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SHARJAH, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has revealed his latest historical project — a book titled “Al Kawn wa Anasi Kathiran” — which will comprise around 100 volumes, narrating the history of the universe from before the descent of Prophet Adam (PBUH), and explaining the stories of all the prophets in a manner that does not depart from the Quran. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan also unveiled a package of development and leisure projects in the city of Kalba, announcing the imminent opening of Al Hiyar…
Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carriers & Wholesales Office, Salam. The telecommunications wholesale market has undergone a paradigm shift that few industry observers saw coming. What began as a defensive posture against hyperscaler market entry has evolved into one of the most significant strategic realignments in modern telecommunications history. This transformation is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Saudi Arabia’s telecom market, valued at $18.32 billion in 2025, which has catalysed a new model of telco-hyperscaler collaboration that is setting global precedents. The traditional telecommunications operating model, centered on infrastructure ownership, bandwidth provisioning, and territorial market defense, has proven insufficient for the current digital economy’s demands. Historical competitive frameworks that…
DUBAI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted Monday the first session of a series of dialogue sessions bringing together political figures, media leaders, editors in chief, writers, academics and content creators from the UAE and across the Arab world to discuss the evolving political, security and economic landscape, and its impact on Gulf development as well as regional and international stability. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, said the initiative reflects the Club’s role as a platform for meaningful dialogue…
The Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently announced plans for a ban on social media for children under 15 years-of-age. He then went on to list his ambition to persuade other European Union authorities to follow the same direction. In a video posted on his social media channels, Mitsotakis cited familiar parental concerns over the perceived negative impact of some platforms involving addiction and pressure to be always online. The regulation is set to be introduced in mid-2026 and take effect in January 2027: Mitsotakis noted this would make Greece one of the first countries to take such action, adding…
Motorists commuting between Dubai and Abu Dhabi have noticed new Darb toll gates installed on the E11 highway, with residents wondering if this means an expansion of Abu Dhabi’s smart toll system. Two newly installed structures have been spotted on E11, one southbound towards Abu Dhabi, right after the Abu Dhabi–Dubai border near Ghantoot, and another northbound towards Dubai before Exit 403. A second set of toll gates has been seen by commuters in the Al Qurm area, installed in both directions. Unlike existing bridge-based toll points in Abu Dhabi city, these new installations are positioned directly on the road,…
DUBAI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ansari Exchange has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Etihad Credit Bureau to provide individual credit report services through its extensive branch network across the UAE. This initiative aims to enhance financial transparency and broaden customers’ access to reliable credit data. The launch of this service forms part of the company’s strategy to develop innovative financial services and expand the range of value-added solutions offered to customers, supporting the UAE’s efforts to strengthen financial literacy and promote responsible financial practices. This initiative builds on the success of the corporate credit report service…
ABU DHABI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional developments during telephone conversations with several foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly nations, following the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks against the UAE and a number of countries in the region. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah held phone talks with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait; Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; and Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore.…
Rising awareness, growing risks, and industry consensus are pushing quantum computing from research labs into boardroom strategy. World Quantum Day is gaining momentum as quantum computing moves from scientific exploration to a boardroom priority. Growing awareness is being driven not only by breakthroughs in research, but also by a clear shift in business thinking, with quantum increasingly seen as both a strategic opportunity and an emerging risk. Celebrated worldwide on April 14, World Quantum Day was launched by quantum scientists on 14 April 2021 as a decentralised, global initiative to promote awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology through…
As many artificial intelligence systems developed for defence tend not to leave the lab or exhibitions, there exists a gap between a working prototype and a system that performs under sustained pressure. The past six weeks have made that gap impossible to ignore. Since Iranian attacks began on February 28, UAE air defences have intercepted 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 UAVs. The systems holding that line were not rushed into service. They were built, matured, and delivered over the years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. For Chaouki Kasmi, that…
DUBAI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited to further deepen cooperation aimed at attracting international corporates, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking to establish or expand their presence in the emirate. The partnership will also support deeper engagement with global capital markets participants, including institutional allocators, private equity firms and multinational corporations seeking to access regional capital pools or establish financing and treasury operations in Dubai. The agreement brings together DET’s mandate to drive Dubai’s economic agenda with HSBC’s global network and…