Author: Editorial team
The UAE has announced fuel prices for April 2026 amid global stock markets’ continued decline and rising oil prices, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East conflict, which is beginning to sap consumer and business confidence. The three variants of petrol — Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus — saw slightly higher rates in March, reversing a two-month downward trend. The country deregulated petrol prices in 2015 to align them with the international rate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The new rates listed below will apply from April…
Dubai-based retail giant Brands For Less has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the UAE’s small business ecosystem that could actually make a difference where it matters. Running across March 25 and 26, the programme is designed to open doors for entrepreneurs and SMEs who are currently navigating a more complex and, in many cases, more uncertain economic environment. Taking to its social media, Brands For Less shared the following message, “If you’re in the UAE and need support, we’re here to listen. Whether you have a small business, a concept, or know someone who does, reach out. No…
BEIJING, 21st March, 2026 (WAM) — A Chinese research team has pioneered a novel wireless communication technology that simultaneously supports networks ranging from 2G to 6G. It enables base station miniaturisation, reduces power consumption by over tenfold, and provides hardware support for frontier applications such as embodied intelligence and satellite communications, according to a study published recently in the journal Nature Photonics. The ever-growing demands for data communication have accelerated the rapid evolution of networks, transitioning from 2G to 6G. However, each generation of network has required dedicated, frequency-specific hardware, a stacking approach that has burdened infrastructure with severe hardware…
Düsseldorf, Germany — Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) draws attention to the significance of World Backup Day – March 31st is a reminder of the real value of a backup. Unfortunately, most people only realise this when they have forgotten to make one or can no longer access it. Rainer W. Kaese, Senior Manager, HDD Business Development at Toshiba Electronics Europe, shares his thoughts on this topic and explains why a backup doesn’t always need to be only in the cloud: What use is cloud storage if there is no internet connection available? That cannot happen with an external hard disk…
Tuesday morning saw UAE residents grabbing their umbrellas and raincoats again as a fresh wave of rains hit the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier predicted two days of rain this week — March 31 and April 1. The department has issued an alert from 7.20am on March 31 to 12.20am on April 1 for the rains. While the rains are expected to get heavy, the intensity will not match the downpour that residents faced last week. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Warning to motorists Police departments in Abu…
Long before Dubai became synonymous with towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels, malls, and world-class sporting spectacles, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, discovered a passion that would shape his life: the world of horse racing. His first visit to a race meeting in the United Kingdom left an indelible mark. In May 1967, he and his brother, Sheikh Hamdan, watched Royal Palace win the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in the UK, a moment that left a lasting impression and helped spark his lifelong passion for thoroughbred racing. His first success as a…
BEIJING, 23th March, 2026 (WAM) – Over the past three years, China has seen a significant rise in the industrialisation of invention patents from its universities and research institutions, according to an official from the nation’s top intellectual property regulator. Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, announced at a news conference on Monday that from 2023 to 2025, about 80,000 patents were successfully brought to market as part of a patent commercialisation initiative. According to chian daily report, by the end of 2025, the industrialisation rates for invention patents from universities and research institutions reached…
Emilio Lapiello, Partner and Head of Digital & AI Solutions, Americas at Arthur D. Little. Emilio Lapiello of Arthur D. Little explains how AI is reshaping software economics, pricing models, quality control, and the future of investable SaaS businesses. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the software industry in ways that go far beyond product innovation. Traditional SaaS economics, built on fixed costs and recurring subscription revenue, are now being challenged by AI’s transaction-based cost structure, growing pricing pressure, and the continued need for human oversight in quality-sensitive environments. Emilio Lapiello, Partner and Head of Digital & AI…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Dubai authorities confirmed early Tuesday that a fire on the Kuwaiti crude oil tanker Al Salmi, anchored in Dubai waters, has been successfully extinguished. The Dubai Government Media Office said that response teams continue to monitor the situation and take all necessary precautions. All 24 crew members were secured, and no injuries were reported. The fully loaded Al Salmi tanker caught fire on Monday while anchored at Dubai Port (Anchorage “E”), sustaining damage to its hull. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) reported that the vessel was targeted by…
The Dubai World Cup is far more than a race day. It is one of the most iconic moments in Dubai’s social calendar where sport, fashion and culture meet in spectacular style. Over the years, it has also become deeply intertwined with my own journey as a milliner living and working in the UAE, and a week that continues to inspire me year after year. When I first established my millinery brand in Dubai, I could never have imagined how much this city would influence and shape my creative path. Dubai celebrates ambition, elegance and individuality, and over time, I…