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(L-R) Amjad Fathi Al Omar, CEO of IDC & Clive Jordan, CEO of Plannerly. Plannerly, the global BIM and ISO 19650-aligned information management platform trusted by over 100,000 teams worldwide, recently announced the launch of Plannerly Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Integrated Dimensions Company, powered by Udayd Al Qimmah company, a leading Saudi-based BIM Company. The launch of Plannerly Saudi Arabia marks a significant step in directly supporting the Kingdom’s growing demand for structured, auditable, and internationally aligned information management practices – particularly those aligned with the ISO 19650 standard – across major infrastructure, real estate, and built environment programs.…
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, extended his sincere condolences to the State of Qatar during a phone call with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, over the martyrdom of members of the Qatari Armed Forces. The deceased were identified as Captain (Pilot) Mubarak Salem Dawai Al Marri; Captain (Pilot) Saeed Nasser Smeikh; Sergeant Fahad Hadi Ghanem Al Khayareen; and Corporal Mohammed Maher Mohammed, who were among the crew of a…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live coverage for the latest updates amid unstable weather conditions the UAE.] The Sharjah announced remote work for government employees, effective immediately until Thursday, March 26. Sharjah Human Resources Department has authorised heads, directors general, and managers of government departments, bodies, and institutions across the emirate to implement the “work from distance” system as needed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The decision aims to ensure business continuity while prioritising workforce safety and flexibility amid ongoing regional developments. However, the authority clarified that the directive excludes vital jobs…
Nokia recently revealed a set of optical networking offerings they claimed would address the unprecedented scale and application diversity demands driven by the AI boom. The vendor explained it developed the suite of technologies to respond to AI traffic and data centre interconnect requirements which continue to accelerate, exceeding the “practical limits of approaches based solely on incremental improvements over previous generations”. It said the latest solutions represent a fundamental shift in how optical transport products are designed and developed, delivering “application-optimised connectivity” that maximises performance while reducing cost, space and simplifying network operations. The suite includes a range including…
DUBAI, 23rd March, 2026 (WAM) — The world’s top racehorses have intensified preparations for the Dubai World Cup night, with Japanese star Forever Young leading the spotlight ahead of the Group 1 race with a purse of US$12 million at Meydan Racecourse. Forever Young returned to Meydan accompanied by trainer Yoshito Yahagi and jockey Ryusei Sakai, aiming to make history as the highest-earning racehorse globally, while seeking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. The horse completed a light training session on the dirt track under Yuki Araki, with connections confirming its readiness. Also returning from last year’s edition are…
ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with a number of foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments amid Iran’s continued unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held discussions with José Manuel Albares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain; Lê Hoài Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Mohamed Salem Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad; Tom…
As someone who has spent a significant amount of time living and working across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, I have come to recognise something that is not immediately visible but is deeply felt once you are here. In moments when life becomes unpredictable, clarity emerges not from what is said, but from what is done. Not from what is projected, but from what is consistently experienced on the ground. Having travelled extensively across different parts of the world, I have observed that many places function well under ideal conditions. Fewer, however, demonstrate the same level of composure, consistency, and steadiness…
ABU DHABI, 23rd March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security, as well as the impact on international shipping and the global economy. The call addressed the continued Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, including attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and vital facilities. The NATO Secretary General condemned the attacks, noting that…
The current U.S. administration recently released its national AI legislative framework with a list of relevant policies. This move aimed to create uniform security and safety guardrails while also attempting to pre-empt U.S. states from enacting their own rules. The framework focuses on six policy priorities related to AI products and infrastructure, including new child-safety rules enforced by parents, requiring AI companies to generate power on-site for their data centres and asking Congress to address intellectual property rights issues. It also calls for Congress to prevent “AI systems from being used to silence or censor lawful political expression or dissent”.…
The UAE strongly condemned and denounced the targeting by the Port Sudan authorities of a hospital in East Darfur, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of people. The Emirates said the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of targeting civilians and civilian institutions, and stressed the need to protect medical facilities, institutions, and health sector workers, emphasising that they should not be a target of the conflict. The ministry reiterated the UAE’s firm position calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire,…