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SHARJAH, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), stated that SIH is discussing practices and measures aimed at protecting cultural and natural heritage during times of crisis. The discussions are being held on 13th and 14th May at the Arab Heritage Centre. Dr Al Musallam explained that the symposium, titled “Cultural and Natural Heritage in Times of Crisis: Practices and Measures,” comes at a critical time globally to examine the fate of heritage sites during crises and wars. The symposium highlights previous experiences in Libya, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq,…
Jasim Alawadi, Chief ICT Officer, du. New secure, sovereign, and future-ready platform supported by du Tech’s National Hypercloud Dubai — Du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the launch of its next-generation industrial AI platform under du Tech’s portfolio, specifically designed to serve the industrial sector in the UAE. The platform features multi-cloud capabilities powered by du Tech’s National Hypercloud, enabling industrial enterprises across the UAE to adopt AI technologies within a secure environment that aligns with the national digital sovereignty agenda. The platform is further enhanced by pre-built industrial AI models designed to optimise factory performance across key use cases, including manufacturing efficiency, asset…
The weather in the UAE will be fair in general on Thursday, May 14, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate northwesterly to southwesterly winds will cause blowing dust northward and eastward. The winds will blow at speeds of 10 km/hr to 25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Temperatures are set to rise to 39°C in Abu Dhabi, 36°C in Dubai and 37°C in Sharjah. The mercury will drop to 26°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and 23°C in Sharjah. The sea will be…
A disorder that affects 170 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is being renamed to improve diagnosis and care, researchers announced on Tuesday at a medical meeting. The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organisations to better reflect the condition’s wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts, according to a report in The Lancet published to coincide with a presentation at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. The name polycystic ovary syndrome often lead women and their…
LONDON, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City on Wednesday opened a new £10 million state-of-the-art facility for its Women’s First Team at the City Football Academy. The opening marks a milestone moment for the new Women’s Super League Champions, and one of the largest-ever investments in a dedicated, purpose-built first team environment for an elite women’s football team. Spanning 17,000 square feet, the new space incorporates the highest standards for elite football environments. It includes industry-leading technology throughout, with the aim of optimising player preparation and recovery and minimising injuries. The facility includes a world-class gym, with specialist strength…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development, held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Council reviewed the readiness of ministries and federal entities to adopt Agentic AI models in their operations. The meeting’s agenda featured a discussion of the action plan for implementing the Agentic AI project across the federal government, and a review of multiple existing government AI models. The meeting also reviewed…
DUBAI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), stated that RTA is advancing the digital and technological ecosystem in line with the directives of the leadership to reinforce Dubai’s standing as the world’s smartest city. He noted that RTA continues to adopt the latest digital technologies and artificial intelligence applications to enhance operational efficiency and improve the readiness of systems and services, keeping pace with Dubai’s future ambitions and strengthening its global leadership in smart mobility and digital transformation. Al Tayer added that investment…
Nokia recently revealed new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed product lines. The vendor aims for this move to help drive productivity and operational intelligence across operator home and broadband networks. The Finnish vendor is embedding AI agents across its Altiplano, Corteca and Broadband Easy platforms, drawing on data gathered from more than 600 million broadband lines deployed globally. Nokia stated the agents help telecom providers tackle fibre and Wi‑Fi challenges end-to-end while supporting network design and planning, speeding rollout and automating assurance and operations. The result is an AI-enabled fixed network portfolio aimed at the cognitive broadband era to…
Schools across the UAE were in celebratory mood on Wednesday after India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026. Some institutions recorded a 100 per cent pass rate, and many students secured distinctions and perfect scores. The results come months after the board canceled Class 12 examinations for students in Gulf countries, including the UAE, amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, now in an extended ceasefire period. At Delhi Private School Dubai, 237 students appeared for the examinations, with 96.2 per cent securing distinctions. The school recorded an average score of 87.9 per cent,…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026 is set to take place from 19th to 21st May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The launch was announced during a press conference held on Wednesday to reveal the final preparations for ISNR 2026. The event is organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the UAE Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with Abu…