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[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The requirement would come at 4 pm. A team would work through the night. A second team would arrive before dawn and push the update before 10am, so the next shift of operators had an upgraded system before they began. That was the rhythm inside EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, as Iran’s strikes continued week after week. By May 4, UAE air defences had engaged a cumulative total of 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles,…
AJMAN, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Free Zones Authority has reinforced its partnerships supporting its business community through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding during the ‘Make in the Emirates 2026’ events, with the aim of providing digital, communications, commercial, and banking solutions that contribute to supporting the growth of licensed companies, enhancing their efficiency, and preparing them for the future. The two MoUs come within the framework of the Authority’s commitment to building an integrated business ecosystem that does not merely support companies at the establishment and licensing stage, but extends to accompanying them throughout their…
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced a significant minority investment in Power Factors, a leading renewable energy management suite (REMS) provider, alongside existing investor Vista Equity Partners. Through this investment, Mubadala will enable Power Factors’ continued growth, innovation, and global expansion as a leader in the renewable energy sector. Power Factors’ Unity platform provides renewable energy operators with a single, unified suite for monitoring, analytics, technical asset management, and commercial asset management across their entire portfolios. The company currently supports 70 percent of the world’s top 50 renewable energy…
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, through its smart weapon systems producer, HALCON, has awarded a contract to Emirates Cable Corporation Interconnect (ECCI), an Abu Dhabi-based manufacturing company specialising in the design and production of world-class cable and tactical harness solutions, to manufacture and supply high-technology cable harness assemblies. The contract to provide mission-critical subsystems that enable power distribution, signal transmission, and system integration across a weapon’s architecture, highlights EDGE’s commitment to enabling growth opportunities across the UAE’s industrial sector. Witnessed in the presence of Dr. Nasser Humaid…
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud…
UAE residents planning summer trips to Europe are facing wait times of up to 6 to 8 weeks for Schengen visa appointments, even as rare last-minute slots appear and vanish within minutes — triggering a rush to secure bookings or rethink travel plans. As summer travel demand surges, many are finding themselves caught between long processing timelines and limited appointment availability, with industry experts warning that the window to secure visas is rapidly narrowing. Rashida Zahid, VP – Operations at musafir.com, pointed to a steep rise in interest, noting they are “already seeing a 50 to 60 per cent surge…
Eid Al Adha is falling at the end of May this year and UAE residents are already planning how to turn that break into a proper getaway. With Arafah Day expected on May 26, followed by a three-day public holiday from May 27-29, most people with a Saturday–Sunday weekend are looking at a six-day escape window without touching too much annual leave. If you’re one of them and you want somewhere that doesn’t involve weeks of embassy appointments and paperwork, these visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations should be on your radar. Where UAE residents are heading this Eid What’s different this…
DUBAI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has been ranked the most active investor in the United Arab Emirates by number of deals for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 Most Active Investors in MEA, Africa and SEA report issued by MAGNiTT. The firm also secured a Top Three ranking across the MENA region, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s innovation-driven economic agenda and strengthening the regional venture capital ecosystem. The fiscal year 2025 report confirms that Oraseya Capital completed 25 investments during the year,…
DUBAI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA), hosted Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, at the Authority’s headquarters. During the meeting, he conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the leadership and people of the UAE, expressing his gratitude for the precautionary measures implemented to regulate places of worship, which reflect the wise leadership’s commitment to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of citizens and residents under all circumstances. Bishop Paolo Martinelli affirmed that the balanced approach adopted by the UAE, one that harmonises the protection of public…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a field campaign to verify the readiness of air-conditioned bus shelters and passenger waiting facilities ahead of summer 2026 as temperatures climb across the emirate. The campaign covers 895 shelters across 621 locations, with teams inspecting and maintaining systems to ensure efficient operation during peak heat. Thousands of daily commuters rely on these cooled waiting areas, especially during long waits and midday travel. “RTA is committed to ensuring the readiness of all service facilities used by the public and linked to public transport. Inspections are conducted around the clock, with immediate corrective…