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JEDDAH — Advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal reviewed the outcomes of the committee’s meetings and the operational plans of relevant entities for the 2026 Hajj season. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal listened to a briefing from Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal on inspection tours conducted at the holy sites and several vital locations to ensure readiness for serving pilgrims during the Hajj season. The Emir also reviewed performance indicators for participating entities and efforts to strengthen coordination across all stages…
RAFHA — The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded the birth of 17 wild hares during the first quarter of 2026. This shows the success of the authority’s breeding and environmental conservation programs aimed at supporting wildlife sustainability. The authority continues its efforts to protect, breed, and reintroduce wild hares into their natural habitats as part of broader initiatives focused on wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection. These efforts have contributed to a gradual increase in wild hare populations within the reserve, while also raising awareness of the species’ importance in maintaining the balance of desert ecosystems.…
On Sunday, May 24, UAE residents can expect fair conditions, with the weather being partly cloudy at times, as low clouds appear eastward. It will be humid by night and Monday morning over some internal and coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation especially westwards. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate winds will blow in a Northwesterly to Southwesterly direction, freshening at times, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. Temperatures will range between 28°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi, 29°C and 40°C in…
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has alerted students of fake news regarding the re-evaluation process. A circular, shared on social media, claimed that the process of obtaining answer book photocopies and re-evaluating marks has been cancelled due to “technical issues.” However, CBSE clarified that no such measure has been taken, and asked the public to beware of such rumours. Students can access the CBSE official website for verified information, the board added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels CBSE website not loading? After students raised issues with accessing the CBSE website’s…
DUBAI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met with Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, to discuss the strengthening of strategic partnerships that support sustainable food security systems under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the UAE and the Republic of Serbia. The meeting took place during her official visit to Serbia, where she led a high-level UAE delegation of senior government officials and representatives from the public and private sectors. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in…
A 35-year-old UAE resident and her five-year-old daughter have been found dead in the Al Nahda area of Sharjah, according to Malayalam media. It is not immediately clear how they died. According to media reports, the woman, who ran an online business, lived in the UAE with her husband and family. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain put on a dominant display to lift the 49th UAE President’s Cup, crushing regional rivals Al Jazira 4-1 in a thrilling final at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium tonight to put the curtains down on the 2025-2026 football season. The resounding victory earned Al Ain their eighth President’s Cup trophy, capping off a spectacular domestic double just weeks after they secured their 15th UAE Pro League crown. Al Jazira caught the champions off guard early on when Nabil Fekir curled in a brilliant free kick from the edge of the box…
Dubai authorities have warned that promoting or selling counterfeit products on social media is a violation that results in legal accountability. Police warned owners of commercial and advertising accounts against being lured by suspicious cooperation offers from unknown parties or unverified accounts. These often seek to exploit them in illegal commercial activities under the guise of “advertising” or “e-marketing.” A top official explained that some individuals, particularly young people, believe that selling or advertising counterfeit watches, perfumes, clothing, and accessories via social media is a simple commercial activity or a means of earning additional income. Stay up to date with…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE warned that threats to close the Strait of Hormuz could trigger serious global economic and food security consequences, highlighting the waterway’s critical role in international trade and energy supplies. Speaking at the UN General Assembly’s Informal Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets in New York, Sarah Al Awadhi, First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, said Iran’s “unlawful actions and threats demonstrate how quickly such egregious behaviour can generate global economic consequences”. “Iran’s unlawful closure…
DUBAI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59 percent of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until 23rd May on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas. An operational readiness plan, developed to ensure safe, coordinated and efficient passenger flow during travel peaks, was built in close coordination with airline and government partners including Dubai Police, GDRFA, Dubai Customs, the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS), dnata, Dubai Duty Free, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), the Roads…