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DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a virtual dialogue session titled “The Gulf in the aftermath of the Iranian aggression ceasefire”. Speakers said that, as the world awaits efforts to de-escalate the current regional crisis, the media plays a pivotal role in addressing challenges facing GCC states by raising awareness and reinforcing values of loyalty and national belonging, particularly among younger generations. They also underscored that Gulf countries continue to invest in youth and human capital, describing this as a strategic commitment to the future and a key pillar in strengthening the resilience of Arab…
Archit Gupta, Founder and CEO, ClearTax. When Saudi Arabia launched its ZATCA e-invoicing mandate in December 2021, most enterprises approached it as a compliance project. Get the invoices into the right format. Connect to the authority’s systems. Go live before the deadline. Move on. What followed over the next two years revealed a more important reality. E-invoicing is not a one-time compliance exercise. It is a structural shift in how financial data flows through an organisation. Companies that treated Phase 1 as a one-time exercise often found themselves revisiting earlier implementation choices when Phase 2 arrived in January 2023. It introduced…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE did not face any food shortages during the recent regional crisis, the country’s Minister of Climate Change and Environmentsaid said, citing years of investment in local agriculture and diversified imports that helped safeguard supplies. “We’ve seen our local produce available abundantly in our retail points,” Dr Amna Al Dahak told Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition in Al Ain. “The UAE has worked relentlessly through past years to diversify our imports through the different strategic…
AJMAN, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media announced the launch of a comprehensive package of incentives aimed at supporting tourism activities, attracting investments, and enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector in the Emirate. These incentives fall within the vision of the Crown Prince of Ajman to develop the tourism business environment and strengthen the sector’s sustainability and resilience in the face of various challenges. The package includes a range of targeted…
Atlantis Dubai has temporarily paused operations at seven restaurants across Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as it reviews guest demand and refines its dining strategy. In a statement, the resort said the move is part of an ongoing effort to align operations with visitor trends while maintaining high standards across its key venues, many of which continue to attract residents and tourists alike. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The venues currently not in operation include La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Cloud 22, and Ling Ling at…
BERLIN, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sales of fully electric cars in Europe’s main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran caused the highest spike in petrol prices in years. New battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, a proxy for sales, rose 29.4% from a year ago to almost 560,000 in the quarter and were up 51.3% at over 240,000 in March alone in 15 European markets, data collected by trade association E-Mobility Europe and research firm New Automotive showed on Monday. The…
ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Medical City has successfully performed the UAE’s first uniportal robotic lobectomy, marking a milestone in minimally invasive surgery and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for healthcare innovation. The procedure was carried out on a 37-year-old patient diagnosed with stage one lung cancer, using a technique that removes part of the lung through a single 3cm incision supported by robotic technology. The patient sought medical evaluation after a persistent dry cough did not improve with treatment. Diagnostic tests, including a CT scan and biopsy, confirmed carcinoma, and surgery was recommended following…
Ibrahim ElKabany. TrendAI has appointed Ibrahim ElKabany as Director, Global Partner Office, Alliances & Go-To-Market for Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa (MMEA) and India, reinforcing its strategic focus on accelerating ecosystem-led growth, strengthening partner alliances, and expanding market presence across key high-growth regions. Based in Dubai, ElKabany brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across enterprise technology, cloud transformation, and strategic alliances, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and building high-impact partner ecosystems across Europe, the Middle East, Levant, and Africa. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles with global technology organisations, including Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SAP,…
Port review: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, visited Fujairah Port last week The two leaders reviewed operations and the measures in place to ensure business continuity at the port. More than one fire incident were reported at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone due to drone interception during the Iran war Store tour: One of the most anticipated retail launches in Dubai got a royal seal of approval when Sheikh Mohammed himself dropped by the new Primark store in Dubai Mall The Dubai Ruler was spotted touring the store with…
DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced a joint venture with VOLT UAE, the regional platform established by Dutch data centre and AI factory developer VOLT. The partnership will see the development of an advanced, AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), DIEZ’s specialised economic zone for knowledge and innovation, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for the digital economy. The announcement was made in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ; Han de Groot, CEO of VOLT; Koenraad Crooijmans, Head of Capital Markets at…