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Ducab is considering supporting the “Gold Line” of the Dubai Metro
The Ducab Group said it will continue to work and coordinate closely with various relevant authorities, within…
Fair weather today in UAE with rising heat over next days
UAE weather forecast: Fair to partly cloudy today with warm temperatures, rising heat and occasional dusty winds expected across the country in the coming days.
Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an…
Abu Dhabi to permit use of new daily obesity pill under weight loss programme
Foundayo to be prescribed to eligible patients under health drive
What you need to know about the new Philippine species in Abu Dhabi
Philippine species find a new home in Abu Dhabi, offering visitors a unique look at biodiversity and cross-border conservation.
Travelling soon? Dubai warns of malaria risk abroad
Planning a trip from Dubai to tropical destinations? Learn key malaria prevention tips, from repellents and bed nets to pre-travel medical consultations.
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport
On Saturday, Iran resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two…
Will petrol prices in UAE increase, hit Dh4 a litre in May?
The UAE recorded its highest-ever petrol prices in 2022 after the Russia-Ukraine war, when prices surpassed Dh4 a litre for the first time in the country
Operation “The Gallant Knight 3” organizes the mass wedding “The Dress of Joy 2” for 300 brides and grooms in the Gaza Strip
عملية “الفارس الشهم 3” تنظم العرس الجماعي “ثوب الفرح 2” لـ300 عريس وعروس في قطاع غزة بدعم مؤسسة خليفة الإنسانيةhttps://www.wam.ae/a/bzw7c66
An 18-year-old has been extradited from Dubai for the murder of a woman who was found dead in her London home
An 18-year-old young man from Dubai has been extradited to the United Kingdom and charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela, aged 27, in a shocking case in Westminster in 2024. Police said Enzo Petamio was returned on Friday and faced formal charges upon arrival. He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Court…
Iran says it won’t accept ‘maximalist demands’ as Islamabad hosts peace push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi laid out Iran’s demands and its reservations about US positions on Saturday as Islamabad hosted a new push to end a war…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Urals for First Time in Record 1,800-km Raid
Explosions were reported at military and industrial sites in Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk as Kyiv’s long-range campaign reaches deep into Russian territory.
Scientists are still learning from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
The accident that began unfolding here on April 26th 1986 was disastrous, and not only for the people who lost their lives during and soon after it. | World News
Iran relays demands through Pakistan as it warns US over blockade
Iranian foreign minister conveys Tehran’s position to Pakistani officials as Islamabad mediates between Washington and Tehran; Iran’s military leadership warns US forces against continuing 'blockade and piracy' in the region
Is Trump playing the markets via US-Iran war? ‘He has it in a chokehold’
For the past 15 months, US stock traders’ fortunes have been largely tethered to the whims of a single person — President Donald Trump. | World News
Sam Altman says he is ‘deeply sorry’ for failing to alert police ahead of mass shooting
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a community in Canada after a mass shooting by a banned ChatGPT user.
Talks stumble as Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed. Tehran’s top diplomat left Pakistan on Saturday, and President Donald Trump said he told envoys
Trump’s ‘unauthorised’ war on Iran to hit 60-day limit soon. What happens next?
While a fragile ceasefire remains in place, the threats between the US and Iran continue and the future of talks in mediator state Pakistan remains unclear. | World News
Talks Stumble As Iran’s Top Diplomat Leaves Pakistan And Trump Says He Told Envoys Not To Go
President Donald Trump said he told Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner not to travel to Pakistan for more talks with Iran.
Why Iran FM Araghchi left without meeting US delegation in Islamabad
After Araghchi’s departure, United States President Donald Trump announced that he had cancelled the US delegation’s visit to Islamabad. | World News
Iran’s big remark as Islamabad peace talks fail to take off
Iran-US peace talks update: Iran foreign minister left from Islamabad on Saturday, following which President Trump cancelled envoys’ trip to Pakistan. | World News
Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, state media say
The Israeli military restated its warning for Lebanese residents not to approach the Litani River area in southern Lebanon while it battles Hezbollah. | World News
Russian strikes kill six across Ukraine
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people, officials said Saturday, most of them in an attack on a residential building in the eastern city of Dnipro.
Trump evacuated after ‘loud bangs’ heard at White House correspondents dinner
Donald Trump took cover amid the unspecified threat as the Secret Service and other authorities rushed into the banquet hall.
Sharjah Coop wins 2026 Mansour Award, boosts UAE food security
Sharjah Coop secures the 2026 Mansour Award for agricultural excellence, supporting Emirati farmers, innovation and the UAE’s long-term food security goals.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid hails relief effort as Dubai delivers Dh2.3 billion in support
Ruler of Dubai says humanitarian foundation supported 165 million people in 122 countries last year
UAE to attract more ultra-wealthy, rising from 4,851 to 6,588 by 2031
UAE set to see ultra-wealthy residents surge from 4,851 to 6,588 by 2031, driven by Dubai’s booming luxury property market and strong business appeal.
How the UAE is tackling digital misinformation and online smear campaigns
Discover how the UAE combats digital misinformation and online smear campaigns with AI tools, strict laws and public awareness to protect its digital space.
How giving back makes a day off special for volunteers in Dubai
How a day off becomes a meaningful experience for Dubai volunteers as they support low-income families and promote sustainability through ‘Gift It Forward.’
US to let Venezuela pay Maduro’s lawyer in drug trafficking case
The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela to allow the South American country’s government to pay Nicolás Maduro’s defence lawyer, back
The US military says it struck a ship in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people
The US Army announced that it struck a ship in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two people, in the latest attack of its kind, condemned by human rights groups and described as ‘extrajudicial killings’ and Washington described it as targeting ‘drug terrorists’. The US Southern Command claimed that the ship struck on Friday was operated by ‘specific terrorist organizations’ […]
China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
China’s giant panda loan program has long been known as a tool of Beijing’s soft-power diplomacy.
Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks
President Donald Trump says he told top U_S_ envoys not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, telling Fox News that ″they can call us anytime they want.”.
Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, then Trump cancels U.S. delegation’s travel
After arriving on Friday, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi has left Islamabad, prompting President Trump to announce that his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will no longer travel there Saturday for peace talks
Palestinian Authority local elections start for first time in years
The elections, the first of their kind since the October 7 massacre in 2023, will be held in the West Bank and the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah.
Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine.
Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US in war and are now stuck in Qatar to return home
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort and are stuck in Qatar can safely return home.
Gunfire rocks Mali districts, including junta stronghold
Gunfire rocked several districts of the junta-ruled west African country of Mali on Saturday, including Kati, the home of military ruler General Assimi Goita, witnesses and a security source told
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin’s rule in wartime Russia
Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia.
Islamic militants and separatists claim simultaneous attacks across Mali
Islamic militants and separatists said they attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities. The al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claimed responsibility for attacks on Saturday on Bamako’s international airport and
Colombian Munoz died of the infection days after the plane crash
Colombian cyclist Cristian Camilo Munoz died from medical complications following an accident during the Tour du Jura race in France last week, his team IN Colombia announced on Friday. The 30-year-old athlete received treatment at a medical center for a knee injury after an accident on Saturday before traveling with his team […]
Think it’s real? Abu Dhabi warns of fake accounts stealing your money
Fake social media and online accounts are targeting Abu Dhabi residents with ticket, visa and investment scams. Find out how to verify ads and protect your money.
Iran defence ministry says US seeks ‘face-saving’ way out of war
Stay tuned to Khaleej Times for latest updates on the ceasefire, talks between warring parties, and other significant developments in the region.
Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
New York: US President Donald Trump is set to host winners of his second annual meme coin contest at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, o
Suspected Somali pirates hijack oil vessel headed to the capital
Mogadishu: Suspected Somali pirates hijacked a fuel tanker off the northeastern coast of Somalia, according to a local official and the British military. The ve
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting shooting suspect to police
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman apologized to the Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge for failing to alert police about a banned account linked to Jesse Van Rootsela
Dubai’s Crown Prince Tests 4 Best Camera Phones of 2026
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum posted an Instagram poll that featured four major camera phones. The lineup featured
Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from Dubai may take up to a year, expert says
Flying suspected gangland boss to his native Ireland would be high-security operation
Mohammed bin Rashid: The UAE has chosen to create hope, build life, and stand with humanity
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the meeting of the Board of Trustee








