Burj Al Arab has never been a hotel that does things halfway, not when it first rose out of an artificial island in the late 1990s, and not now, as it prepares to disappear behind hoardings for an 18-month restoration that will take it offline for the first time in its history. The project will be led by French interior architect Tristan Auer, known for his sensitive work on Paris landmarks like the Hôtel de Crillon. Officially, the brief is to refresh the interiors, enhance performance and prepare the hotel for the future of luxury, while keeping its intrinsic essence…
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DUBAI, 25th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Trustees of Emirates Scholar Centre for Research and Studies convened its 6th Annual Ceremony, coinciding with the official inauguration of its new headquarters located within the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai. This milestone reflects the Centre’s institutional expansion and its growing academic and research presence. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the Centre, and attended by Dr. Youssef Al Assaf, President of Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai, along with senior university leadership and members of the Center’s Board of Trustees. The…
Petrol prices are set to be revised in the UAE next week for the month of May, in line with global market fluctuations. Oil prices mostly traded in the high $90s and above $100 a barrel during April, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional military conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Crude prices eased after the ceasefire between the US and Iran was extended, but climbed above $100 again as both countries exchanged military rhetoric. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The Fuel Price Committee raised…
Among the biggest challenges in brain cancer treatment are finding the tumour clearly and getting medicine to reach it. Researchers in Abu Dhabi say they may have found a way to address both problems at once. A team at New York University Abu Dhabi has developed smart molecules that made brain tumours visible on MRI scans while also helping destroy cancer cells in laboratory tests and animal studies. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The research focused on glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. It is the most common malignant brain tumour…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] In a joint statement issued by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, the officials condemned in the “strongest terms Iran’s egregious and unjustifiable attacks on the UAE and states across the region”. They also formally agreed to a framework for enhanced cooperation between their two countries, covering foreign affairs, defence, trade and investment, artificial intelligence, the energy transition, and judicial cooperation and illicit finance. This came after Sheikh Abdullah received the Secretary…
How can I start investing as a UAE resident (expat or citizen), and what mix of local and international assets — stocks, ETFs, real estate, gold — offers balanced long-term growth? — Shreya Pillai If you live in the UAE whether you’re an expat or a citizen you have something incredibly powerful working in your favour: one of the most tax-advantaged environments in the world. There is no personal income tax and generally no capital gains tax on most investments. That is a huge advantage. However, some business and real-estate gains can be taxed, and your home country may still…
Dubai’s new ‘work from park’ initiative is designed for year-round use with air-conditioned cabins, meeting rooms and a cafe. The workspace will feature four prefabricated air-conditioned cabins arranged around a central amphitheatre-style seating area. Each cabin has a mezzanine floor that can be used for events. The space, developed by Dubai Municipality in collaboration with Letswork and Amana Group, will be launched at Al Barsha Lake Park shortly and allow Dubai residents to trade their home offices for a park setting. Omar AlMheiri, co-founder of Letswork said the initiative has already received high interest. “A lot of people are excited,”…
What insurance policies are essential to have in the UAE — health, car, life, home — and how do I determine the right coverage and provider? — Tom Harken Insurance isn’t about making money. It’s about protecting your life from financial disaster. Too many people either buy too little insurance or buy the wrong kinds entirely. The key is understanding which risks could truly derail your financial life and protecting against those first. Health Insurance Health insurance is one of the most important protections you can have. Medical costs can rise quickly, and serious illness can destroy savings if you’re…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Since the Iran war began, the UAE has arrested dozens of individuals accused of spreading misleading information online or posting real videos of missile interceptions and their aftermath. Authorities have issued repeated warnings that such acts can result in imprisonment for at least one year and fines of no less than Dh100,000. The UAE Ambassador to the UK, Mansoor Abulhoul, was recently asked in a BBC Radio 4 Today interview about “criminalising the right to freedom of expression”. The interviewer asked why people…
LONDON — After 24 years, including long stretches of solitary confinement, in Israeli jail, Marwan Barghouti remains a rallying figure for his people and could lead a “democratic renewal” in Palestin, his son Arab Barghouti has told the AFP news agency. Called the “Nelson Mandela of Palestine” by his supporters, Barghouti, 66, is Israel’s most high-profile prisoner and has become a symbol of the Palestinian cause. The Palestinian presidency, the Fatah movement, and Barghouti’s family marked the 24th anniversary of his arrest late last week. President Mahmoud Abbas pledged to continue efforts to secure his release. Fatah said Barghouti, known…