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ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has entered into a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader. The agreement establishes a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to diversify the UAE’s energy mix and strengthen security of supply, and power local industrial growth. Crucially, this framework is designed to maximise In-Country Value and foster Emirati talent and expertise. The CFA was signed by Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief…
DUBAI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed International Foundation for the Environment organised a virtual seminar as part of its Environmental Culture Series, titled ‘Year of the Family Seminar: Circular Economy Ventures in Waste Management Using Artificial Intelligence’. The event forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and embed sustainability principles across society, with the participation of experts and those interested in environmental affairs. Mohamed Ahmed bin Fahd, Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment, opened the seminar by welcoming speakers and participants. He highlighted the alignment between the…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Association announced the start of the countdown to the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship, set to take place at Mubadala Arena in the capital from 15th to 17th May, under the patronage of EDGE Group, with expectations of wide participation from elite male and female athletes from around the world. The championship forms part of an integrated system through which the UAE has consolidated its position as the global capital of jiu-jitsu, supported by the vision of the wise leadership and ongoing coordination between the UAE Jiu-Jitsu…
First-of-its-kind national facility to test, validate, and certify AI models, agents, and applications against UAE cybersecurity policies and global standards. ABU DHABI — The UAE is setting a new global benchmark for the secure and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). As the nation accelerates its AI adoption, the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), Open Innovation AI, and Cisco, working in strategic collaboration with Emircom, today announced the establishment of the National AI Test and Validation Lab. This is a first-of-its-kind facility to help UAE government entities and private sector organizations test, validate and certify AI models, agents and applications…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Following recent emergency alerts issued across the UAE—after Iranian missiles were once again detected yesterday, nearly a month after the April 8 ceasefire in the US–Israel–Iran conflict—residents and visitors are being reminded to stay informed and prepared. The alerts, which appeared on Monday evening on UAE residents’ phones, has prompted renewed attention to how the public should respond in case of emergency instructions in the future. These alerts are part of precautionary safety measures linked to ongoing regional developments. Stay up to…
Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday. “As of 4 May 2026, seven cases (two laboratory confirmed cases of hantavirus and five suspected cases) have been identified, including three deaths, one critically ill patient and three individuals reporting mild symptoms,” the World Health Organization said in a statement. Three of the people are no longer on the ship and four remain on board. Passengers and crew desperately hunkered down in isolation on a ship…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG will participate in the 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia, the first Grand Tour of the season, which begins next Friday in Bulgaria and concludes in the Italian capital, Rome, continuing until 31st May. The team has announced its official line-up for the global event, with strong ambitions to compete across all classifications, including the general classification and stage victories. British rider Adam Yates will lead the team’s ambitions in the race, drawing on his extensive experience in three-week Grand Tours and his ability to compete in demanding mountain stages,…
Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup taking place this summer, and cybercriminals are seising the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage the event for unsafe purposes, putting users’ data and finances at significant risk. On one of the fraudulent websites discovered, users are offered the option to buy tickets for FIFA World Cup matches, with payments accepted in almost any currency. However, after completing the fake registration and payment steps, users risk not only losing money…
UAE family enterprises contribute roughly 60 per cent of national GDP and account for more than 80 per cent of the private sector workforce, senior business leaders said on Monday (May 4). They also stressed the need for stronger governance and long-term planning to sustain family-owned companies across generations. The remarks were made during a panel discussion at the Make in the Emirates Forum 2026 in Abu Dhabi, moderated by Anas Bukhash, CEO and Founder of AB Talk. Mohamed Al Abbar, CEO of Emaar Properties, opened the session by drawing on lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, Covid-19, and recent…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — TA’ZIZ today announced at the Make it in the Emirates forum the signing of long-term agreements spanning offtake, feedstock and sales across its chemicals portfolio, including methanol, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), caustic soda, salt and natural gas valued at $28.5 billion (AED104.6 billion). Ranging from five to 25 years, the agreements secure both global offtake and reliable local feedstocks, anchoring large-scale chemical production within the UAE and reinforcing TA’ZIZ’s role in building a fully integrated domestic chemicals ecosystem. The deals include sale agreements with ADNOC and Proman…