Author: Editorial team
SHARJAH, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Museums Authority is marking the 30th anniversary of Sharjah Science Museum under the slogan “Thirty Years of Scientific Achievement”, celebrating its role in promoting scientific culture and interactive learning since its opening on 17th April, 1996. The milestone reflects three decades of advancing science education through innovative programmes that combine knowledge with hands-on experimentation, reinforcing the museum’s position as one of the UAE’s leading interactive educational destinations. To mark the occasion, the museum will host a series of events and programmes throughout the year, with each month dedicated to a specific scientific…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has become the first bank in the UAE to be licensed as a Third Party Provider (TPP) or Open Finance Provider under the UAE Central Bank Open Finance AlTareq initiative. This milestone marks a significant step in ADIB’s transformation journey and 2035 vision to build the bank of the future. The TPP license enables ADIB to securely aggregate customer permissioned account data from other banks, giving customers a consolidated view of their finances through a single, trusted ADIB interface. Built on explicit customer consent and strong data protection…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research and Advisory participated in the UAE-China Business Promotion Conference, held in Beijing at the invitation of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, as part of efforts to strengthen knowledge dialogue and economic partnerships between the two countries. TRENDS was represented by senior researchers Awadh Mohammed Al Breiki and Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shehhi, within the UAE delegation attending events to advance bilateral cooperation in research, economics and technology. On the sidelines of the conference, TRENDS signed several memoranda of understanding with Chinese companies and entities, including an agreement with the World Institute…
As temperatures rise across the UAE, residents in some areas can expect relief with rains on Friday, April 17, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light rainfall is expected over some western coastal areas and islands, as conditions remain partly cloudy to cloudy overall. Light to moderate Northwesterly to Southwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 35 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and rough in the…
Burj Al Arab has never been a hotel that does things halfway, not when it first rose out of an artificial island in the late 1990s, and not now, as it prepares to disappear behind hoardings for an 18-month restoration that will take it offline for the first time in its history. The project will be led by French interior architect Tristan Auer, known for his sensitive work on Paris landmarks like the Hôtel de Crillon. Officially, the brief is to refresh the interiors, enhance performance and prepare the hotel for the future of luxury, while keeping its intrinsic essence…
MUNICH, 16 April (WAM)– Bayern Munich reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals tonight after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in their quarter-final second leg. Following a 2-1 win in the first leg, the German giants progressed 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Alexander Pavlovic opened the scoring for Bayern in the 6th minute, followed by a Harry Kane strike in the 38th. Luis Diaz added a third in the 89th minute before Michael Olise sealed the win deep into stoppage time. Real Madrid’s goals came via an Arda…
BEIJING, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — China launched a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket from the sea, sending a test satellite into its planned orbit to promote satellite internet technology. According to Xinhua News Agency, the SD-3 rocket blasted off at 7:32 p.m. (Beijing Time) from waters off the coast of Yangjiang in south China’s Guangdong Province. This offshore launch mission was carried out by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. Source: Emirates News Agency
BRUSSELS, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Annual inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.6 percent in March 2026, compared to 1.9 percent in February, according to data released by Eurostat. Inflation in the European Union also increased to 2.8 percent from 2.1 percent in the previous month. On a yearly basis, inflation in the eurozone stood at 2.2 percent in March 2025, while the European Union recorded 2.5 percent during the same period last year. Denmark recorded the lowest annual inflation rate at 1.0 percent, followed by the Czech Republic, Cyprus and Sweden at 1.5 percent each. Romania recorded the…
The UAE’s “sagacity and wisdom” prevented the Middle East conflict from escalating further, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UAE said. “The UAE has been a victim during the recent regional conflict, which it tried hard to prevent, and the way the country demonstrated its defence capability, resilience, and strategic wisdom in the face of aggression and provocation prevented the conflict from escalating further. That is the UAE’s contribution to keeping the region stable. That proves that UAE remains an anchor of stability for the regional countries. We praise the UAE and the leadership provided by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed…
There’s a certain kind of audacity that has always defined Jacob & Co. The maison is no stranger to spectacle, but beneath that affinity for theatre lies a deep, instinctive refusal to accept limits. When Jacob Arabo began his journey four decades ago, he wasn’t simply setting diamonds into jewellery; he was asking what else they could become. That question has come to shape a house where gem-setting and watchmaking don’t just coexist — they feed off each other. If you’ve followed the Billionaire line, you’ll know it has never been about restraint. It’s where Jacob & Co. allows itself…