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ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) announced a series of strategic initiatives and partnerships during Make it in the Emirates 2026, reinforcing its role as a growth capital partner for industrial SMEs in the UAE. The developments included the launch of the National Champions Program, a trilateral agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and ADNOC to strengthen industrial resilience and localise supply chains, alongside partnerships with banks and ecosystem enablers to expand SME access to growth capital. Held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the event marked the conclusion…

ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, a Modon company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE 2026), strengthening their partnership to foster innovation, education, and collaboration in national events. The MoU was signed by Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, and Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, in the presence of several leaders and dignitaries from both organisations. Humaid Al Dhaheri said: “This partnership is a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing our events and promoting…

ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Delegation of the European Union to the UAE hosted on Friday evening a reception to mark Europe Day, attended by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for for Countering Extremism & Terrorism and Chairman of the International Steering Board of Hedayah, the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Extremism & Violent Extremism. The reception, hosted by Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to the UAE, was attended by a number of officials…

For years, Kithe Brewster was known in the fashion world for styling Hollywood celebrities, leading campaigns for global brands, and working with some of the biggest magazines in Europe and America. But friends in Dubai said the last few months of his life were very different. “He devoted most of his time to Allah,” his close friend Eesa Washington told Khaleej Times after the final rites at the Al Qusais Cemetery soon after the Friday prayers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to Eesa, Brewster died around 4am while being taken from…

ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — NanoCarbonX, a UAE-based advanced materials company and subsidiary of The Nano Company, today signed a strategic manufacturing agreement with Graphene Star to establish a fully localised graphene production facility in the UAE. The agreement, signed at Make it in the Emirates 2026, grants NanoCarbonX an exclusive licence to produce Graphene Star’s patented graphene technology and marks a decisive step toward building sovereign nanomaterials manufacturing capability within the country. NanoCarbonX will establish a manufacturing facility in KEZAD capable of producing up to 960 tonnes annually. The facility is designed to be scalable to meet…

ISTANBUL, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, visited SAHA EXPO 2026, Türkiye’s premier defence and aerospace exhibition, taking place on May 5-9 at the Istanbul Expo Centre, as part of H.H’s working visit to the country. During a tour of the exhibition’s pavilions, H.H. Sheikh Mansour reviewed the latest advanced defence technologies and systems showcased by participating companies. He was also briefed on key innovations and advanced solutions in the fields of unmanned systems, artificial intelligence and defence manufacturing, and their role…

DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Aramex, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, recorded total revenues of AED1.6 billion during the first quarter of this year, marking a 2 percent year-on-year increase compared to AED1.56 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Domestic express revenues grew by 11 percent, freight forwarding revenues by 7 percent, and logistics services revenues by 9 percent, offsetting a decline in international express revenues. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) stood at AED52 million during the first quarter, compared to adjusted EBIT of AED63 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the company’s underlying…

DOHA, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE, involving two ballistic missiles and three drones, which resulted in injuries to three people. Qatar considered the attacks a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a serious threat to the security and stability of the region. In a statement on Friday, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the country’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken by the Emirates to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. The statement also expressed Qatar’s wishes for…

A normal school morning at a home in Dubai suddenly turned into one of shock after a woman saw her husband’s email and realised he had just become a millionaire. Branden Tekram, a 39-year-old South African expat, casually asked his wife to take a look at an email while she was getting their son ready for school. The couple did not expect what came next. “She was stunned and asked, ‘Is this real? Did we win this much?’” Branden told Khaleej Times. The email confirmed that he had won Dh5 million in the UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, making him…

DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Weightlifting Federation announced the participation of the national team in the Asian Championship scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad, India, from 9th to 17th May. In a statement, the federation confirmed that the delegation will depart tomorrow headed by Sheikha Al Kaabi, Board Member, alongside Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member and administrative representative. The team includes three male athletes and one female athlete: Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi, Ezzaddine Al Ghafeer, and Isa Rajab Al Balushi. Sheikha Al Kaabi confirmed that the national team has completed its preparations for the…