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More than 400 ministers and federal officials gathered for an Agentic AI retreat in Abu Dhabi to unveil the country’s first government-run artificial intelligence agents. This is the first major step in the UAE government’s move to automating its public services. From tax audits to customer support, these agents will support the country’s goal to convert 50 per cent of all government services and operations to AI-powered systems within two years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The national retreat held on May 20 was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…
Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece. Hundreds of people waited through the night or longer hoping to get their hands on the “Royal Pop” timepieces, billed as a “disruptive collaboration” with the luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. But things turned ugly in New York and several European cities as well as in Thailand on Saturday, with fights breaking out and some security gates vandalised at some of the 220 stores offering the watches. In France, officers fired…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Dredging & Marine, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modelling test facility, bringing advanced coastal and marine engineering validation in-country and reducing reliance on international laboratories. Unveiled during Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026 to strengthen in-country value and localise strategic engineering capabilities, the purpose-built facility enables the simulation and physical testing of complex marine, coastal and offshore infrastructure under controlled conditions, reflecting national priorities to localise advanced industrial capabilities and strengthen in-country value across strategic sectors. By establishing…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, issued a decree regarding the formation of the Board of Directors of Emirates Cultural and Sports Club and Emirates Club Company. Under the decree, Mahmoud Hassan Al Shamsi was appointed Chairman of the Board, while Eng. Ismail Hassan Al Blooshi was named First Vice Chairman, and Ahmed Mohammed Shamlan Al Nuaimi Second Vice Chairman. The decree stipulates that the board membership shall also include Dr Taleb Mohammed Al Mandous, Dr Jassim Mohammed Al Zaabi and Dr…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) announced a strategic headline partnership with the Good Game Club podcast at the GamesBeat Summit 2026 in Los Angeles, reinforcing its efforts to build a gaming industry defined by positive impact. The partnership aims to advance global dialogue on the positive economic, social and creative impact of video games, alongside Good Game Club’s founding partner, Tencent. The initiative positions the Dubai Films and Games Commission at the centre of global conversations on the future of gaming. Launched earlier this year at the World Economic Forum in Davos,…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM and the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a formal framework for cooperation and mutual assistance between the two Authorities. The MoU was signed by Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of the FSRA of ADGM, and Ms. Vasiliki Lazarakou, Chair of the HCMC. The MoU provides a practical framework for the FSRA and HCMC to work together on the supervision and regulation of capital markets, including structured information exchange and mutual assistance within their respective mandates, helping…
DUBAI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has enhanced its Seasonal Network initiative for marine transport services by deploying flexible scientific and technical methods powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The initiative strengthens operational agility and enables the network to respond effectively to demand fluctuations during seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate. The initiative forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to develop the marine public transport network and strengthen its integration with various transport modes across the emirate, keeping pace with rapid growth and meeting the aspirations of residents and visitors…
An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow on May 20 returned to Zayed International Airport shortly after take-off, the airline confirmed. According to Etihad Airways, the flight had to return due to a technical issue, and an alternative aircraft was arranged for the passengers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Flight tracking data shows that the flight, EY061, took off from Abu Dhabi eight hours late (around 10am instead of 2am) and landed seven hours behind schedule in London. Subsequently, the return flight, EY062 from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi’s…
A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections as of Monday. Here is what we know about this strain of the Ebola virus, known as Bundibugyo. What is Bundibugyo Ebola? The current Ebola outbreak – so far limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda – is due to a rare strain of the virus known as Bundibugyo, named after Uganda’s Bundibugyo province…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has won two prestigious awards for the “ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon” and “Active Hub” at the International Sports Convention Awards 2026, in recognition of its efforts in developing sports initiatives and enhancing community participation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The awards were announced during the International Sports Convention held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The Abu Dhabi Sports Council won the “Diversity and Inclusion” award for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025, one of the region’s leading sporting events, which contributes to promoting a…