Author: Editorial Team
HAVANA — Cuba’s foreign ministry has rejected a report that claimed it has acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida as “fabricated.” The report by US news site Axios, citing classified intelligence, alleged that Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible plans to use them against nearby US interests. “Without any legitimate excuse whatsoever, the US government builds, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and the eventual military aggression,” Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez wrote on social media. “Specific media outlets play along, promoting slander and…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Special Olympics UAE has announced a comprehensive athlete health programme to be delivered as part of the second edition of the UAE Games 2026, taking place from 6th to 10th June 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Games will bring together athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the UAE, with the aim of supporting athlete health and advancing their overall well-being and quality of life. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome more than 1,000 athletes competing across a diverse sports programme that builds on the success of the inaugural Games, further…
BANGkok,18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Emirates Association for Occupational and Community Health, is strongly participating in the joint conference of the 34th Congress of the Medical, Health and Professional Association (OHSWA) and the 53rd International Conference of the MEDICHEM Organisation, currently held in the Thai capital Bangkok from 18 to 20 May, amid a wide international presence that includes a group of the most prominent scientists, experts and executives of the World Occupational Health Organisation. Professor Dr. Nahyan Helal, President of the Emirates Society for Occupational and Community Health and Member of the…
BANGKOK — The driver of a freight train that collided with a bus in Thailand’s capital, killing eight people, has tested positive for drugs and was charged with reckless driving, authorities said Monday. The collision, which happened at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing on Saturday afternoon, saw the train crash into a public transport bus that had come to a stop on the railway tracks. The bus burst into flames, killing eight people and injuring dozens. Initial reports suggest the bus had become stuck on the tracks due to heavy traffic, which prevented the crossing barriers from lowering properly. The…
Dubai Police has secured a Guinness World Record for achieving the “largest attendance for a virtual meeting worldwide”, after bringing together 9,348 employees in a single online gathering titled Front Line Heroes. The record surpasses the previous benchmark set by Guinness World Records, which required a minimum of 5,000 participants for a virtual meeting to qualify for official recognition. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The achievement was formally recognised at the Dubai Police General Headquarters, where Major General Dr Saleh Abdullah Murad, Assistant Commandant for Administration Affairs, received the official Guinness World…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Insurance has been appointed as the 1st official insurance provider for the newly introduced autonomous taxi fleet operated by Dubai Taxi Company, marking the first time regionally that a fully driverless commercial taxi fleet is insured under a dedicated framework. The announcement follows the recent introduction of self-driving taxis in Dubai, a pioneering initiative that reinforces the emirate’s position as a global leader in smart mobility and future-forward infrastructure. As part of Dubai’s long-term vision to transform transportation through advanced technologies, the rollout of autonomous taxis represents a significant step toward integrating artificial…
From screen time limits to concerns over harmful online content, parenting conversations in the UAE are increasingly becoming digital. That conversation took centre stage in Dubai on Monday, May 18, as Meta and Creators HQ launched a regional initiative focused on teen safety, digital wellbeing, and healthier social media habits for families across the region. The initiative, introduced during an event at Creators HQ in Emirates Towers, aligns with the UAE’s “Year of the Family 2026” and aims to help parents, schools, creators, and communities navigate the growing challenges tied to teen life online. Speaking during the event, Alia Al…
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong prosecutor accused two democracy activists on trial for organizing Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to “incite others to commit unlawful acts”, as closing arguments in their national security case began on Monday. Hong Kong for decades was the only place in China where a large-scale public commemoration of Beijing’s deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. The vigils were banned in 2020, and the two former organizers were charged in 2021 with inciting subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law that has virtually stifled the city’s pro-democracy movement. Chow…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East, operating under Visioneers, the UAE’s largest content management and development platform, has launched a strategic partnership with Meta to promote digital safety and family protection on Instagram. The partnership is the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region and aims to enhance digital awareness among parents while protecting children and teenagers from digital risks and harmful content on Instagram. The partnership coincides with the UAE’s “Year of the Family 2026,” which aims to strengthen…
H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, flanked by Mr. Francis Alfred, Managing Director, Sobha Realty, and Dr. Mao, President, Keeta Drone, at the MOU signing ceremony on Monday in Dubai. Partnership marks a milestone in advancing sustainable, technology-enabled urban living in the UAE. Dubai — Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer renowned for innovation and building future-ready communities, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Keeta Drone, the pioneering green air delivery company, to introduce next-generation air delivery ecosystems across its integrated communities. Through this strategic partnership, Sobha…