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The UAE’s health and emergency authorities have confirmed the country’s readiness to respond to any emerging public health developments, including concerns related to the Hantavirus, while stressing that no cause for alarm currently exists. In a joint statement, the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the national monitoring and response system remains fully prepared to deal with potential health threats through proactive surveillance and rapid response mechanisms, reports Emarat Al Youm. Source: Khaleej Times

In a landmark gathering centred on peace, meditation and humanitarian service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at The Art of Living International Centre to celebrate 45 years of The Art of Living and the 70th birthday of its founder. The month-long international event brought together participants from 182 countries, including diplomats, policymakers, educators, entrepreneurs, civil society leaders and grassroots beneficiaries of The Art of Living’s programmes. Farmers and prison inmates rehabilitated through the organisation’s initiatives also attended, reflecting the movement’s emphasis on inclusivity and community-led transformation. A major highlight of the event was the inauguration…

ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Krivia Holdings Limited (KHL) and IRH Global Trading Ltd (IRHGT) to combine logistics infrastructure, digital trading capabilities, and structured trade payment solutions, accelerating cross-border electronics trade through Abu Dhabi. The collaboration aims to support the import, export, financing, warehousing, and movement of mobile phones and electronics, while helping position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for the sector through efficiency, transparency, connectivity, and scale. A key component of the initiative is MobyIX, a digital B2B trading platform, designed to facilitate the buying, selling,…

ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has monitored 1,976 digital advertisements issued by 89 higher education institutions (HEIs) and training centres during the first quarter of 2026, using an AI-enhanced proactive monitoring system. The initiative aims to ensure the quality of higher education programmes and academic training and protect students from non-compliant promotional practices. The monitoring found 46 advertisements that did not meet approved standards. The Ministry took corrective action, including issuing warnings for unaccredited programmes, closing a training centre, blocking advertisements from unlicensed training centres and consultancy offices and…

An Emirati teenager drowned after slipping into Wadi Adhen Dam in Ras Al Khaimah while trying to wash his feet near the water’s edge, according to his family. Rashed Juma Ali Al Mazrouei, 16, a Grade 10 student, died in the incident after going on a bicycle ride with his cousin at around 4.30pm on Saturday, May 9. His father, Juma Ali Al Mazrouei, said the two teenagers stopped at the dam in Wadi Adhen, where recent rain had left the area muddy and the dam full. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…

Repeated shifts between distance learning and in-person schooling are taking an emotional toll on students, leaving many children feeling unsettled, anxious, and frustrated, according to a mental health expert. Dr. Sneha John, mental health expert at Medcare Camali Clinic, is shedding light on why children of different age groups react differently to these transitions with some experiencing resistance and discomfort, while others show enthusiasm for returning to the classroom. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In her clinical work with children and adolescents, Dr. Sneha has noted that the impact of these shifts…

DUBAI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) reported record consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026, posting revenue of AED6.45 billion, EBITDA of AED2.88 billion, operating profit of AED1.29 billion, and net profit of AED0.94 billion. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman and MD & CEO of DEWA, said the authority remains committed to innovation and sustainability in line with the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan…

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) on Tuesday announced the dates for Eid Al Adha public holiday for private schools across the emirate. Students will begin the official holiday on Monday (May 25) and continue until Thursday (May 28), with classes resuming on Monday (June 1), the authority announced. This means that students across Sharjah can enjoy a 10-day holiday, with May 22-24 and May 29-31 being observed as usual weekends in the emirate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Earlier in the day, Dubai announced the dates for Eid Al Adha break for private schools across the emirate.…

The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve a new treatment for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite taking medication, offering fresh hope to people living with hard-to-control hypertension. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced on Monday that it had approved Baxfendy, an innovative medicine developed by AstraZeneca for patients whose blood pressure remains inadequately controlled even after using existing treatments. The medicine contains active substance baxdrostat and will be available in 1mg and 2mg doses and is designed to be used alongside other antihypertensive medicines. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, announced the launch of the ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to strengthen the nation’s digital leadership and reinforce its cyber sovereignty. As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and complexity, the initiative is set to enhance the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and respond to increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting both institutions and individuals. With more than 800,000 daily cyberattacks recorded in recent months, as per the UAE Cyber Security Council, the urgency to build robust and adaptive defences…