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The new Dubai base at Convention Tower, DWTC is being designed to strengthen the connection with the partners and developers that fuel the platform’s rapid growth Published: Fri 3 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM ChangeNOW, a non-custodial crypto exchange, is officially moving into its new regional headquarters in the heart of Dubai. The new Dubai base at Convention Tower, DWTC, is designed to strengthen connections with the partners and developers that fuel the platform’s rapid growth. For ChangeNOW, it’s a calculated bet on the Middle East as one of the world’s most sophisticated digital asset frontiers. By setting up a physical…

ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Presight, a leading global AI company, has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support each country’s national digital transformation initiatives. The three new agreements with these governments will further expand Presight’s growing portfolio of operations across the continent. Through these collaborations, Presight will work with national institutions to design and deploy intelligent digital systems that integrate data, analytics, and automation directly into public sector operations, strengthening digital infrastructure and enhancing the delivery of government services. In Côte d’Ivoire, Presight has strengthened its…

After helping recover 30 stranded vehicles and return hundreds of lost number plates during recent rains, Dubai Police volunteers are now set to play a bigger role in the emirate’s emergency response efforts. The shift follows the deployment of 49 volunteers across 77 locations under the ‘Your Neighborhood Officer’ initiative, where they worked alongside authorities to manage flooded areas, assist motorists, and return 279 lost vehicle number plates. Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansoori told Khaleej Times that the next phase will focus on expanding the volunteer network and strengthening early response capabilities. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed regional developments and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The two sides discussed the continued Iranian terrorist aggression targeting the UAE, Jordan, and other countries in the region, noting that it constitutes a violation of sovereignty and international law and a threat to regional peace and security. They also reviewed the fraternal relations and various…

For some UAE residents, the increase in fuel prices is not a big shift. They are not selling their cars, but small changes are beginning to show in daily routines, from office carpools being organised to metro rides replacing a few weekday drives. In Al Tawoon, Sharjah, four residents living in the same building are preparing to start carpooling to work next week. Their offices are in Business Bay, Al Quoz and JLT, and instead of driving separately each morning, they plan to use one car and split the route. Some residents who used to drive a few times a…

SEOUL,, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea’s foreign reserves posted their sharpest monthly decline in about a year in March amid a stronger dollar and authorities’ efforts to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Friday. Yonhap News Agency reported that the country’s foreign reserves stood at US$423.66 billion as of end-March, down $3.97 billion from a month earlier, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). It was the sharpest decline since April 2025, when the amount fell by $4.99 billion on-month. The reserves had fallen in December for the first time since June and…

ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement – Tawazun and the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an have signed a three-year partnership agreement aimed at advancing social responsibility initiatives and supporting community development programmes across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and Eng. Abdullah Humaid Al Ameri, Director General of the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an. The agreement reflects both parties’ shared commitment to contributing to Abu Dhabi’s social priorities through collaborative programmes and innovative solutions that…

Adrian DCunha is the Head of IT at Mai Dubai. He works primarily to drive digital transformation and operational excellence in company. With a 6+ year tenure, he has witnessed tremendous organisation growth and recently took the time to discuss it.  How has Mai Dubai’s growth impacted the way operations are managed across the organisation? Mai Dubai’s rapid growth has required us to rethink how we manage our operations from end-to-end. As volumes increase, customers increase, and we expand into new regions or product lines, the complexity of operations grows. This pushed us to standardise workflows and reduce mounting paperwork.…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The UAE has noted with concern a recent press release by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), concerning the situation in the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, saying that it included a “misdiagnosis of restrictions” the country imposed to safeguard civilians. The OHCHR’s statement, published on April 1, 2026, included references to measures adopted by the UAE following the unlawful and unprovoked Iranian aggression since the beginning of the war. Since war erupted in the region on February 28,…

Sabya Sen, Vice President, IMEA & APAC, Alteryx. Move Comes as the Middle East and APAC Emerge as Global Hubs for AI Innovation and Enterprise Investment  Dubai —Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, today announced the appointment of Sabya Sen as Vice President, IMEA and APAC, to lead its business across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (IMEA & APAC). In this role, Sen will focus on accelerating customer outcomes and scaling adoption of the Alteryx One platform across some of the world’s fastest-growing markets for AI and data innovation.  Sen brings deep regional expertise and a strong track record of execution to this role. Most recently, he served as…