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VIENNA, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UOS) has signed an academic cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, opening new pathways for UOS students of nuclear engineering to engage with global research and training programmes. The agreement enables students enrolled in the University’s nuclear engineering programme to participate in the agency’s international training and fellowship schemes, while also contributing to coordinated research projects conducted in collaboration with member states worldwide. Commenting on the agreement, Professor Dr Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, said the…
DUBAI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allied Biofuels Holding, based in Abu Dhabi, to explore the offtake and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) across local, regional, and international markets. The fuels will be sourced from Allied Biofuels’ integrated production facility under development in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Under the agreement, ENOC and Allied Biofuels will form a dedicated working group to assess the commercial feasibility of establishing a long-term distribution pathway for the produced…
PRAGUE, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Andrej Babiš, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, during his working visit to the Czech capital, Prague. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the friendship relations between the UAE and the Czech Republic, and explored avenues of cooperation across several sectors, in addition to joint efforts in various fields that serve their mutual interests and support development goals in both countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed the UAE’s keenness to strengthen cooperation relations with the…
On Sunday, May 24, UAE residents can expect fair conditions, with the weather being partly cloudy at times, as low clouds appear eastward. It will be humid by night and Monday morning over some internal and coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation especially westwards. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate winds will blow in a Northwesterly to Southwesterly direction, freshening at times, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. Temperatures will range between 28°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi, 29°C and 40°C in…
DUBAI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met with Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, to discuss the strengthening of strategic partnerships that support sustainable food security systems under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the UAE and the Republic of Serbia. The meeting took place during her official visit to Serbia, where she led a high-level UAE delegation of senior government officials and representatives from the public and private sectors. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural edition of the RAK Award for Excellence in University Research and Innovation (RAK Excellence Awards 2026), organised by American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) concluded successfully after attracting 189 submissions from 20 universities across the UAE. A total of 94 projects from 12 leading universities were shortlisted for final evaluation, reflecting the nation’s growing commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary research, and academic excellence. The RAK Excellence Awards spotlighted ingenious and innovative student-led projects that were rigorously evaluated, refined, and elevated through a transparent, merit-based, and impact-driven process. The Awards have…
India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has alerted students of fake news regarding the re-evaluation process. A circular, shared on social media, claimed that the process of obtaining answer book photocopies and re-evaluating marks has been cancelled due to “technical issues.” However, CBSE clarified that no such measure has been taken, and asked the public to beware of such rumours. Students can access the CBSE official website for verified information, the board added. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels CBSE website not loading? After students raised issues with accessing the CBSE website’s…
A 35-year-old UAE resident and her five-year-old daughter have been found dead in the Al Nahda area of Sharjah, according to Malayalam media. It is not immediately clear how they died. According to media reports, the woman, who ran an online business, lived in the UAE with her husband and family. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 23rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as issuer and in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the May 2026 auctions of UAE dirham-denominated Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds) with a total issuance size of AED1.1 billion. This auction is part of the Treasury Bonds scheduled annual issuance program for 2026, as published on the MoF’s official website. The auctions witnessed strong participation from the primary dealers for the T-Bonds tranches maturing in September 2027 and in January 2031. Total bids…
ABU DHABI, 22nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain put on a dominant display to lift the 49th UAE President’s Cup, crushing regional rivals Al Jazira 4-1 in a thrilling final at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium tonight to put the curtains down on the 2025-2026 football season. The resounding victory earned Al Ain their eighth President’s Cup trophy, capping off a spectacular domestic double just weeks after they secured their 15th UAE Pro League crown. Al Jazira caught the champions off guard early on when Nabil Fekir curled in a brilliant free kick from the edge of the box…