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ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — The curtain came down today on the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which was held over three days at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, amid record participation of 2,388 male and female athletes from 75 countries, in one of the strongest and largest jiu-jitsu championships in the world, sponsored by EDGE Group. The final day featured the professional division matches, which were characterised by high technical levels and strong encounters between elite world champions, in an enthusiastic atmosphere that reflected the established position Abu Dhabi has reached as the global capital…

MANAMA, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist drone attack against the United Arab Emirates, which caused a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, the principles of good neighbourliness, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. The Ministry commended Abu Dhabi’s air defence forces for the highly professional response and swift precautionary measures that maintained the highest…

UAE residents can expect fair weather in general and dusty conditions at times on Monday, May 18, according to a forecast by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted a slight decrease in temperatures expected on Monday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Chann Temperatures will range between 27°C and 40°C in Abu Dhabi and 26°C and 39°C in Dubai and Sharjah. Light to moderate northwesterly winds will prevail, freshening at times, with speeds ranging between 10 and 25 kmph, reaching up to 40 kmph. The sea will be rough…

Amer Khreino. Amer Khreino, Founder and Director of Conceptlogic Ltd., explains how his “7 Elements” framework and MAAP platform are helping distributors escape margin pressure, harness AI and IoT with discipline, and evolve from transactional middlemen into capability-driven, value-led partners. Distribution has long been the quiet engine of global commerce, moving products, financing inventory, and connecting vendors to markets. The model that powered decades of growth is now under strain. Margin compression, commoditisation, accelerating technology cycles, and rising customer expectations have exposed the limits of traditional distribution thinking. The question is no longer whether distributors need to evolve, but how…

DUBAI, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — Exemplifying Dubai’s remarkable readiness and agility in responding to developments impacting regional and global trade flows, Dubai Customs announced exceptional results and highlighted notable successes achieved by its ‘Green Corridor’ initiative since its activation last March in cooperation with Oman Customs. Since its launch, the initiative has helped ensure uninterrupted trade flows, bolstering supply chain resilience, and supporting business continuity, while also supporting market stability and safeguarding local food security. Developed in close collaboration with customers and strategic partners, the initiative introduced a package of proactive customs solutions and trade facilitation measures designed to…

RIYADH, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), condemned in the strongest possible terms the brutal attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involving three drones, one of which targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region. Albudaiwi pointed out that these treacherous attacks on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant represent a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. He underlined that it constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms regarding the protection of vital and nuclear facilities, given…

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education announced that a “full refund will be granted to Grade 12 students whose marks increase after re-evaluation. The board termed it a “student-friendly” measure, stating that the new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 Board Examinations. Students who had concerns regarding their marks posted on social media, with many saying the grades were lower than anticipated, and attributing it to the new OSM system. CBSE has since then defended its policies, stating that it is “sensitive” to student concerns, and assuring that they will be addressed accordingly. Stay up to date with the…

ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information, has launched a new Tenant Screening solution which enables private landlords to securely request the credit score of prospective tenants. The information is only shared once tenants accept through their UAE PASS. Etihad Credit Bureau is among the first entities to use the UAE PASS as a secure consent channel and this service was initially announced and previewed by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and Digital Dubai at GITEX 2025 before launching via the Etihad Bureau mobile app in April…

Recognition at the prestigious industry event highlights the developer’s growing presence in UAE’s luxury real estate landscape Published: Sun 17 May 2026, 6:59 PM Arif Developments has been recognised with the ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Luxury Living’ award at the Gulf Business Real Estate Summit & Awards 2026, held on May 15 at Palazzo Versace Dubai. The award highlights the company’s growing contribution to UAE’s evolving luxury real estate landscape and reflects its focus on delivering premium residential developments centred on quality, design, and elevated living experiences. Hosted in Dubai, the event brought together developers, industry leaders, investors, and key…

ROME, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG continued its impressive run at the Giro d’Italia after Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narváez claimed victory in stage eight, securing the team’s third win within a week in the prestigious Italian race. Narváez secured the victory following a long-range attack alongside teammate Mikkel Bjerg with 76 kilometres remaining. The pair formed the leading breakaway group together with Norwegian rider Andreas Leknessund of Uno-X Mobility. With 9.8 kilometres remaining, Narváez launched his decisive attack after strong teamwork from Bjerg, breaking clear to cross the finish line in Fermo 32 seconds ahead of Leknessund…