Author: Editorial Team
As families across Dubai gear up for Eid Al Adha gatherings, outings and festive activities, authorities are reminding parents to keep children’s safety at the centre of the celebrations. From busy shopping malls, parks to entertainment venues, Eid holidays often mean crowded spaces and moments when children can easily wander off or face unexpected risks if left unattended even briefly. Dubai Police issued a reminder for parents, stressing that children’s safety can never be overlooked. “A moment of distraction can lead to lasting consequences,” they said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Parents…
SHARJAH, 26th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) received 4,411 requests for approving electricity, water and natural gas design plans for commercial, residential, industrial, government and agricultural buildings across the emirate during the first quarter of 2026. The authority also issued 718 no-objection certificates covering electricity, water, gas and fibre-optic services, in addition to 441 no-objection certificates for roadworks. This brings the total number of issued certificates to 1,159. The requests received for approving design plans were distributed as follows: 1,614 requests for electricity designs, 1,046 requests for water designs, and 1,751 requests for…
DOHA — An Iranian delegation has traveled to Qatar as Tehran and the United States strive to agree on a deal to end a war that is roiling the global economy, hours before the US military announced what it said were “self-defense strikes” in southern Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati were in Doha on Monday evening to discuss sticking points related to the potential deal to end the nearly three-month US-Israel war on Iran. . “There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if…
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her country will host the Iranian national football team during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, due to tensions with the United States. Sheinbaum said FIFA, the global football governing body, had approached Mexico about hosting Iran, after the US said it did not wish to do so. “We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily media conference on Monday. The Iranian squad will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup…
With Eid Al Adha just around the corner, UAE henna artists are seeing a distinctive shift in the kind of designs and patterns that customers want. Gone are the days when only heavy, elbow-length Arabic floral patterns ruled. This year, artists are reporting a decisive shift toward sleek, minimalistic designs, and an intriguing new player called ‘Hengua’. Fathima Afsal, a Dubai-based henna artist, has watched trends evolve over multiple Eid seasons. “Most youngsters now prefer minimal and elegant patterns instead of very heavy traditional styles,” she says. Wrist-length designs with finer detailing, jewellery-style motifs, and clean back-hand patterns are currently…
Ahead of Eid Al Adha, the UAE cancelled interest accrued on debts of 2,339 low-income retirees across the country. The initiative, carried out under the directives of the nation’s President, amounted to more than Dh834 million. Implemented by the Debt Settlement Fund in cooperation with national banks and financial institutions in the country, the move targets retired citizens aged 50 and above with limited income. It aims to ease their financial burdens and consolidates the values of social solidarity and community stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Participating banks and financial institutions…
MIAMI — Lionel Messi sparked fresh injury concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup after asking to be substituted during Inter Miami CF’s Major League Soccer clash against Philadelphia Union on Sunday. The Argentina captain appeared uncomfortable midway through the second half and was replaced in the 73rd minute after clutching the back of his left leg during the match in wet conditions in Miami. Messi walked normally as he headed straight down the tunnel, although the sight of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaving the pitch immediately raised fears in Argentina just weeks before the World Cup begins on…
MADRID — Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain national football team’s World Cup squad despite injury concerns, while no Real Madrid CF player made the final selection for the first time in Spain’s history. The 18-year-old Barcelona star has not played since suffering a torn left hamstring on April 22, but Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente still named the teenage forward in his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament. Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams was also selected despite recent hamstring issues, with De la Fuente insisting Spain remain confident both players will be fit for the competition.…
ISLAMABAD — A speeding min bus collided with a passenger bus parked on a roadside in Pakistan’s northwest on Monday, killing at least 17 people and injuring 10 others, police said. The accident took place on the Swat Expressway in Mardan district. The crash occurred when a passenger bus traveling from Swat to Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province developed a mechanical fault and stopped on the roadside.Passengers had stepped out of the vehicle and were waiting nearby when a mini bus lost control and plowed into the crowd and the parked bus.“At least 17 people have been killed and…
The UAE imposes prison sentences of up to 15 years and fines of as much as Dh2 million on those involved in the illegal trade of endangered species, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment has said. Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak said the country operates a zero-tolerance policy on wildlife trafficking under its commitments to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). “Those involved in the illegal trade of wildlife and endangered species are not welcome in the UAE,” she said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…