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AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Agricultural Centre, witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Agricultural Centre (NAC) and NRTC Group, a core subsidiary of Ghitha Holding PJSC and part of International Holding Company. Signed during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 at ADNEC Al Ain, this landmark agreement strengthens the nation’s food security ecosystem and will enhance local agricultural value chains, accelerating the integration of UAE-grown produce into mainstream…

DUBAI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Health’s Board of Directors convened a meeting chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors. During the meeting, held in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors, the Board commended the progress of Dubai’s scientific research ecosystem, its growing international standing, and its role in advancing health for humanity and enhancing quality of life. The meeting, held virtually, was attended by Board members Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Abdulla Abdul…

UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday (April 29), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that there will be a slight increase in temperatures on Wednesday, with some parts of the country seeing mercury reaching up to 44ºC. In Dubai and Dubai, temperatures will reach up to 39ºC. Residents can also expect windy conditions on April 29, as light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds are expected to blow across the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. These winds will be freshening…

WASHINGTON, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Microsoft (MSFT) on Monday announced an amended long-term agreement with OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) that will see the company no longer have exclusive access to the AI startup’s intellectual property and AI models, while also altering its revenue-sharing deal with OpenAI. The news comes ahead of Microsoft’s earnings report on Wednesday, and just six months after the two companies formalised an agreement that allowed OpenAI to transform into a for-profit business. Under the terms of that deal, Microsoft was given exclusive access to OpenAI’s IP and models until the company achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI), or…

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Capacity Development has announced the launch of the “Sharjah Parliamentary Summit,” an integrated development programme designed to prepare young Emiratis for parliamentary engagement and strengthen their role in governance and public discourse. A practical platform that blends theoretical knowledge with real-world application The initiative serves as a practical platform that blends theoretical knowledge with real-world application. Participants will gain insights into the functioning of local, regional, and international parliaments, while also building competencies in policy analysis and legislative drafting—equipping them to better understand and shape decision-making processes. The programme also features a…

The UAE’s decision on Tuesday to exit Opec and Opec+ is likely to have a beneficial impact on its ties with India, bringing the two countries closer, especially on the oil and gas front, analysts said. Narendra Taneja, chairman, Independent Energy Policy Institute, told NDTV Profit on Tuesday evening that the UAE is looking for more autonomy and focus on supplying oil to countries like India, which is closer to it in bilateral ties. “The UAE and India have deep relations and this will only improve now,” he said. The UAE’s move to quit the two bodies has been speculated…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE Group will participate as an Enablement Partner at Make It in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, spotlighting its landmark achievements in supply chain localisation, smart manufacturing, talent development, and technological advancements. The Group’s participation underscores its pivotal role in advancing the UAE’s industrial defence sovereignty and its full alignment with Operation 300bn and the MIITE initiative. Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, said, “Building a sovereign defence industry is a long-term commitment, and EDGE has honoured every part of it. Our ironclad focus over the years ensured that we were…

BEIJING, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — China’s first one-million-cubic-metre-level salt cavern hydrogen storage demonstration project has been officially put into operation in Pingdingshan, central Henan Province, marking a new phase of industrialization for the country’s hydrogen energy chain, Xinhua reported. “Salt cavern hydrogen storage is a key technology to break the bottleneck of large-scale hydrogen storage and transportation, and to support the construction of a new energy system,” said Yang Chunhe, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering, at the commissioning ceremony of the project. The project was conducted based on the high-quality salt rock resources of a gas…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received the board of directors of the Abu Dhabi Fishermen’s Cooperative Society, chaired by Saif Saif Ghanem Saif Al Suwaidi, at Al Nakheel Palace. The meeting focused on the ADFCS’s new strategy to develop the sector, enhance local produce and support marine sustainability in line with UAE food security goals. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan underlined that the support extended to the fishing sector by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reflects the leadership’s commitment to strengthening food…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] On behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 19th GCC Consultative Summit in held in Jeddah on Tuesday. The summit reviewed regional developments and the serious repercussions of the Iranian missile attacks targeting civilians, facilities, and civilian infrastructure in a number of brotherly Gulf and Arab countries, and their impact on regional stability, peace and security. Gulf leaders participating in the meeting strongly…