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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi has announced that it will reopen its doors to the public starting Tuesday, April 14, after a temporary closure due to regional tensions. In a post on Instagram, the temple welcomed visitors back, while asking them to to register in advance via Mandir.ae/visit or through the BAPS Mandir App. The announcement comes as more places of worship in the UAE are reopening following a brief period of closure due to safety reasons amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Stay up…
AJMAN, 11th April (WAM)– The Building Material Testing Laboratory of the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department issued more than 27,000 reports during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the sustained pace of construction and urban development across the emirate. This activity aligns with the Ajman Vision 2030 strategy to manage comprehensive urban growth and enhance the emirate’s attractiveness and quality of life. Dr. Khalid Moeen Al Hosani, Executive Director of the Public Health and Environment Sector, stated that these technical reports are a cornerstone for ensuring project quality. He noted that materials undergo rigorous testing against international standards, such as…
Everpure has announced new capabilities for Portworx Enterprise to support organizations running enterprise level VMs and containers in cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments. Greg Muscarella, GM, Portworx by Everpure, has said the shift to modern virtualization is accelerating across the board. These updates allow organizations to embrace modern virtualization, accelerating provisioning, simplifying automation, and saving time through a proven, enterprise-grade platform which has already migrated over a hundred thousand VM Volumes to Kubernetes. Industry background Organisations that rely on virtual machines are increasingly re-evaluating their virtualisation strategy and moving to Kubernetes to run critical applications. According to the Portworx 2026…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly denounced and condemned the terrorist plots that sought to undermine security, incite chaos, and carry out acts of sabotage within the State of Kuwait. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s full solidarity and unwavering support for all measures taken by Kuwait to safeguard its security and sovereignty. His Highness commended the efficiency and vigilance of the Kuwaiti security authorities in successfully foiling the plot and exposing those involved. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s categorical rejection…
Mark Moffat, CEO, IFS. Dubai– IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced a new pricing model that fundamentally changes how enterprise AI is bought and deployed. With this announcement, organisations will now have the freedom to deploy Industrial AI wherever it creates value, without constraint, and without the fear of escalating costs. IFS is disrupting enterprise software pricing models, which traditionally price ‘per user’. By moving away from user-based licensing to a model grounded in operational reality, IFS is enabling customers to pay by assets, rather than users. For example, an energy company managing 400 offshore assets pays…
The UAE has strongly condemned the “terrorist plots” aimed at destabilising Kuwait, expressing full support for the country’s security measures. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) praised Kuwaiti authorities for their vigilance in foiling the plans and uncovering those involved. The Ministry also reiterated the UAE’s firm rejection of terrorism and extremism in all forms, stressing the need for stronger regional and international cooperation to counter such threats. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The statement comes after Kuwaiti authorities on Saturday, April 11, announced they had foiled a plot…
Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan: Using maritime routes as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail constitutes economic warfare, piracy, and unacceptable behavior PORT LOUIS, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the ninth Indian Ocean Conference (IOC 2026), which was held in the Republic of Mauritius under the theme ‘Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance’. The participation underscored the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its active role in safeguarding international maritime navigation, in light of the challenges facing the region and their wider implications. In his remarks, Sheikh Shakhboot reaffirmed the…
Strategic promotions reinforce regional growth, technical leadership, and customer commitment across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Dubai — Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region, reinforcing its commitment to customer success, regional growth, and technical excellence. These appointments reflect Veeam’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support partners and customers across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. “EMEA East is a strategically important region for Veeam, as organisations look to ensure their data is secure and resilient so they can accelerate safe AI at…
The UAE Lottery on Saturday (April 11) announced the latest Lucky Day results as part of its newly introduced twice-weekly draw schedule. For draw number 260411, the winning numbers were: Days: 26, 13, 18, 6, 4 and 11 Lucky Month: 11 Lucky Chance winners Three players won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The winning IDs were: CC5356810 AP1415003 BF3032893 The Lucky Day game is now held every Wednesday and Saturday, offering players more chances to win prizes under the revised format, including a Dh30 million…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Supreme Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and National Projects Office, announced today the organisation of the “Hassantak Ya Watan” sports race, scheduled to take place at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April. The race will start from Wahat Al Karama, with broad participation from various segments of society, in an event that combines sport and national spirit. The organising committee stated that the race titled ”I fortified you, my homeland” aims to enhance community awareness of the importance of physical fitness, while reinforcing…