Author: Editorial Team
Parents in the UAE have begun making alternative arrangements after the Ministry of Education announced that school bus services will be postponed. While some working parents opted to take taxi services, others decided to continue online schooling for the time being. “I decided to keep my son at home for online learning,” said Dubai parent Marina Paul. “We live along the Al Qudra corridor and school transport was a main deciding factor when picking a school for my eight-year-old son. We are both working parents and have no option to drop or pick him up. In the morning, our school…
In times of sustained uncertainty, it is entirely human to feel unsettled, anxious, or unlike yourself. The constant shifts, the loss of predictability, and the sense that familiar structures are no longer fully reliable can create a persistent unease. Some people notice waves of fear, while others feel restless or heightened. These responses are not signs of dysfunction. They are your nervous system adapting. From a neurological perspective, when the brain perceives unpredictability as a potential threat, stress systems become more active. This can lead to heightened alertness, difficulty relaxing, and fluctuating emotional states. At times, this state can sharpen…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability. This is in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia has continued its support to enhance Pakistan’s economic stability by extending the term of an existing $5 billion deposit at the State Bank of Pakistan and announcing an additional deposit of $3 billion, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This reflects the strong ties and ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. This assistance…
JEDDAH — The meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), held via video conference, reviewed a series of comprehensive reports concerning the national economy, the progress of Saudi Vision 2030, and the performance of public entities. The Council discussed the monthly report from the Ministry of Economy and Planning, which detailed updates on the global economy and growth prospects amidst regional geopolitical tensions. The report analyzed the impact of these events on major and emerging economies, the Gulf economy, and global supply chains. It also highlighted the exceptional resilience of the Saudi economy, attributing this success to…
WASHINGTON, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, held a series of bilateral meetings with finance ministers and senior international officials on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, where he is leading the UAE delegation. The meetings, which took place in the US capital, included counterparts from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Switzerland, and Norway. The gatherings discussed ways to expand avenues for financial cooperation as well as key fiscal and taxation issues of mutual interest. During…
SHARJAH, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Museums Authority is marking the 30th anniversary of Sharjah Science Museum under the slogan “Thirty Years of Scientific Achievement”, celebrating its role in promoting scientific culture and interactive learning since its opening on 17th April, 1996. The milestone reflects three decades of advancing science education through innovative programmes that combine knowledge with hands-on experimentation, reinforcing the museum’s position as one of the UAE’s leading interactive educational destinations. To mark the occasion, the museum will host a series of events and programmes throughout the year, with each month dedicated to a specific scientific…
MUNICH, 16 April (WAM)– Bayern Munich reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals tonight after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in their quarter-final second leg. Following a 2-1 win in the first leg, the German giants progressed 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Alexander Pavlovic opened the scoring for Bayern in the 6th minute, followed by a Harry Kane strike in the 38th. Luis Diaz added a third in the 89th minute before Michael Olise sealed the win deep into stoppage time. Real Madrid’s goals came via an Arda…
As temperatures rise across the UAE, residents in some areas can expect relief with rains on Friday, April 17, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light rainfall is expected over some western coastal areas and islands, as conditions remain partly cloudy to cloudy overall. Light to moderate Northwesterly to Southwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 35 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the…
Burj Al Arab has never been a hotel that does things halfway, not when it first rose out of an artificial island in the late 1990s, and not now, as it prepares to disappear behind hoardings for an 18-month restoration that will take it offline for the first time in its history. The project will be led by French interior architect Tristan Auer, known for his sensitive work on Paris landmarks like the Hôtel de Crillon. Officially, the brief is to refresh the interiors, enhance performance and prepare the hotel for the future of luxury, while keeping its intrinsic essence…
Meta Platforms recently expanded its existing partnership with Broadcom to jointly develop multiple generations of custom AI chips. The aforementioned chips are designed to power AI across the social media giant’s wide portfolio of apps and services. Meta explained it will work with Broadcom on chip design, advanced packaging and networking to build out the “massive computing foundation” needed to deliver real-time AI experiences to billions of people. It has committed to an initial deployment of 1 gigawatt of Meta Training and Inference Accelerators (MTIA), with plans to deploy multiple gigawatts of chips in the future, based on Broadcom technology.…