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Aleria, a sovereign AI infrastructure provider, recently announced a major expansion of its sovereign AI infrastructure with NVIDIA technology. The expansion brings 8,640 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Ultra GPUs to the United States, with plans to expand to 16,000, and deliver 28 racks of NVIDIA DGX Vera Rubin NVL72 to the UAE, marking one of the first deployments of this class of system in the region. Aleria has already demonstrated that sovereign AI factories can be deployed and operated at national scale. This expansion reflects the confidence of governments and national enterprises in that proven model, and their commitment to scaling…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Sharjah authorities said they are responding to an incident in which a drone, reportedly launched from Iran on Monday, March 30, struck the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate’s Central Region. The Sharjah Media Office confirmed that no injuries were reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The office ensured that it will update residents with developments as they become available. Residents were advised to follow official sources for updates and were urged not to spread unverified…
From pet relocations to rising costs, gaps in coverage are pushing the UAE to rethink how protection is accessed and understood Published: Fri 27 Mar 2026, 12:12 PM By: Aoun Al Smadi | Partner Content Recent developments across the Middle East have forced many residents to make difficult and often sudden decisions about travel, relocation, and personal arrangements. Amid these changes, one unexpected issue has come into focus: pets. Animal shelters across the UAE have reported a growing number of animals requiring temporary care as some residents depart on short notice and face complex travel requirements for relocating their pets.…
ABU DHABI, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, and reject the continued restrictions imposed by Israel on the freedom of worship for Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem, including the prevention of Muslim worshippers from accessing Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif, and the prevention of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Custos of the…
ABN DHABI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits, as the Group strengthened its key trade corridors and geographies of operations, optimised its asset portfolio and balance sheet, and invested in key port infrastructure, logistics capabilities, and maritime connectivity to power its profit-enhancing international expansion. The report ‘’Curating Connectivity” highlights the Group’s successful efforts at leveraging its growing presence along key international trade corridors and geographies of focus, such as in the UAE,…
DUBAI, 28th March, 2026 (WAM) — He was officially the best racehorse on the planet in 2025 and now Calandagan starts out on the defence of its World’s Best Racehorse crown in the $6m Longines Dubai Sheema Classic [G1 2410m], a race which has acclaimed some of the greats of middle-distance turf racing since it was added to the programme in the third year of the Dubai World Cup story. Fantastic Light and Heart’s Cry were major winners in the early years, while St Nicholas Abbey and Cirrus Des Aigles helped cement the race’s reputation among the global elite events…
SHARJAH, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, on Monday evening, launched the institutional identity of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub at its headquarters in the University City. The launch ceremony began with verses from the Holy Quran, after which he and attendees watched a film highlighting the establishment of the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, its objectives, key achievements, and its distinguished scientific and community presence. The film also shed light on its ambitious future plans and qualitative projects aimed…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer at Tenable. Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, recently announced Tenable Hexa AI, the agentic AI engine of the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform that automates security workflows and transforms exposure intelligence into coordinated action to reduce cyber risk. AI-powered cyberattacks, rapid vulnerability discovery and the explosion of AI-driven tools are expanding the attack surface faster than security teams can keep up. At the same time, security operations now involve a growing mix of humans, automation and AI agents operating across fragmented tools and workflows. As more actors enter the security ecosystem, coordinating action…
ABU DHABI, 30th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed Authority for People of Determination, in collaboration with the National Media Authority (NMA) and TRENDS Research & Advisory, organised the launch ceremony of the “National Media Programme for Empowering People of Determination.” This initiative comes as part of national efforts to introduce impactful initiatives that create sustainable changes in the lives of People of Determination, enhance their presence in the media sector, and empower them to play an active role in content creation and in conveying their voices and issues to society. The ceremony, held at the headquarters of Zayed Authority…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The Ministry of Education announces the continuation of distance learning until Friday, 17 April 2026, for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff, across all nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools nationwide. The ministry also stated that this measure ensures everyone’s safety and wellbeing, with the situation being reviewed weekly.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Distance learning was initially scheduled to conclude on Friday, April 3, 2026, as schools awaited to await guidance from authorities. UAE extends distance…