Author: Editorial team
Marked on 20 May under the theme ‘Empower People to Lead Change’, International HR Day 2026 highlights the growing role of HR in building trust-driven leadership, human-centric AI adoption and continuous learning cultures. International HR Day, observed on 20 May, is being marked in 2026 under the theme ‘Empower People to Lead Change’, with a focus on future-focused leadership, human-centric AI and continuous learning. The official 2026 theme highlights how rapidly changing workplaces require trust-driven leadership, responsible AI adoption and inclusive upskilling systems. Across the MENA region, HR leaders are being called upon to do more than manage people processes.…
An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow on May 20 returned to Zayed International Airport shortly after take-off, the airline confirmed. According to Etihad Airways, the flight had to return due to a technical issue, and an alternative aircraft was arranged for the passengers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Flight tracking data shows that the flight, EY061, took off from Abu Dhabi eight hours late (around 10am instead of 2am) and landed seven hours behind schedule in London. Subsequently, the return flight, EY062 from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi’s…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM and the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a formal framework for cooperation and mutual assistance between the two Authorities. The MoU was signed by Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of the FSRA of ADGM, and Ms. Vasiliki Lazarakou, Chair of the HCMC. The MoU provides a practical framework for the FSRA and HCMC to work together on the supervision and regulation of capital markets, including structured information exchange and mutual assistance within their respective mandates, helping…
A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections as of Monday. Here is what we know about this strain of the Ebola virus, known as Bundibugyo. What is Bundibugyo Ebola? The current Ebola outbreak – so far limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda – is due to a rare strain of the virus known as Bundibugyo, named after Uganda’s Bundibugyo province…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has concluded the inaugural GameForward accelerator programme with three Emirati studios awarded grants and two securing PlayStation publishing partnerships. The outcomes mark a significant milestone in the commercialisation of home-grown game development and further reinforce Dubai’s position as an emerging global gaming hub. The programme supported 16 Emirati-led studios, representing 25 founders, and culminated in a Demo Day and awards ceremony attended by industry experts, strategic partners, publishers, and investors from…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has won two prestigious awards for the “ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon” and “Active Hub” at the International Sports Convention Awards 2026, in recognition of its efforts in developing sports initiatives and enhancing community participation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The awards were announced during the International Sports Convention held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The Abu Dhabi Sports Council won the “Diversity and Inclusion” award for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025, one of the region’s leading sporting events, which contributes to promoting a…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals’ State Security Chamber, today sentenced Emirati national Saif Salem Saif Ali Al Maqbali to three years in prison and imposed a fine of AED5 million. The court also ordered the deletion of the offensive video, the closure of the defendant’s social media accounts, and the confiscation of the mobile phone used in committing the offence. The UAE Attorney-General had referred the defendant to an expedited trial after investigations revealed that he had published a video containing incitement and calls for marriage to underage girls in the…
Honor plans to officially launch its Robot Phone in Q3 2026, as the company followed up the mobile device’s unveiling at MWC26 Barcelona with a showcase at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. After first teasing the device in Barcelona in March, Honor announced it is gearing up to rollout the smartphone later this year, although pricing and launch markets were not revealed. Honor said it showcased “the future of mobile imaging” at the Film Festival, serving as the official partner for a dedicated China Night at the event. It claims the innovative device garnered praise from world renowned filmmakers, actors…
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal –State Security Chamber– has sentenced an Emirati national called Saif Salem Saif Ali Al Muqbali to three years in prison and fined him Dh5 million, while also ordering the removal of the offensive video, the closure of his social media accounts, and the confiscation of the phone used in committing the offence. The UAE Attorney General had earlier ordered the defendant to stand trial in expedited proceedings after investigations revealed that he had published a video containing incitement and calls to marry underage girls in the Kingdom of Morocco, falsely claiming that Moroccan…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai), headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of DIEZ, held the graduation ceremony of its 15th cohort. The cohort comprised 394 graduates across 16 undergraduate and master’s programmes. The ceremony was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the presence of Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai and Member of RIT…