AHMEDABAD, India, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Emirates Weightlifting Federation, participated in the International Weightlifting Federation Congress held on May 12 in Ahmedabad, India, on the sidelines of the Asian Weightlifting Championships, which run until 17th May. The UAE national team is competing in the tournament with athletes Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi and Ezzeddine Al Ghafri. The federation delegation attending the congress included Shaikha Al Kaabi, Board Member and Head of Delegation, and Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member. Al Kaabi said the meeting included voting on and approving proposed amendments to the…
Author: Editorial Team
The UAE has reiterated the importance of a political solution and negotiations to resolve regional tensions, as US President Donald Trump’s visit to China draws global attention for its possible impact on the Iran war and the Gulf. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the world was closely following Trump’s important visit to China and what it could mean for the regional track. In a post on X, Gargash said the UAE once again affirms the importance of a political solution and a negotiated path, “which it continues to uphold in its various contacts”. “We did…
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made what his office described as a “secret visit” to the Gulf country during the US-Israel war on Iran. A In a statement carried on Wednesday night by the state news agency WAM, UAE’s foreign ministry denied that the visit took place and also said there had been no visits by any Israeli military delegation to the country. “Any claims regarding unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements are entirely unfounded unless officially announced by the relevant authorities in the UAE,” the ministry’s statement said.…
GENEVA — The United Nations has demanded independent investigations into reports that Nigerian airstrikes on a market killed at least 100 civilians, while Chadian airstrikes in Nigeria killed dozens of fishermen. “I am shocked by reports that Nigerian army airstrikes on a market in Zamfara state killed at least 100 civilians on 10 May and injured many more,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Wednesday. He said he was also “alarmed and saddened” by the reports of high civilian casualties in attacks since Friday by Chadian jets against Boko Haram camps on remote islands in the…
DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar on Thursday announced the acquisition of a residential and community retail development in Dubai Studio City from SRG, a private developer, for AED1.1 billion, marking the group’s latest residential-for-rent community in Dubai and further supporting its long-term strategy to build a high-quality recurring income portfolio and scaling its presence in the city. Targeted for completion in 2028, the development will include six mid-rise buildings and 312 residential units. The community will be home to a community mall that features a mix of retail, recreational and F&B concepts, while a 16,000 square metre park…
Editor’s note: This is a guest column co-authored by Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Daheri, Deputy Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), and Ahmed Alshamsi, CEO of the Emirates Foundation Mediation has traditionally been understood through formal procedures and institutional negotiation frameworks. The UAE approach complements this by prioritising trust-building as a precondition for dialogue. It reflects a distinctly Emirati style of communication, grounded in long-standing social practices where human connection, presence, and mutual respect precede formal negotiation, and applies these principles in a structured way to modern diplomacy. The UAE blends its own cultural traditions with its mediation…
MAKKAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal made an inspection tour of the holy sites during which he reviewed full operational readiness of the facilities and services arranged for the pilgrims for the Hajj of 2026. This was in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and under the supervision of Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. Prince Saud inspected several projects implemented by Kidana Development Company in Mina, including a network of 195 field maintenance centers, a pilgrim accommodation system covering more than 3.5 million…
Following the news around hantavirus and discussions on social media, doctors in the UAE are reassuring residents that the virus is not easily spread between people and behaves very differently from Covid-19. UAE authorities, including the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), have also said the country is fully prepared to deal with potential health threats while continuing to monitor the situation closely. Healthcare experts told Khaleej Times that while hantavirus infections can be serious, the virus remains rare and is mainly linked to contact with infected rodents and contaminated environments…
As financial pressures mount for some UAE families amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, schools across the country highlight that they are stepping up support through flexible payment plans, open dialogue, and personalised arrangements aimed at helping parents manage fee commitments without disrupting their children’s education. The issue has resurfaced after celebrity radio host Kris Fade shared his frustration over the way a school communicated unpaid fee reminders to his family. Fade recently posted video talking about a suspension notice sent by his daughters’ school, warning that they could be suspended for three days over unpaid Term 3 fees. While he…
RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League title race is officially heading for a dramatic final-day finish after the Saudi Pro League confirmed the Matchweek 34 schedule for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. With the championship, AFC Champions League Elite qualification spots and relegation battle all still alive, the SPL announced that all decisive fixtures will kick off simultaneously on Thursday, May 21, to preserve sporting integrity and competitive fairness. The final round will be split across two days — May 20 and 21 — following what the league described as a comprehensive assessment of the standings and all remaining competitive…