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SHARJHA, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alserkal Group to enhance cooperation in education, scientific research, and sustainable development. The partnership focuses on creating joint training programmes and field opportunities for students, alongside applied research tailored to labour market needs. Both entities will also collaborate on environmental awareness via Envirol, support student innovation, and launch community-based artistic initiatives. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academia and the private sector to support the UAE’s national economy. The memorandum was signed on behalf of the university by Dr Salah…

Zane Ulhaq, Head of MENA at Endava, has penned an op-ed, in which he makes the case that sovereign AI is not going to be some sort of fringe concern in certain regions, but instead will serve as one of the key topics on the agenda when it comes to future trade agreements between global economic superpowers. Zane Ulhaq, Head of MENA at Endava, highlights how the topic of Sovereign AI is going to become a hot potato when it comes to the geopolitical landscape  The AI conversation today is far more nuanced than it was even eighteen months ago.…

Dubai Police, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an organised criminal group involved in international crimes in his home country. The arrest of “D. J. K.”, an Irish national and member of a gang involved in international criminal offences, comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and pursue internationally wanted individuals. The arrest was made in just 48 hours after the issuance of the Public Prosecution order dated April 15, 2026, following intensive search, investigation and close surveillance operations. Stay up to date with the…

Doctors at Aster Hospital Mankhool have successfully reconstructed the face of a 42-year-old man following a severe accident that left him with multiple life-threatening injuries, hospital officials said on Tuesday. The patient was admitted to the emergency department with extensive facial trauma, including deep cuts, heavy bleeding, breathing difficulty, double vision, and partial facial nerve weakness. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Medical assessments revealed what specialists describe as “pan facial fractures” — a rare and complex condition involving simultaneous fractures across the upper, middle, and lower parts of the face. Such injuries…

ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment company, announced its 2025 milestones, which included expanding its renewable energy portfolio across Africa and Central Asia, contributing to the supply of electricity to more than 500,000 homes. GSU’s 2025 milestones reflect a year of execution across complex and underserved markets, where GSU delivered projects on accelerated timelines across diverse operating environments. In countries where energy access remains inconsistent, the company’s work has increasingly focused on bringing reliable power closer to the communities that depend on it. The activity signals a shift from standalone…

FUJAIRAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Martial Arts Club announced that it will host the International Judo Championship and the Combined Fencing Championship during the first week of May. The club also revealed the opening of registration to attract new talents across various combat sports, based on precise criteria for selecting athletes and assigning them to the appropriate disciplines according to their abilities and potential, to ensure the best results. Nader Abu Shawish, Director of Fujairah Martial Arts Club, said the club is keen to develop the capabilities of male and female athletes across different sports and enable them…

Scott Goree. Global channel leader to scale partner ecosystem and help customers adopt modern identity security for the AI era  Dubai — Delinea, the identity security control plane that secures access across human, machine, and AI identities, has appointed Scott Goree as Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances. In this role, Goree will lead Delinea’s global partner and alliance strategy, including launching the company’s next-generation partner program, expanding its ecosystem, and accelerating partner-led growth worldwide.   Goree brings two decades of experience building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems across the security and infrastructure industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Partners and Commercial Sales at Optiv,…

UAE weather on Saturday will remain fair in general, with a gradual increase in temperatures. Conditions will be humid by night and Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds, freshening at times, wil blow with a speed of 10- 20 kmph, reaching 35kmph. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will see a high of 30°C, while maximum temperature in Dubai on Saturday will be 29°C. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lowest temperature in Abu Dhabi…

Ujitsu, a global platform connecting athletes, coaches, and academies across the jiu-jitsu community, has integrated with ADI Chain to enable blockchain-backed verification of belt promotions Published: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 3:40 PM The integration addresses a persistent gap in the sport. Despite jiu-jitsu’s rapid global growth, now spanning tens of millions of practitioners across more than 100 countries, there is still no unified system to verify belt promotions across academies, countries, and organizations. Athlete records, including belt promotions, are typically stored within individual gyms or platforms, making them difficult to validate independently and, in some cases, vulnerable to loss or…

ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Following the successful launch of the first phase of Tara Park, Modon has released the final phase of the project on Reem Island. The final phase of Tara Park is strategically positioned close to two of the main bridges onto Reem Island, offering convenient access to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as well as premier lifestyle, retail, and educational hubs, including Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Repton School, and The Galleria Mall Reflecting Modon’s commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi residents and responding to evolving market needs, the final phase of Tara Park introduces a…