Author: Editorial team

PARIS, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied-research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has signed an agreement with Naval Group, a global leader in naval defence, to advance cooperation in autonomous underwater technologies. Announced during Euronaval 2026, the collaboration will focus on exploring opportunities for the joint development and commercialisation of uncrewed underwater vehicles. A key area of cooperation will be the complementary capabilities of TII’s extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) and Naval Group’s extensive experience in unmanned combat underwater capabilities. TII and Naval Group aim to explore solutions that address…

SHARJAH, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) has maintained its position as the world’s largest fair for buying and selling copyrights for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing Sharjah’s role as an international hub connecting publishers and literary agents with opportunities to negotiate book and translation rights, explore co-publishing opportunities and reach new markets and readers. The milestone follows the conclusion of the 16th Sharjah International Publishers Conference on Tuesday, where 7,980 professional meetings for publishing and translation rights were held over two days, compared with 3,321 at the previous edition, an increase of more than…

The Emirates Group remained profitable in the first half of the 2026-27 financial year despite regional challenges and rising fuel costs, highlighting the resilience of its business model and operational efficiency.After accounting for income tax charges, its profit after tax was Dh3.6 billion, down 66 per cent from last year.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, credited the performance to the efforts of its teams and their ability to navigate challenging operating conditions.“I would like to commend the exceptional efforts exerted…

Christmas came early to New York. Unfortunately for everyone involved, so did Ebenezer Scrooge.Johnny Depp turned up at Bryant Park dressed as Charles Dickens’s famously festive-hating miser, tossing cookies, taking on carol singers and toppling a Christmas tree. Before anyone worries that the actor has developed a personal grudge against the holidays, it was all part of a staged appearance to promote his upcoming film, Ebenezer.Wearing a black top hat and a heavy dark cloak, Depp stayed firmly in character as he worked his way through the Christmas setting, leaving very little festive cheer intact. A tray of cookies? Onto…

SHARJAH, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) hosted its first Sustainability Competition in conjunction with the International Day of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation, bringing together 115 students from 16 educational institutions across the UAE. The competition featured 35 innovative projects from 13 higher education institutions and three schools, addressing environmental and industrial challenges through practical solutions in maritime transportation, smart ports, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, marine conservation and the circular economy. Held under the theme “From Classroom Innovation to Real-World Sustainability: Empowering the Next Generation to Shape a Greener Future,” the initiative aimed to strengthen collaboration…

AJMAN, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber bolstered its economic performance indicators during the third quarter of this year by recording 11,062 memberships. Meanwhile, the value of transactions for certificates of origin issued by the Emirate of Ajman exceeded AED 2.38 billion, representing an increase of over 26% compared to the third quarter of 2025. This reflects the vitality and expansion of foreign trade, as well as the sustained growth of economic activities and local product exports. The growth indicators for memberships and the rising value of certificate of origin transactions reflect the success of Ajman Chamber’s efforts to…

Alan Jones, one of only two Australians to win the Formula One world championship, died on Thursday days after his 80th birthday.Jones won 12 grands prix across his career and became world title-holder in 1980, joining Jack Brabham as the only Australians to have done so.Jones — whose birthday was on Monday — died after a brief illness. “He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those closest to him, as well as the many fans whose support he was always grateful for,” said a statement released on behalf of his wife Amanda Butler-Davis, according to national broadcaster ABC.Stay…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, the 28th edition of Intersec Global, the definitive meeting point for nations, industries, and sector specialists, runs from 12-14 January 2027, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Anchored by the inaugural Global Readiness Summit, Intersec Global 2027 builds on the UAE’s national focus on readiness and resilience, also reflected in the theme of the forthcoming UAE Government Annual Meetings in November. The show will gather the world’s safety, security and resilience community…

DUBAI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has concluded its first-of-its-kind Knowledge and Training Exchange Program for Agricultural Sustainability, connecting specialised training in Dubai with field application in Nukus, Uzbekistan. Funded by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the programme aimed to build local expertise in operating integrated production systems and adapting them to the needs of areas affected by salinity, water scarcity and land degradation. The programme forms part of the scale-up phase of the ADFD-funded project, “Development of…

Following Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, some investors have raised questions about Washington’s ability to reach consensus on spending and trade policy. They are particularly concerned about AI (artificial intelligence) spending, rising US debt and trade policies. They also cautioned against attributing every market movement to the election, noting that broader economic forces, beyond political developments, are at play.“Some of these concerns were building long before Americans voted. The election makes people look again at what they are paying for, especially in technology. Politics can trigger a reassessment, but it doesn’t solve all the underlying problems,” Rayad Kamal…