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[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE strongly condemned a “terrorist drone attack” that targeted a commercial cargo ship in Qatar’s territorial waters. The attack caused a small fire on board; no injuries were reported. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack “constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and a threat to its security and stability.” Earlier, Qatar ministry reported the attacked ship was en route from Abu Dhabi, and was sailing northeast of Mesaieed Port. Qatar said the targeting of…
The bottle of perfume you reach for every morning may feel simple, just a quick spray before leaving the house. But behind that scent is a process most people rarely think about. For perfumers, creating fragrance begins long before a scent ever reaches a bottle. Many avoid wearing perfume to the office so it does not interfere with their sense of smell. Their work depends on precision, patience, and an unusual skill, the ability to imagine aromas before they even exist. “A perfumer can imagine the smell before actually smelling it,” says Julia Rodríguez, Senior Perfumer at Eurofragance, a family-owned…
ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, which resulted in a limited fire onboard the ship with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that such terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and pose a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed its full solidarity with Qatar and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding…
Dubai businessman ‘Textile King’ Vasu Shroff dies at 85 Dubai mourns Vasu Shroff, Indian expat who came by boat and built textile empire Source: Khaleej Times
When Takahiro Mogi arrived in Dubai eight years ago, he chose to start from zero. Leaving a managerial role at a Japanese restaurant in Singapore, the 34-year-old took up a Dh2,000 a month kitchen job, lived in shared accommodation, and began studying the city’s food and beverage sector from the ground up. His decision was shaped by kodawari, a Japanese principle that centres on discipline and constant improvement. “We will support you with money, but you need to challenge yourself and understand Dubai,” his former manager in Singapore and Japan told him at the time. That manager would later become…
MUSCAT, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) – Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed an investment usufruct agreement with EL B&T, a Korean electric vehicle (EV) technology company, to establish a project for the production of electric vehicles and battery cells in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). The project has an investment value of approximately RO 96.2 million ($250 million). The agreement was signed on behalf of OPAZ by Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ, while Dr. Young Ill Kim signed on behalf of the Korean company. According to Oman News Agency (ONA),…
DUBAI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Mall of the Emirates Smart Bus Station, Dubai’s first smart bus station, marking a step change in RTA’s drive to develop an integrated public transport network powered by digital technologies and smart solutions, enhancing customer service and cementing Dubai’s standing as a global leader in sustainable mobility. Featuring a modern, sustainable design aligned with RTA’s corporate identity and future outlook, the station delivers all customer services through 24/7 interactive and proactive digital services. This helps reduce waiting time and deliver a seamless, comfortable customer journey. The…
The weather in the UAE will be fair in general on Monday, May 11. Residents are in for a humid start to the week, with humidity levels peaking by night and Tuesday morning — especially over northern coastal areas. There is also a probability of mist forming in this region. Light to moderate northwesterly-to-southwesterly winds are set to blow, with a speed of 10 km/hr to 25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr at times. The sea will be rough westward during the morning hours. As the day progresses, conditions will subside, turning moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight…
From fragmented health data to predictive systems, the UAE is positioning itself at the forefront of a new biological intelligence economy Published: Mon 4 May 2026, 12:12 PM If the last two decades were defined by digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and data centres, the next may be defined by something less visible but far more consequential: biological intelligence. At its core is a simple reality. Human biology is the largest unstructured dataset on Earth. Every person continuously generates biological signals through their genes, immune system, metabolism, and environment. Yet modern healthcare captures only fragments of this data, often too late,…
AJMAN, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber recorded 10,618 memberships during the first quarter of this year, including 1,626 new memberships and 8,992 renewed memberships, underscoring the vitality of the emirate’s business environment and its attractiveness to investments across various sectors. The figures also reflect the business community’s confidence in the Chamber’s services and its vital role in supporting the private sector. Membership growth reached 2 percent compared to the first quarter of 2025. By licence type, professional licences topped the list with 5,235 memberships, followed by commercial licences with 4,903 memberships. Ajman Chamber affirmed its commitment to providing…