Arwa AlmazroueiStaff Writer arwa@khaleejtimes.comArwa Almazrouei is an Arabic editor passionate about storytelling and journalism, and creating impactful content that highlights culture, society, and the inspirational.
UAE launches National Zakat Platform to enhance transparency and social impact Officials highlighted that the platform relies on accurate data, verified statistics, and impact tracking, allowing authorities to monitor zakat flows
Ramadan 2026: One donor sponsors iftar tent serving 8,000 people daily in Dubai According to the media and relations consultant for the entity overseeing the initiative, the budget covers meal preparation, logistics, daily operations and on-site management
Free iftar meals for 1.6 million individuals as Dubai charity launches Ramadan campaign Beit Al Khair Society is encouraging residents and companies to participate by sponsoring food parcels or meal distribution points
UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 draws elite teams from 40+ countries, competing for $260,000 prize Organised by Dubai Police, the five-day event features teams from six continents competing across five core challenges designed specifically for special police units
Ramadan 2026: Some shoppers splurge over Dh50,000 on bespoke attire From rare fabrics to intricate hand embroidery, makhawer’s enduring status as a symbol of elegance, heritage, and social distinction during the holy month and festive celebrations
AI, uncertainty, end of fixed roles: Experts in Dubai discuss future work place As jobs become less permanent and career paths less linear, the panel agreed that good work cannot be defined by job titles alone
Why universities should move away from being 'degree factories' to survive next decade Prof Al Raisi noted that traditional campus-based, degree-centric models are increasingly misaligned with today’s realities, particularly as AI and digital platforms reshape how knowledge is accessed and applied
UAE's distinctive AI approach: Embedding policy, ethics, infra into national vision The UAE is not only building for its own market, but investing in systems that will serve the global AI ecosystem, said panelists at World Government Summit
'300 million don’t know if they will eat next meal': Global aid leaders in Dubai Assistant Executive Director of the WFP recalled meeting a mother in Somalia who walked for four days to reach a food distribution Centre, after burying two of her children along the way
Look: Sikka 2026 converts Dubai's heritage houses into spaces of deliberate discomfort In one of the standout 3D installations, a photograph of Dubai's sky is transformed into cloud-like forms printed in water using plant-based milk and natural materials
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