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Aldar Education-operated schools in Abu Dhabi will see a nine-fold increase in UAE nationals among staff with the signing of a new strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Aldar Education will work towards hiring over 300 Emiratis, including over 100 new-to-sector Emirati teachers, as part of this partnership. It will also comply with the national direction to ensure all Social Studies positions across its operated schools are occupied by Emirati educators within the next three years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. This agreement is the first…

Swiss watchmaker Swatch was forced to shut stores and cap queues after the launch of its Royal Pop pocket watch in collaboration with Audemars Piguet drew large crowds and triggered brawls among shoppers. The watches combining Swatch’s 1980s pop-art style with the Audemars Piguet octagonal bezel sell for $400 to $420, far below the many thousands of dollars commanded by Audemars Piguet’s luxury watches, leading many to buy and then flip Royal Pop timepieces online at inflated prices. Social media posts and video showed queues of shoppers at stores in New York, London, Barcelona and Dubai at the weekend, with…

ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that it is continuing to closely monitor the incident involving a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. FANR confirmed that the incident did not affect the safety of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant or the readiness of its essential systems. There has been no release of radioactive material, radiological safety levels remain within normal ranges, and there is no risk to the public or the…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, issued a decree regarding the formation of the Board of Directors of Emirates Cultural and Sports Club and Emirates Club Company. Under the decree, Mahmoud Hassan Al Shamsi was appointed Chairman of the Board, while Eng. Ismail Hassan Al Blooshi was named First Vice Chairman, and Ahmed Mohammed Shamlan Al Nuaimi Second Vice Chairman. The decree stipulates that the board membership shall also include Dr Taleb Mohammed Al Mandous, Dr Jassim Mohammed Al Zaabi and Dr…

Cisco recently announced the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch, a critical milestone in quantum networking that addresses one of the most fundamental barriers to building a quantum network. As a working research prototype, it is the latest proof point in Cisco’s accelerating full-stack quantum networking program, built on years of foundational research, real-world demonstrations, and a growing ecosystem of strategic collaborations. Quantum computers encode information in different ways, and until now, no switch could accept and translate between all major encoding modalities without destroying the quantum information in the process. The Cisco Universal Quantum Switch is designed to address this challenge…

More than 400 ministers and federal officials gathered for an Agentic AI retreat in Abu Dhabi to unveil the country’s first government-run artificial intelligence agents. This is the first major step in the UAE government’s move to automating its public services. From tax audits to customer support, these agents will support the country’s goal to convert 50 per cent of all government services and operations to AI-powered systems within two years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The national retreat held on May 20 was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece. Hundreds of people waited through the night or longer hoping to get their hands on the “Royal Pop” timepieces, billed as a “disruptive collaboration” with the luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. But things turned ugly in New York and several European cities as well as in Thailand on Saturday, with fights breaking out and some security gates vandalised at some of the 220 stores offering the watches. In France, officers fired…

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Dredging & Marine, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modelling test facility, bringing advanced coastal and marine engineering validation in-country and reducing reliance on international laboratories. Unveiled during Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026 to strengthen in-country value and localise strategic engineering capabilities, the purpose-built facility enables the simulation and physical testing of complex marine, coastal and offshore infrastructure under controlled conditions, reflecting national priorities to localise advanced industrial capabilities and strengthen in-country value across strategic sectors. By establishing…

DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) announced a strategic headline partnership with the Good Game Club podcast at the GamesBeat Summit 2026 in Los Angeles, reinforcing its efforts to build a gaming industry defined by positive impact. The partnership aims to advance global dialogue on the positive economic, social and creative impact of video games, alongside Good Game Club’s founding partner, Tencent. The initiative positions the Dubai Films and Games Commission at the centre of global conversations on the future of gaming. Launched earlier this year at the World Economic Forum in Davos,…

DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has enhanced its Seasonal Network initiative for marine transport services by deploying flexible scientific and technical methods powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The initiative strengthens operational agility and enables the network to respond effectively to demand fluctuations during seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate. The initiative forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to develop the marine public transport network and strengthen its integration with various transport modes across the emirate, keeping pace with rapid growth and meeting the aspirations of residents and visitors…