The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the ‘National Month of Reading 2026’, to be held throughout March, in alignment with the declaration of 2026 as the ‘Year of Family’ under the theme ‘Growing in Unity’. The initiative aims to reinforce the role of family in fostering a love of
Following its successful run in Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region, ‘Ramadan Festival’ launched in Abu Dhabi City, presenting a distinctive Ramadan experience that blends discovery with a welcoming community ambiance rooted in connection and togetherness. Organised by Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, […]
On the occasion of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, H.E. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority, highlighted the importance of strengthening family support systems to safeguard adolescents’ mental health. H.E. Salama said “World Teen Mental Health Day highlights a critical stage in our children’s development – when identity forms and ambitions
“Air India Express has extended the suspension of flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, until 23:59 hrs IST (18.29 hrs UTC) on 2nd March 2026. Impacted guests are being notified directly through their registered contact details. Guests are advised to check their flight status on airindiaexpress.com […]
By Andrew Burnett, Milestone Systems Interim CTO As we move into 2026, several technology trends that were once mostly confined to research labs and conference keynotes are now stepping into the daily reality of the security industry. What is new today is not the idea of AI itself, but the emergence of Agentic AI, […]
Saxo Bank Strategy Market drivers and catalysts: Equities: S. tech slipped on Nvidia jitters, Europe held up on UK earnings, Asia split between Korea strength and Hong Kong weakness. Commodities: Gold remains supported in tight range, Crude oil bounces after sell-off as Iran uncertainty remains Macro events: Germany Flash Feb. CPI, US Jan. PPI, […]
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Scholar Research Center to support scientific research and innovation ecosystem, and boost cooperation among local authorities. The move aligns with the UAE’s vision of developing a knowledge-based economy founded on research and development. The
U.S. Markets The S&P and Nasdaq indices were down more than 1% in yesterday’s session, led by a decline of almost 5% in the AI bellwether Nvidia. This came after their results beat analyst expectations but failed to ease investors’ concerns about the sustainability of big tech gains. In today’s session, the index remains marginally […]
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has inaugurated the Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Center (ATAIC), marking a strategic milestone in the university’s evolution from a consumer of innovation to a contributor to its creation. Established under the School of Engineering and Computing and supported by the Telecommunications and Digital
Tumodo and Platinumlist joint research shows that business events have become one of the fastest‑growing segments in the Gulf’s experience economy within two years. The GCC event management market is expected to grow at a 9% CAGR from 2025 to 2033 as corporate events and MICE tourism become a structural part of the Gulf economy. […]
Khaleej Times Events is set to host the 8th edition of the New Age Finance & Accounting (NAFA) Summit 2026 on 13th May 2026 at Address Sky View, Dubai, bringing together the UAE and GCC’s senior finance leaders for a full-day, in-person forum on enterprise finance and transformation. A major highlight of this year’s summit […]
The eighth episode of “Qalby Etmaan” ninth season focuses on supporting blind children under the zakat category “In The Way of Allah”, highlighting how the concept extends beyond its traditional interpretation to include investment in education. Ghaith continues his humanitarian journey in the ninth season of Qalby Etmaan, this time through a different lens.
As the UAE’s real estate and construction sector records a period of unprecedented growth, with property transactions hitting record-highs and the UAE’s construction market forecast to grow by over 6% in 2026, Zircon Concepts has launched a major Ramadan initiative to support the boom. The leading one-stop destination for sanitary ware, building materials and high-quality
InterContinental Abu Dhabi organized a special Suhoor evening in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, attended by 40 distinguished ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the UAE, alongside prominent diplomatic and media figures. The event, held on the evening of Wednesday, 25 February 2026, at the Lebanese restaurant Byblos Sur Mer, was […]
As the Gulf region continues its rapid development, while simultaneously addressing the imperative of sustainable growth, the relentless demand for cooling stands as the single largest energy consumer, accounting for an astonishing 60-70% of total building energy use. Recognizing this critical challenge and opportunity, LG Electronics (LG) is proud to position itself not
Direct Debit System (DDS), the UAE Central Bank–licensed fintech platform for automated collections, today announced its partnership with Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental, to enable remote mandate authorisation, paperless transactions, and faster reconciliation across their nationwide leasing portfolio. With operations spanning all seven emirates and a strong focus
Emirati businessman H.E Faraj Ali Bin Hamoodah, one of Abu Dhabi’s pioneering business leaders, has allocated a building valued at AED 30 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative. The initiative was launched in the Year of the Family by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu […]
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ‘Ajman Auto District,’ led by a vision to strengthen cooperation in stimulating the Emirate’s business and investment environment. The strategic agreement supports joint efforts aimed at consolidating Ajman’s position as a leading destination regionally. It further
Nvidia has once again delivered a standout set of earnings, beating expectations across the board and, crucially, surpassing its own forward guidance. The company guided Q1 FY2027 revenue to a midpoint of US$78 billion, comfortably ahead of the US$72.78 billion analysts had forecast. Notably, this guidance assumes zero data centre revenue from China, meaning any […]
The Nissan Patrol from Arabian Automobiles has achieved what almost no vehicle ever has: becoming symbolic of a country’s identity. It’s an association that was earned through uncompromising capability. Decades proving itself across desert terrain, punishing conditions, situations where mechanical reliability was non-negotiable. The 1950s was a time most automakers





























