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Dubai Municipality has launched a first-of-its-kind lab in the UAE to detect foodborne viruses, marking a significant step forward in the emirate’s food safety infrastructure. The ViruGenetics Lab, established at Dubai Central Laboratory, uses advanced genomic technologies to process approximately 60 samples per day under normal conditions. This capacity can be ramped up to 100 samples in emergency situations, ensuring that the city is prepared for potential outbreaks or surges in food safety incidents. The facility delivers results within record turnaround times, accelerating inspections and supporting timely, data-driven decision-making based on reliable findings. This speed is critical when dealing with…
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited today the 5th edition of the ‘Make it in The Emirates’ exhibition, which is taking place in ADNEC Abu Dhabi, through May 7th. Make it in the Emirates is the largest industrial gathering in the region, convening senior government and private sector decision-makers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, experts, innovators, and representatives of financial institutions. His Highness was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,…
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Nadia Barakat, the widow of late Dr Taysir Barakat. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the mourning majlis at Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi, and extended deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them courage and solace. Source: Emirates News Agency
Two-year-old Mohammed Azeem tightly held a small UAE flag as his father pushed his stroller through the streets of Dubai Silicon Oasis on Saturday evening. Around him, hundreds of residents waved flags, sang the UAE national anthem and chanted “We love UAE” as glowing wristbands in red, green, white and black lit up the night. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Families, children and elderly residents were among nearly 1,000 people who took part in the event held at Dubai Digital Park. The atmosphere felt festive from the moment participants gathered at the…
Parenting is a job where one often second-guesses oneself. The moments of absolute ecstasy are followed by those of absolute agony. Because parenting is such a mixed bag, the responsibilities around it can feel overwhelming. Enter an app that promises to put a structure around your life as a parent. This is but the brainchild of UAE resident Nazia Jawwad. Like many parents, Nazia had been exasperated carrying what she calls was “the invisible mental load of everyday family life” that included school updates, activity schedules, birthday reminders, forms, special daysm among others. And then came that day when…
DUBAI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah, and in collaboration with leading global technology companies, including Google, Oracle, upGrad and Microsoft. The initiative aims to develop digital skills and bridge the gap between academic outcomes and the evolving requirements of the job market by providing hands-on training and professional qualification opportunities for students and graduates. It seeks to nurture talent, build capabilities, and prepare a digitally…
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Louise Arbour on the occasion of her appointment as Governor General of Canada. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar congratulatory cables to Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada. Source: Emirates News Agency
More than 3,700 players won prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, including three players who took home Dh100,000 each. For draw number 260509, the winning combination was the following: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Days: 7, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 29 Lucky Month: 2 No winner was recorded for the Dh30 million jackpot or the Dh5 million second prize. A total of three players won Dh100,000 each after matching five Day numbers and the Lucky Month number. Several other participants also won prizes: 49 players…
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’, the nation’s flagship industrial platform, to increase reliance on locally manufactured building materials across housing projects in Abu Dhabi to up to 80%. The agreement will benefit manufacturers and suppliers in the UAE, strengthen local supply chains and contribute to the growth of the industrial sector and economic diversification. It will also enable the delivery of sustainable and cost-efficient housing projects through competitive local production. The…
A routine blood test at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has helped experts uncover hidden inherited cancer risk across an entire family, identifying multiple relatives who had no symptoms, no diagnosis and no idea they carried potentially life-changing genetic mutations. In one of the most unusual cases seen by the hospital’s hereditary high-risk team, specialists discovered that both parents in the same family were carriers of two completely different cancer-causing gene mutations. Further testing later revealed at least three relatives who were completely healthy but had inherited the mutations, while one daughter was found to carry both genes, putting her at risk for…