Author: Editorial Team
From filmmakers to authors, UAE-based voices reflect on stability, unity, opportunity, and why creativity keeps thriving in uncertain times Source: Khaleej Times
KARACHI —A massive explosion at a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan has killed 10 people and wounded dozens more, police and rescue officials said. The blast at the crowded Naurang Bazar caused panic on the streets as people rushed to help the wounded and emergency vehicles raced to the site. Visuals from the scene showed damaged shopfronts and a mangled vehicle. The blast on Tuesday was caused by a bomb-laden rickshaw in the town of Sarai Naurang, in Lakki Marwat district, a region close to the border with Afghanistan, police said. Two traffic policemen and a woman are among those…
ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), the main international arm of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), showcased during its participation in the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026 its expansion plans and strategic projects in the UAE and the wider region, highlighting its growing role in supporting infrastructure, transport and major construction projects, as well as strengthening UAE-China cooperation in engineering, technology and artificial intelligence. Duan Kun, Managing Director of China Harbour Engineering Company in the UAE, said in statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE represents…
With the Eid Al Adha break shaping up to be one of the most travel-friendly long weekends of the year, UAE residents are locking in quick escapes and doing it fast. With the official public holiday starting from Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30, residents with a Saturday–Sunday weekend can easily turn it into a six-day break. And that’s not all. For those looking to stretch it even further, adding just one day of annual leave on the Monday before the holiday can turn it into a nine-day trip, making it ideal for those longer getaways. But this time…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has updated the driver training curriculum for light vehicle licence applicants to include advanced safety and driver assistance systems found in modern cars. Under the revised curriculum, applicants will now learn about several advanced vehicle safety and driver support features, including: Forward collision warning Blind spot monitoring Lane departure warning Lane support systems Parking assist systems for designated spaces Night vision systems Anti-lock Braking System Conventional and adaptive cruise control Sultan Al Akraf, Director of Drivers Licensing at RTA, said the updates are aligned with internationally recognised standards. He said the move aims to enhance…
ABU DHABI, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Bloom Holding showcased its major development projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during its participation in the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026, highlighting the importance of public-private sector collaboration in advancing sustainable urban development and integrated residential communities. Carlos Wakim, CEO of Bloom Holding, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the company’s participation in the summit for the second consecutive year reflects its commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi’s urban transformation. He said Bloom Living spans 2.2 million square metres and includes more than 4,500 residential units across four integrated phases featuring…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the commerce ministers of the GCC member states and the United Kingdom have commended the significant progress achieved in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the two sides. The ministers expressed their anticipation for concluding the negotiations in the near future to serve mutual interests and a shared vision for sustainable and promising economic growth, he said. Albudaiwi’s statement followed a virtual meeting held recently between the GCC commerce ministers and their UK counterpart, with the participation of the GCC secretary general. The meeting was co-chaired by…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the infiltration carried out by an armed group from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran into Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island, with the aim of carrying out hostile acts against Kuwait. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of such hostilities that violate the sovereignty of Kuwait, which constitute a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It affirms that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. The ministry also expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity…
FUJAIRAH, 12th May, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah’s Zayed Sports Complex will host the launch of badminton player development camps as part of a national project aimed at building a pathway for identifying and developing sports talent in the UAE in line with international standards and the country’s long-term Olympic ambitions. The camps are organised by the UAE Committee for Sports Talent Care and Support of National Sports in cooperation with the UAE Badminton Federation. The initiative forms part of a structured development programme that begins with talent identification through local championships, followed by specialised training programmes and camps designed to…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Tuesday a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. During the call, the ministers discussed regional developments and the efforts made by both countries to maintain security and stability. They emphasized the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation between the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette