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ABU DHABI, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026, the leading biennial event dedicated to the national security and civil defence sectors, has announced five new features for its ninth and largest edition, taking place from 19th to 21st May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The new additions mark a significant expansion in the exhibition’s scope across advanced security technologies, emergency response services, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions. ISNR 2026 provides a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange, bringing together government organisations, law enforcement agencies, and industry experts to address…
KIGALI, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, attended the CEO Forum Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, where he led a UAE delegation comprising government officials and representatives of the nation’s business community. The Africa CEO Forum is an annual gathering of Africa’s leading business leaders, investors, and policymakers and this edition brought together more than 2,800 participants from around the world to discuss the continent’s economic development. In his remarks to the forum, Al Zeyoudi emphasised the UAE’s ongoing commitment…
DUBAI, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) — Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences organised the “Pioneers of Excellence Forum” initiative, with the participation of 23 educational excellence award winners and educational coordinators from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Held as part of an interactive programme preceding the award’s closing ceremony, the forum aimed to promote the exchange of expertise among distinguished participants, highlight the impact of educational awards on advancing teaching practices, and support the development of a Gulf network dedicated to excellence. The forum was held as part of the Foundation’s efforts to extend the…
Sharjah is stepping up its development plans with a range of new projects aimed at beautifying the emirate, strengthening tourism and investment. From waterfront destinations to luxury resorts, the projects comes as part of Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi’ss vision to develop tourism, urban projects and enhance quality of life across the emirate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here are the new projects that residents and visitors can soon enjoy in Sharjah: Khor Fakkan Resort The Dh700 million project was inaugurated by Sheikh Dr Sultan earlier this month.…
DOHA, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE strengthened its medal tally at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, being held from 11 to 22 May, after securing nine new medals, taking its overall haul to 20 medals by the end of the third day of competition. The tally comprises three gold, four silver and 13 bronze medals. The nine new medals came in athletics, boxing, fencing and billiards, with the UAE national boxing team claiming four medals. Khalid Alkurdi won silver in the men’s 80kg category, while Mohammed Al Junaibi took bronze in the men’s 60kg category, Abdullah…
TETOUAN, Morocco, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh edition of the Moroccan Poets Festival opened on Friday in the Moroccan city of Tetouan under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Organised by the Sharjah Department of Culture in cooperation with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the three-day festival features the participation of more than 50 Moroccan poets, intellectuals, artists, and critics. The opening ceremony took place at Teatro Español in central Tetouan and was attended…
DUBAI, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has welcomed a high-level delegation headed by Majda Adžović, Minister of Public Works of the Republic of Montenegro, to its headquarters for a meeting focused on enhancing investment relations between Dubai and Montenegro. The discussions highlighted a shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and creating new partnership opportunities that support the business communities in both markets. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the importance of deepening economic engagement, exploring opportunities for cooperation in Montenegro’s infrastructure sector, and supporting the expansion of Dubai-based companies into the Montenegrin market.…
Dubai resident M. Qasim arrived at Dubai Mall on Friday night at 11pm in the hope of getting his hands on one of the unique pocket watches of the Royal Pop collection, a landmark collaboration between Swiss watchmakers Audemars Piguet (AP) and Swatch. Despite spending over 11 hours in the mall, he was one of the hundreds of people who were bitterly disappointed when the companies decided to cancel the event in view of public safety. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “I am still in the mall hoping that the store will…
The UAE has become the third country to approve Miebo, a new eye drop that treats the dry eye disease, after the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) cleared the medication for use in the country. The treatment, developed by Bausch + Lomb, is aimed at treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can impact visual comfort and quality of life. Miebo contains an active substance called perfluorohexyloctane and is the first prescription eye drop designed to directly target tear evaporation, one of the leading causes of the dry eye disease.…
ASTANA, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with Dr. Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and Director General of the UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), in the capital Astana on May 15, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in climate monitoring, early warning systems, modernisation of meteorological infrastructure, water security, and to review the progress of the UAE–Kazakhstan cloud seeding project currently being implemented in the Turkistan region. During the meeting, President Tokayev emphasised the pivotal role played by the World Meteorological Organisation, as a…