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Umrah and Haj tour operators and residents seek further clarification following UAE’s announcement of mandatory influenza vaccination for pilgrims. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed that travellers to Saudi Arabia must present influenza vaccination cards, effective March 26. “So far, we have not got any clarity on this matter,” said Noushad Hassan from Alhind Business Centre, which operates Haj and Umrah tours. “As of Tuesday afternoon, none of our passengers were asked for the vaccination cards or any such documentation.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to MoHAP, preventive measures…
Padraig Harrington made a birdie on his final hole to win the 54-hole Hoag Classic at Newport Beach on the PGA Champions Tour. Harrington, 52 years old, had rounds of 63, 67 and 69 for a 14 under-par total of 199 to win by one shot from Thongchai Jaidee (Thai). Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spain), came in third a further shot back. With this seventh Champions Tour victory of his career, Harrington moves from 31st to fifth on the season-long Charles Schwab Cup standings. Harrington showed typical resilient play over his last few holes. He double bogeyed hole16, to stand one…
It’s rare for a top movie star to step behind the camera and thrive critically and financially as a director. From the 1930s through the 1960s, Orson Welles and Charlie Chaplin were the gold standards for actors-turned-directors. But since the 1970s, good luck finding a more successful actor-director than Clint Eastwood. The actor was already a star in the early 1970s thanks to his roles in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy and Dirty Harry. Eastwood directed his first film in 1971 with Play Misty for Me. Since then, he has directed nearly 40 films, from Westerns and crime thrillers to Oscar…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), the leading financial institution, has contributed Dh3 million in support to the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign aims to honour mothers by establishing a Dh1 billion endowment fund to sustainably support the education of millions around the world. Organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the campaign’s proceeds will go towards implementing education projects in collaboration with humanitarian organisations, in order to provide millions of underprivileged individuals with the tools and skills needed…
A major bridge collapsed in the US port of Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, plunging cars and as many as 20 people into the river below. Rescuers were searching for survivors in the Patapsco River after huge spans of the 2.57-km Francis Scott Key Bridge crumpled into the water. Two people were pulled from the waters under the bridge, one in serious condition, according to Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. As many as 20 people could be in the river along with “numerous vehicles, and possibly a tractor-trailer or a vehicle…
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved the launch of the Yas Canal residential project in Al Raha Beach. The Dh3.5 billion project will include 1,146 residential villas for UAE Nationals and is being overseen by the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Centre for Projects and Infrastructure and the ICT Real Estate Development Company. Completion is expected in the last quarter of 2027. Sheikh Khaled highlighted that the residential project reflects the leadership’s commitment to offering high-quality housing tailored to meet the needs of Emirati families in…
To those looking for a diversion after a day of fasting, consider these activities as a means to unwind. Cannon Firing This year, Dubai continues its tradition of firing Ramadan cannons at various locations across the city, a practice dating back to the 1960s. Each day, one shot is fired from cannons positioned at Burj Khalifa, Damac Hills, Expo City Dubai, Festival City, Hatta Guest House, Mirdif Downtown, and Vida Creek Harbour, marking the end of the daily fast. Ramadan Art Nights and Lights at Al Seef During Ramadan, Al Seef hosts Art Nights and Lights, featuring themed light décor,…
In an incredible display of spirit, Palestine beat Bangladesh 1-0 on Tuesday in a qualifying game for the 2026 Fifa World Cup to keep their dream alive. Having beaten Bangladesh 5-0 in their previous game last week, Palestine beat the South Asians again on Monday, thanks to a 94th-minute goal from Michel Termanini in Dhaka. With seven points, five more than Lebanon and six clear of Bangladesh, Palestine remain second in Group I behind Australia. The top two teams from each of the nine groups in the second round progress to the final round where Asia’s increased automatic allocation of…
Even before release, there were some red flags about how Dragon’s Dogma 2 would perform on a technical level. While console players need to wait and hope for patches to fix things, those on PC can already improve their games through the hard work of modders. Of course, technical improvements are only one area where modders focus. With such a massive world and many systems in place, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is brimming with potential for mods of all shapes and sizes. Aside from mods that just improve your performance, most are better saved for after you’ve reached the true ending,…
The number of distressed domestic workers calling for help has increased in the first two weeks of Ramadan compared to previous months, the Consulate General of India – Dubai (CGI-Dubai) confirmed to Khaleej Times. “We have received distressed calls from many Indian women working in the UAE as house help,” noted the Press Wing of CGI-Dubai, adding: “The number of such distress cases is higher in Ramadan than in previous months. The consulate has been facilitating each request for the safe return of these ladies to their respective families.” The Indian Consulate did not provide specific numbers, but according to…