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ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Delegation of the European Union to the UAE hosted on Friday evening a reception to mark Europe Day, attended by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for for Countering Extremism & Terrorism and Chairman of the International Steering Board of Hedayah, the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Extremism & Violent Extremism. The reception, hosted by Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to the UAE, was attended by a number of officials…
For years, Kithe Brewster was known in the fashion world for styling Hollywood celebrities, leading campaigns for global brands, and working with some of the biggest magazines in Europe and America. But friends in Dubai said the last few months of his life were very different. “He devoted most of his time to Allah,” his close friend Eesa Washington told Khaleej Times after the final rites at the Al Qusais Cemetery soon after the Friday prayers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. According to Eesa, Brewster died around 4am while being taken from…
ISTANBUL, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, visited SAHA EXPO 2026, Türkiye’s premier defence and aerospace exhibition, taking place on May 5-9 at the Istanbul Expo Centre, as part of H.H’s working visit to the country. During a tour of the exhibition’s pavilions, H.H. Sheikh Mansour reviewed the latest advanced defence technologies and systems showcased by participating companies. He was also briefed on key innovations and advanced solutions in the fields of unmanned systems, artificial intelligence and defence manufacturing, and their role…
DOHA, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE, involving two ballistic missiles and three drones, which resulted in injuries to three people. Qatar considered the attacks a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty and a serious threat to the security and stability of the region. In a statement on Friday, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the country’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken by the Emirates to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. The statement also expressed Qatar’s wishes for…
A normal school morning at a home in Dubai suddenly turned into one of shock after a woman saw her husband’s email and realised he had just become a millionaire. Branden Tekram, a 39-year-old South African expat, casually asked his wife to take a look at an email while she was getting their son ready for school. The couple did not expect what came next. “She was stunned and asked, ‘Is this real? Did we win this much?’” Branden told Khaleej Times. The email confirmed that he had won Dh5 million in the UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, making him…
DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Weightlifting Federation announced the participation of the national team in the Asian Championship scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad, India, from 9th to 17th May. In a statement, the federation confirmed that the delegation will depart tomorrow headed by Sheikha Al Kaabi, Board Member, alongside Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member and administrative representative. The team includes three male athletes and one female athlete: Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi, Ezzaddine Al Ghafeer, and Isa Rajab Al Balushi. Sheikha Al Kaabi confirmed that the national team has completed its preparations for the…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has made significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) this year through strategic initiatives and projects that have accelerated innovation and transformed government operations across multiple sectors. These achievements reflect the UAE leadership’s vision of placing AI at the core of development and sustainability efforts, while strengthening the country’s position as a global hub for technology and innovation. A major milestone was the announcement of a new framework for implementing Agentic AI models across government operations, aimed at enhancing efficiency, improving services and accelerating transaction processing. The initiative seeks to transform 50…
DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Aramex, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, recorded total revenues of AED1.6 billion during the first quarter of this year, marking a 2 percent year-on-year increase compared to AED1.56 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Domestic express revenues grew by 11 percent, freight forwarding revenues by 7 percent, and logistics services revenues by 9 percent, offsetting a decline in international express revenues. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) stood at AED52 million during the first quarter, compared to adjusted EBIT of AED63 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the company’s underlying…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, part of AD Ports Group, announced that it has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company to establish a state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility in KEZAD. The facility, spanning approximately 32,500 square metres within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem, will support the expansion of Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company’s production and distribution capabilities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional manufacturing hub for fast-moving consumer goods. Under the agreement,…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates tomorrow marks UAE Medical Day, observed annually on 9th May, reflecting a forward-looking national vision that has placed human health at the centre of development and reinforced the country’s position as a global model in building a smart and sustainable healthcare system founded on innovation, advanced technologies and patient-centred care. Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector continues to consolidate its qualitative transformation towards the medicine of the future through the expanded deployment of artificial intelligence, robotic surgery and advanced therapeutic technologies, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, the efficiency of medical interventions and the…