Author: Editorial Team
Hidden deep within Fujairah’s Hajar Mountains, clear water slips through rocky channels, springs rise from the arid landscape and a natural waterfall continues to flow even through the fiercest months of the UAE summer. For years, Wadi Wurayah, the secluded mountain ecosystem, was largely beyond the public’s reach. Its trails, freshwater pools and rugged valleys were left undisturbed as scientists studied its wildlife and authorities worked to restore and protect its fragile habitats. Wadi Wurayah, recently inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List, has been open to members of the public through controlled group visits since January 2026, a top…
SINGAPORE, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — The dollar slumped against its major peers in Asian trading on Monday, while cryptocurrencies gained, led by bitcoin and ether. Against the yen, the US dollar was down 0.2 percent at 163.585 yen, its biggest decline since 10th July. The euro was up 0.3 percent at $1.1403, while the British pound rose 0.2 percent to $1.3352. In other major currencies, the New Zealand dollar was 0.1 percent higher at $0.5791, while its Australian counterpart was up by the same magnitude at $0.6996. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail, gusty conditions and dust-stirring winds are forecast across western parts of the Kingdom, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The dust-stirring winds will affect parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Najran, and Makkah regions, causing near-zero horizontal visibility along the coastal road leading to Jazan and in the eastern parts of the Najran Region. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are also expected to affect parts of Asir, Jazan, Al-Baha adn the highlands of Makkah until the end week. City forecasts show Makkah and Dammam are expected to record the highest temperatures among the major…
ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz, driver for the 2050Sports F4 Racing Team, is intensifying her preparations for the 2026 UIM Formula 4 World Championship through a high-performance training camp in Songe, Norway, running from 25 July to 6 August, as the final phase of her build-up for the upcoming international season. Following the camp, Alia will travel to Viverone, Italy, to compete in the UIM Formula 4 World Championship from 7 to 9 August 2026, before heading to Drammen, Norway, for the Norwegian Grand Prix from 21 to 23 August. She will then…
WASHINGTON — The United States has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of escalating military action, as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a return to full-scale conflict. No U.S. strikes were reported overnight after 13 consecutive nights of bombing, raising hopes that the lull could create space for negotiations, although President Donald Trump has continued to warn that military action could resume if diplomacy fails. The pause comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit to Washington next week, adding another layer of uncertainty to efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict, which will reach its…
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] For many UAE families, the question is no longer whether children are online but how safely they are navigating the digital world. As the country moves to tighten controls on children’s use of social media, experts are urging parents to look beyond age limits and focus on the habits,…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) and the Climate Change Center (CCC) said indicators point to a growing likelihood that El Niño conditions will develop and persist through the end of 2026 and into early 2027, bringing warmer temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns across Saudi Arabia. The agencies said Saudi Arabia is currently in a neutral phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), with the Niño 3.4 Index standing at +0.39°C as of July 5. Forecast models indicate a high probability that El Niño will develop, with the index expected to exceed +0.8°C and reach around +1.25°C, with…
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Community Jameel, and Art Jameel marked on Sunday the 20th anniversary of The Jameel Gallery at the V&A, celebrating two decades since its opening, creating a space which has transformed the presentation, interpretation, and public understanding of Islamic art.Community Jameel marked The Jameel Gallery’s anniversary with a special reception hosted at the V&A, attended by Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan, the Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom and Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel KBE, Founder of Community Jameel, as well as Fady Jameel, Hassan Jameel, Hisham Hamza, and Ghada Alsammanoudi. At…
Dubai has opened an integrated pet shelter in Warsan, complete with a new digital platform that allows residents to browse rescued cats and dogs available for adoption before visiting the facility. The new shelter, located at the Birds and Pets Market in Warsan, is designed to care for stray and lost companion animals, providing veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, grooming and adoption services under one roof. Residents interested in adopting a pet can use the online platform to view animals available for adoption, along with details about their health and behaviour, helping them make informed decisions before completing the process. Stay up…
Brazil has denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials ahead of October’s presidential election, further escalating tensions between Brasília and Washington. Source: Saudi Gazette