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ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) announced today that its shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including the final 2025 dividend, bringing total annual dividend payments for 2025 to $1 billion. These approvals follow a defining year for ADNOC Drilling in which the Company delivered record financial and operational performance through disciplined execution, sustained utilization and expanding integrated energy services activity. In 2025 the Company delivered its strongest results in history, with revenue reaching $4.9 billion, up 22% year-on year and net profit rising to $1.45…

A new agreement between the RTA and Ministry of Family will allow parking and toll fees exemptions and reduced taxi fares for some segments of the community.  The new agreement, which supports the ‘Family First’ programme, includes benefits for senior citizens, people of determination and students. Key initiatives include:  Exemption of senior Emiratis from parking fees Discounted public transport fares for senior Emiratis and students Exemption of People of Determination from Salik toll fees, parking charges, public transport fares, and vehicle registration and renewal fees 50 per cent reduction in taxi fares and driver licensing fees for People of Determination…

In what is being hailed as the “chocolatiest crime of the century”, a standard transit route from central Italy to Poland recently turned into a scene straight out of a Hollywood heist movie.  A truck carrying a staggering 12 tonnes of KitKat products (totalling approximately 413,793 bars) simply vanished. While cargo theft is usually a more serious logistical nightmare, the nature of the loot gave the Internet all the fuel it needed to turn a grand heist into a grand-scale meme. Nestlé was quick to address the theft, confirming that while the truck and its cargo remain missing, “there are…

SHARJAH, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reiterated its commitment to backing the private sector, saying it will press ahead with efforts to strengthen business groups and improve services to help firms navigate ongoing global economic pressures. The Chamber said it aims to sharpen Sharjah’s competitive edge by creating a more supportive environment for investment, enabling companies to expand while reinforcing the emirate’s standing as a regional centre for business. The statement followed the Chamber’s 17th board meeting, held at its headquarters and chaired by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais. Those present included Sheikh…

Marc Maiffret, Chief Technology Officer at BeyondTrust. New capabilities in the BeyondTrust Pathfinder Platform secure AI agent coworkers on endpoints and AI agent workloads across cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms  Security teams gain visibility into AI agent identities, privileges, and secrets across platforms, including OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Salesforce Agentforce, ServiceNow, and Google Vertex AI  Dubai — BeyondTrust, the global leader in privilege-centric identity security protecting Paths to Privilege, has announced expanded capabilities across its Pathfinder Platform that deliver the industry’s first unified approach to securing AI agent coworkers that operate alongside users and autonomous AI workloads executing at scale across cloud and SaaS environments. The announcement is…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) has announced the adoption of a dynamic approach across its educational and rehabilitation services, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement this advanced model. This shift reflects the Centre’s vision to move beyond formal accessibility, which focuses on providing general facilities, towards comprehensive adaptation, where the educational environment becomes a responsive system that evolves according to each student’s sensory and behavioural needs, ensuring a safe and stimulating setting that enables them to reach their full potential. Mohammed Al Emadi, Director-General and Board Member of the…

The UAE will “remain steadfast” and meet challenges with confidence, discipline and resolve, a UAE minister said. The remarks come amid a regional war, in which several GCC and Arab states have been embroiled in after US-Israeli strikes targeted Iran more than a month ago. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, said that whatever pressure and uncertainty the country faces, it will remain “steadfast, capable, and forward-looking,” adding that “this is the strength and resilience of the UAE.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. He was…

Meet Princess Janaki Kumari and Yuvraj Prince Manavendra Pratap, the dynamic siblings of the Alwar royal family of India, who are breathing new life into the rich heritage of Alwar. As members of the centuries-old royal family, they are dedicated to preserving the region’s cultural legacy, while also serving the people of Alwar. Their passion for restoration is evident in their efforts to revive the city of Bundi and restore the iconic Alwar Fort of Rajgarh, monuments that have stood the test of time for centuries. Through their work, they aim to not only preserve the architectural grandeur of these…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has organised 72 meetings with companies operating across diverse fields within the technology sector. The meetings were arranged to gain direct insights into the current business landscape and the challenges facing companies amid ongoing global developments, with the goal of shaping innovative solutions that support the resilience of Dubai’s digital ecosystem. The meetings brought together representatives from companies specialising in areas including artificial intelligence, fintech, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. The discussions created a valuable platform for…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers from the telecommunications, technology, policy, and investment sectors, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue, coordination, and strengthened partnerships across the industry. The summit was held in strategic collaboration with Huawei and under the principal patronage of the Telecommunications and…