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DUBAI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has announced the financial results of the assets of minors and incapacitated individuals under its management, which reached AED1.48 billion by the end of 2025, marking a 17.4% increase compared to 2024. The announcement was made during the review of the Financial Affairs Department’s report at Awqaf’s 14th Board meeting of 2026. The meeting was chaired by Essa Al Ghurair, Chairman of Awqaf Dubai, in the presence of Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of Awqaf Dubai, Board members, and directors of organisational units. The…
Meta Platforms recently completed its purchase of Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup developing AI models for robots, as part of a major initiative focused on building humanoid technology. A representative for Meta told Mobile World Live it closed the acquisition on the 1st of May 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a company at the frontier of robotic intelligence designed to enable robots to understand, predict and adapt to human behaviours in complex and dynamic environments”, Meta stated. The representative explained the Assured Robot Intelligence “will bring a deep expertise in how we can design…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran was brought into question on Monday, May 4, after Iran launched fresh attacks on the UAE. The long-awaited deal was brokered on April 8 — 40 days after the US, Israel and Iran traded fire in what they called preemptive and retaliatory aerial strikes. World leaders have since condemned the severe escalation in hostilities in the Middle East, which occurred during a week both Iran and the US had ramped up their war rhetoric…
Manish Malhotra turned his second Met Gala outing into a heartfelt love letter to Mumbai and the people behind his label, walking the carpet in a black bandhgala and an intensely worked, architectural cape that quite literally carried his ‘work family’ with him. The designer took to his social media to share, “Fashion is Art/Artisan. Our atelier at The Met.” In his words, the ensemble was meant to be “deeply personal” and an ode to Mumbai, the city that has shaped his journey, his cinema and his design language, and of the atelier that translates his vision into clothes. For…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has entered into a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader. The agreement establishes a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to diversify the UAE’s energy mix and strengthen security of supply, and power local industrial growth. Crucially, this framework is designed to maximise In-Country Value and foster Emirati talent and expertise. The CFA was signed by Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief…
DUBAI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed International Foundation for the Environment organised a virtual seminar as part of its Environmental Culture Series, titled ‘Year of the Family Seminar: Circular Economy Ventures in Waste Management Using Artificial Intelligence’. The event forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and embed sustainability principles across society, with the participation of experts and those interested in environmental affairs. Mohamed Ahmed bin Fahd, Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment, opened the seminar by welcoming speakers and participants. He highlighted the alignment between the…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Association announced the start of the countdown to the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship, set to take place at Mubadala Arena in the capital from 15th to 17th May, under the patronage of EDGE Group, with expectations of wide participation from elite male and female athletes from around the world. The championship forms part of an integrated system through which the UAE has consolidated its position as the global capital of jiu-jitsu, supported by the vision of the wise leadership and ongoing coordination between the UAE Jiu-Jitsu…
First-of-its-kind national facility to test, validate, and certify AI models, agents, and applications against UAE cybersecurity policies and global standards. ABU DHABI — The UAE is setting a new global benchmark for the secure and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). As the nation accelerates its AI adoption, the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), Open Innovation AI, and Cisco, working in strategic collaboration with Emircom, today announced the establishment of the National AI Test and Validation Lab. This is a first-of-its-kind facility to help UAE government entities and private sector organizations test, validate and certify AI models, agents and applications…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Following recent emergency alerts issued across the UAE—after Iranian missiles were once again detected yesterday, nearly a month after the April 8 ceasefire in the US–Israel–Iran conflict—residents and visitors are being reminded to stay informed and prepared. The alerts, which appeared on Monday evening on UAE residents’ phones, has prompted renewed attention to how the public should respond in case of emergency instructions in the future. These alerts are part of precautionary safety measures linked to ongoing regional developments. Stay up to…
Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday. “As of 4 May 2026, seven cases (two laboratory confirmed cases of hantavirus and five suspected cases) have been identified, including three deaths, one critically ill patient and three individuals reporting mild symptoms,” the World Health Organization said in a statement. Three of the people are no longer on the ship and four remain on board. Passengers and crew desperately hunkered down in isolation on a ship…