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MADRID, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — In stage 1 of O Gran Camiño, Julius Johansen rocketed to the first professional victory of his career. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG powerhouse produced an epic ride against the clock to win the individual time trial and move into the race lead. Completing the 15km-long course in 17 minutes and 43 seconds, the 26-year-old was ultimately 15 seconds faster than the second-placed-rider on the day, Rafael Reis (Anicolor/Campicarn). With this victory, Johansen takes the overall lead of the race, ahead of Rafael Reis and Nelson Oliveira. As Johansen was storming to a memorable first…
Cisco today released its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that wireless has evolved into a strategic growth engine in the UAE, where a single network investment drives compounding returns across operational efficiency, employee productivity, customer engagement, and revenue. Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for Gulf and Levant at Cisco, believes that if enterprises adopt a more strategic approach to wireless technology then it will in turn drive better outcomes for their business. Based on findings from Cisco’s State of Wireless Report in the UAE, organizations across the country are reaching an inflection point in connectivity demand, and those that prioritize…
Zakaria Rashid Doleh expected finding work in the UAE to be straightforward. As an Emirati studying Business Management abroad, he had been assured that opportunities back home would be accessible and aligned with national priorities. His reality proved different. For the young Emirati, applications disappeared into silence, feedback never came, and no platform existed specifically for Emirati talent despite the national focus on Emiratisation. “I was using multiple platforms, sending out applications, but there was very little visibility on what was happening,” Doleh told Khaleej Times. “No feedback, no clear direction, and no real sense of progress.” Through conversations with…
SHARJAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) celebrated World Heritage Day, observed annually on 18th April, on Thursday in a vibrant cultural atmosphere that reflected its commitment to preserving cultural heritage and raising public awareness of its importance. The event featured a diverse programme highlighting the richness and civilisational dimensions of human heritage. Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of SIH, said that World Heritage Day represents a key milestone in promoting awareness of cultural heritage as the memory of nations and a shared human legacy that must be preserved. He highlighted Sharjah’s leading role in…
Dubai-based marketing consultant Keneth Misquith was working in a sales and promotional role for a tobacco product when the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. His company operated kiosks in outlets like Spinneys and Carrefour which remained open during the pandemic and as a result, Misquith found himself working through the tumultuous period. “If you think about it, we were not essential workers in that situation,” he says. “But we were out there, working, talking to customers … the company took extra precautions because on a busy day, you could be speaking to 100 people.” Long, nine-hour shifts, while masked…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen coordination between the two key government entities, with the aim of deepening the integration of Emirati-owned SMEs within Dubai’s expanding real estate sector. Under the agreement, the Dubai Land Department will facilitate access for Dubai SME members to activities related to owners’ associations and real estate operations. Real estate companies will collaborate with members across design, contracting, consultancy,…
(L-R) Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems & Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems. Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems and Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems discuss the value of Cisco Security solutions and its wider implementation in Saudi Arabia. What makes Cisco Security solutions stand out in the KSA market? Sherif Azzam: Cisco Security excels with integrated platforms like SecureX, offering zero-trust and AI-driven threat detection tailored for KSA’s Vision 2030 digital push. Anas Abusaleh : As a leading Cisco Partner in…
As schools around the UAE move back towards in-person learning, many parents who have spent months balancing remote work with supervising children at home are now preparing for a major shift in their daily routines. While some families have welcomed the return to classrooms as a long-awaited step towards normality, others say a gradual or hybrid approach would better reflect the realities facing working households. Parents who spoke to Khaleej Times said the decision appears to have been carefully studied, but opinions remain divided over how quickly students should return full time and how transport arrangements should be handled. Stay…
UAE residents may soon have access to a new weight-loss treatment that does not require injections; however, doctors have said that the recently approved oral obesity pill is not for everyone and will be prescribed under strict medical supervision. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral medication for chronic weight management, making the UAE one of the first countries to register the treatment. The approval comes amid a global shift towards pill-based therapies, after the US Food and Drug Administration also approved an oral version of semaglutide, sold as Wegovy by Novo Nordisk. Stay up to…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce organised a dialogue session recently in collaboration with the Al Batinah North Governorate branch of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Held with the goal of strengthening logistics cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and Oman, the discussions attracted the participation of more than 360 representatives of private sector companies. The session was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Eng. Saeed Bin Ali Al Abri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Batinah North Governorate branch of the Oman…