Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Investments held a high-level meeting with Dr. Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of the Sultanate of Oman, led by its Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalid bin Kalban, along with senior officials, and explored potential investment opportunities in Oman. The discussions focused on identifying strategic avenues for collaboration across Oman’s real estate sector, supported by related industries including construction, building materials and infrastructure-linked segments. The engagement reflects Dubai Investments’ continued focus on expanding its regional footprint through partnerships aligned with national development priorities. Bin Kalban said the engagement with…
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…
(L-R) Vijay Akasapu, CEO and Co-Founder of Cylerian & Steve Lockie, Managing Director of TechBridge MEA. TechBridge MEA, a leading Channel Value-Added Distributor (CVAD), recently announced a strategic partnership with Cylerian, a provider of enterprise-grade, AI-native cybersecurity and IT operations platforms, to expand the availability of unified security, observability, and compliance solutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The partnership comes at a time when organisations across the region are facing mounting pressure to strengthen cybersecurity resilience while managing rising operational complexity, compliance requirements, and escalating security costs. Enterprises, MSPs, and MSSPs are increasingly seeking alternatives to fragmented security…
MANILA — Philippine police have said they detained a man in connection with the gunfire on Wednesday night inside the Philippine senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court took refuge. Meanwhile, Philippine authorities were seeking confirmation on Thursday of reports that Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa, one-time enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug crackdown on drugs, had slipped away overnight. “Several sources confirmed that Senator Bato is no longer in the Senate premises. But we are still getting confirmation,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told a press conference. Gunshots were heard late on Wednesday inside the…
MIAMI — Madonna, Shakira and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday. The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium and is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide on top of its attendees. World Cup 2026 kicks off June on 11 in Mexico City with matches to be played in multiple locations across the US, Canada and Mexico.. Pre-match performances at showpiece occasions such as the Champions League final have become commonplace, but this will be the first half-time show…
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…
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 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…
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…