Author: Editorial team

For years, parking in central Abu Dhabi has been a point of concern for many. Now, as officials confirm that vertical parking solutions are in the pipeline, residents say the shortage has been reshaping how they live — from leaving cars parked for months to taking taxis home after finding no space near their own buildings. “I drove out of Abu Dhabi for a quick errand, came back, and couldn’t find a single parking spot near my home,” said Mohammed Daqqaq, who lives in Silver Tower on the Corniche. “I ended up parking at a mall, taking a taxi home,…

A global move to rename one of the world’s most common hormonal disorders is being welcomed by UAE doctors, who say the previous term often misled patients, delayed diagnosis, and reduced a complex metabolic condition to “just ovarian cysts”. Earlier this week, an international coalition of researchers, clinicians, and patient advocacy groups announced that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a name experts say better reflects the condition’s broader hormonal and metabolic impact. The disorder affects an estimated 170 million women worldwide and is a leading cause of infertility. For UAE-based specialists,…

SHARJAH, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) connected electricity services to 855 projects across various sectors during the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to enhance infrastructure services across the emirate. The authority installed 3,386 new metres for new projects and replaced 1,318 mechanical metres with smart metres, bringing the total number of installations and replacements to 4,704. SEWA also expanded the network with more than 77.3 km of medium and low voltage lines and installed 510 distribution panels in line with approved technical standards. In addition, 1,602 technical inspections were carried…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM has published the 2026 update of its Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessment of Legal Persons and Arrangements (LPA), representing a comprehensive revision of the assessment first issued in March 2024. The updated assessment provides a detailed and jurisdiction specific understanding of ML/TF risks associated with the LPA available in ADGM and forms a key component of ADGM’s risk based regulatory, supervisory and enforcement framework. Since the publication of the 2024 assessment, ADGM has experienced significant growth in scale and complexity, necessitating a refreshed and more granular reassessment of ML/TF…

What happens when a high-powered business leader steps away from the corporate ladder to pursue a deeper calling? For Shafeena Yusuff Ali, the answer lay not in boardrooms, but in art, purpose and the lives of creators whose work she believes deserves a wider stage. In the first vodcast linked to Khaleej Times’ Global Indians of the UAE franchise, Shafeena, Executive Director of the Rizq Art Initiative, opens up about her journey from the high-pressure world of food and beverage to the more reflective, humbling space of art and social impact. Listen to the full Global Indians of the UAE…

The partnership brings together insurer and provider capabilities to strengthen integration and advance digitally enabled, quality-governed healthcare delivery Published: Thu 14 May 2026, 1:43 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading integrated private healthcare providers, and MetLife, a leading global insurance and financial services provider, have entered a strategic partnership to provide eligible MetLife customers in the UAE with access to Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic as an added benefit. Through this collaboration, eligible customers can access teleconsultations via Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic. Services include virtual consultations, electronic prescriptions with medication delivery where appropriate, laboratory referrals including home sample collection, and…

ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), aimed at enhancing cooperation, coordination, and the exchange of expertise to support the safe and secure transport of radioactive materials through Dubai’s airports. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two entities, reflecting their shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and regulatory compliance. The MoU outlines areas of cooperation, including the exchange of information, joint coordination on licensing and approvals, inspection of entities involved in transporting radioactive…

The UAE has reiterated the importance of a political solution and negotiations to resolve regional tensions, as US President Donald Trump’s visit to China draws global attention for its possible impact on the Iran war and the Gulf. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the world was closely following Trump’s important visit to China and what it could mean for the regional track. In a post on X, Gargash said the UAE once again affirms the importance of a political solution and a negotiated path, “which it continues to uphold in its various contacts”. “We did…

AHMEDABAD, India, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Emirates Weightlifting Federation, participated in the International Weightlifting Federation Congress held on May 12 in Ahmedabad, India, on the sidelines of the Asian Weightlifting Championships, which run until 17th May. The UAE national team is competing in the tournament with athletes Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi and Ezzeddine Al Ghafri. The federation delegation attending the congress included Shaikha Al Kaabi, Board Member and Head of Delegation, and Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member. Al Kaabi said the meeting included voting on and approving proposed amendments to the…

DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has launched its Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand across the sector. Spanning 24,900 square metres, the complex comprises 33 purpose-built units designed to support a wide range of aviation-related activities. The facility offers modern, scalable spaces tailored for businesses seeking operational efficiency, with flexible configurations that allow units to be combined to meet evolving operational requirements. Located within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the development is positioned to…