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AL AIN, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain Municipality is implementing urban beautification plans through the annual planting of more than five million seasonal flower seedlings across the city. The initiative covers main roads, key roundabouts, public parks and recreational areas, with planting carried out in line with high-quality standards. Engineer Salma Sheteit Al Dhaheri, Director of the Municipality’s Flower Planting Project, said the plan includes 30 types of seasonal flowers spanning 40 blooming varieties and 20 colour gradients, planted according to seasonal cycles throughout the year. She added that field teams carry out the project on a regular…

Ilyas Mohammed, COO of AmiViz and Janne Hirvimies, Chief Technology Officer, QuantumGate. Partnership expands access to advanced quantum-resistant and critical cybersecurity solutions as enterprises face escalating cyber threats and an accelerating mandate to shift to post-quantum cryptography. Dubai — AmiViz, the Middle East’s leading cybersecurity and AI-focused value-added distributor, has been appointed as the distribution partner for QuantumGate, enabling the company to deliver QuantumGate’s full suite of quantum-resistant and cybersecurity technologies across the Middle East and Africa. The partnership comes at a critical time, as enterprises and critical infrastructure operators face a dual threat landscape – a sharp rise in…

Parts of the UAE have already crossed the 40°C mark this week, signalling an early surge of summer-like heat even as spring weather patterns continue to shift. The shift highlights how quickly conditions can turn at this time of year, following weeks of heavy rain and cloud cover in the recent past. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the latest rise is part of a broader transition period where alternating wind directions are causing noticeable swings in temperatures across coastal and inland areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Brief dip in temperatures…

On a breezy April morning — 7.30 am, to be precise — Jumeirah Beach Hotel is buzzing with activity. Hordes of fitness enthusiasts, dressed in the most stylish athleisure, make their way to the sprawling lawns of Janat Al Bahar. They are here as much to work out as they are here to see Rio and Kate Ferdinand. The former Manchester United defender and his wife, a famous TV personality and host, have close to 100 people moving constantly with squats, press-ups, jumping lunges and other exercises. Even though the attendees are here for community workout, for movement, their gaze…

TOKYO, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a third consecutive session and hit a record closing high, supported by heavily weighted tech stocks. The Nikkei closed up 0.47% at 59,416.49 while the broader Topix index fell 0.%04 to 3,714.85 points. Of the 1,600 stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s main market, 21% rose, 75% fell, and 2% remained unchanged. Source: Emirates News Agency

Dubai is ramping up its public transport expansion with two new metro lines — the newly announced Gold Line and the upcoming Blue Line. It is set to reshape connectivity, changing how people travel around the city. Several residents who live in various parts of the emirate which were not serviced by the metro are now excited at having the chance of using public transportation to get around the city. On Wednesday, the Gold Line was announced, running from Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estate, linking with Etihad Rail and Red and Green lines of the Dubai metro. This comes less…

DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE-based precious metals mint and refinery Emirates Minting Factory, in collaboration with Dubai Gold District, has launched a limited-edition gold and silver commemorative coin collection celebrating the “Proud of UAE” campaign. The limited-edition collection is available exclusively at Dubai Gold District, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece that honours a defining moment in the nation’s story. Proceeds from the limited-edition gold and silver commemorative coins will be directed to Ferjan Dubai, a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening community life and enhancing social wellbeing across Dubai’s neighbourhoods. Essa Al Falasi, Chairman of Emirates…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Red Crescent Authority (ERC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing humanitarian and development initiatives in Indonesia during a meeting with Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place as Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of ERC, received the Ambassador, who commended the UAE’s humanitarian approach and leadership support, praising initiatives that enhances humanitarian solidarity and support development and reconstruction efforts. Al Mazrouei said the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…

Amazon recently announced plans to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as the pair deepen a partnership focussed on developing large scale compute infrastructure for generative AI. The deal includes an initial $5 billion investment, with a further $20 billion contingent on commercial milestones. The commitment adds to the $8 billion Amazon has already invested in the AI company. As part of the agreement, Anthropic will spend more than $100 billion over the next decade on the tech giant’s cloud platform Amazon Web Services (AWS), securing up to 5 gigawatts of compute power using Amazon’s Trainium chips to train…

Like any other weekend afternoon, diners at a Dubai restaurant on Saturday, April 18, were browsing menus, enjoying the view and placing orders—until the emirate’s ruler himself, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, casually walked in. As Sheikh Mohammed, who also serves as UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, entered the place, guests soon noticed his presence and quickly raised their mobile phones to take selfies to mark the occasion. Guests and the eatery’s staff clapped to welcome the Dubai Ruler and thank him for this special visit. They stood up while Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by a few…