Author: Editorial team

ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family,has affirmed that mass weddings are not merely celebrations but a meaningful start to stable family life, easing financial burdens on young people and reinforcing social cohesion. Her remarks came during a mass wedding organised by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security for its employees and their sons, with participation of 60 grooms, under the Year of the Family 2026 initiative. Source: Emirates News Agency

Ryan Courson. Seasoned finance executive combines dual expertise as both a technology investor and a CFO of fast-growth AI companies Dubai — IFS, the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Ryan Courson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Courson joins IFS at a moment of considerable momentum, as the company continues to set the pace for Industrial AI adoption at enterprise scale, and as demand for IFS.ai capabilities accelerate across every region and industry it serves. Mark Moffat, CEO, IFS, said: “IFS is executing at a level that very few software businesses in the world can match…

“Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has honoured the winners of the Erth Dubai Awards, which celebrate the emirate’s identity, heritage and aim at the preservation of collective memory. Announced by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum over 12 months ago, Erth Dubai is considered one of the largest awards dedicated to cultural and social documentation. The announcement of the winners’ names was made at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, shared photos from the event on his X account. “Across platforms, there were more than 14 million…

SHARJAH, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s fisheries and fishing sector is witnessing a new expansion of the “SFS Fisheries” system, the first digital platform of its kind at the national and regional levels, specialised in tracking and documenting fish landings and the origin of local catch. This comes as Fujairah has become the latest emirate to adopt SFS Fisheries, the country’s first integrated digital platform for tracking fishing operations and verifying the origin of local catch. The expansion builds on the system’s initial deployment in Sharjah and signals a broader national shift toward transparency, efficiency, and long-term resource…

UAE residents who may qualify for newly approved oral obesity pills such as Foundayo (orforglipron) and Wegovy — which are expected to enter the market soon — may face a question: will my insurance pay for it? Industry experts said that the answer is not clear yet. While Foundayo has been approved by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), insurance experts said regulatory approval does not mean a medicine is added to insurance coverage. Decisions on whether the treatment will be covered and under what conditions, are expected to be assessed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — The horse “Six Speed” will compete in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, scheduled for next Saturday, with expectations that it could play a key role in setting the early pace, having finished runner-up in the UAE Derby (Group 2) during the Dubai World Cup meeting, where it is known for its front-running style. The race is one of the world’s most prestigious and historic horse races and marks the first leg of the American Triple Crown, featuring 20 of the world’s top horses, along with four reserves that qualified through international races. “Six Speed” enters…

Prominent technology companies in China including ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba are reportedly racing to secure AI chips from Huawei due to demand driven by the release of DeepSeek’s latest V4 AI model. Sources told Reuters cloud computing companies and GPU rental services also approached Huawei to place new orders for its Ascend 950 chip series. The spike follows the release of DeepSeek V4, a model optimised specifically for Huawei’s chips that opens a window for the Chinese vendor to push its in-house semiconductors. Following the launch of DeepSeek V4, domestic cloud giants Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud immediately integrated the…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) has announced on Thursday, April 30, a travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq in light of current regional developments. It further callen on UAE nationals who are currently in these countries to expedite their immediate return to the UAE. The decision comes as part of the UAE’s commitment to monitoring the wellbeing of its nationals abroad and ensuring their safety. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the importance of adhering to…

From Thursday, April 23 to 30, one of the café’s soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends. The space measures just 128cm by 198cm, but packs in over 500 books across multiple genres and five languages. The idea is simple: step in, unplug, and read. Sessions are free, but must be booked in advance through the cafe website, with each slot capped at one hour to keep things calm and uninterrupted. Unlike a typical pop-up, this leans into what both brands already do: Julith offers quiet, focused spaces,…

RIYADH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), affirmed on Thursday that industrial cooperation among member states has achieved significant progress. This advancement, he said, is reflected in strengthened integration, the development of joint policies, reinforced supply chains, and unified standards, all of which enhance the global competitiveness of Gulf economies. His remarks were delivered during the 56th meeting of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee, held via videoconference and chaired by Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Abdullah Fakhro, with the participation of GCC industry ministers. Albudaiwi stated that the committee plays…