Author: Editorial team
Behind every great song is a complex web of people, stories, and inspirations that span genres and decades. Today, Spotify is bringing those relationships to the forefront of the listening experience with the launch of SongDNA, a new, immersive music experience that’s built to reveal the intricate network of people and creative connections behind the music you love. Rolling out in beta to Premium users, SongDNA allows listeners to explore the writers, producers, and collaborators behind a song, see samples and interpolations that shaped its sound, and browse the covers it inspired. Fans can navigate across creators and collaborators, tracing connections between artists as diverse as Harry…
GENEVA, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Human Rights Council has adopted by consensus a historic UN resolution on the human rights implications of Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The resolution, co-sponsored by more than 100 states, reflects a clear international consensus condemning these acts. The resolution strongly condemns the attacks carried out using missiles and drones as clear violations of international law and a serious threat to international peace and…
A series of alarming claims, from ‘mass evacuation from Dubai’ and ‘Dubai is no longer safe’ to ‘airports are shut down’ and ‘shelves are empty’, circulating online are fake, authorities have said. In a new video released on Wedneday, the Government of Dubai Media Office called out these misleading narratives, showing how such headlines are being shared despite not reflecting the reality on the ground. “Sidestep the rumours, focus on the facts,” the office said in a statement accompanying the video. “Dubai is operating as normal. Don’t be misled by fake news. Stay informed and verify before you share.” The…
WASHINGTON, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, today welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bilateral relationship. Dr. Al Jaber said: “It was good to re-connect with Vice President Vance at this critical moment. We discussed the fact that energy security equals global security, and that restoring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the…
Shane Heraty, newly appointed Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, recently announced that Shane Heraty has been appointed as the Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Effective from May 1 2026, he will oversee Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations in the region, and help customers and partners strengthen their security, modernise their workplaces, and build the critical infrastructure for AI. Shane brings a wealth of experience to the position, with an extensive 30-year background…
DUBAI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Health and Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the foundation for a collaboration to advance Dubai’s global position in the HealthTech sector. Aligned with Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda, this strategic partnership aims to build a HealthTech and TechBio ecosystem anchored in Dubai by accelerating the success of high-impact ventures and advancing innovation across Biotech, digital health, AI diagnostics, drug discovery, robotics, medical devices and personalized medicine. By coordinating resources and expertise across public and private sectors, Dubai Health and DFDF will work together…
Residents across the UAE can expect more rains on Thursday, March 26, with the unstable weather forecast continuing until Friday. The weather tomorrow is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy, accompanied by some convective clouds with rainfall of different intensities over scattered areas. Light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds are set to blow, fresh to strong at times with clouds causing blowing dust and sand. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Residents can expect reduced horizontal visibility, with a speed of 15-30 km/hr, reaching 60 km/hr. The sea will be slight…
ABU DHABI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — Investments by banks operating in the UAE increased by 2 percent on a monthly basis, rising by AED16.9 billion during January 2026 to reach AED872.3 billion by the end of the month, while annual growth reached 17.4 percent compared to January 2025, according to banking indicators issued today by the Central Bank. Data showed that banks’ investments in securities representing debt on others rose to AED418.6 billion by the end of January, achieving annual growth of 26 percent and a monthly increase of 3.1 percent. Bonds held to maturity grew by 10.5 percent…
Cloudera, has announced findings from a new global study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Cloudera, revealing that while enterprises recognize AI’s transformative potential, most remain unprepared to operationalize it due to persistent data readiness challenges. Ahmad Shakora, Group Vice President, South – META, Cloudera Middle East, has said that organisations across the Middle East need to prioritise strong governance and trusted data in order to yield measurable outcomes from AI investments. In the Middle East, where governments and businesses are aggressively driving AI adoption as part of digital transformation agendas, the gap between ambition and readiness is…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City today Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the UAE; Gerardo Pérez Figueroa, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE; and Jorge Rafael Archila Ruiz, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala to the UAE. H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassadors and discussed with them ways to enhance cooperation in a manner that serves mutual interests in the economic, trade and…