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MADRID, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — In stage 1 of O Gran Camiño, Julius Johansen rocketed to the first professional victory of his career. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG powerhouse produced an epic ride against the clock to win the individual time trial and move into the race lead. Completing the 15km-long course in 17 minutes and 43 seconds, the 26-year-old was ultimately 15 seconds faster than the second-placed-rider on the day, Rafael Reis (Anicolor/Campicarn). With this victory, Johansen takes the overall lead of the race, ahead of Rafael Reis and Nelson Oliveira. As Johansen was storming to a memorable first…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued updated guidance on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF), in alignment with international best practices and covering several key supervisory aspects. These updates aim to enhance the regulatory framework and strengthen the effectiveness of the financial sector’s compliance systems, in line with (AML/CFT/CPF) requirements. This regulatory guidance reflects the CBUAE’s firm commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the UAE’s financial system and mitigating local and international financial crime risks. Aligned with the National Strategy (2024-2027), the highest…
SHARJAH, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) celebrated World Heritage Day, observed annually on 18th April, on Thursday in a vibrant cultural atmosphere that reflected its commitment to preserving cultural heritage and raising public awareness of its importance. The event featured a diverse programme highlighting the richness and civilisational dimensions of human heritage. Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of SIH, said that World Heritage Day represents a key milestone in promoting awareness of cultural heritage as the memory of nations and a shared human legacy that must be preserved. He highlighted Sharjah’s leading role in…
Zakaria Rashid Doleh expected finding work in the UAE to be straightforward. As an Emirati studying Business Management abroad, he had been assured that opportunities back home would be accessible and aligned with national priorities. His reality proved different. For the young Emirati, applications disappeared into silence, feedback never came, and no platform existed specifically for Emirati talent despite the national focus on Emiratisation. “I was using multiple platforms, sending out applications, but there was very little visibility on what was happening,” Doleh told Khaleej Times. “No feedback, no clear direction, and no real sense of progress.” Through conversations with…
Dubai-based marketing consultant Keneth Misquith was working in a sales and promotional role for a tobacco product when the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. His company operated kiosks in outlets like Spinneys and Carrefour which remained open during the pandemic and as a result, Misquith found himself working through the tumultuous period. “If you think about it, we were not essential workers in that situation,” he says. “But we were out there, working, talking to customers … the company took extra precautions because on a busy day, you could be speaking to 100 people.” Long, nine-hour shifts, while masked…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen coordination between the two key government entities, with the aim of deepening the integration of Emirati-owned SMEs within Dubai’s expanding real estate sector. Under the agreement, the Dubai Land Department will facilitate access for Dubai SME members to activities related to owners’ associations and real estate operations. Real estate companies will collaborate with members across design, contracting, consultancy,…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce organised a dialogue session recently in collaboration with the Al Batinah North Governorate branch of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Held with the goal of strengthening logistics cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and Oman, the discussions attracted the participation of more than 360 representatives of private sector companies. The session was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Eng. Saeed Bin Ali Al Abri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Batinah North Governorate branch of the Oman…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADAEP) has revealed the members of its grand jury for the current award cycle – distinguished Abu Dhabi and international public and private sector leaders whose calibre reinforces the importance and credibility of the award as a benchmark for excellence across government. The Abu Dhabi Government-wide programme empowers entities to continuously advance performance within their sectors as well as contribute to cross-entity collaboration through the new Abu Dhabi Government Performance and Excellence Model, a human-centric, results-driven framework focused on delivering unified, future-ready and sustained public…
As schools around the UAE move back towards in-person learning, many parents who have spent months balancing remote work with supervising children at home are now preparing for a major shift in their daily routines. While some families have welcomed the return to classrooms as a long-awaited step towards normality, others say a gradual or hybrid approach would better reflect the realities facing working households. Parents who spoke to Khaleej Times said the decision appears to have been carefully studied, but opinions remain divided over how quickly students should return full time and how transport arrangements should be handled. Stay…
UAE residents may soon have access to a new weight-loss treatment that does not require injections; however, doctors have said that the recently approved oral obesity pill is not for everyone and will be prescribed under strict medical supervision. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral medication for chronic weight management, making the UAE one of the first countries to register the treatment. The approval comes amid a global shift towards pill-based therapies, after the US Food and Drug Administration also approved an oral version of semaglutide, sold as Wegovy by Novo Nordisk. Stay up to…