Author: Editorial team

The partnership brings together insurer and provider capabilities to strengthen integration and advance digitally enabled, quality-governed healthcare delivery Published: Thu 14 May 2026, 1:43 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading integrated private healthcare providers, and MetLife, a leading global insurance and financial services provider, have entered a strategic partnership to provide eligible MetLife customers in the UAE with access to Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic as an added benefit. Through this collaboration, eligible customers can access teleconsultations via Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic. Services include virtual consultations, electronic prescriptions with medication delivery where appropriate, laboratory referrals including home sample collection, and…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), aimed at enhancing cooperation, coordination, and the exchange of expertise to support the safe and secure transport of radioactive materials through Dubai’s airports. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two entities, reflecting their shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and regulatory compliance. The MoU outlines areas of cooperation, including the exchange of information, joint coordination on licensing and approvals, inspection of entities involved in transporting radioactive…

The UAE has reiterated the importance of a political solution and negotiations to resolve regional tensions, as US President Donald Trump’s visit to China draws global attention for its possible impact on the Iran war and the Gulf. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the world was closely following Trump’s important visit to China and what it could mean for the regional track. In a post on X, Gargash said the UAE once again affirms the importance of a political solution and a negotiated path, “which it continues to uphold in its various contacts”. “We did…

AHMEDABAD, India, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Emirates Weightlifting Federation, participated in the International Weightlifting Federation Congress held on May 12 in Ahmedabad, India, on the sidelines of the Asian Weightlifting Championships, which run until 17th May. The UAE national team is competing in the tournament with athletes Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi and Ezzeddine Al Ghafri. The federation delegation attending the congress included Shaikha Al Kaabi, Board Member and Head of Delegation, and Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member. Al Kaabi said the meeting included voting on and approving proposed amendments to the…

DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has launched its Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand across the sector. Spanning 24,900 square metres, the complex comprises 33 purpose-built units designed to support a wide range of aviation-related activities. The facility offers modern, scalable spaces tailored for businesses seeking operational efficiency, with flexible configurations that allow units to be combined to meet evolving operational requirements. Located within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the development is positioned to…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Following the directions of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have launched the “UAE Skills Platform”. This launch reflects a national direction towards developing an integrated skill- based ecosystem and strengthening the alignment between education outcomes and labour market needs, thereby enhancing the readiness of talents for future demands. The platform comes as part of a national model for managing and developing human capital, built on the integration of education policies with the priorities of…

DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar on Thursday announced the acquisition of a residential and community retail development in Dubai Studio City from SRG, a private developer, for AED1.1 billion, marking the group’s latest residential-for-rent community in Dubai and further supporting its long-term strategy to build a high-quality recurring income portfolio and scaling its presence in the city. Targeted for completion in 2028, the development will include six mid-rise buildings and 312 residential units. The community will be home to a community mall that features a mix of retail, recreational and F&B concepts, while a 16,000 square metre park…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Logistics and Services plc, delivered a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the strength of its diversified business model and global scale. ADNOC L&S recorded EBITDA of $368 million (AED1,353 million) for the first three months of 2026, up 7 percent Year-on-Year (YoY). The EBITDA margin expanded to 34 percent, up 5 percentage points YoY. Net profit rose 20 percent YoY to $222 million (AED816 million). Revenue for the quarter stood at $1,083 million (AED3,976 million) with the 10 percent YoY decline reflecting the scheduled run‑off of project revenues…

Editor’s note: This is a guest column co-authored by Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Daheri, Deputy Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), and Ahmed Alshamsi, CEO of the Emirates Foundation Mediation has traditionally been understood through formal procedures and institutional negotiation frameworks. The UAE approach complements this by prioritising trust-building as a precondition for dialogue. It reflects a distinctly Emirati style of communication, grounded in long-standing social practices where human connection, presence, and mutual respect precede formal negotiation, and applies these principles in a structured way to modern diplomacy. The UAE blends its own cultural traditions with its mediation…

Following the news around hantavirus and discussions on social media, doctors in the UAE are reassuring residents that the virus is not easily spread between people and behaves very differently from Covid-19. UAE authorities, including the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), have also said the country is fully prepared to deal with potential health threats while continuing to monitor the situation closely. Healthcare experts told Khaleej Times that while hantavirus infections can be serious, the virus remains rare and is mainly linked to contact with infected rodents and contaminated environments…