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Strategic promotions reinforce regional growth, technical leadership, and customer commitment across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Dubai — Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region, reinforcing its commitment to customer success, regional growth, and technical excellence. These appointments reflect Veeam’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support partners and customers across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. “EMEA East is a strategically important region for Veeam, as organisations look to ensure their data is secure and resilient so they can accelerate safe AI at…
The UAE Lottery on Saturday (April 11) announced the latest Lucky Day results as part of its newly introduced twice-weekly draw schedule. For draw number 260411, the winning numbers were: Days: 26, 13, 18, 6, 4 and 11 Lucky Month: 11 Lucky Chance winners Three players won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The winning IDs were: CC5356810 AP1415003 BF3032893 The Lucky Day game is now held every Wednesday and Saturday, offering players more chances to win prizes under the revised format, including a Dh30 million…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Supreme Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and National Projects Office, announced today the organisation of the “Hassantak Ya Watan” sports race, scheduled to take place at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April. The race will start from Wahat Al Karama, with broad participation from various segments of society, in an event that combines sport and national spirit. The organising committee stated that the race titled ”I fortified you, my homeland” aims to enhance community awareness of the importance of physical fitness, while reinforcing…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is to begin an official visit to the People’s Republic of China on Sunday, 12 April 2026, as part of the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation serving mutual interests, for the benefit of both nations and their peoples. The visit aims to further advance cooperation and elevate the longstanding ties between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China, underpinned by a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning key priority sectors. H.H. Sheikh…
New spectrum deployment strengthens the UAE’s position in 5G-Advanced evolution and lays early groundwork for 6G Dubai — The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). This is a significant step in the evolution of next-generation mobile infrastructure in the UAE and the world. The milestone reinforces the UAE’s position at the forefront of global digital development and reflects a shift in how networks and regulatory approaches are evolving to handle rising data intensity and AI-driven traffic. In the 5G-Advaned & AI Applications for Resilient Economy Forum, a…
UAE residents can expect rainfall across parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bringing a chance of showers in scattered areas. Temperatures are also set to drop, with lows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dipping to 21ºC and highs reaching about 26ºC. However, some parts of the country will remain relatively warm, with temperatures climbing up to 35ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Their Highnesses engaged in cordial conversations, praying for the continued security, stability and prosperity of the UAE. The meeting also addressed the ongoing nationwide efforts undertaken by various military and civilian institutions and teams. Their Highnesses commended the effectiveness of the armed…
ServiceNow has released new research that highlights the gap between the potential of AI and how service is being delivered. The CX Shift: Customer Expectations in the AI Era, found that citizens and residents across the UAE are collectively spending more than 83 million hours a year on hold, despite the improvements made possible by AI. Shakira Talbot, Group Vice President, CRM EMEA at ServiceNow, has highlighted the the real bottlenecks in CX are the systems behind the service. The research, conducted with ThoughtLab, surveyed 34,000 executives, service representatives and customers globally, including 1,335 respondents in the UAE. The results…
The UAE has successfully brokered a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 350 prisoners. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa), 175 prisoners were freed from each side as part of the exchange. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries through UAE-led mediations to 6,305. The UAE has now carried out 21 mediation efforts since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The ministry said the country will continue to support efforts toward a broader…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Marine Sports Federation reviewed its strategic directions for 2026–2028, focusing on developing technical and administrative frameworks, enhancing national talent, and preparing teams for international competitions. The review took place during a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Sports on Friday at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah, attended by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector; Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Vice President of the Federation; Khalid Khamis bin Dasmal, Secretary-General; and Abdulaziz Al Hossan, Advisor to the Sports Competitiveness Sector. The federation said…