, fabrication, and marine engineering. The Consortium brings together an initial group of national industry players spanning shipbuilding, steel production, marine engineering, and fabrication, including AD Ports Group, SAFEEN Drydocks, Premier Marine Engineering Services, Dubai Shipbuilding & Engineering (DSBE), Al Seer Marine, Dutch Oriental, JOME Engineering, Saifee, Blue Gulf Ship Builders, and MBK Marine Industries, among others. The Consortium will enhance collaboration and strengthen the UAE’s position within the maritime industrial sector. It will…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) will return for its ninth and largest edition, taking place from 19th to 21st May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with participation from eight key sectors spanning safety and security, firefighting, cybersecurity, student innovations, and advanced emergency response technologies and operations management. Held under the theme “Securing Tomorrow Today,” the 2026 edition is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association…
With temperatures rising across the UAE and the summer season well into swing, authorities in Sharjah have given residents several safety measures. The guidelines include car maintenance-related instructions and advice related to children’s safety. The UAE and the wider Gulf region could be heading for a hotter, more humid summer, as early indicators point to the possible return of the El Niño climate phenomenon later this year, KT reported earlier this year. Storm Centre reported that El Niño is likely to begin between May and July 2026, with an estimated 61 per cent chance of persisting through the end of the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia condemned the repeated provocative practices by Israeli occupation officials at Al-Aqsa Mosque, including the latest storming of the mosque compound by an Israeli official under police protection and the raising of the Israeli flag inside its courtyards. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of any actions that undermine the historical and legal status of Jerusalem and its holy sites. The ministry stressed Saudi Arabia’s call on the international community to put an end to such practices, which it said violate international laws and norms. The…
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced that the Western Station of the Riyadh Metro will begin operations on Friday, marking the completion of the project’s four major iconic stations. The launch represents another milestone in Riyadh’s expanding public transport network and reinforces the capital’s transformation toward a more integrated and sustainable urban mobility system. The Western Station is the largest among the four iconic stations of the Riyadh Metro project, which also include King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station, STC Al Olaya Metro Station, and Qasr Al Hokm Metro Station. The station has received LEED Gold certification…