Author: Editorial team
BEIJING, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the General Women’s Union (GWU) expanded its economic partnerships in China this week, holding high-level meetings aimed at boosting female entrepreneurship and institutional cooperation. The visit, supported by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, is part of efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation and advance the UAE-China Women Entrepreneurs Council. The delegation met the China Association of Women Entrepreneurs, reviewed experiences in supporting women’s leadership and economic participation, and discussed opportunities for future cooperation and knowledge exchange. The meeting highlighted the GWU’s experience in empowering Emirati women, alongside an overview of the Chinese…
SHARJAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is continuing to implement its ambitious projects to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its power transmission network. The authority has achieved strategic qualitative milestones during 2025 as part of its plan to improve the efficiency of the electricity network and strengthen its reliability and sustainability in line with the highest approved technical standards. Among the key achievements was the completion and commissioning of eight electricity transmission and distribution substations operating at 33/11 kV with high operational efficiency. Work is also continuing on 15 additional projects within…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced that the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is set to undergo a carefully phased and thoughtful restoration programme, designed to safeguard its legacy for generations to come. With more than 25 years of continuous operations, the conservation of the architectural masterpiece will see its distinctive interior décor enhanced with the same attention to detail as preserving a work of art. Since opening in 1999, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab has stood as an architectural and cultural icon of modern luxury,…
Maliha Jilani, Partner-in-Charge at Heidrick & Struggles Middle East & North Africa and Dr. Jay Bevington, Global Board Advisory Leader and CEO and Board of Directors Leader in the Middle East & North Africa. New Heidrick & Struggles survey finds leaders across the region are confident in managing cybersecurity risks while governance and leadership capabilities around AI continue to evolve. Dubai — Heidrick & Struggles’ latest CEO & Board Monitor report, which surveyed 148 leaders across the Middle East at the end of last year, reveals that cybersecurity has emerged as the most significant issue organisations in the region expect to face in 2026. …
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Villages of the UAE, a Khaleej Times editorial series that looks beyond the country’s skylines to the quieter communities nestled in its mountains, deserts, wadis, and along its coast. Through the voices of residents and the rhythms of everyday life, the series explores how tradition, place, and people continue to shape the UAE’s social fabric.] Along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, in the far north of Ras Al Khaimah, Khor Khuwair tells the story of a place shaped first by nature and necessity, and later by industry, transforming from a quiet coastal…
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, on Wednesday announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new office builds on Bain Capital’s long-standing relationships across the Middle East and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to investing, partnering, and supporting growth across priority sectors in the region. The office will further reinforce the firm’s capital formation efforts, supporting long-term relationships with regional investors across Bain Capital’s global investment platform. It will also support the expansion and growth of select Bain Capital portfolio companies in…
WASHINGTON, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said she is concerned about a powerful new AI model from Anthropic that poses major cybersecurity risks. In a statement, she said that the world does not have the ability to protect the international monetary system against massive cyber risks. “The risks have been growing exponentially,” Georgieva said. “Yes, we are concerned. We are very keen to see more attention to the guardrails that are necessary to protect financial stability in the world of AI.” Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools, effective Monday, 20th April 2026. This follows schools’ completion of the necessary readiness and preparation plans, including facility preparedness, training of educational and administrative staff, and updating safety and security procedures, thereby reinforcing a safe and reassuring learning environment for students and their families. The Ministry added that private schools will have the flexibility to implement the hybrid rotational model when needed, in accordance…
Dubai — Google today announced the launch of Personal Intelligence to users in the Arab world. Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful. Users can control exactly which apps to link, and each one supercharges the experience. Personal Intelligence was introduced in the U.S earlier this year. This capability has two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details from, say, an email or photo to answer questions. It often combines these, working across text, photos and video to provide uniquely tailored answers. This capability helps answer questions—such as…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has responded to user complaints on X, asking some residents to share more details after a technical issue disrupted access to its app and website. The technical glitch has left motorists in the emirate unable to complete vehicle-related services. The RTA took notice of the issue, as some residents reported facing difficulties when accessing services such as vehicle registration renewals, booking inspection appointments, and fine payment. RTA asked users to share their contact details via direct messages. “Please provide us with your full name and mobile phone number, in addition to more details about…