Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates deeply regrets that the UN Security Council (UNSC) failed today to endorse a clear framework for international cooperation in ending Iran’s illegal attacks and threats to the global economy by adopting a draft resolution demanding the immediate cessation of all attacks on vessels and attempts to impede freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. ”The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all, and the freedom of navigation must be preserved. No country should have the power to shut down the arteries of global commerce and drive the…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The UAE has expressed its deep regrets on Tuesday, April 7, that the UN Security Council failed to adopt a Bahraini resolution on protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel-Iran war. “The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all, and the freedom of navigation must be preserved. No country should have the power to shut down the arteries of global commerce and drive the world to the brink of economic calamity,” the UAE Mission to the UN said in a statement following the…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Borouge Plc confirms shareholder approval at its 7th April General Assembly Meeting of a final 2025 dividend of $1.32 billion, reflecting the Company’s strong operational performance and record sales. The final shareholder-approved dividend payment for 2025 amounts to $658 million (8.1 fils per share), bringing the total 2025 dividend to approximately $1.32 billion (16.2 fils per share). The dividend will be paid on or around 7th May 2026 to all shareholders of record as of 17 April 2026. Including this dividend, Borouge Plc will have distributed $4.89 billion in dividends since listing, one…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Space42 confirmed all its operations are proceeding normally and without any impact on services provided after an Iranian missile targeted the Thuraya Telecommunications Company building in Sharjah on Tuesday, April 7. The company also assured that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact and continue to perform their functions without any interruption in services provided to customers and partners. Two Pakistani expats were moderately injured in the incident, which happened on Tuesday afternoon. The injured individuals were transferred to a hospital for treatment. Stay up to date…
As ongoing regional conflict continues, a shift is quietly taking place across the UAE. Instead of focusing inward, many established companies are turning outward, using their platforms, spaces, and resources to support smaller, homegrown businesses. From beauty salons to PR agencies and fintech firms, a collective effort is emerging, one that prioritises community, collaboration, and long-term resilience. From visibility to real access Across the beauty industry, support is taking a physical form. Bedashing Beauty Lounge, part of Omorfia Group, has launched The Bedashing Collective, an initiative that opens dedicated spaces across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches to showcase homegrown…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year (YoY) increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024. The Authority affirmed that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen supervisory and control measures aimed at combating tax evasion, enhancing tax compliance, and protecting consumers’ rights. Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, has chaired the company’s Board meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the Board approved the Board of Directors’ report and the company’s financial statements for 2025, in light of strong financial results and sustained growth across various investment sectors. The Board also approved a number of items listed on the agenda related to the company’s activities. The meeting was…
UAE residents can expect some rainfall over some western areas by Thursday morning, as per the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) Overall, skies on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy by night. There will be light to moderate Northwesterly to Southwesterly winds, which will freshen during daytime causing blowing dust, with a speed ranging between 10 and 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Temperatures across the…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) continues to reinforce its role as a development partner in the global healthcare sector, financing high-impact projects that enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical services, and expand access to care. These efforts align with the UAE’s national vision, which places human health and quality of life at the centre of its development objectives. On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” ADFD highlights its developmental approach to healthcare. Through its initiatives, the Fund strengthens health systems, improves service quality, and addresses…
SHARJAH, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has finalised a project to document services and map the customer journey (current and future states), as a strategic step that demonstrates its commitment to developing its financial and government service system and improving the customer experience in accordance with best institutional practices and the Sharjah Government’s vision for service excellence. The project was executed as part of the Sharjah Programme for Improving Customer Experience, initiated by the Executive Council’s General Secretariat. The programme aims to boost customer satisfaction and deliver a seamless service experience centred on customer needs…