Author: Editorial team
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Strategic Business Leadership Programme, organised by the Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC) under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), concluded its academic and field tour in Spain following a series of visits, workshops and specialised sessions hosted by the University of Navarra. The programme provided participants with academic and practical insights aimed at enhancing institutional performance across participating government and semi-government entities in Sharjah. The Sharjah Chamber delegation visited the UAE Embassy in Madrid during the programme. The delegation was led by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Support…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honoured the winners of the 2nd edition of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy Award’. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, along…
A hyper-realistic training mannequin lay motionless on a stretcher at an Abu Dhabi security exhibition this week as trainers demonstrated how quickly a person can die from severe blood loss, and how ordinary civilians could save them. “Let’s pretend this guy stood on an explosive device,” Carmel Speight, a Prometheus Medical International paramedic instructed during a live trauma-response demonstration attended by Khaleej Times at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026. Within seconds, synthetic blood began pumping from the mannequin’s leg wound as participants were taught how to apply a tourniquet. “This guy could die within minutes,” she…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, chaired a meeting of the council during which he directed the launch of the International Space Cooperation Programme. The initiative allocates AED1 billion to support international cooperation in space research and development, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global hub for space technologies and industries and enhancing its competitiveness within the global space economy. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed affirmed that the UAE’s space…
FUJAIRAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The National Media Authority (NMA) organised a panel discussion in Fujairah as part of the sessions of the 2026 National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Media Content Standards, which is being held across all regions of the UAE to highlight approved standards and best practices regulating content creation and strengthening the integrated media environment in the country. The session attracted broad participation from media professionals, influencers, amateur and professional content creators, as well as youth and students from universities and colleges specialising in digital and new media. It was hosted today at the Fujairah…
Lebanon’s Alsama Project, a refugee-led education organisation transforming the lives of displaced Syrian and Palestinian teenagers excluded from traditional schooling, has been named the winner of the inaugural Global Schools Prize. This award is an initiative of the UAE-based Varkey Foundation, recognising innovative schools that are transforming education systems worldwide. Founded in 2020 to support just 40 teenagers in Beirut’s Shatila refugee camp, Alsama has since grown into a pioneering education organisation serving more than 1,100 displaced young people. While many refugee education programmes focus on younger children, Alsama specifically targets adolescents, who are often overlooked and left out of…
Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen-Z “product drop” culture — buzzy, often limited launches that have helped spur sales from Labubu dolls and Nike trainers to Popeyes chicken. The maker of popular colourful watches has stirred debate — and seen some punches thrown — with a product launch of its Royal Pop pocket watch collection with Audemars Piguet, which forced it to close some stores and limit queues. In Milan shoppers outside a Swatch store ended up in a scuffle, to get their hands on the Pop Art style watches blending the…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — DP World has attracted AED854 million in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the first four months of 2026, underlining continued investor demand for Dubai’s trade and industrial hub. The investments reflect commitments made by Jafza tenants to develop and expand facilities across manufacturing, logistics, food production, healthcare, vehicle handling and heavy equipment. Momentum continued through March and April, with more than 43% of the total commitments by value signed during these months. The new investments reflect a broad mix of trade and industrial activity, including: Manufacturers of steel, food products and…
ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Presight, a global leader in applied AI for intelligent systems, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) to advance the use of artificial intelligence in public safety and emergency response. The Cooperation Agreement reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to advance safety, preparedness, and resilience through innovation. It represents a significant step in the UAE’s efforts to apply artificial intelligence for societal benefit and highlights how collaboration between technology leaders and public institutions can shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable cities. Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Al Kathiri,…
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Qasimi Hospital in Sharjah, part of the Emirates Health Services (EHS), has successfully carried out the first procedure of its kind in the UAE to break up calcified deposits inside the coronary arteries using a modern and advanced technique. The procedure was performed on a female Emirati patient who had been suffering from severe chest pain caused by chronic and complex calcification in the coronary arteries. The operation was completed successfully, marking a medical milestone that reflects Al Qasimi Hospital’s leadership in adopting advanced therapeutic solutions in cardiology and interventional catheterisation. Dr Issam…