Author: Editorial team
On race night at Meydan, the spotlight belongs to the horses and jockeys. Yet, beyond the limelight is another team; men and women whose work begins long before the starting gates open and continues long after the final race has been run. From the race starter and outrider to the assistant trainer, travelling head lad and head valet, these professionals keep the machinery of racing running smoothly. Their roles demand precision and an instinctive understanding of the sport. They rarely stand in the winner’s enclosure, yet without them there would be no race at all. In this special series marking…
SHARJAH, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has completed construction and commenced the handover of five new residential blocks in Naseej District, the creative hub of its AED35 billion Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah. Each of the 482 homes in the five Sokoon buildings is close to an array of cultural, artistic and retail destinations, including Il Teatro, a landmark performing arts space that has been designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. With contemporary design and views of open courtyards and green spaces, the Sokoon buildings comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with smart home features included as standard. In addition…
Commvault executives Ravi Baldev Singh and Hazem Abushaban outline why minimum viability, clean recovery, and air-gapped protection are becoming critical for enterprises navigating cyber risk and operational disruption. Cyber resilience, recovery readiness, and business continuity have become urgent boardroom priorities for enterprises navigating a more volatile threat landscape. CPI Media Group in association with Commvault and MDS, recently hosted ‘Save The Day’ webinar where Ravi Baldev Singh, Senior Director Systems Engineering (Emerging Markets), Commvault, and Hazem Abushaban, Cyber Resilience SME and Sr. Systems Engineer (UAE Enterprise), Commvault, outlined why traditional disaster recovery is no longer enough in an environment shaped…
ABU DHABI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE air defences on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as eight fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities. A total of 169 people were also injured, with injuries…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates as the UAE deals with heavy rains and unstable weather conditions.] As the UAE braces for a fresh burst of storms on Thursday and Friday, delivery workers continue to ride through flooded streets with rain-soaked attire to deliver orders. One video, shared with Khaleej Times, shows a Talabat delivery rider soldering on as the street is engulfed in rainwater, reaching up to half of the motorcycle the rider is on. Delivery companies say riders are not required to take in orders and drive in these weather conditions, and that their safety is…
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…
ABU DHABI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, on Thursday announced the award of the Southwest Andaman exploration Production Sharing Contract (PSC) under Indonesia’s Gross Split scheme. The block was awarded by Direktorat Jenderal Minyak dan Gas Bumi (DG MIGAS) as part of the Second Bid Round 2025. Mubadala Energy will hold a 100 percent participating interest and will operate the block. Situated immediately adjacent to Mubadala Energy’s existing Andaman acreage, the Southwest Andaman block is a strategic addition to the company’s Andaman position alongside its South Andaman, Central Andaman, and Andaman II…
The AI track of the UAE National Experts Program received more than 1,000 applications in less than two months, after applications opened on 29 January and closed on March 24, underscoring the growing determination of Emirati talent to lead in the field of artificial intelligence. The UAE has made no secret about its AI aspirations and that has been reflected among the next-generation of Emirati leaders, with over 1,000 applications for its AI Track program. The figure reflects growing interest among Emirati professionals working across a range of AI disciplines, from core technologies and product development to emerging applications across…
ABU DHABI, 26th March, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), a women’s delegation conveyed condolences over the death of martyr Mohammed Aznibla, a Moroccan national and civilian contractor with the UAE Armed Forces. He passed away during a routine mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack targeting the Kingdom. The delegation visited the mourning majlis held at Al Wathba Majlis…
Some UAE residents witnessed flooded streets, cars partially submerged in water and tree branches fall across parking areas as heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of the country on Wednesday. From Al Nuaimiya and Al Khor to low-lying areas of Al Rashidiya, the impact of the storm was visible in many neighbourhoods, with water entering homes, parking areas turning into pools and strong winds damaging windows and balconies. In Al Rashidiya, where many residents live in small villas and work as cab drivers, tailors and bakers, water entered homes located in low-lying areas. “We had been watching the news…