Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI/PARIS, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and expertise to deliver renewable energy at the scale and speed required. Once the transaction is closed, the JV will act as both companies’ sole vehicle for developing, building, owning and operating onshore solar, wind and…
SHARJAH, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Children, an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has announced the activation of its virtual activities and programmes via the Teams platform. The initiative, launched in response to current challenges, targets children in all centers across the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as the general public aged 6-12. This step aims to ensure the continued provision of the best services and programmes for children, fostering creativity and helping them think innovatively and flexibly, achieve success in artistic, literary, and scientific fields, and opening doors to a future…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed minor damage near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) following the successful interception of a missile by the country’s air defence systems. The authorities confirmed no injuries after the interception. Officials urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid sharing rumours or unverified reports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the early hours of Thursday, UAE air defences responded to missile and drone threats, according to a…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, in partnership with Baidu Inc. through its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This strategic partnership combines Apollo Go’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Dubai Taxi Company’s (DTC) strong local operational expertise, leveraging its position as the emirate’s leading mobility provider and largest taxi and limousine fleet operator to support the service rollout. The launch of commercial driverless taxis is aligned with the ambition…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today met with Dr. Christian Bruch, President and CEO of Siemens Energy, one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The meeting discussed global developments in the energy sector and the accelerating shift towards clean and renewable energy systems. Discussions explored collaboration on innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and advance sustainability. H.H. affirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a key supporter of the global transition to…
(L-R) Ahmed AlSharif, co-founder, Think AI & Ammar Enaya, co-founder, Think AI. After spending several months in stealth mode, games industry veteran Ahmed AlSharif recently unveiled his new AI start-up, Think. The new company is focused on building a new generation of intelligent, efficient unified software and hardware AI infrastructure that’s significantly more efficient than current technologies. That means developing innovative solutions to some of the big performance bottlenecks, including cooling, power efficiency and GPU utilisation. According to AlSharif, his experience problem-solving and wringing every last drop of performance out of hardware and software across his many games industry roles…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] From wearing uniforms to doing physical activities, UAE parents are going the extra mile to ensure that their children are getting the best benefit of online schooling. For some, it is a repeat of their Covid experience while for others it is a whole new ball game. Abu Dhabi resident Aisha Azeem’s daughter Noura is five and is in kindergarten. She said she has started making her daughter wear uniform at home to get her into the mood of learning. “The first few days we both struggled…
BERLIN, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — A German report has lowered forecasts for economic growth in the country for the current and coming years, in light of the impact of energy price shocks linked to developments in the Middle East. The report, issued by a group of German economic institutes, stated that gross domestic product is expected to grow by 0.6 percent in 2026 and 0.9 percent in 2027, following growth of 0.2 percent in 2025, reflecting a downward revision of 0.6 percentage points for 2026 and 0.4 percentage points for 2027. The report indicated that rising energy prices have…
Johnny Hayek, General Manager, Sariya Information Technology. Sariya Information Technology, a leading value-added distributor across the Middle East and Africa, recently announced a strategic transformation initiative aimed at strengthening market leadership, accelerating innovation, and driving sustainable growth across its business. As part of this move, Sariya has appointed Mr. Johnny Hayek as General Manager, marking a new chapter focused on execution excellence, scalability, and long-term value creation. Mr. Hayek brings extensive regional ICT leadership experience and a strong track record in business transformation, team building, and market expansion. In his new role, he will lead overall operations In Saudi Arabia…
DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai has announced the launch of the Mosque Lessons series for April 2026, as part of efforts to promote religious awareness and strengthen faith-based values in line with national objectives to enhance family cohesion and quality of life. The series offers a comprehensive educational programme addressing Sharia and jurisprudential topics aligned with community needs and contemporary developments. The programme begins on 1st April with a lecture titled “Rulings on Qunoot in Times of Calamity,” followed by “Belief in Divine Decree, Its Good and Its Evil”…