Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) today announced that its shareholders have confirmed the composition of its new Board of Directors following the Company’s Annual General Assembly. Shareholders also approved the Board of Directors’ recommendation for a final cash dividend of 2.20 fils per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, comprising a fixed dividend of 1.5 fils per share and a variable dividend of 0.70 fils per share. This brings the total dividend for the financial year ended 31st December 2025 to 4.45 fils per share, equivalent to approximately AED5 billion, including…
NEW YORK, 24th February, 2026 (WAM) — Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company. Meta will buy AMD’s latest chips, the MI450, to help power data centres. The 6-gigawatt agreement will see shipments supporting the first gigawatt deployment set to start during the second half of this year. The agreement could potentially be worth more than $100 billion. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police announced that its 33 Smart Police Stations (SPS) provide round-the-clock services to customers across Dubai without human intervention. Customers can access 32 services across four main categories: criminal reports and complaints, traffic services and accidents, certificates and permits, and community participation and support. Dubai Police said the smart stations offer services in multiple languages, reflecting Dubai Police’s commitment to serving the emirate’s diverse residents and visitors through accessible, smart and user-friendly solutions. “Whether through SPS, drive-thru, walk-in, or suburban police points, all facilities operate 24 hours a day in support of Dubai…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] In light of current circumstances and the spread of misleading content and inaccurate news across digital platforms, the UAE’s Public Prosecution shared an interview with Attorney General Khalid Al Madhani, President of the Federal Prosecution for Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes. The discussion also focused on raising public awareness and emphasising the importance of responsible information sharing. “Information is a responsibility… and spreading rumours is a crime,” Al Madhani stressed, highlighting the dangers of circulating unverified information, especially when it contradicts statements from official authorities. Stay up to…
Since its founding in 1884, Breitling has earned a reputation for precision timekeeping. The brand’s close association with flight dates back to the 1930s, when Willy Breitling, grandson of the founder, established the HUIT Aviation Department to produce dashboard timing instruments for aircraft. That early engagement with aviation helped define Breitling’s identity, securing the brand’s enduring association with the world of flight. Within this aeronautical narrative, the Avenger occupies a distinct niche. If the Navitimer stands as the enduring icon, the Avenger feels like its more muscular sibling, built with a robust spirit. It is a collection conceived for environments…
ABU DHABI, 11th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector in the emirate, said it is continuing efforts to enhance market stability and ensure the availability of goods and services at fair prices while protecting consumer rights. The authority explained that it continuously conducts monitoring campaigns and inspection visits to various establishments and markets to ensure compliance with approved regulations and to monitor any practices that may affect market equilibrium or consumers. In light of current developments, ADRA issued a circular obligating…
BEIJING, 13th March, 2026 (WAM) — China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket on Friday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending a new group of internet satellites into space. The rocket lifted off at 3:48 am (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. It successfully placed the payloads, the 20th group of low-orbit internet satellites, into preset orbit. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, to discuss developments in the Middle East and their implications for regional security and stability in light of the military and security developments taking place. During the call, the two sides underlined the need for de-escalation, serious dialogue, and diplomatic solutions. They affirmed that military escalation in the region carries serious repercussions for regional and international peace and security. They also discussed relations between the UAE and Hungary and…
Celebrating 47 years of proudly serving UAE families with a refreshed identity, and the timeless taste consumers love Published: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 8:44 AM For nearly half a century, Emirates Macaroni has been more than just pasta – it has been part of the UAE’s family tables, celebrations, and everyday moments. Today, as the brand marks 46 years of culinary heritage, it proudly unveils a bold new chapter: a refreshed packaging design, an expanded product portfolio, and a renewed commitment to quality and innovation. This marks the first major packaging transformation in the company’s history – a milestone moment…
Some restaurants open quietly. Others arrive with noise, hype, and a long list of investors. Orilla is something far rarer. This is the story of a chef betting on himself. For 10 years, Saradhi Dakara helped define the identity of the hugely popular MAINE restaurants, shaping a style of cooking that many Dubai diners came to love and still do. But Orilla is different. This time, there are no familiar playbooks, no greatest hits from the past. This time, it’s his name, vision, and risk. And perched high on the 27th floor in Jumeirah Village Triangle, with one of the…