Karen Ann Monsy

Karen Ann Monsy

karen@khaleejtimes.com

Karen Ann Monsy is Associate Editor, overseeing digital operations in the newsroom. She sees the world through headlines and SEO keywords — and loves building people and teams.

Iran attacks UAE after 26 days of ceasefire: What happened, why tensions escalated

Iran attacks UAE after 26 days of ceasefire: What happened, why tensions escalated

Iran's attacks on the UAE on May 4 have effectively shattered a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, triggering regional escalation, civilian injuries and global economic ripples

While US, Israel and Iran traded missiles, we fought a parallel war on misinformation

While US, Israel and Iran traded missiles, we fought a parallel war on misinformation

There aren’t enough tiny violins in the world to bemoan the way algorithms and AI slop have forever changed the way we consume media

'Iran could be taken out': 5 quotes from Trump as 'final' Hormuz deadline looms

'Iran could be taken out': 5 quotes from Trump as 'final' Hormuz deadline looms

Trump has warned US forces will unleash broad attacks on Iranian infrastructure if his Tuesday night deadline for a deal is not met

Eid Al Fitr 2026: UAE announces March 20 as start of festival

Eid Al Fitr 2026: UAE announces March 20 as start of festival

Islamic months last either 29 or 30 days depending on when the moon is sighted

Iranian attacks in the Gulf: Deaths, injuries, key events since February 28

Iranian attacks in the Gulf: Deaths, injuries, key events since February 28

Over the last eight days, Iran has launched a relentless barrage of daily strikes on 'US assets' in the region, including in the UAE

Traffic alert: Triple-vehicle collision causes hour-long delays on Ras Al Khor Road

Traffic alert: Triple-vehicle collision causes hour-long delays on Ras Al Khor Road

The accident involved a trailer, a bus and a minibus, resulting in lane closures and severe congestion as first responders managed the site

Fact check: 'Maduro tracksuit' goes viral after US captures President; has it sold out?

Fact check: 'Maduro tracksuit' goes viral after US captures President; has it sold out?

Social media accounts have been posting 'Get that look' guides, prices et al; others referred to the look as the Nike x Maduro collection

Happy New Year, UAE! Fireworks, drones light up skies as country welcomes 2026

Happy New Year, UAE! Fireworks, drones light up skies as country welcomes 2026

Khaleej Times brings you every detail on UAE's New Year's Eve 2026 celebration — the vibes from the ground through our reporters stationed across the emirates, to transport and safety advisories for revellers in the country

UAE issues new orange alert, asks residents to be 'alert' till 7.45am

UAE issues new orange alert, asks residents to be 'alert' till 7.45am

Heavy downpour can be seen across the country, with an orange alert issued for large parts of the UAE till 2.30am on Friday

Dubai: Stuck at a red light? RTA shares hack to turn traffic signal green

Dubai: Stuck at a red light? RTA shares hack to turn traffic signal green

Observant motorists in the UAE may have noticed rectangular grooves cut into the road just before the white line at a signal