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SHARJAH, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22% decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp reduction in capacity due to airspace closures and temporary…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited Jebel Ali Port, operated by DP World. The Dubai Crown Prince went to review operations, meet the teams keeping regional trade flowing and see firsthand the multimodal investments strengthening regional trade infrastructure. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the port’s operational performance and multimodal logistics capabilities, especially over the past two months, during which DP World handled nearly 200,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) via regional overland truck and rail corridors.…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated in the 125th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with the UAE delegation headed by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs. The delegation also included Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Acting Director General of Customs and Ports Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, alongside several specialists from the Ministry of Finance. The meeting covered a broad range of strategic…
Two decades ago, Art Dubai launched in a city that was still finding its cultural footing. Today, as the fair marks its 20th edition at Madinat Jumeirah, it’s hard to separate the story of Art Dubai from that of the city itself. Both have grown rapidly, onto the global stage. “We are twins in a way, Art Dubai and Dubai,” Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director of Art Dubai Group, tells Khaleej Times. It’s a comparison that holds up. What began as a relatively small annual fair is now a key fixture on the international art calendar, mirroring Dubai’s own evolution into…
LONDON, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice. During the meeting, which took place as part of H.H.’s working visit to London, the two sides discussed developments in the region and the repercussions of the treacherous Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates using missiles and drones. David Lammy reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s solidarity with the UAE and its condemnation of the treacherous Iranian terrorist…
Recent research by Ericsson has revealed that while mobile operators are bullish on the revenue potential of AI and advanced 5G services, a disconnect between ambition and action threatens to leave them at a disadvantage. The global study from Ericsson, based on 455 senior telecom executives, found 90% are confident in their organisation’s ability to capture new revenue opportunities, but around 70% have yet to start implementing the technologies they identify as critical to delivering growth. The vendor’s research found there is broad consensus on where the opportunities exist. Private 5G and enterprise connectivity tops the priority list at 49%,…
A passenger who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UAE by concealing it inside the body was caught at the Zayed International Airport. The incident came to light when a customs inspection official at Zayed International Airport identified suspicious indicators associated with a passenger of African nationality arriving in the UAE. The suspect underwent advanced inspection procedures and was transferred to the hospital for further examination. Medical examinations showed the presence of foreign objects concealed inside the passenger’s body. After operating on the suspect, 100 capsules containing cocaine, with a total weight of 1,418 grams, were extracted. The necessary seizure…
SHEROES 2026, organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration with Khaleej Times, concluded on a powerful and emotional note at the Khaleej Times headquarters in Dubai, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, sustainability advocates, media professionals and changemakers from around the world for a celebration of women, leadership, creativity, and collective growth. Held under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, the fourth edition of the initiative explored how community-led leadership can create more inclusive and resilient societies. Through art exhibitions, panel discussions, storytelling, and cultural dialogue, the event created a space where conversations around purpose and human connection took centre stage. The…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar – and Global clean power leaders RWE welcomed the decision made by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary’s legal authority to approve the Development Consent Order for the two Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The proposed wind farms, DBS West and DBS East, are expected to have a combined installed capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW) and would be capable of producing enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately three million UK homes annually. The wind farms are set to…
DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which will take place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX is one of the leading specialised exhibitions of its kind in the world and the largest in the region. It covers a wide range of sectors, including energy, water, environment, green development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, decarbonisation, green mobility, green hydrogen and sustainable cities. Each year, the exhibition continues to expand its focus…