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His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office, helping to deepen cooperation and expand economic ties between the two countries. His Highness wished her continued good health and happiness. Her Excellency Angela Merkel thanked His Highness the…
He noted that this historic presidential visit marks an important milestone in advancing bilateral cooperation, strengthening partnerships and joint initiatives Abu Dhabi: Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, affirmed that in recent years, the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Republic of Germany have established close ties and a strategic partnership, which together represent a strong model of cooperation built on mutual trust, aligned visions, and common ambitions for the future. Al Olama said, “The visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany reflects the growing global standing of the UAE…
The UAE search and rescue team is continuing its field operations in flood-affected areas of Nepal, in coordination with local authorities and specialist teams, as part of the UAE’s efforts to support humanitarian response and search and rescue operations. The team has located 10 people reported missing following the floods, bringing the total number of missing people found since the start of its operations to 18. Search efforts have focused on the Rasuwa area, the Trishuli River and surrounding affected sites. The team is using advanced equipment and technologies, including drones, aerial surveys and 3D mapping, to identify target locations…
AJMAN, 12th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber received the Gold Award for Innovation in Customer Service Management, Planning & Practice and the Bronze Award for Most Innovative Social Impact, at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards ceremony. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the InterContinental Istanbul and received on behalf of Ajman Chamber by Abdullah Abdulmohsen Al Nuaimi, Director of the Government Communication Department. This achievement adds another international milestone to the Chamber’s distinguished record of excellence and reinforces its growing presence on prestigious global recognition platforms. Al Nuaimi emphasised that Ajman Chamber’s…
Mistral recently raised around €3 billion in a Series D funding round led by Samsung Electronics. This momentum has helped take the French AI player’s valuation above €21 billion as it ramps up wider efforts to build sovereign frontier AI. Samsung jointly led the round with European Union (EU)-backed Scaleup Europe Fund, and existing investor PSG Equity. According to Mistral, the raise marks the largest ever equity funding round by a European technology company. New investors included private equity firm Advent and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, while existing backers including Mistral’s largest shareholder ASML, Nvidia, Salesforce Ventures and Bpifrance…
The total number of German companies operating in the UAE reached 7,685 by the end of May 2026 Abu Dhabi: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the economic partnership between the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany is founded on a strong history of cooperation spanning 54 years of diplomatic relations, and a shared commitment of the two countries to continually advance this partnership to new levels and higher horizons. It is also supported by a shared recognition of the importance of intensifying efforts to foster sustainable growth in both countries and develop…
Several international carriers have announced the resumption of flights to the region, while others have extended their suspensions. In the UAE, several flights were delayed on Thursday, while cancellations affected services to Pakistan, Kuwait and India.Despite some flight delays and cancellations in the UAE, most carriers are operating at near-full capacity, with airlines also adding new destinations for the coming months.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Airlines continue to urge passengers to continuously monitor flight times, available on each airline’s respective website. Below is a list of flight updates for Thursday, September 10:Dubai AirportsAirblue…
Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, beating Iga Swiatek to book a quarterfinal with Elena Rybakina as men’s top seed Alexander Zverev advanced safely to the last eight.It was one more gritty comeback for Zheng, the Paris Olympics gold medallist and a former world number four now ranked 121st after struggling in the wake of elbow surgery last year.Zheng had won the last seven games, saving a match point, as she shocked Madison Keys in her previous match.After falling behind 5-0 in the first set against six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek she again reeled off seven straight…
Apple hikes iPhone prices in India by up to 41% after unveiling new models, driven by rising component costs, taxes and import duties, making iPhones pricier than in the U.S. and sparking backlash over luxury pricingBENGALURU: Apple raised prices on its existing iPhone lineup in India by as much as 41% within hours of unveiling newer models, bucking its usual practice of discounting older variants and marking one of the steepest hikes in any market where it has repriced this year.While Apple also raised prices in the U.S. late Wednesday, those increases ranged from 10% to 21%. The hikes followed…
Al Bannai: “Looking ahead, we aim to build a more integrated technological partnership, centered on joint development and applied innovation” Abu Dhabi: Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, and Secretary-General for Advanced Technology and Research Council, has said: “The UAE and Germany bring together highly complementary technological capabilities, providing a strong foundation for an advanced partnership in technology and innovation. “Germany brings world-class expertise in engineering, industry, and advanced research, while the UAE continues to develop leading capabilities in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, alongside its ability to accelerate the…