Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has moved beyond experimentation toward integrating AI into core government functions — grappling in practice with questions of leadership, procurement, sovereignty, and organisational redesign that many governments are only beginning to confront, according to new research published by Yango Group and INSEAD. Governments that treat artificial intelligence as part of their core operating infrastructure — rather than a collection of standalone projects — are better positioned to scale AI sustainably across public services, the research said. The paper, AI as Public Infrastructure: Lessons from the UAE for Government Transformation, argues that…
Schools across the UAE are preparing for a significant overhaul in how Arabic is taught and embedded in classrooms, as the country moves towards introducing a dedicated Arabic Language Law by 2027. The proposed legislation is motivating institutions to rethink curriculum design, teaching methods and assessment strategies for Arabic. Rather than treating Arabic as a standalone subject, schools are likely to integrate it more deeply into everyday learning, with a stronger focus on engagement, accessibility and outcomes for both native and non-native speakers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Educators say this will…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for an Enterprise Value of AED 300 million (EUR 70 million). The acquisition entails 100% ownership of MBS Logistics’ core business, excluding the company’s joint ventures, and represents another significant step in the Group’s strategy to enhance operational scale, manage larger volumes, and expand its global footprint. MBS Logistics reported revenues of AED 870 million (EUR 205 million) in 2025 with industry margins, reflecting a diversified and asset-light business…
LONDON, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. During the meeting, held as part of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s working visit to London, the two sides reviewed overall regional developments and the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the UAE using missiles and drones. The two sides discussed the serious implications of these terrorist attacks…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) has announced Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) as a strategic partner for its ninth and largest edition, taking place from 19 to 21 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised by the ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, under the theme “Securing Tomorrow Today,” ISNR 2026 brings together senior government officials, decision-makers, law enforcement agencies, and industry experts to address the emerging security challenges and strengthen…
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Clubs affiliated with the Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS) delivered outstanding performances at the Emirates Open Judo Championship, held on 16th and 17th May 2026 at the UAE Judo Federation’s headquarters in Bani Yas, under the slogan “Hasantuk Ya Watan”. The tournament featured 310 male and female athletes from 12 clubs across the U-15 cadets and U-18 junior categories. Kalba Women’s Sports Club secured first place overall in the cadets’ division, winning 11 medals, including six golds, two silvers and three bronzes. In the same category, Sharjah Women’s Sports won six medals, including three silver…
The henna design on a seven-year-old should have faded in days. Instead, it left a second-degree burn on her skin, and a white scar her dark skin will carry for the rest of her life. The case is one of many seen by Dr Salem Antabi, a specialist dermatologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, who has been treating UAE children for henna-related skin injuries throughout his career. As families across the country prepare for Eid Al Adha, he is urging parents to think carefully before painting any henna on a child’s skin. “I am completely against henna for…
AJMAN, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman today hosted the second session of the 2026 National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Media Content Standards, launched by the National Media Authority (NMA) under the slogan “Creativity, Inspiration, Integrity”, as part of its efforts to empower purposeful content creation, enhance the quality of media outputs, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for responsible media innovation and creativity. The session, hosted by the Ajman Government Media Office in cooperation with the National Media Authority, affirmed that the campaign embodies the UAE’s strategic vision of building an…
The UAE is set for generally fair weather on Tuesday, with long sunny spells and breezy conditions developing through the afternoon, according to the latest forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Weather conditions in the UAE right now are influenced by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east, a high-pressure system from the west, and an upper-air high-pressure system. Winds are expected to be light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly, freshening at times during the day. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h in some areas, which…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ initiative, one of the world’s largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is advancing three university ventures from Switzerland, the United States, and Egypt into pilot deployment and commercial expansion in the UAE. Organised annually in Dubai, the initiative is held under the patronage and supervision of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). The programme brings together 100 startups selected from thousands of submissions from leading universities around the world. It is organised…