Author: Editorial team
Dubai — Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, has partnered with NEXA AI Lab, the AI division of NEXA, one of MENA’s leading digital growth agencies, to help accelerate AI adoption across finance teams in the UAE through automation and AI-powered financial workflows. As part of the partnership, Qashio and NEXA AI Lab will work together to support businesses in adopting AI tools that improve spend visibility, streamline manual processes, and make finance operations more efficient. The partnership will also include a free AI audit to help finance teams identify where AI can deliver immediate operational value and support…
Fujairah authorities have rolled out a set of public guidelines aimed at protecting sea turtles during the peak nesting season, which runs from March to June. Beachgoers and residents are urged to avoid disturbance and report sightings immediately. The advisory from the Fujairah Environment Authority comes as conservation teams step up monitoring along the emirates’ coastline after the detection of three active nesting sites near the Al Fqait Protected area and along the shore close to the Royal Beach Hotel and Resort in Dibba. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What should beachgoers…
SINGAPORE, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Singapore’s economy grew six percent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, the government said Monday. As a major electronics hub, the city-state has seen a significant increase in the production of memory chips and server components essential to the data centres powering AI tools. Due to the “better-than-expected” growth, the trade ministry said it would maintain its forecast for the economy to expand 2.0 to 4.0 percent in 2026. The first-quarter growth, extending the expansion of 5.7 percent in the December 2025 quarter, was “driven by strong performance…
Dubai Police on Monday morning alerted commuters of an accident that had occurred on Emirates Road, heading towards the Al Ain exit. The authority noted that traffic delays are expected due to the accident. They also advised motorists coming from Sharjah in the direction leading to the Al Ain exit to exercise caution. Source: Khaleej Times
TOKYO, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index topped the 65,000 line for the first time, hitting a fresh record high on Monday, Kyodo News reported. At 11 am, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average was up 2,001.65 points, or 3.16 percent, from Friday at 65,340.72. The broader Topix index was up 54.34 points, or 1.40 percent, at 3,946.80, also topping the record intraday high. Source: Emirates News Agency
Three claims about the UAE have gained space on some digital and traditional media, including Iranian platforms: that the country took part in the American-Israeli war against Iran, that its federation is fragile, and that its economy is vulnerable. But official UAE statements show a different picture. The UAE has repeatedly said it was not party to the war, did not allow its airspace, territory or waters to be used for attacks against Iran, and has continued to demonstrate political, institutional and economic resilience during regional crises. Here, Khaleej Times looks at the three narratives and what the public record…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Police said they had completed security and traffic preparations for the Eid Al Adha holiday, including plans covering various potential security scenarios to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow. Brigadier Ahmed Saeed Al Mansoori, Director General of Central Operations at Ras Al Khaimah Police, Police patrols and specialised teams will be intensified across the emirate, particularly at Eid prayer grounds, abattoirs, markets, shopping centres, parks, beaches and other crowded areas to ensure rapid response and traffic movement, he added. Al Mansoori warned against the use of fireworks because…
Dubai Police announced the schedule for remote inmate visits during the Eid Al Adha holiday, allowing inmates to connect with their families inside and outside the UAE through video calls. Brigadier Salah Juma Buassiba, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, confirmed that the remote video communication service for inmates and their families will be available on the first three days of Eid Al Adha. “The service will operate in two time slots: the first from 8am to 12pm,, and the second from 2pm to 4pm,” he noted. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Passengers who fly with Emirates to Dubai can avail of exclusive discounts and offers across the UAE, according to the airline’s official website. The programme, called ‘My Emirates Pass’, allows travellers to use their boarding passes to get discounts across emirates. The offers available are not limited to retail outlets, and include spa and gym discounts, as well as cruise tickets and more. The offer is available through the summer, from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here’s what you need to know about the pass:…
ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has organised a virtual national event aimed at strengthening collaboration between universities and economic sectors to enhance academic programmes, support applied research and equip students with skills aligned with labour market needs. The event, titled “Bridging Economic Sector and Academia”, was organised by the ministry’s Industry-Academia Collaboration Working Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It brought together 60 representatives from higher education institutions and economic and industrial sectors across the UAE. Discussions focused on three key areas: the Industry…