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ABU DHABI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has ranked 6th in the world for Petroleum Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, climbing from 7th place in 2025. The university has also made gains across other engineering disciplines, with the broader subject area of Engineering and Technology scoring 131, Electrical & Electronic Engineering rising to 92nd, and Chemical Engineering making the biggest leap into the global Top 100 at 94, up from the 151–200 range in 2025. With three subjects placed in the global Top 100 and three…
DUBAI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — England’s Chris Wood has been crowned champion of the 2025-2026 MENA Golf Tour season, the UAE’s globally leading initiative, after finishing top of the final Order of Merit with 59,320 points, in an achievement that reflects the strength of competition and the UAE’s growing role in developing golf at the international level. Spain’s Juan Salama came second with 33,050 points, followed by France’s Pierre Pineau in third on 31,532 points, while Wales’ Jack Davidson finished fourth with 30,355 points, at the close of a season that featured events in Portugal, Egypt and Morocco. Wood’s…
Shane Heraty, newly appointed Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, recently announced that Shane Heraty has been appointed as the Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Effective from May 1 2026, he will oversee Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations in the region, and help customers and partners strengthen their security, modernise their workplaces, and build the critical infrastructure for AI. Shane brings a wealth of experience to the position, with an extensive 30-year background…
ABU DHABI, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — Various areas across the UAE witnessed rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy yesterday as the country was affected by unstable weather conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology said in a statement that Shoukah in Ras Al Khaimah recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 77.5 millimetres. Kalba in Sharjah ranked second with 65.8 millimetres, followed by Umm Al Gaf in Ras Al Khaimah with 60.6 millimetres. Wadi Al Tuwa in Fujairah recorded 57.2 millimetres of rainfall, while Al Dhaid in Sharjah registered 53.9 millimetres. The figures underscore the ongoing impact of current…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Universities across the UAE are set to cautiously reopen classrooms for select programmes that require hands-on training, including clinical practice, laboratory work, field applications, or in-person examinations, starting Monday, March 30, 2026. Khaleej Times can confirm that based on a directive by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoESHR) higher education institutions have been instructed to gradually resume face-to-face teaching, but only for courses where practical experience is essential. A circular sent to universities specifies that the phased return will cover 14 priority academic…
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, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC and OMV on Friday announced the executive leadership team and Supervisory Board of Borouge Group International AG, a global polyolefins champion to be formed through the combination of their shareholdings in Borouge Plc and Borealis, followed by the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. The new executive team combines decades of senior leadership experience across the international chemicals, commodities and refining sectors with deep commercial and operational experience of Borouge Group International AG’s constituent businesses. The executive team will assume their roles upon the completion of the Borouge Group International AG transactions, which are…
AJMAN, 27th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Transport Authority continues to implement its operational plan during the current weather conditions by intensifying the efforts of public transport and taxi teams and continuously monitoring traffic flow, in line with its commitment to ensuring customer safety and service continuity. The Authority confirmed that public transport and taxi drivers and staff are working around the clock to ensure smooth traffic flow, while taking necessary measures to avoid areas experiencing water accumulation during rainfall by using alternative routes, contributing to passenger safety and ensuring they reach their destinations securely. Omar Mohammed Lootah, Director-General…
Cloudera, has announced findings from a new global study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Cloudera, revealing that while enterprises recognize AI’s transformative potential, most remain unprepared to operationalize it due to persistent data readiness challenges. Ahmad Shakora, Group Vice President, South – META, Cloudera Middle East, has said that organisations across the Middle East need to prioritise strong governance and trusted data in order to yield measurable outcomes from AI investments. In the Middle East, where governments and businesses are aggressively driving AI adoption as part of digital transformation agendas, the gap between ambition and readiness is…
NCEMA issues alert, warns against entering wadis UAE’s Crisis Management authority has warned against entering valleys or wadis that may overflow — becoming dangerous quickly. The alert was issued in multiple languages in an effort to warn all residents. Sheikh Hamdan shares magnificent photo of Burj Al Arab in lightning Photos: Sharjah residents wade through knee-deep water after heavy rains In Sharjah’s Al Khan, rainwater has accumulated in low-lying areas causing waterlogging across large areas. Residents could be seen wading through knee-deep waters to get to Yellow, orange alerts issued for convective clouds UAE’s NCM has issued yellow, orange alerts…