Author: Editorial Team

Art Dubai is gearing up for a landmark 20th-anniversary edition this May, with a special format that spotlights Dubai’s role as a regional cultural powerhouse while keeping things accessible with free entry for everyone. This year’s edition will take place at its longtime home, Madinat Jumeirah, from May 15 to 17, with a VIP preview on 14 May. The fair is touted as a ‘special edition’ that celebrates two decades of Art Dubai with an adapted format.  Visitors can register online for complimentary access to all public days, reflecting the fair’s push to open up the city’s art conversation to…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Judo Federation has approved the national team’s participation in the Astana Grand Slam, organised by the Kazakhstan Judo Federation and scheduled for 8th to 10th May 2026. The UAE squad consists of seven male and one female athlete: Simon Constantin (Under 60kg); Narmand Bayan (Under 66kg); Naji Yazbek and Karim Abdul Latif (Under 73kg); Omar Jad (Under 81kg); Aram Gorgian (Under 90kg); Omar Marouf (Over 100kg); and Bshairat Khroudi (Women’s 52kg). Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Dere’i, President of the UAE Judo Federation, said the Astana Grand…

GCG Enterprise Solutions, a Ghobash Group enterprise and a trusted enterprise technology partner in the UAE for more than four decades, has announced the appointment of Simon Howells as its new General Manager. The appointment builds on the company’s 40+ year legacy as a leading Managed Print Services provider while accelerating its expansion into a broader portfolio of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation, and Interactive Smart Solutions across the UAE. Under Howells’ leadership, the company is building on its strong position in the Print Services market, with a sharpened strategic focus on Digital Services, including workflow automation, application modernization, and…

JAKARTA — Rescuers are racing to free people trapped inside a train involved in a fatal collision outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday. At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in the accident which took place when a stationary passenger train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train running on the same track, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage. The collision happened late on Monday in Bekasi, just outside Jakarta. Local media ran footage of passengers on medical trolleys near Bekasi Timur Station, with…

LONDON — Maritime authorities are warning of an increased threat to ships off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship became the latest vessel to be seized in a suspected act of piracy. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) warning late Sunday, the incident occurred about six nautical miles northeast of Garacad. A third-party report said unauthorized individuals had taken control of the cargo vessel and redirected it to Somali territorial waters. The warning followed a separate hijacking advisory issued by the UKMTO on Saturday involving a tanker seized off Somali waters. At least four vessels have…

Even under sustained missile and drone attacks from Iran, the UAE’s strategy was not only to defend its skies but to preserve normal life, a senior diplomat has said. The country sustained its role as a “regional hub” for trade, finance and logistics despite heightened geopolitical risk, while using that stability to reinforce its diplomatic posture. “This is particularly notable given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes. The ability to maintain operational continuity in such conditions reflects both infrastructure resilience and policy foresight,” Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Energy today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, stating that it maintained operational continuity across all its projects as a result of integrated efforts, coordination with all relevant stakeholders, and the effective implementation of business continuity frameworks and risk management practices. NMDC Energy delivered solid financial performance in the first three months of 2026, with revenues increasing 33 percent year-on-year to AED5 billion, driven by the continued execution of its robust project backlog. Net profit for Q1 2026 came at AED80 million, reflecting the Company’s prudent approach in…

What began as a temporary favour in a small studio apartment has turned into one of the UAE’s most heartwarming pet stories. Pluto, a rescue dog who was once passed between homes and later left in a boarding facility, has become the first pet in the UAE to win a Mercedes-Benz, after being selected in a campaign run by Shory. But for many animal lovers, the real prize is the life Pluto built after finally finding a family. His owner, Andrea Petrovic, said adopting a dog was never part of the original plan. She and her husband were juggling demanding…

OMODA & JAECOO has announced a major global milestone at the 19th Beijing International Auto Show, with cumulative sales surpassing 1 million units in just three years since its global debut. Marking the brand’s third anniversary, this achievement positions OMODA & JAECOO among the fastest-growing automotive brands worldwide. At Auto Show 2026, the company further underlined its innovation-led approach with the global showcase of the OMODA 4 and OMODA 7, highlighting a strong product pipeline and reinforcing its positioning as a youth-focused, technology-driven brand gaining traction across key markets, including the UAE. Within a short span of operations in the…

A Dubai-based communications executive attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has described the moment guests dropped to the floor after a shooting scare at the high-profile gathering, as security forces moved in within seconds. Maha Abouelenein, who sits on the global board of directors of the Associated Press, said she was at the event as a guest when the incident unfolded. “We were enjoying our first course and chatting with fellow guests at our table when we heard commotion in the back of the room,” she told Khaleej Times from Miami, where she is attending a conference. When she turned…