Author: Editorial Team

PARIS, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), led by Hamid Saif AlZaabi, President of the Group, participated in the 5th “No Money for Terror” Ministerial Conference held in Paris, France. The conference saw the participation of ministers, senior officials, and international experts concerned with combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and organised crime. The conference witnessed broad participation from MENAFATF member states, with 10 member countries taking part in the event, reflecting the region’s strong commitment to enhancing joint efforts to combat financial crimes and terrorist financing, and to strengthening international…

The UAE has become the third country to approve Miebo, a new eye drop that treats the dry eye disease, after the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) cleared the medication for use in the country. The treatment, developed by Bausch + Lomb, is aimed at treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can impact visual comfort and quality of life. Miebo contains an active substance called perfluorohexyloctane and is the first prescription eye drop designed to directly target tear evaporation, one of the leading causes of the dry eye disease.…

Moataz BinAli, CEO, Magna AI. The enterprise technology landscape has long been shaped by Global System Integrators (GSIs) such as Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Capgemini, TCS, and Infosys, built on a clear value proposition of integrating complex, multi-vendor systems at scale. For decades, this model delivered results, helping enterprises design, implement, and manage increasingly sophisticated technology environments. But as the pace of innovation accelerates, the limitations of this approach are becoming harder to ignore, and the model is beginning to fracture in a more fundamental way. AI is at the center of this shift. It is not simply another layer to…

MAKKAH — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the Arafat sermon during this year’s Hajj will be translated into 35 languages and broadcast via its digital platforms and affiliated channels. This aimed to deliver the sermon’s themes to Muslims worldwide and convey Islam’s message of moderation, according to Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the presidency. Sheikh Al-Sudais said that the translation initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving Islam and Muslims and highlights the leadership’s care for pilgrims. It also helps maximize the global impact of the Hajj season through modern…

RIYADH — The Sports Boulevard Foundation has appointed OVG Middle East as the operating partner for the Global Sports Tower, marking a strategic step toward delivering one of Riyadh’s most ambitious sports and lifestyle destinations. In a statement issued Monday, the foundation said the partnership aims to ensure operational excellence and long-term commercial sustainability for the tower, which is set to become the world’s tallest sports tower. The Global Sports Tower is designed to combine sport, wellness and community experiences within a single vertical destination, reflecting the broader vision of the Sports Boulevard Foundation to integrate active living into everyday…

With just over a month to go for Alhind Group to take over as the consular service provider for the Indian Embassy in the UAE, the group of companies said that it is fully prepared to take on the daunting task of providing passports and other services to the more than 4 million strong Indian community in the UAE. “We have finalised the locations and have got the approval from the embassy,” said Arun Radhakrishnan, Operations Manager for Alhind in the UAE. “We are now waiting for some final paperwork to come through. The full list of the exact locations will…

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — Colliers’ UAE Real Estate Market Report for Q1 2026 highlighted a transition period for the market as it moves beyond the exceptional momentum of 2025 toward a more measured, mature phase, supported by strong fundamentals and ongoing infrastructure investment. The report provided insight into key residential, office and investment trends across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, the Northern Emirates and Al Ain. Across the UAE, performance is increasingly shaped by asset quality, submarket dynamics and evolving investor and occupier behaviour. Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is evolving toward a more balanced and sustainable growth trajectory.…

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international health emergency over a rare strain of Ebola that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic on Sunday.  The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but said countries sharing land borders with DRC are at high risk for further spread. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “WHO…is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of…

Accelerating obesity intervention in the UAE could help more than 1.2 million adults overcome obesity by 2031, while unlocking billions in healthcare savings and economic gains, according to a new report released by AI economics policy advisory firm Whiteshield and commissioned by Eli Lilly. The report, titled Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Socioeconomic Impacts of Weight Loss, argues that obesity should no longer be viewed solely as a healthcare issue but as a broader societal and economic challenge that impacts productivity, education, demographics, and long-term national development. According to the findings, an accelerated intervention scenario where innovative weight-loss solutions reach…

Simon Howwels, GM at GCG Enterprise Solutions, discusses how a business’ internal operations must already be well organised to guarantee success using Enterprise Research Planning (ERP) and artificial intelligence within the current digital transformation era.   The most costly realisation in digital transformation is often the one that comes too late: technology alone cannot fix an organisation operating on outdated workflows. Across the UAE, organisations are investing in ERP platforms, AI pilots, cloud migrations, and digital operations, yet many find that approvals still move through email chains, documents remain fragmented across systems, and compliance continues to depend on manual intervention. This is…