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ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has commented on the 50th anniversary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), saying that ADIA has remained focused on its mission of sustaining the prosperity of Abu Dhabi since its establishment in 1976. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan acknowledged the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in creating ADIA to invest funds for future generations. His Highness…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has renamed Al Faghi Street in Al Khawaneej Sheikh Zayed Farm Street, honouring a key site linked to the founding of the UAE and the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The new name recognises the historical significance of Sheikh Zayed Farm, where the father of the nation stayed nearly two weeks in March 1971 and held meetings with the Rulers of the Emirates during the early stages of the Union. According to the RTA, those discussions became a milestone that paved the way for the signing of the Union…

SHEROES 2026, organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration with Khaleej Times, concluded on a powerful and emotional note at the Khaleej Times headquarters in Dubai, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, sustainability advocates, media professionals and changemakers from around the world for a celebration of women, leadership, creativity, and collective growth. Held under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, the fourth edition of the initiative explored how community-led leadership can create more inclusive and resilient societies. Through art exhibitions, panel discussions, storytelling, and cultural dialogue, the event created a space where conversations around purpose and human connection took centre stage. The…

DOHA, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s medal tally at the 4th GCC Games rose to 61 medals, comprising 13 gold, 19 silver and 29 bronze. The UAE archery team delivered a distinguished performance at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, adding nine medals: three gold, five silver and one bronze. Shehab Ahmed Al Saedi had opened the UAE’s archery medal account by winning bronze in the men’s individual compound event. The first gold came through the women’s compound team, comprising Joumana Al Najjar, Amna Al Awadhi and Maitha Al Nuaimi, while Amna Al Awadhi won gold in…

DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park, in partnership with Dubai Science Park and with support from incubator in5, all part of TECOM Group PJSC, concluded the first edition of Future Hack 2026, a four-day inter-university science hackathon designed to connect students, academia, and industry leaders in addressing real-world scientific challenges. The hackathon brought together talented students from multiple universities based at TECOM Group’s Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park to collaboratively address real-world challenges provided by industry partners, including Smart Salem and Mediclinic Middle East. Following the hackathon, Mediclinic Middle…

CAIRO, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that Agiba Petroleum Company, the joint investment venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Eni, has made a significant new discovery in the Western Desert, marking the company’s largest discovery in the past 15 years. The ministry said the discovery was achieved through the exploratory well “Bastan South 1X,” which was drilled using a rig operated by the Egyptian Drilling Company. Initial estimates indicate reserves of around 330 billion cubic feet of gas and 10 million barrels of condensate and crude oil, for a total estimated…

ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced the successful execution of an AED110 million (approximately US$30 million) transaction using DDSC on ADI Chain, the institutional Layer-2 blockchain developed by ADI Foundation. Following the recent approval received from the Central Bank of the UAE for the launch of DDSC, the transaction represents a defining milestone for the DDSC stablecoin ecosystem, demonstrating operational readiness, scalability, and real-world applicability at institutional volume. DDSC is a UAE dirham-backed stablecoin launched following the strategic collaboration between IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB),…

ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), has expressed his confidence in ADIA’s continued success and its growing strategic role, marking the 50th anniversary of its establishment, and the enduring support and patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been a fundamental pillar in supporting ADIA and reinforcing a national approach centered on…

[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] The nine-day Eid break is approaching for schools across the UAE, with families preparing for travel, gatherings and time away from classrooms. With many residents planning overseas trips during the holiday, parents are once again navigating a familiar challenge — how to balance rest and family time with maintaining…

A global move to rename one of the world’s most common hormonal disorders is being welcomed by UAE doctors, who say the previous term often misled patients, delayed diagnosis, and reduced a complex metabolic condition to “just ovarian cysts”. Earlier this week, an international coalition of researchers, clinicians, and patient advocacy groups announced that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a name experts say better reflects the condition’s broader hormonal and metabolic impact. The disorder affects an estimated 170 million women worldwide and is a leading cause of infertility. For UAE-based specialists,…