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ISTANBUL, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion has concluded its first day at in the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition (SAHA) 2026, receiving significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies in the defence and security sectors. The exhibition, which brings together thousands of global companies and key decision-makers from over 120 countries, is set to continue until 9th May at the Istanbul Expo Center. The UAE’s participation is supported by the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and is organised by…

The weather in the UAE continues to be fair in general on Wednesday, May 5. While clouds are expected to appear eastward by afternoon, there is no rain predicted on this day, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate northwesterly-to-southwesterly winds will blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels How hot will it be? Temperatures continue to rise in the UAE. While the high in Dubai was 36°C on Tuesday, it will rise to 40°C…

LONDON, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Arsenal of England qualified for the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Atletico Madrid of Spain 1-0 tonight in the second leg of the semi-final at Emirates Stadium in London. The first leg had ended in a 1-1 draw, with Arsenal advancing 2-1 on aggregate. Arsenal will face the winner of the match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Bayern Munich of Germany in the final. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Seraj Tariq Faidi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Reem Bank, announced that the bank is targeting entry into the industrial financing sector and aims to capture a promising share of this market, particularly for small enterprises in the UAE, over the next five years, as part of its expansion strategy following its transition from a finance company into a licensed local bank. Faidi told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates 2026 platform that Reem Bank officially launched during the event,…

ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen collaboration in supporting SMEs and start-ups within the national priority sectors. The partnership is designed to advance economic diversification objectives while boosting the competitiveness of UAE-based enterprises across key productive, industrial, and investment domains. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, and Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of EGF. The agreement was executed by Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi,…

DAMASCUS, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Syrian Arab Republic today condemned the blatant Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates using missiles and drones. In a statement carried by Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Syria’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its firm rejection of any act that threatens regional security and stability. The statement reiterated Syria’s principled position calling for respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations, foremost among them the respect for state sovereignty. Source: Emirates…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Late Monday night, as the UAE announced a shift to distance learning, school leaders quickly mobilised teachers and administrative staff. Many worked late into the night, well past midnight, coordinating behind the scenes to ensure students could log in the next morning without disruption, particularly those in exam year groups. The decision to revert to online classes came after the emergency warning system was activated on May 4, following detection of Iranian missiles nearly a month after the April 8 ceasefire in…

ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Development and Investment Arm of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas for the Fujairah I Independent Water Producer (IWP) project, a 60 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant, with a total investment value of AED1.046 billion. The signing ceremony was held at the Make It In the Emirates exhibition. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of the EtihadWE Development and Investment Arm; Haris Giatsos, Chief Executive Officer…

SHARJAH, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has announced the successful achievement of new international accreditations across its undergraduate degree programmes, marking a significant milestone that reinforces its position as a leading maritime education and training institution in the UAE and the wider region. The newly obtained accreditations cover the following academic programmes: • Bachelors in Maritime Transport – accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), United Kingdom. • Bachelors in Marine Engineering Technology – accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), United Kingdom. • Bachelors in Maritime Logistics…

UAE residents now have an upgraded beach to enjoy. The Al Mamzar Beach has been reopened to public after a massive redevelopment project, complete with an array of water activities, night beach, a floating walkway and a padel court among new amenities.  The beach area is divided into two. The Al Mamzar Lagoon Beach will span 2.75 million square feet, featuring a 300-metre night swimming beach, children’s play areas, gyms, water sports zones for playing volleyball, football and padel, jet ski docks and shaded beachfront spaces. Whereas the Al Mamzar Corniche, covering 1.25 million square feet, will cater to visitors…