Author: Editorial team
A stretch of desert on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi is being transformed into the starting point of the UAE’s first passenger railway, with the Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station set to welcome travellers bound for Fujairah from June 30 and Dubai in September. The station, inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on June 23, is set to become a major transport hub. A walkthrough of the first Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi reveals a design focused on technology, accessibility and passenger comfort. The entrance and concourse Passengers…
ABU DHABI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has confirmed that preparations are complete for Round 5 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division), which gets underway Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The three-day event will bring together more than 3,000 men and women athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE as they eye to amass crucial ranking points. The championship continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading fixtures on the domestic jiu-jitsu calendar, playing an important role in expanding…
DUBAI, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), today witnessed the inauguration of the headquarters and first manufacturing facility of KERNO Enterprises at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge- and innovation-driven companies and a member of DIEZ. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ; and Christopher Caswell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kerno Enterprises, alongside senior government and private sector officials and company representatives. KERNO…
Indian nationals applying for passport services in the UAE will have to pay higher fees from July 1, with the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirming to Khaleej Times that the revised passport charges announced by the Government of India will also be implemented in the Emirates. However, the exact fee structure in UAE currency and details of the application process will be announced in the coming weeks. “The revised rates and procedure for passport services in the UAE will be shared by the concerned officials in the coming weeks,” an official at the Indian Consulate in Dubai told Khaleej Times.…
ABU DHABI, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced that TelecomGPT-R1, an artificial intelligence model developed by the University’s Digital Future Institute for the telecommunications sector, has ranked first on the GSM Association (GSMA) Open Telco Leaderboard, outperforming all other models evaluated, including leading closed-source systems developed by major global technology companies. The achievement marks a significant milestone for UAE-developed artificial intelligence in telecommunications and positions Khalifa University among a select group of organizations developing advanced AI systems for the sector. The result especially highlights the University’s growing role in research supporting next-generation communications…
Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ali Abi Raad, MD InterSystems ME, India and South Africa. Dubai — Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, a part of Aster DM Healthcare Group, has emerged as the first healthcare provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic health record (EHR) platform by US-based data technology provider, InterSystems. Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ali Abi Raad, MD InterSystems ME, India and South Africa, to implement the first-of-its-kind IntelliCare by InterSystems across 31 facilities of Medcare network of six hospitals and 25 medical centres. Medcare’s adopted the AI-driven EHR system, while many healthcare organisations across the…
SHARJAH, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the “Digital Transformation Expert” programme, launched in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources in Sharjah. The initiative reflects the Emirate’s continued commitment to building an integrated digital government ecosystem and equipping government professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to lead digital transformation and shape a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future. The graduation ceremony was attended by Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of SDD; Eng. Lamia Al Hosan Al Shamsi, Director of SDD; and Dr Abdullah…
Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily closed a restaurant for posing a risk to public health. On June 25, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority issued its decision to temporarily administratively close ‘Safari Plaza Restaurant’. The food control report, the authority said, indicated that the decision was issued due to repeated food safety violations and the failure to implement effective corrective measures. The restaurant is located at Al Muroor Road of Abu Dhabi City, and it holds Commercial Licence No. CN-1010084. The restaurant’s administrative closure order will remain in effect until the causes of the decision exist. The establishment…
Dubai’s theatre lovers can look forward to an intense courtroom drama as Baarah, a Hindi adaptation of Reginald Rose’s award-winning classic 12 Angry Men, takes the stage at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, from June 26 to 28. Presented by H72 Productions and adapted and directed by Gautam Goenka, the production marks the first time the classic is being staged in Hindi at the venue. Performed in Hindi with English subtitles, the play aims to make the timeless story accessible to both Hindi-speaking audiences and theatre-goers from diverse backgrounds. The story follows 12 jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Supreme Council of Energy held an awareness workshop at the Grand Hyatt Dubai aimed at equipping companies and institutions operating in the energy sector with comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and technical controls stipulated in Executive Council Resolution No. (85) of 2025 Regulating Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai. The workshop is part of the Council’s constant efforts to reinforce its leadership in regulatory excellence and enhance safety, governance, and compliance standards across Dubai’s petroleum products and energy trading system. The workshop commenced with a keynote address delivered…