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ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. During the call, His Excellency Modi reiterated India’s condemnation of the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed India’s solidarity with the UAE regarding the measures it is taking to uphold its security, sovereignty, and the…
DUBAI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that Dubai continues to solidify its position among the world’s leading tourist destinations and preferred markets for global investment, thanks to its proactive vision, its long-term strategic planning, and its expanding partnerships with major international organisations operating across…
DUBAI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) concluded its participation in the London Book Fair (LBF), which was held recently at Olympia London. During the event, MBRF showcased diverse programmes and discussion sessions, attracting distinguished writers, researchers, and experts from across the knowledge sector. MBRF’s active participation underscored its wide range of initiatives and efforts aimed at advancing global knowledge production and exchange. It further opened new opportunities for collaboration with knowledge and academic institutions and international publishing houses. Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said, “Our participation in the LBF reflects…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is planning to use chips from a new provider in the form of start-up Cerebras Systems. By using these chips alongside its own in-house processors they aim to deliver what they claim will be the fastest AI inference offering available on Amazon Bedrock. The integrated system pairs Cerebras’ CS‑3 systems, which are specialised for the slower, memory‑intensive decode phase, with AWS’ Trainium processors for the prefill stage of AI inference. By disaggregating inference into those two components and linking the hardware with high‑bandwidth elastic fabric adapter (EFA) networking, the companies aim to dramatically increase throughput and…
Tesla has announced that supercharging at its stations across the UAE and some Gulf countries will be made temporarily free for customers. This comes a month after founder Elon Musk said that it is standard company policy to make supercharging free ‘during tough times’. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Here is the full list: Free Supercharging temporarily enabled atDammam, Saudi Arabia https://t.co/v1WJf2nV1kJeddah, Saudi Arabia https://t.co/v2UgVKZJ4eJeddah, Saudi Arabia – Al Ajawad Street https://t.co/dnH3QxoutPJeddah, Saudi Arabia – Al Amir Sultan https://t.co/ySBFeaRufgRiyadh, Saudi Arabia… https://t.co/OnBO8BWL77 — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) March 17, 2026 No more detours:…
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — Wio Bank PJSC (Wio) reported a strong financial performance in FY2025, reflecting continued customer adoption and the expansion of its digital banking platform across the UAE. In its third full year of operations, the bank recorded AED1.24 billion in revenue, an increase of 55% year-on-year, alongside net profit of AED622 million, up 57%. More businesses, individuals and families across the UAE chose Wio as their primary financial partner, reflected in an NPS of 75 for Wio Business and 76 for Wio Personal, the highest in the UAE banking industry, as the bank deepened…
ABU DHABI, 10th March, 2026 (WAM) — Special Olympics UAE has announced the inclusion of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics in the Special Olympics UAE Games agenda 2026, which will be held in its second edition next June. The organisation said the competitions will serve as the official trials for the 10th Regional Performance Sports Games, scheduled to take place in Egypt in September. The rhythmic and artistic gymnastics competitions will be held on 3rd June at the Wellfit Gymnastics in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — Yas Island Abu Dhabi is marking Eid Al Fitr with a wide range of family-oriented experiences, offering visitors a mix of hospitality, entertainment and cultural activities across its leading attractions and venues. The destination is presenting a series of seasonal offers, including hotel stays, dining experiences and themed entertainment, aimed at creating memorable holiday experiences for residents and visitors alike. Among the highlights is the Yas Island “Stay and Play” package, which combines accommodation at the island’s hotels with access to its theme parks, including Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld…
PNY Technologies, a leading distributor of technology solutions and long-standing NVIDIA partner, recently announced a partnership with F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API. This agreement aims to strengthen access for enterprises across the EMEA region to advanced solutions designed to optimise, secure, and accelerate applications and IT infrastructures. As AI adoption continues to accelerate, performance, data flow management, and application security are becoming critical priorities. Through this partnership, the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) will complement PNY’s AI Factory ecosystem by providing advanced capabilities for traffic management, application security, and performance optimisation across…
Government employees in Ajman will get a four-day holiday for Eid Al Fitr this year, the Ajman Government Human Resources Department has announced. The holiday will be from Thursday, March 19 until Sunday, March 22, with official work resuming on Monday, March 22. This announcement applies to “all entities, departments, and institutions affiliated with the Government of Ajman,” according to the Ajman Media Office. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Earlier, UAE announced that all government employees would get four days off from March 19 to March 22. Private sector employees will get…