Author: Editorial Team
The NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2026 examination is being conducted today across India and 14 international centres, including the UAE, where nearly 1,800 to 1,900 students are appearing. The exam, which is a gateway to medical courses in India such as MBBS, BDS and Ayurveda, is being held in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi under strict supervision and uniform national guidelines issued by India’s National Testing Agency (NTA). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels With over 2.2 million candidates appearing globally, UAE schools hosting the exam have implemented layered security…
DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), met with Sir John Rose, Deputy Chairman of Rothschild & Co, who was accompanied by Saeed Al Awar, Partner and Head of Rothschild & Co Middle East. Discussions focused on how to scale world-class capital-intensive businesses where reliability, operational excellence and long-term planning are essential. The meeting also covered innovative financing structures for long-cycle infrastructure projects, international expansion strategies relevant to regional utilities and practical pathways for DEWA to unlock additional value from global growth opportunities. Al Tayer underscored DEWA’s…
Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…
ROME, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Napoli dropped two valuable points after a goalless draw with hosts Como on Saturday in the 35th round of the Italian Serie A, giving Inter Milan a significant opportunity to move closer to securing the title, as they now need just one point from their remaining four matches. Napoli raised their tally to 70 points in second place, nine points behind leaders Inter, while Como reached 62 points in fifth place, two points away from UEFA Champions League qualification spots. In other matches on Saturday, Udinese defeated Torino 2-0, Atalanta drew 0-0 with Genoa,…
Matching printed shirts, sun hats tilted just right, and wide smiles that didn’t need posing, a group of UAE workers walked together under the iconic Pattaya City sign in Pattaya, looking every bit like a holiday they had long imagined. The group, employees of Sharjah-based World Star Holding, were among 11 workers flown to Thailand as part of a special initiative marking World Labour Day. From walking along Pattaya’s waterfront to stepping into the sea and splashing through the waves, the trip quickly turned into a series of moments that felt new and memorable. Stay up to date with the…
TEHRAN — Iran signaled it is willing to return to negotiations with the United States, but only if Washington abandons what it described as an “excessive approach” and threatening rhetoric, according to state media. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the remarks while briefing counterparts in Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq and Azerbaijan, Press TV reported. Araghchi said Iran did not initiate the war and that its armed forces remain fully prepared to respond to any renewed military threat. He added that Tehran had entered the latest Pakistan-mediated talks in good faith despite deep skepticism toward Washington, citing what he described as repeated…
WASHINGTON — The US Department of State approved a series of potential military sales to Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, totaling more than $7.6 billion, as regional tensions remain elevated. The agency cleared the possible sale of Patriot air and missile defense replenishment services and related equipment to Qatar valued at $4.01 billion. It also approved the sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to Qatar worth $992 million, and to the United Arab Emirates valued at $147.6 million. Separately, Washington authorized the potential sale of an Integrated Battle Command System to Kuwait for $2.5 billion. The…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States could “take over” Cuba, suggesting a U.S. aircraft carrier could be deployed near the island as a show of force. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said Cuba could be addressed “almost immediately,” linking the remarks to ongoing U.S. military operations abroad. He indicated that a naval deployment could follow the current conflict involving Iran, mentioning the possible use of the USS Abraham Lincoln. Trump suggested that such a move would pressure Cuba into compliance, while reiterating that the United States is prepared to act decisively. Separately,…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE residents wanting to travel for their Eid Al Adha break or the summer vacation will likely be able to purchase tickets to some locations at a much lower rate, according to travel experts. This is after the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air traffic in the country’s airspace is now back to normal. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels “Due to the GCAA announcement, there will be more seats and thus lower prices to…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan accused Afghan border forces of targeting civilians in a new wave of clashes, saying at least nine people were killed and 15 injured over the past two days. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said in a post on X that those killed included women and children, with 12 people injured on Thursday in what he described as “unprovoked and criminal targeting of civilians” in the Bajaur tribal district. He added that three civilians were injured on Friday while playing cricket, blaming a quadcopter attack on what Islamabad refers to as “Fitna Al Khwarij,” a term used by Pakistan…