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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member, has issued a law on preventive measures for infectious diseases in public health establishments. Law No. 4 of 2026 is designed to bolster the emirate’s health system, improve preparedness, and ensure adherence to established health standards. Stay u The law introduces a clear regulatory framework to reduce the risk of infectious diseases in public health facilities, outlining requirements for health monitoring, medical testing, and regular inspections to support safe working environments and protect public health. The law gives the Public Health and Safety Department at Ras…
Mounir Hijazi, Chief Executive Officer, GCC Region at TP (Teleperformance) has highlighted that the trend of consumers who believe AI poses a serious threat to privacy is on an upward trajectory, whilst he also argues that ethical AI is a leadership issue in an exclusive op-ed for tahawultech.com One of the growing paradoxes of innovation is that the smarter technology becomes, the more it invites scrutiny. Artificial intelligence has reshaped the financial services industry by enhancing customer experiences, optimising decision-making, and transforming internal operations. But with this progress comes a sharper focus on the privacy risks embedded in these systems.…
DUBAI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Reading Challenge has set an unprecedented achievement, as 40,286,428 students from 60 countries joined its tenth edition, including 76,062 students of determination. The figures show a 24% increase compared to the ninth edition, where 32.231 million students from 50 countries worldwide participated. 138,426 schools and 161,507 supervisors are taking part in the 10th edition. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the Challenge’s 10th edition numbers and stated: “Our Arab Reading Challenge project moves ahead, attracting over…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The CEO of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) provided an initial statement of operations following a recent Iranian attack on the company’s Al Taweelah site, saying that it was fully evacuated and the facilities entered emergency shutdown. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA said that he was deeply disturbed by this attack on the company’s employees “who come from more than 40 nations and were simply doing their jobs. We thank God no one received life-threatening injuries and that those hurt are recovering well.” The Al…
When Cherry, a tiny rescue dog in a wheelchair, rolled down the runway at Dubai’s Eventchic Ballroom, there was hardly a dry eye in the room. For the 500+ people gathered there, it became a collective moment of hope and compassion, as rescue dogs took centre stage at a first-of-its-kind adoption runway show, earning both applause and the promise of forever homes. The event, which took place on March 29, was the brainchild of Archana Nadkarni, the Indian founder of Flooff.me, a Dubai-based pet care platform. “I wanted to give rescue dogs their own moment,” she tells Khaleej Times. “Each…
ABU DHABI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today provided an initial assessment of operations following the recent Iranian attacks on the company’s Al Taweelah site, one of the biggest aluminium production complexes in the world. The Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage in result to the Iranian missile and drone attacks at Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The site, including the smelter and Casthouse, power plant, Al Taweelah alumina refinery, and Al Taweelah recycling plant, was fully evacuated and the facilities entered emergency shutdown. To resume operations at the smelter, EGA must repair infrastructure damage and…
Everpure has announced new capabilities for Portworx Enterprise to support organizations running enterprise level VMs and containers in cloud, hybrid and on-premise environments. Greg Muscarella, GM, Portworx by Everpure, has said the shift to modern virtualization is accelerating across the board. These updates allow organizations to embrace modern virtualization, accelerating provisioning, simplifying automation, and saving time through a proven, enterprise-grade platform which has already migrated over a hundred thousand VM Volumes to Kubernetes. Industry background Organisations that rely on virtual machines are increasingly re-evaluating their virtualisation strategy and moving to Kubernetes to run critical applications. According to the Portworx 2026…
DUBAI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched a new initiative to install electric vehicle (EV) supercharging stations across 600 parking spaces in public parks, beaches, and recreational facilities, with a planned investment of AED 150 million. The project is being implemented in partnership with Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV). This initiative reflects Dubai Municipality’s ongoing commitment to developing future-ready public spaces that support sustainability and encourage the adoption of healthier, more sustainable lifestyles—ultimately enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors across the emirate. The initiative, delivered in line with the objectives of the Greenery and…
UAE residents can expect light rainfall on Saturday (April 4), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times, with a chance of light rain over islands and some coastal areas by Sunday morning. The weather department noted that temperatures are expected to rise slightly. However, despite the slight increase in temperatures, Abu Dhabi and Dubai will see comfortable weather not exceeding 27ºC. Stay u The temperatures in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi will see lows of 19ºC. Winds will be light to moderate from the northwest to southwest, blowing…
“This challenge was never about appearance or bodybuilding — it’s about building a healthy lifestyle that lasts,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, outlining the long-term vision behind the Ras Al Khaimah Fitness Challenge during a recent visit to a participating gym. The Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah toured the facility as part of the second edition of the initiative, held under his patronage, highlighting its growing impact on the community — especially among young people. In a video shared by Emirates Sport Society on Instagram, he explained that the challenge was never intended to promote…