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ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud…

UAE residents planning summer trips to Europe are facing wait times of up to 6 to 8 weeks for Schengen visa appointments, even as rare last-minute slots appear and vanish within minutes — triggering a rush to secure bookings or rethink travel plans. As summer travel demand surges, many are finding themselves caught between long processing timelines and limited appointment availability, with industry experts warning that the window to secure visas is rapidly narrowing. Rashida Zahid, VP – Operations at musafir.com, pointed to a steep rise in interest, noting they are “already seeing a 50 to 60 per cent surge…

Eid Al Adha is falling at the end of May this year and UAE residents are already planning how to turn that break into a proper getaway. With Arafah Day expected on May 26, followed by a three-day public holiday from May 27-29, most people with a Saturday–Sunday weekend are looking at a six-day escape window without touching too much annual leave. If you’re one of them and you want somewhere that doesn’t involve weeks of embassy appointments and paperwork, these visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations should be on your radar. Where UAE residents are heading this Eid What’s different this…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, through its smart weapon systems producer, HALCON, has awarded a contract to Emirates Cable Corporation Interconnect (ECCI), an Abu Dhabi-based manufacturing company specialising in the design and production of world-class cable and tactical harness solutions, to manufacture and supply high-technology cable harness assemblies. The contract to provide mission-critical subsystems that enable power distribution, signal transmission, and system integration across a weapon’s architecture, highlights EDGE’s commitment to enabling growth opportunities across the UAE’s industrial sector. Witnessed in the presence of Dr. Nasser Humaid…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a field campaign to verify the readiness of air-conditioned bus shelters and passenger waiting facilities ahead of summer 2026 as temperatures climb across the emirate. The campaign covers 895 shelters across 621 locations, with teams inspecting and maintaining systems to ensure efficient operation during peak heat. Thousands of daily commuters rely on these cooled waiting areas, especially during long waits and midday travel. “RTA is committed to ensuring the readiness of all service facilities used by the public and linked to public transport. Inspections are conducted around the clock, with immediate corrective…

DUBAI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has been ranked the most active investor in the United Arab Emirates by number of deals for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 Most Active Investors in MEA, Africa and SEA report issued by MAGNiTT. The firm also secured a Top Three ranking across the MENA region, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s innovation-driven economic agenda and strengthening the regional venture capital ecosystem. The fiscal year 2025 report confirms that Oraseya Capital completed 25 investments during the year,…

DUBAI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA), hosted Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, at the Authority’s headquarters. During the meeting, he conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the leadership and people of the UAE, expressing his gratitude for the precautionary measures implemented to regulate places of worship, which reflect the wise leadership’s commitment to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of citizens and residents under all circumstances. Bishop Paolo Martinelli affirmed that the balanced approach adopted by the UAE, one that harmonises the protection of public…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — One year after its launch at Make it in the Emirates 2025, Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) returned to MIITE 2026 to mark its first anniversary with two landmark announcements: the launch of the National Champions Programme (NCP) — a trilateral initiative with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) to systematically scale the UAE’s most capable industrial SMEs — and the signing of a strategic industrial resilience agreement with MOIAT and ADNOC to strengthen domestic supply chains and accelerate the localisation of critical industrial…

SARAJEVO, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Basketball opened their campaign in the quarter-finals of the Adriatic Basketball Association League for the 2025-2026 season with a commanding 102-74 victory over Serbia’s Spartak Office Shoes in a match held today in Sarajevo. Dubai Basketball imposed their dominance from the outset after delivering a strong performance both defensively and offensively, steadily widening the gap throughout the game. Dzanan Musa starred with 31 points, recording his highest tally of the current season in the competition, while Mfiondu Kabengele delivered an impressive performance with 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. With the result,…

The UAE has rejected allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone was involved in an attack on Khartoum airport, describing the accusations as “unfounded” and part of a “deliberate propaganda” campaign. In a statement, a UAE official said the country has noted a “marked increase” in what it described as baseless accusations from the Port Sudan Authority (PSA). Such “unfounded allegations”, he said, actively undermine efforts to end the conflict and restore stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The official added that the allegations were “part of a calculated pattern of deflection”,…