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DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a virtual dialogue session titled “The Gulf in the aftermath of the Iranian aggression ceasefire”. Speakers said that, as the world awaits efforts to de-escalate the current regional crisis, the media plays a pivotal role in addressing challenges facing GCC states by raising awareness and reinforcing values of loyalty and national belonging, particularly among younger generations. They also underscored that Gulf countries continue to invest in youth and human capital, describing this as a strategic commitment to the future and a key pillar in strengthening the resilience of Arab…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE did not face any food shortages during the recent regional crisis, the country’s Minister of Climate Change and Environmentsaid said, citing years of investment in local agriculture and diversified imports that helped safeguard supplies. “We’ve seen our local produce available abundantly in our retail points,” Dr Amna Al Dahak told Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition in Al Ain. “The UAE has worked relentlessly through past years to diversify our imports through the different strategic…

Atlantis Dubai has temporarily paused operations at seven restaurants across Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as it reviews guest demand and refines its dining strategy. In a statement, the resort said the move is part of an ongoing effort to align operations with visitor trends while maintaining high standards across its key venues, many of which continue to attract residents and tourists alike. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The venues currently not in operation include La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Cloud 22, and Ling Ling at…

BERLIN, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sales of fully electric cars in Europe’s main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026, as drivers looked for alternatives to combustion engines after the war in Iran caused the highest spike in petrol prices in years. New battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, a proxy for sales, rose 29.4% from a year ago to almost 560,000 in the quarter and were up 51.3% at over 240,000 in March alone in 15 European markets, data collected by trade association E-Mobility Europe and research firm New Automotive showed on Monday. The…

DUBAI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced a joint venture with VOLT UAE, the regional platform established by Dutch data centre and AI factory developer VOLT. The partnership will see the development of an advanced, AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), DIEZ’s specialised economic zone for knowledge and innovation, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for the digital economy. The announcement was made in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of DIEZ; Han de Groot, CEO of VOLT; Koenraad Crooijmans, Head of Capital Markets at…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Medical City has successfully performed the UAE’s first uniportal robotic lobectomy, marking a milestone in minimally invasive surgery and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for healthcare innovation. The procedure was carried out on a 37-year-old patient diagnosed with stage one lung cancer, using a technique that removes part of the lung through a single 3cm incision supported by robotic technology. The patient sought medical evaluation after a persistent dry cough did not improve with treatment. Diagnostic tests, including a CT scan and biopsy, confirmed carcinoma, and surgery was recommended following…

Port review: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, visited Fujairah Port last week The two leaders reviewed operations and the measures in place to ensure business continuity at the port. More than one fire incident were reported at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone due to drone interception during the Iran war Store tour: One of the most anticipated retail launches in Dubai got a royal seal of approval when Sheikh Mohammed himself dropped by the new Primark store in Dubai Mall The Dubai Ruler was spotted touring the store with…

On some Sunday evenings in Dubai, just before the sun sets, you’ll find a very different kind of networking event. There are no finish lines or performance metrics or complicated membership portals here, just women in sneakers, clutching water bottles, walking side by side and chatting. What started as a way of coping with new motherhood has turned into a full-fledged walking club for Syria-born, UAE-raised Farah Enayeh, the founder of ‘Girls Who Walk Dubai’. “I started off in corporate, but life kind of changed when I became a Mum,” says Enayeh. “That phase really changed how I see work…

WASHINGTON, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Blue Origin launched the company’s third New Glenn rocket Sunday, re-flying and successfully recovering a previously used first stage. But the rocket’s second stage put the payload, a direct-to-cellphone communications satellite, in an unusable orbit. AST SpaceMobile of Midland, Texas, builder of the BlueBird 7 satellite, said in a statement the cellular relay station’s on-board propulsion system could not compensate for the lower-than-planned altitude. “During the New Glenn 3 mission, BlueBird 7 was placed into a lower-than-planned orbit by the upper stage of the launch vehicle,” the company said. “While the satellite separated from…

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar today announced the acquisition of an industrial and logistics portfolio from AD Ports Group subsidiary Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group for AED650 million. The transaction adds 163,000 square metres of modern, income-generating industrial and logistics space to Aldar’s growing platform and builds on the company’s deepening presence within KEZAD. The transaction comprises three purpose-built, multi-let warehouses within KEZAD’s Al Ma’mourah cluster. The assets are 97 percent occupied with a diverse base of 80 tenants spanning food and beverage, FMCG, logistics, manufacturing, and technology services, with anchor tenants including DHL,…