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Siemens recently detailed a planned $165 million investment in its electrical infrastructure manufacturing capabilities in the USA. This move is thought to be a calculated attempt to capitalise on the recent growth in the AI data centre sector. The company is upping its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. states of North and South Carolina in a move it stated would create more than 350 fresh jobs. Siemens’ move will add to a financial commitment of close to $700 million it made in US production capacity in recent years, spanning new and expanded facilities in the states of California and Texas.…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The assessment scheme for CBSE Class 12 students has been announced. In a circular issued by the board on March 27, the board detailed how the final grade will be calculated. In subjects where students have appeared for their examinations, their actual performance can be taken into account for declaration of results. However, in subjects, where examinations have not been conducted, the final grade will be based on practical or internal assessment and theory examinations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, conceptualised the Dubai World Cup (DWC)\ in 1993, his vision was to bring the world’s finest horses to the emirate. Nearly three decades later, that vision has evolved into something far grander. What began as a bold experiment in international horse racing has transformed into the UAE’s most anticipated social spectacle — a dazzling fusion of elite sport, high fashion, tourism, and global networking that now defines Dubai’s cultural calendar. The inaugural DWC was, by all accounts, a leap of faith, according…

ABU DHABI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — Presight and NodeShift, a sovereign AI company which was part of Presight’s inaugural AI Accelerator Program, have announced a strategic partnership that includes joint go-to-market collaboration and investment support to expand the adoption of sovereign AI solutions across international markets. NodeShift has also secured investment through Presight’s venture capital arm, a global AI innovation fund (Presight–Shorooq Fund I) that aims to invest US$100 million in the next generation of AI innovation. As part of NodeShift’s participation in Presight’s inaugural AI Accelerator Program, the company underwent a comprehensive six-month evaluation covering technology readiness, data…

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…

DUBAI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian assistance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support communities displaced in Lebanon amid the conflict. Demonstrating Dubai Humanitarian’s continued commitment to effective humanitarian response, a land convoy of four trucks departed Dubai on Friday, 20th March 2026, carrying 21.5 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies. The shipment, provided by the World Health Organisation, is expected to reach Lebanon within a few days. It includes…

Behind every great song is a complex web of people, stories, and inspirations that span genres and decades. Today, Spotify is bringing those relationships to the forefront of the listening experience with the launch of SongDNA, a new, immersive music experience that’s built to reveal the intricate network of people and creative connections behind the music you love.   Rolling out in beta to Premium users, SongDNA allows listeners to explore the writers, producers, and collaborators behind a song, see samples and interpolations that shaped its sound, and browse the covers it inspired. Fans can navigate across creators and collaborators, tracing connections between artists as diverse as Harry…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates as the UAE deals with heavy rains and unstable weather conditions.] Small businesses in parts of the UAE reported water entering their shops and temporary closures after heavy rain and strong winds, but many said the timing of the rain helped them avoid big losses. In neighbourhoods where water accumulates, tailoring shops, barber outlets, cafeterias and laundries were among those affected, with water seeping into shops and access becoming difficult due to flooded roads. “We knew this could happen, so we prepared in advance. After what we went through in April 2024,…

Travelling overseas is rarely a simple task, even for adults, so it’s easy to imagine the toll it may take on our furry companions. For pet owners in the UAE planning an international move, the responsibility extends far beyond flight bookings and luggage shipments. To make that process a tad bit easier, Emirates has introduced an upgraded version of its pet transport service, formalising a dedicated, round-the-clock support system designed to streamline how animals travel across its global network. Here’s how it works: A more structured approach to pet travel The airline’s latest update builds on its existing Emirates Pets…

SHARJAH, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah, Al Dhaid and Kalba welcomed more than 629,000 visitors during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, reinforcing its role in supporting food security in the emirate. The souq ensured the availability of fresh and diverse food products while maintaining efficient supply chains during peak demand periods, offering a comprehensive shopping experience with a wide range of fresh and packaged items. Visitor numbers included approximately 430,000 in Sharjah, 131,000 in Al Dhaid and 68,000 in Kalba, reflecting growing customer confidence and demand. Abdulla Al Shamsi, Senior Manager of…