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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Global Village, the famous family destination in Dubai, will reopen its doors to the public starting, Monday, April 20, 2026. The entertainment venue made the announcement on its social media channels on Saturday, April 18. Season 30 of Global Village, which kicked off on October 15, is due to end on May 10, 2026, as the popular park closes for hot summer months. Source: Khaleej Times

In the UAE, some residents as young as in their 40s are being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, doctors point out that it is not necessarily because more people are falling ill, but instead because awareness has improved and healthcare facilities have expanded. Patients are being identified earlier, and even younger individuals are getting answers faster. “Diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease are rising due to better awareness, access to specialists, availability of advanced healthcare facilities and longer life expectancy,” said Dr Jaffar Vali Sayyed, Specialist Neurology at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais. Globally, about 1-2 per cent of people over 65 are…

DUBAI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has concluded high-level meetings with key public and private sector entities in the Philippines as part of a recent visit to Manila. The discussions were aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two markets. During the visit, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, met with Ferdinand A. Ferrer, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to explore opportunities for collaboration in trade facilitation and investment promotion in key sectors including AI, digital transformation, and smart cities. The Dubai…

Doctors across the UAE are cautioning residents about a hidden health risk following recent rains — humid indoor air that can trap allergens and lead to respiratory illnesses. The warning comes as the country experiences a spell of unstable weather, marked by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds reaching up to 60 km/h, and hail. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Health experts say moisture lingering inside homes after rain can silently degrade air quality, creating ideal conditions for allergens to accumulate and spread. Dr Samah Ahmed, Consultant Pulmonology at Burjeel Day Surgery Center,…

Some parents in the UAE trying to book school uniform pickup slots found no availability on April 18, and only limited options on April 19, with some slots not opening until as late as 6pm at the time of reporting. The early demand for uniform collection comes even as a major rush for books and stationery has not yet started, while barbers, shoemakers, and tailors said they expect business to pick up on Saturday evening ahead of reopening of schools in the UAE. At the Threads outlet in BurJuman Mall, uniform of Cambridge International School Dubai, no pickup slots were…

SHARJAH, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, in collaboration with Sharjah Digital Department, organised a specialised workshop to train real estate developers on the services of the “Aqari” platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the real estate sector and strengthen digital transformation across the emirate. The workshop aimed to promote digital real estate awareness in the Emirate of Sharjah and introduce developers to the latest electronic services available through the “Aqari” platform. It also focused on training them to use these services efficiently, contributing to the development of the real estate ecosystem,…

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) Fellowship, a national initiative to develop the next generation of Emirati researchers and future AI faculty at world-class institutions in the UAE and abroad. The fully funded, two-year postdoctoral fellowship supports UAE Nationals who have recently completed their Ph.D. to undertake advanced research internationally, building long-term research capability in AI and related fields. RAIS welcomes scholars from a wide range of disciplines – from machine learning and data science to engineering, biology, economics, and physics – with a…

Public Prosecution Dubai is investigating a hit-and-run involving a 14-year-old driver after a Chinese resident was injured, with his condition worsening hours later, authorities said. According to case details, operations received a report after the injured man was admitted to hospital with multiple bruises and wounds initially believed to be the result of an assault. Initial statements from the victim’s wife indicated that her husband had gone out for a walk in the evening and returned about an hour and a half later with visible injuries. Despite her concern, he did not disclose what had happened. Stay up to date…

Up to 75 per cent of pregnant women experience pelvic and lower back pain, yet most suffer in silence — a reality an Abu Dhabi-based pain specialist is now working to change through a pioneering care model. Dr Rafael Blanco, head of the Pain Department at Corniche Hospital, said pregnancy-related pain remains one of the most overlooked issues in women’s health, often dismissed as a normal part of the journey. “Pregnancy pain should not be normal,” he noted. A common but overlooked issue According to Blanco, most women experience some level of pain during pregnancy, particularly in the lower back…

UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of school bus operations across the country starting Monday (April 20). The decision, made in collaboration with local educational authorities, applies to all public and private schools, marking a return to normal transportation services after a temporary suspension during the recent “current phase.” Earlier, the Ministry of Education had postponed school bus services for nurseries, kindergartens, and schools nationwide as part of precautionary measures. The resumption of bus services coincides with students across the UAE returning to in-person learning on the same day. This marks a significant transition back to classroom education…