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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’s Ministry of Education said that the model of learning for the upcoming period, whether in-person or remote, will be announced on May 10. The country’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research also said the learning model for higher educational institutions would be announced on Sunday evening. The decision will be taken after an “assessment of the current situation” in coordination with relevant authorities, authorities said. Examinations and international assessments will be conducted in-person “in accordance with the approved plans”, the…
DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has further strengthened its global position in the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, ranking first worldwide with a rate of 70.1 percent among the working-age population during the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026. The report, published by Microsoft AI Economy Institute, indicated that AI adoption in the UAE increased progressively from 59.4 percent to 64 percent and then to 70.1 percent in the latest findings, making it the first economy in the world to surpass the 70 percent threshold, while large parts…
ISTANBUL, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, within the framework of H.H. Sheikh Mansour’s working visit to Türkiye. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Turkish President, along with his wishes for further progress and prosperity for Türkiye and its friendly people. In turn, President Erdoğan conveyed his greetings to the UAE President and his…
On May 9, UAE residents can expect fair weather, with dusty conditions at times, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures are expected to drop. Light to moderate northwesterly winds, will blow. The winds will be fresh at times, especially over the sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dust and sand will blow over land, especially westward, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea. Source: Khaleej…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the National Defence College, headed by Major General Saeed Salmeen Al Alawi, Commandant of the National Defence College. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated the National Defence College delegation on the 50th anniversary of the unification of the Armed Forces, highlighting the college’s key role in supporting the national defence ecosystem by equipping national cadres with strategic expertise and enhancing their preparedness to address vital challenges and safeguard the country’s achievements. During the meeting,…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Christian Stocker, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, yesterday visited ADNOC’s Headquarters during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit followed a tour at the Make it in the Emirates platform where he met with Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG. The visit follows the recent completion of the transactions by OMV Aktiengesellschaft (OMV) and ADNOC’s global investment arm, XRG, to form…
AJMAN, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Member Support Services Sector at Ajman Chamber, affirmed that the number of industrial establishments registered in the emirate reached 460 during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained industrial growth and investor confidence in Ajman’s business environment. He said the industrial sector in Ajman continues to witness strong momentum and diversity, supported by promising investment opportunities, advanced infrastructure, the emirate’s strategic location, and investment-friendly measures, alongside the Chamber’s efforts to support industrial establishments and enhance their competitiveness. Separately, the Ajman Chamber concluded its participation in the Make…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] On Friday, May 8, UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three Unidentified Aerial Vehicles, also referred to as drones, the nation’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Three people have been moderately injured as a result of the defence operations. Since Iran began attacking the UAE on Fenruary 28, the nation’s air defences have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,263 UAV’s. Overnight, the US and Iran exchanged fire over the Strait of…
Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have identified a protein that acts as a master regulator of fat tissue health. When this protein does not function properly, the body develops fat cells that are abnormally large, leading to obesity and a host of other health problems. The protein, which is called nuclear myosin 1c, or NM1, helps control how genes are turned on and off inside the nucleus, and plays a critical role in maintaining healthy fat tissue. The research found that when NM1 is impaired or absent, fat cells fail to mature properly. Instead of developing normally,…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Airports’ commercial free zone arm, Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), has signed landmark agreements with key players in Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem, Abu Dhabi Food Hub and Wio, the UAE’s leading digital bank, during its participation at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026. ADAFZ manages one of the emirate’s largest free zone land banks, spanning approximately 90 million sqm of gross land area across three strategic airport locations: Zayed International Airport (AUH), Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), and Al Ain International Airport (AAN). Home to more than 500 registered…