Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Cantor, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, today announced that The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, has granted the firm approval to conduct regulated financial activities within the ADGM. The approval, confirmed through the issuance of a Financial Services Permission (“FSP”), marks a significant milestone in Cantor’s strategic expansion across the Middle East. The authorization follows the opening of the firm’s Abu Dhabi office. “Establishing our presence in Abu Dhabi reflects Cantor’s long-term commitment to strategically…
DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — A UAE report launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, revealed far-reaching benefits of obesity intervention across health, the economy, society, and education, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. The report was launched in the presence of Dr Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies in the ministry. In her speech she stated that the report comes at an important time, as it highlights the hidden effects of obesity on the economy, society and human development, and not only on health, stressing that the…
Dubai Municipality has completed extensive preparations for the Eid Al Adha holiday, rolling out an integrated operational and inspection plan aimed at safeguarding public health, strengthening food safety, while ensuring the readiness of parks, beaches, markets and public facilities across the emirate to welcome visitors. The preparations, led by Dubai Municipality, are designed to support a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors during one of the busiest festive periods of the year. The initiative brings together intensified inspections, enhanced monitoring, and expanded public services across multiple sectors, reflecting the city’s focus on quality of life and community…
Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) convened the 16th session of its Rain Enhancement Hub Webinar Series under the theme “From Scientific Evidence to Operational Readiness: Key Lessons from the WMA Annual Meeting for the Future of Rain Enhancement.” The webinar featured prominent UAEREP awardees, including Dr. Michael Dixon, UAEREP Cycle 6 Awardee and Principal Scientist at Echo Science Works in the United States; Professor Roelof Burger, Co-Principal Investigator from North-West University; Professor Will Cantrell, UAEREP Cycle 5 Awardee and Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate…
DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — In a strategic step that reflects Dubai’s ambitious vision to reinforce its position as a leading global hub for trade and supply chains, Dubai Customs has announced the launch of the Centre of Excellence for Customs and Trade Logistics in collaboration with University of Dubai. The Centre will serve as an advanced knowledge and research hub dedicated to developing a more efficient and innovative customs and logistics ecosystem, while supporting the objectives of Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy and further establish the emirate among the world’s…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Top UAE diplomat Anwar Gargash, who serves as Adviser to the UAE President, has laid out his thoughts on the current situation with Iran, expanding on the Islamic Republic’s “attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz.” On Tuesday, May 19, Iran announced the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz called the PGSA. While it was not immediately clear how the body would control the strait, the Supreme National Security Council in Iran said at the time, “Navigation…
Less than 20 minutes after an Air India Express flight took off from Dubai on May 12, panic spread inside the cabin. A 32-year-old passenger collapsed and had become unresponsive. As frightened passengers stood up in confusion, Akilaoviyan Neelakandan, a nurse at RAK Hospital, rushed ahead from the back of the aircraft to help stabilise the man. She used limited medical supplies available onboard, monitoring him continuously for nearly two hours until the flight landed safely in India. Neelakandan was travelling home for her first vacation and was only on her second-ever flight when cabin crew announced that a medical…
STRASBOURG,21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), stressed the importance of establishing a regular strategic parliamentary dialogue between the United Arab Emirates and the European Parliament, in a manner that contributes to enhancing mutual understanding, expanding areas of cooperation, and building more mature approaches toward regional and international issues of common interest. This came during his address at the tenth session between the Federal National Council and the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula, attended by Antonella Sberna, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and members of the delegation. Ghobash stated…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the UAE continues to consolidate an economic model based on openness, continuity and adaptability to global changes, noting that the national economy has demonstrated its ability to maintain competitiveness and stability despite geopolitical challenges and regional fluctuations. Speaking during the Economy Middle East Summit 2026, he said that the UAE did not build its economy solely for times of prosperity, but rather to be capable of performing under all conditions. He pointed out that, in a world marked by fragmentation and…