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ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is broadening international partnerships and strengthening industrial collaboration through its presence at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions, taking place in Paris, France, from 15th to 19th June under the theme “Anticipating Defence and Security Challenges”. Tawazun, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and organised by ADNEC Group, continues to advance the international presence of UAE defence companies through a unified national pavilion. This effort supports deeper engagement with global industry leaders, promotes strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, and facilitates access to…
NEW YORK, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, has met with Chaloka Beyani, UN Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide at the Under- Secretary-General level, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in combating hate speech and preventing genocide and other atrocity crimes. During the meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the two sides explored opportunities for future cooperation in Africa through the African Conference for Promoting Peace and the U3 initiative in the field of preventive dialogues and sustainable peace. The programmes…
Canada is proposing a social media ban for children and teenagers under the age of 16. A move that mirrors a similar law being passed in Australia, which has been noticed by governments worldwide. But unlike Australia’s law, tech firms could sidestep Canada’s ban if they demonstrate they have policies to minimise harm to minors. The law includes sweeping measures to regulate AI chatbots and curtail “harmful content” online. It would create a regulator to ensure tech firms comply. Some free speech groups have warned it would expand censorship. It comes amid calls from parents and advocates to bolster children’s…
Sharjah residents are already adjusting their routines as major road projects and traffic diversions get underway across the emirate, with many preparing for months of longer commutes before the expected improvements take effect. The works, including the Al Taawun Tunnel project and other traffic enhancement initiatives, are designed to ease congestion in the long term. But for now, many commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai said they are spending more time on the road, particularly during the evening rush hour. In response, some residents are considering flexible work schedules, testing alternative routes and even changing their after-work plans to avoid…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank Group signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the areas of financial inclusion, financial literacy, financial consumer protection and financial dispute resolution, as part of the ongoing cooperation between both parties. The signing was witnessed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, and Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group, during a high-level meeting held at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The two sides discussed a number of priority areas of cooperation, including financial literacy and…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed developments in the Middle East and their implications for international maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy, during a telephone call with Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two sides also reviewed the importance of strengthening international efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region and to safeguard regional and international peace and security. The two top diplomats further discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to UAE-Canada relations, avenues of joint…
Shreyans Mehta, CTO at Cequence Security. Cequence Security, the leader in application, API, and Agentic AI protection, recently highlighted a significant convergence in the AI security industry. In a striking show of consensus, three leading voices in AI security, Anthropic, Dr. Chase Cunningham, and Cequence Security, have independently converged on a shared conviction: the biggest risk with AI agents isn’t access, it’s what they do once they’re in. Anthropic’s recently published frameworks, Dr. Cunningham’s Agentic Zero Trust research, and Cequence’s AI Gateway architecture all emphasize the need to focus security efforts on controlling agent behaviour, not just authentication. The key…
Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion. In a statement published by UAE’s official news agency Wam, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these allegations are entirely “false and unfounded,” stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or facilitated through the UAE. The Ministry also called on media outlets to exercise accuracy, rely on official…
The Wegovy weight-loss pill is now available in pharmacies across the UAE, with prices starting from Dh779. The rollout comes weeks after the UAE became the first country outside the US to receive the oral version of the obesity treatment, giving eligible patients a needle-free option for chronic weight management. The once-daily pill has been developed by Novo Nordisk and is designed for adults living with obesity or those who are overweight and have weight-related health conditions. It offers an alternative to injectable weight-loss medications and is intended to be used alongside a healthy diet and increased physical activity. “We…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reviewed its future projects aimed at implementing advanced artificial intelligence technologies across the judicial ecosystem and notary services, while exploring the optimal integration of smart systems to keep pace with global technological advances and enhance judicial and notary performance. The discussion took place during a meeting of the Committee for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Notary Services, chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD. The meeting examined ways to strengthen cooperation with the Department of Government Enablement to support the Abu…