Author: Editorial team

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”,…

SHARJAH, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain were officially crowned champions of the ADNOC Pro League for the current season after defeating Sharjah 5-0 in their 24th-round match played today at Sharjah Stadium. Al Ain increased their points tally to 62, maintaining their lead at the top of the table, while Sharjah remain on 25 points in tenth place. Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Football Company, congratulated H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, on Al Ain Club winning the ADNOC…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has strongly condemned the statement issued by Iran’s foreign ministry, affirming its position in the face of threats on the nation’s sovereignty and national security. According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE (MoFA), the UAE categorically rejects any claims that infringe upon the nation’s sovereignty, national security, or independence of decision-making. MoFA added that the UAE’s relations and international defence partnerships are “a matter of pure sovereignty.” The ministry said that neither Iran nor…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited today the 5th edition of the ‘Make it in The Emirates’ exhibition, which is taking place in ADNEC Abu Dhabi, through May 7th. Make it in the Emirates is the largest industrial gathering in the region, convening senior government and private sector decision-makers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, experts, innovators, and representatives of financial institutions. His Highness was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The Group reported Revenue of AED31.4 billion, up 33.2% year-on-year, and Profit After Tax of AED8.2 billion, an increase of 98.5%, driven by strong operating performance, investment income, and disciplined execution across the portfolio. In Q1 2026, IHC maintained strong momentum across its diversified portfolio, translating growth into enhanced profitability and reinforcing its position as an active investor-operator. Performance was supported by broad-based contributions across core segments, margin expansion, continued portfolio…

When Rihanna stepped into Antilia for an intimate lunch with the Ambani family, the Internet saw a global superstar wrapped in marigolds and sunlight. In one frame, she is mid-laugh, showered in flower petals, bathed in a soft yellow glow that feels almost too ‘Bollywood’ to be real. For the man behind the lens, however, the moment was less about its “viral” potential and more about what it truly captured: a global icon slipping, effortlessly, into the heart of an Indian celebration. Himanshu Patel, founder of Epic Stories, had already documented one of the Ambani family’s most significant milestones during…

SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) has achieved a major scientific milestone by successfully tracking the occultation of the dwarf planet, Haumea. In a rare astronomical event that cast its shadow across the UAE in the early hours of May 5, 2026, the team precisely captured the moment the dwarf planet obscured a distant star. The observation took place at exactly 12:11:23 a.m. UAE time, as the team documented the shift in the star’s brightness despite the significant challenge posed by its faintness, which ranged between magnitude 14 and 15. The field campaign was…

ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) and Rilian have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience across Operational Technology (OT) environments within critical infrastructure and industrial sectors in the Emirates. The collaboration aligns with national efforts to strengthen the security of industrial control systems and other OT environments, with a focus on improving visibility, enhancing threat detection, and supporting the protection of critical assets across different sectors. This groundbreaking new public-private collaboration moves beyond a traditional partnership to include the establishment of a joint Innovation and Excellence Centre (CoE) in Abu Dhabi.…