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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…

ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has made significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) this year through strategic initiatives and projects that have accelerated innovation and transformed government operations across multiple sectors. These achievements reflect the UAE leadership’s vision of placing AI at the core of development and sustainability efforts, while strengthening the country’s position as a global hub for technology and innovation. A major milestone was the announcement of a new framework for implementing Agentic AI models across government operations, aimed at enhancing efficiency, improving services and accelerating transaction processing. The initiative seeks to transform 50…

ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates tomorrow marks UAE Medical Day, observed annually on 9th May, reflecting a forward-looking national vision that has placed human health at the centre of development and reinforced the country’s position as a global model in building a smart and sustainable healthcare system founded on innovation, advanced technologies and patient-centred care. Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector continues to consolidate its qualitative transformation towards the medicine of the future through the expanded deployment of artificial intelligence, robotic surgery and advanced therapeutic technologies, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, the efficiency of medical interventions and the…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE’s Ministry of Education said that the model of learning for the upcoming period, whether in-person or remote, will be announced on May 10. The country’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research also said the learning model for higher educational institutions would be announced on Sunday evening. The decision will be taken after an “assessment of the current situation” in coordination with relevant authorities, authorities said. Examinations and international assessments will be conducted in-person “in accordance with the approved plans”, the…

ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, part of AD Ports Group, announced that it has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company to establish a state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility in KEZAD. The facility, spanning approximately 32,500 square metres within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem, will support the expansion of Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company’s production and distribution capabilities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional manufacturing hub for fast-moving consumer goods. Under the agreement,…

ISTANBUL, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, within the framework of H.H. Sheikh Mansour’s working visit to Türkiye. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Turkish President, along with his wishes for further progress and prosperity for Türkiye and its friendly people. In turn, President Erdoğan conveyed his greetings to the UAE President and his…

On May 9, UAE residents can expect fair weather, with dusty conditions at times, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures are expected to drop. Light to moderate northwesterly winds, will blow. The winds will be fresh at times, especially over the sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dust and sand will blow over land, especially westward, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea. Source: Khaleej…

DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has further strengthened its global position in the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, ranking first worldwide with a rate of 70.1 percent among the working-age population during the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026. The report, published by Microsoft AI Economy Institute, indicated that AI adoption in the UAE increased progressively from 59.4 percent to 64 percent and then to 70.1 percent in the latest findings, making it the first economy in the world to surpass the 70 percent threshold, while large parts…