Ajanta Paul

ajanta@khaleejtimes.com

Ajanta Paul is a Senior Editor on the Digital team. A natural leader and newshound, she thrives in breaking news and high-pressure situations — and enjoys reporting on community issues that matter to UAE residents.

Abu Dhabi intercepts drones; 6 Pakistani, Nepalese workers injured in ICAD 2

Abu Dhabi intercepts drones; 6 Pakistani, Nepalese workers injured in ICAD 2

Authorities have repeatedly alerted residents during similar incidents and assured that booming sounds heard across the Emirates resulted from successful air defence interceptions

US suspends operations at its embassy in Kuwait City

US suspends operations at its embassy in Kuwait City

State Department urged US citizens in Kuwait to depart the country, if they can do so safely, using commercial or other available transportation options

Qatar detains 194 people for filming, sharing misleading videos, rumours

Qatar detains 194 people for filming, sharing misleading videos, rumours

Ministry of Interior said that these misinformations incite public opinion and violate the instructions issued by the relevant authorities

UAE, Gulf countries waive overstay fines, extend visas after airspace closures

UAE, Gulf countries waive overstay fines, extend visas after airspace closures

These steps show how Gulf States are responding to emergencies while making sure residents and visitors stay safe and legally covered

Dubai, Sharjah private schools to begin spring break on March 9

Dubai, Sharjah private schools to begin spring break on March 9

The break applies to students and academic and administrative staff at public and private institutions, with classes set to resume on March 23

Why UAE residents should not take, share photos, videos of Iranian drone debris

Why UAE residents should not take, share photos, videos of Iranian drone debris

As missiles and drones fired from Iran are intercepted, authorities urged residents not to approach, touch, or photograph any debris or objects

94 injured in UAE since start of Iranian strikes; 6 missiles, 125 drones tackled

94 injured in UAE since start of Iranian strikes; 6 missiles, 125 drones tackled

These attacks caused three deaths among Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationals

Abu Dhabi Airports resumes limited flight operations at Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports resumes limited flight operations at Zayed International Airport

Authorities provided more than 4,300 complimentary hotel rooms across 74 hotels to approximately 7,000 passengers

Kuwaiti authorities detain two men for mocking armed forces on social media

Kuwaiti authorities detain two men for mocking armed forces on social media

Both confessed to filming and publishing the content. They have been detained, and legal procedures have been initiated to refer them to the competent authorities

Kuwait engages 97 ballistic missiles and 283 Iranian drones

Kuwait engages 97 ballistic missiles and 283 Iranian drones

The interception caused debris to fall on some facilities in scattered areas, leading to minor material damage