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TORONTO, Canada, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, led a government and business delegation to Toronto, Canada, that was designed to deepen bilateral economic ties. The visit marked a significant moment in the evolution of UAE-Canada relations, with Al Zeyoudi co-chairing a business roundtable alongside the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, in which senior business leaders and government officials from both countries gathered to identify opportunities for greater private-sector collaboration. The roundtable was moderated by the Honourable Jean Charest, Co-Chair of the Canada-UAE Business Council, former Premier…
ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the organising team of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad. During the meeting, His Highness greeted members of the organising team and expressed his appreciation for their tireless efforts in successfully organising the celebrations. For their part, members of the organising team conveyed their pride in contributing to the organisation of the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, which highlighted the UAE’s deep-rooted history, journey, achievements, and future-focused aspirations that reflect the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,…
Employee resistance or delay in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a growing divide in the UAE workplace, an Emirati AI expert has warned, stressing that the technology is no longer a luxury but a fundamental requirement for career survival. Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, a PhD researcher in AI at the University of Manchester and co-founder of Abu Dhabi-based AI Diverge, noted that a “growing and tangible gap” is emerging between employees who effectively use AI tools and those who remain disconnected from them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “When the country moves…
KUWAIT, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced Saturday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), has signed a US$16 billion lease-and-lease-back agreement involving its entire domestic and export pipeline network with a consortium of international infrastructure and institutional investors led collectively by Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR. In a statement, KPC said that as part of the transaction, a newly formed Kuwaiti-incorporated JV will lease from KOC the usage rights to all of its 13 pipelines, spanning a total of approximately 320 kilometres of Kuwait’s pipeline network. Under the terms of the agreement, the JV…
When Sultan Al Suwaidi first tasted kefir, a fermented drink, while serving as a military attaché in Italy nearly two decades ago, he was not thinking about starting a dairy business. After returning to the UAE, he simply wanted to recreate a drink he had come to enjoy and in 2010, he began making kefir for his own consumption using milk from his farm. When his diplomatic career concluded after serving as the UAE’s ambassador to Cyprus, Al Suwaidi returned home and expanded the venture, opening a second farm in Al Hiyar alongside his original farm in Liwa to increase…
PARIS, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its strategy to strengthen global partnerships and expand cooperation with major companies in the energy and water sectors, a high-level delegation headed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of DEWA International, visited the French capital, Paris, and met the management of EDF, TotalEnergies and Engie. DEWA International is a wholly owned subsidiary launched by DEWA to develop international energy and water projects, export utility infrastructure expertise and scale sustainable operational models worldwide. The delegation included Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice…
FUJAIRAH, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has achieved a new global milestone with the inscription of Wadi Wurayah in the Emirate of Fujairah on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The announcement was made at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Busan, Republic of Korea. The recognition reflects the international significance of Wadi Wurayah as one of the world’s most important natural heritage sites. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah and Ambassador of the Wadi Wurayah nomination file…
The UAE’s Wadi Wurayah National Park was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List today, following a decision by the World Heritage Committee at its 48th session in Busan, South Korea. The park, spanning 225 square kilometres in the Emirate of Fujairah, is the UAE’s first site to be recognised for its ‘Outstanding Universal Natural Value’ and third from the country to make it to the list. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The announcement was hailed by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, the UAE’s Minister of Culture. He took to…
TORONTO, Canada, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Maninder Sidhu, Canadian Minister of International Trade, announced the successful conclusion on Al Zeyoudi’s visit to Canada, where he led a delegation of Emirati officials and business leaders. The conclusion of negotiations represents the fastest achievement within the UAE’s CEPA programme since its launch in September 2021, a testament to the shared…
Abu Dhabi – The National Experts Program’s AI Track (NEP-AI) launched its first technical learning phase today, in the presence of His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology. 32 Emirati experts will take part in NEP-AI Module 1, “AI Foundations and the AI Stack,” where they will be introduced to the technologies, infrastructure, and data that underpin modern artificial intelligence. His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, said that investing in national talent is fundamental to strengthening the UAE’s long-term leadership in artificial intelligence and building a…