Author: Editorial Team

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The Ministry of Defense announced that on May 4, 2026, UAE air defenses engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones originating from Iran, resulting in 3 moderate injuries. Since the start of Iran’s brazen attacks on the UAE, air defenses have engaged 549 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,260 drones. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels This brings the total number of injuries to 227 cases, from multiple nationalities including: Emirati,…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved new rules designed to unlock a seven-fold capacity boost for satellite broadband services. This move would in turn benefit SpaceX’s Starlink service. A unanimous vote by the FCC’s three commissioners ends a regulatory framework dating back to the late 1990s which limited the amount of energy satellite systems could transmit to and from ground equipment. The FCC’s report and order replaces the Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD) framework with modern, performance-based GSO protection criteria which considers improved spectrum sharing possibilities in today’s modern satellite technologies, including the use of adaptive coding and modulation…

ABHA — Al-Nasb Heritage District in Abha is one of the most prominent living examples of traditional architecture in the southern Asir Region, preserving its long history and architectural details. These embody people’s connection to their local environment and document the social and cultural patterns that have shaped the identity of the place across generations. The district’s significance lies in its unique architectural composition, where mud and stone buildings stand side by side in visual harmony. They were built using local materials such as stone, clay, and juniper trunks, while the narrow alleyways and closely set buildings give the district…

JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. They discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The latest developments in the region also figured highly in their meeting. The ministers emphasized the need to support efforts aimed at protecting and ensuring the stability of waterways, thereby strengthening regional and international peace and security. Source: Saudi Gazette

ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce of Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), is taking part in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), UAE’s flagship industrial platform, which opened today and runs until 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The participation underscores the Sharjah Chamber’s commitment to enhancing the global competitiveness of UAE industries. It also aligns with national priorities to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, supporting the goals of the UAE’s National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology ‘Operation 300Bn’. The Chamber…

The agreement was signed today at the Make It in the Emirates 2026 platform held in Abu Dhabi, by Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director of Generation 5 Holding, and Mr. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, H.E. Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chairman of Generation 5 Holding and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. Abu Dhabi — Embraer, one of the world’s aerospace industry leaders, and Generation 5 Holding, a UAE-based defence and technology…

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted three cruise missiles launched from Iran, while a fourth fell into the sea, as authorities confirmed the situation is now safe and air operations have fully resumed. The Ministry of Defense said the missiles were detected heading toward the country and were successfully intercepted over territorial waters. It added that sounds heard across parts of the UAE were the result of the air defense response. Separately, the General Civil Aviation Authority announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace after temporarily activating precautionary measures. The authority…

MAKKAH — Makkah police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking, arrested a resident for sexually harassing a woman in the holy city. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. Source: Saudi Gazette

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has expressed its strong condemnation of the renewal of the treacherous Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three individuals of Indian nationality. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed, in a statement, that these attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression, posing a direct threat to the state’s security, stability, and the safety of its territories, in contravention of the principles of…

ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has partnered with Dragos Inc., a global leader in cyber security for operational technology (OT), to establish an OT Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the UAE under the Make it in the Emirates initiative. The new Centre of Excellence marks a significant step in advancing national cyber resilience and digital sovereignty, supporting efforts to localise advanced cyber security capabilities, accelerate innovation, and develop a highly skilled cyber workforce. The initiative aims to position the UAE as a regional and global hub for cyber security excellence,…