Author: Editorial team
SANYA, 25th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu team finished its campaign at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games with six medals: two gold, two silver, and two bronze. On the final day of competition, Mahdi Al Awlaqi secured silver in the men’s 77kg category, while Shamsa Al Ameri took bronze in the women’s 57kg division. Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, attributed the achievement to long-term investment in athlete development and technical excellence. Coach Gabriel Alves noted the high tactical level of the bouts, emphasisng that the team’s success came from disciplined…
Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. Rubrik, the Security and AI Operations Company, announced recently it is offering cyber resilience capabilities to organisations running Google Cloud SQL. The integration enables Cloud SQL customers to leverage Rubrik Security Cloud to protect their managed PostgreSQL databases with immutable, automated backups that add Rubrik’s enterprise-grade cyber resilience without disrupting their current database operations or recovery strategy. Cloud SQL has become a foundational database service for enterprise applications, housing some of organisations’ most critical production workloads. As these databases grow, so do customer requirements for comprehensive cyber resilience. The new integration delivers Rubrik’s…
AI experts in the UAE have welcomed the announcement of a new government model in the country, which will see half of all federal sectors, services and operations run on Agentic AI within two years. Agentic AI is a more advanced type of Artificial Intelligence that can work on its own to plan, carry out, and improve tasks to reach a goal. It looks at a situation, decides the best next steps, and gets better over time. According to experts, the most significant change for residents will be what they no longer have to do. Jessica Constantinidis, Innovation Officer EMEA…
In the UAE’s luxury gold market, bigger is a lot more than just better. From layered bridal sets to heritage-inspired statement pieces, high-value purchases are increasingly defined by weight, craftsmanship, and a deeper sense of purpose. Across leading retailers, the most expensive gold pieces are no longer just about ornamentation. They are tied to milestones, shaped by culture, and increasingly positioned as long-term assets. In many cases, they are bought with the intention of being passed down. “The pieces that command the highest value right now are from our diamond and heritage gold collections,” said John Paul Alukkas, CEO of…
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as the co-host of its fifth and largest edition, taking place from 4th to 7th May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the Ministry of Culture, ADIO, and ADNOC, the 2026 edition will convene local industrial champions, global investors, policymakers, and government stakeholders to accelerate the UAE’s industrial growth and foster…
FUJAIRAH, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Taekwondo Federation announced the opening of registration to participate in the first edition of the Taekwondo Championship, scheduled for 25th and 26th April at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah. The Federation stated in a release that this edition, launched by the UAE Talent Development and National Sports Support Committee under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports, aims to discover and develop promising sports talents and expand the base of practitioners in martial arts. For his part, Abdullah Al Samahi, Secretary General, confirmed that the Federation has sent official invitations to the…
NICOSIA, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — The institutions of the European Union have announced reaching an agreement on a roadmap to “One Europe, One Market,” aimed at completing the strengthening of the single market by the end of 2027. This announcement came on the sidelines of the informal meeting of heads of state and government in Cyprus. The agreement was signed by Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus as the Rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The roadmap…
AL AIN, 25th April, 2026 (WAM) — The third day of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 highlighted the role of women and family farmers in supporting local agriculture, preserving heritage, and strengthening food security. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the discussions aligned with the conference theme, A comprehensive Emirati agricultural platform…towards a sustainable community and global innovation, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Experts emphasised the social impact of empowering women, the role of families in transferring…
Naji Salameh, CEO, IT Max Global, emphasises the need for security to evolve into a strategic enabler of trust, resilience, and innovation to be truly effective in today’s uncertain landscape. In an economy defined by constant disruption, trust has become the most valuable currency. Data and AI now drive everything about businesses, from customer engagement to strategic decision-making, yet they also introduce unprecedented risk. Forward-thinking organisations are realising that traditional security controls are insufficient in the age of AI. Protecting data, preventing model leakage or manipulation, and ensuring secure human-in-the-loop processes are now critical concerns. Security can no longer operate…
Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted two northern border posts in the State of Kuwait using two explosive-laden drones launched from the Republic of Iraq. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this terrorist attack constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed its full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and…