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FUJAIRAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Martial Arts Club announced that it will host the International Judo Championship and the Combined Fencing Championship during the first week of May. The club also revealed the opening of registration to attract new talents across various combat sports, based on precise criteria for selecting athletes and assigning them to the appropriate disciplines according to their abilities and potential, to ensure the best results. Nader Abu Shawish, Director of Fujairah Martial Arts Club, said the club is keen to develop the capabilities of male and female athletes across different sports and enable them…
Scott Goree. Global channel leader to scale partner ecosystem and help customers adopt modern identity security for the AI era Dubai — Delinea, the identity security control plane that secures access across human, machine, and AI identities, has appointed Scott Goree as Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances. In this role, Goree will lead Delinea’s global partner and alliance strategy, including launching the company’s next-generation partner program, expanding its ecosystem, and accelerating partner-led growth worldwide. Goree brings two decades of experience building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems across the security and infrastructure industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Partners and Commercial Sales at Optiv,…
UAE weather on Saturday will remain fair in general, with a gradual increase in temperatures. Conditions will be humid by night and Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds, freshening at times, wil blow with a speed of 10- 20 kmph, reaching 35kmph. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will see a high of 30°C, while maximum temperature in Dubai on Saturday will be 29°C. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lowest temperature in Abu Dhabi…
Ujitsu, a global platform connecting athletes, coaches, and academies across the jiu-jitsu community, has integrated with ADI Chain to enable blockchain-backed verification of belt promotions Published: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 3:40 PM The integration addresses a persistent gap in the sport. Despite jiu-jitsu’s rapid global growth, now spanning tens of millions of practitioners across more than 100 countries, there is still no unified system to verify belt promotions across academies, countries, and organizations. Athlete records, including belt promotions, are typically stored within individual gyms or platforms, making them difficult to validate independently and, in some cases, vulnerable to loss or…
ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Following the successful launch of the first phase of Tara Park, Modon has released the final phase of the project on Reem Island. The final phase of Tara Park is strategically positioned close to two of the main bridges onto Reem Island, offering convenient access to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as well as premier lifestyle, retail, and educational hubs, including Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Repton School, and The Galleria Mall Reflecting Modon’s commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi residents and responding to evolving market needs, the final phase of Tara Park introduces a…
Long before its closure for restoration for 18 months, it was the place where tennis was played in the sky, planes touched down mid-air, and fireworks lit up one of the world’s most recognisable silhouettes. For 26 years, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab has been more than a hotel; it has been a stage for spectacle, a symbol of Dubai’s ambition, and a backdrop to moments that travelled far beyond the UAE. As the landmark shuts its doors temporarily, here’s a look back at the moments that defined its global status. 2004: Tiger Woods takes golf to the skies Before the…
ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy. The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets, supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility. The expansion builds directly on Etihad’s recently announced China growth, including increased frequencies and a deepened partnership with China Eastern Airlines. Together, these developments position Abu Dhabi as a key gateway between Africa, India and Asia, enabling more efficient movement…
ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Romuald Wadagni on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections in the Republic of Benin. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar congratulatory messages to Romuald Wadagni. Source: Emirates News Agency
Cisco today released its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that wireless has evolved into a strategic growth engine in the UAE, where a single network investment drives compounding returns across operational efficiency, employee productivity, customer engagement, and revenue. Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for Gulf and Levant at Cisco, believes that if enterprises adopt a more strategic approach to wireless technology then it will in turn drive better outcomes for their business. Based on findings from Cisco’s State of Wireless Report in the UAE, organizations across the country are reaching an inflection point in connectivity demand, and those that prioritize…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Dubai students returning to schools from April 20 should be prepared to take part in age-appropriate safety awareness drills and sessions organised by their schools in the first week. Many students across the UAE will resume in-person classes from April 20, marking a cautious but significant shift back to campuses after over one-and-and-a-half months of distance learning, due to the tensions in the region, linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The move to onsite classes comes as authorities stress a phased, tightly managed…