Author: Editorial team

There’s a noticeably different tone around Dubai’s hospitality sector heading into Eid Al Adha this year.   Traditionally, this time of year would see the city flooded with endless dining offers, staycation packages and aggressive Eid promotions as venues compete for attention during one of the busiest hospitality periods on the calendar.  But in 2026, much of that activity arrived earlier than usual.  Look at Dubai Restaurant Week, as an example. The annual citywide dining initiative brings together a large selection of restaurants across Dubai to offer specially curated set menus at fixed, accessible price points.  Running this year from the beginning of May and…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships Launched Master’s in Applied AI in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The first-of-its-kind programme in the UAE spans two years across 34 credit hours, focusing on the development, deployment and leadership of AI-driven solutions within real institutional environments. The inaugural cohort is made up exclusively of UAE government employees, marking the first dedicated government intake under an institutional partnership between the two organisations. Ting Yu, Programme Director of the Master in Applied AI and Professor of Computer Science at MBZUAI, said: “The programme is…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 443 inmates from the emirate’s correctional and punitive establishments, who had been convicted in various cases and met the conditions for pardon after being rehabilitated to reintegrate into society and contribute to its development, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. This generous gesture reflects H.H.’s care and concern for this group, and his keenness to enable them to spend this blessed occasion with their families, in line with the values…

Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa has outlined an ambitious vision to transform the capital into one of the world’s most livable cities, revealing that the emirate is fast-tracking development plans even amid global uncertainties. Speaking during a panel moderated by Razan Salman, Al Shorafa said Abu Dhabi is not slowing down. Instead, it is “doubling down” on infrastructure, housing and urban development to sustain growth and attract residents. “We are business as usual… on the contrary, it’s giving us more boost to continue what we are doing,” he said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

Emirati patients may soon be able to access hospitals and specialised treatment across the UAE more easily under the country’s newly approved national healthcare and health insurance system, experts told Khaleej Times. Healthcare leaders said that the move could remove long-standing barriers that often limited patients to hospitals within their own emirate due to insurance restrictions, especially in cases involving cancer treatment, cardiac care, and complex surgeries. Earlier this week, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved a unified national healthcare and health insurance system for Emirati citizens across all emirates, aimed at creating a more integrated…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group and e& UAE on Thursday announced the successful deployment of an AI-ready high-capacity terrestrial connection, linking major maritime and logistics assets across the Group’s portfolio. The new high-capacity network extends AD Ports Group’s terrestrial digital backbone to more than 1,000 kilometres, seamlessly connecting the Group’s strategically located assets in Abu Dhabi. This enables the continuous streaming of high-volume sensor data, video feeds, and IoT signals, creating a fully integrated environment ready for machine learning and automated decision-making. Designed for ultra-low latency, this high-bandwidth terrestrial connectivity establishes a robust foundation for…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The thirty-first Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) started today in a hybrid format. Over 300 government representatives are attending the meeting at IRENA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, both in person and virtually. Over the course of two days, the Council will review progress on the Agency’s work and discuss collective priorities for the next phase of the global energy transition. Central to this will be programmatic discussions on strengthening energy security through renewables, as well as the role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and electrification, in…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has successfully deployed Taurob’s heavy-duty inspector robot at its Taweelah Gas Compression Plant, where it will conduct routine inspections in hazardous environments without putting people at risk. The Taurob heavy-duty robot is now conducting on-site autonomous inspections as the first set of ‘eyes’ on the ground, enabling ADNOC’s engineers to identify potential gas leaks, unusual hotspots and other hazards to enhance safety. Built for extreme industrial environments, the robot is fitted with a wide range of advanced sensors, including 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and thermal cameras with 360-degree visibility.…

ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government has launched a strategic knowledge partnership with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to build Agentic AI expertise across the federal government workforce. The partnership seeks to strengthen institutional readiness, develop national competencies, and ensure the responsible deployment of AI across federal ministries and entities through executive education and specialised capability-building programmes. The agreement was signed in the presence of Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Agentic AI Project Executive Committee, and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs…

In a world where sharing online has become a daily habit, the UAE continues to treat privacy, national security, and cultural values as main principles protected by law that every UAE resident needs to know before hitting publish or send. The National Media Authority has started a broad media campaign launched across the country targeting media professionals, institutions, and students in the field, later expanding to other entities and the community as a whole, to raise awareness on media content standards, reminding residents and institutions alike of the strict guidelines governing what can and cannot be shared online or broadcast.…