Author: Editorial team
When I moved to the UAE ten years ago, I knew very little about the place I would come to call home, and when people would ask me to describe it, I was often at a loss for words. How should I speak of it without falling into stereotypes, repeating the well-worn tropes of futurism, ease and prosperity that everyone pushes? I admit to being personally less interested in musings about the future than I am in the excavation of the past. History has always held a fascination for me. In a sense, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi’s memoir Let Them…
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Hub71 startup, Maalexi, an Abu Dhabi-based agricultural trade technology company has signed a strategic alliance agreement with RXIL Global IFSC Limited (RXIL Global), an International Trade Financing Services (ITFS) platform regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in India. The alliance aims to improve access to trade finance for cross-border agricultural transactions involving Indian exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By combining Maalexi’s trade execution capabilities and supply chain network with RXIL Global’s financing platform, the two companies will explore opportunities to facilitate financing for eligible agricultural trade transactions in…
ZHAMBYL REGION, Kazakhstan, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today formally broke ground on its 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan. The wind farm is Masdar’s first renewable energy development in Kazakhstan and one of the largest integrated wind and battery storage projects in Central Asia, representing investment of US$1.4 billion. It features a 600-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) to support grid stability. The project is being led by Masdar, and co-developed with W Solar, Qazaq Green Power, a Samruk-Kazyna Fund company,…
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Al Masraf (Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade) has announced the launch of its new corporate identity, marking a new phase in its journey built on trust, expertise and long-standing relationships. The new identity reflects the Bank’s ambition to deliver proposition-driven, people-centric capabilities that are tailored to the relationships we share with our clients. Al Masraf officially unveiled its renewed corporate identity during a special launch event held at its Head Office in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Farhat Omar…
The weather on Tuesday, June 30, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Low clouds are set to appear over the east coast, the Met said in its daily forecast. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times westward causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight to moderate and rough at times westward in the Arabian Gulf…
Abu Dhabi-based M42 has launched the UAE’s first genomics-driven clinical trial to attempt to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in the Emirati population. This marks a major milestone in translating the Emirati Genome Programme (EGP) into real-world clinical application. The study will use population-scale genomic data from the EGP to identify individuals who may meet the study’s Alzheimer’s disease criteria before symptoms appear. This supports research linked to earlier intervention and focuses on a shift toward prevention-focused care for the disease. The study will be conducted by M42’s Insights Research Organisation and Solutions (IROS), in collaboration with the Department of Health –…
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reported significant growth in its operations during 2025, driven by a substantial increase in Corporate Tax registrations, alongside continued growth in Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax registrations and the expansion of its services. This was reflected in the increased volume of transactions completed across all sectors of its operations, while the Authority further strengthened engagement with taxable persons through its innovative digital channels. FTA’s 2025 Annual Report, published on its website, highlights its achievements and operational results across all sectors of operation, as well as…
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — XRG and Eni have each signed agreements with YPF for the acquisition of a 32% interest in three upstream blocks, with YPF retaining the remaining 36%. Completion of the transactions remains subject to customary regulatory approvals. The upstream blocks are expected to form a core part of the integrated 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) ARGENTINA Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project, complementing XRG’s previously announced joint development agreement with YPF and Eni, and advancing key project components in line with the development plan. For XRG, the proposed investment supports its strategy to build…
[Editor’s note: This article is part of Villages of the UAE, a Khaleej Times editorial series that looks beyond the country’s skylines to the quieter communities nestled in its mountains, deserts, wadis, and along its coast. Through the voices of residents and the rhythms of everyday life, the series explores how tradition, place, and people continue to shape the UAE’s social fabric.] To understand the ancient coastal village of Qidfa, one must first look at its geography. Trapped beautifully between the towering Hajar Mountains to the west and the warm waters of the Gulf of Oman to the east, it…
While football often creates fierce rivalries, Jordanian fans chose a different approach during the FIFA World Cup. Ahead of Jordan’s match against Argentina in Texas, they welcomed Argentine fans by preparing mansaf, Jordan’s national dish, as a gesture of friendship, respect, and sportsmanship. Mansaf consists of shredded lamb cooked in jameed, a traditional fermented dried yogurt sauce, and is served with rice. It is one of Jordan’s most famous traditional dishes. The gathering brought people together as Jordanian fans shared traditional food while wearing traditional clothing, creating a warm atmosphere between supporters of both nations. It raised an interesting question.…