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RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health and the Public Health Authority have released a list of illnesses that may prevent pilgrims from obtaining a Hajj permit due to physical incapacity. These include advanced kidney failure requiring dialysis, advanced heart failure or liver cirrhosis, severe mental illnesses, dementia, advanced aging, and pregnancy in the last three months.Saudi authorities have stressed that pilgrims must meet the health requirements that enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort, without any health complications that could compromise their well-being.The Ministry of Health also mandated that those wishing to perform Hajj this year…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ move to pull out of OPEC and said he thinks the move could help lower oil prices. “I think it’s great,” Trump said when asked by reporters at the White House what he thought of the UAE’s decision. The UAE — one of the group’s biggest producers — said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC, amid an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels “I think ultimately it’s a good thing for getting the price…

DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — In a high-impact international crackdown on transnational organised financial crime, Dubai Police, under the umbrella of the UAE Ministry of Interior, have carried out a coordinated global operation, codenamed “Tri-Force Sentinel”, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Chinese Police, leading to the arrest of 276 members of a transnational fraud network. The suspects are mainly from Southeast Asian countries. The operation delivered a decisive strike against three criminal syndicates and dismantled nine fraud centres behind high-yield investment scams (HYIS), “pig butchering” schemes, and virtual currency fraud, all of which…

When a woman in her 30s and 40s starts to feel irritable, withdrawn, or emotionally distant, her partner rarely attributes this to the hormonal imbalance related to menopause. But experts say that failure of understanding one of the most common issues women face is quietly straining marriages across the region. The phenomenon, increasingly referred to as “meno-divorce,” describes the growing number of relationships that break down during perimenopause and menopause, largely because neither partner understands what is happening. “Many of these relationships could have been saved with earlier education, open conversation and appropriate support,” says Donna Howarth, founder of the…

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced a strategic partnership with Ziina, a UAE-based fintech platform specializing in digital payment solutions, aimed at empowering businesses within Shams with innovative, fast, and secure financial tools that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. This partnership reflects Shams’ continued commitment to building an integrated business ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs and SMEs by providing advanced services that accelerate digital transformation and strengthen market competitiveness. It also aligns with the UAE’s broader vision of advancing a cashless, digital economy. In this context, Rashid Sahoo, Director of Operations at Sharjah…

KENTUCKY, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The second leg of the 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses series will launch on Thursday at the legendary Churchill Downs racecourse in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, widely recognised as one of the most venerable and famous horse racing events in the world. The prestigious race series is held to support the strategic development of Arabian horse racing, bolstering its presence at the world’s most elite tracks and safeguarding the authentic heritage of the Purebred Arabian horse. This initiative stems from the UAE’s enduring…

The Central Bank of the UAE on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate at 3.65 per cent. In a statement, the bank said it was maintaining the base rate applicable to the overnight deposit facility at 3.65 per cent.  The decision follows a similar move by the US Federal Reserve, which continued to hold its key rates for a third successive month. The UAE follows US monetary policy as the UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Source: Khaleej Times

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award held its regular meeting to assess progress on the 2025 edition and outline strategic priorities and future plans for the award. Sharjah Excellence Award is organised annually by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The Board approved the rollout timeline for the 2026 edition and reviewed the adoption of a new advanced fourth-generation global institutional assessment model. Discussions also covered enhancements to the…

UAE’s Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has officially granted approval for EURneffy, a new epinephrine-based treatment available in 1 mg and 2 mg strengths, making the UAE the first country in the region to authorise this innovative therapy. EURneffy is the first nasal adrenaline spray indicated for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions in adults and children aged four years and above, with dosing determined based on body weight. Developed by ALK Abelló, the product introduces a significant advancement to the UAE’s healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape by enabling the administration of epinephrine via the nasal route as an alternative to…

Dmitrii Gartung, Founder and CEO of OneSun. Women have come a long way in how they participate in and are recognised at work. Just a few generations ago, women in Victorian Britain were paid the same as eleven‑year‑old boys, and children often preferred factory work to the exhausting labour they shared with their mothers at home. Progress came step by step, often driven by technology. Each major wave of innovation expanded women’s freedom, mobility, and economic power. Sanitary pads meant girls no longer had to miss school and women could work during their periods. The bicycle gave women independent mobility, access to jobs beyond…