Author: Editorial Team
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government after key by-election wins, strengthening his mandate until 2029 and bolstering Canada’s position to respond more decisively to trade tensions and political pressure from US President Donald Trump. Carney’s Liberals won the most seats in elections a year ago, but fell just short of a majority. Voters cast ballots for three vacant seats of the 343 districts represented in parliament. In Toronto, Liberal candidate Danielle Martin won the election for the district of University Rosedale and Liberal Doly Begum won the district of Scarborough Southwest.…
DUBAI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth nearly AED1.1 billion to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of 850 townhouses at Villanova in Dubailand, accelerating the next phase of growth at one of Dubai’s most established family communities. The award covers phase 1 and phase 2 of La Tilia, comprising 500 three-bedroom and 350 four-bedroom homes. Phase 1 will deliver 410 units, with phase 2 adding a further 440 homes. Since its launch, Villanova has delivered 3,834 homes, reinforcing its position as a well-established suburban address…
MADRID, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — With Paris-Roubaix marking an end to the spring Classics, attention quickly turns back to the stage racing calendar, an exciting proposition at ‘The Historical Route’ of O Gran Camiño. There, for the fifth edition of this Spanish stage race, UAE Team Emirates-XRG will make its race debut, led by the returning Adam Yates. Filling out the six-man UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad alongside Yates will be the young Emirati talents, Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali and Mohammad Almutaiwei. They will be accompanied by the WorldTour trio, Julius Johansen, Vegard Stake Laengen and Kevin Vermaerke. The race comes…
SHARJAH, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Cyber Security Centre (SCSC), an affiliate of Sharjah Digital Department, organised the “Sharjah Cyber Shield” forum, bringing together senior government officials and experts in cyber security, information technology, and strategic planning. The forum served as a strategic platform to align perspectives and exchange expertise among government entities and specialised partners, while highlighting the latest global trends and best practices in cyber security. Discussions highlighted cyber security as a fundamental pillar for successful digital transformation and the sustainability of government services, as well as a key enabler in protecting the emirate’s digital infrastructure and…
A refined interplay of colour, geometric form and contemporary design language Published: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2:32 PM APM Monaco presents its latest collection, Collection Printemps, a refined ode to the season built around the soft radiance of lilac and the precision of geometric design. At the heart of the collection, lilac takes centre stage – infusing each piece with a delicate glow that captures the very essence of spring. Drawing inspiration from Art Deco structure and romantic atmosphere, the collection balances graphic precision with whisper-soft femininity, resulting in jewellery that feels both timeless and deeply of the moment. Geometric…
Marisa Trisolino, CEO of euNetworks. euNetworks, a pan-European digital infrastructure company, recently announced that it has been named as a connectivity partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. euNetworks is one of the first connectivity partners announced for this new, independent cloud for Europe, and will play an important role providing private, direct, secure cloud access to customers. Located entirely within the EU, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet evolving sovereignty needs within the region, including stringent data residency, operational autonomy and resiliency requirements. euNetworks is strategically positioned to support these capabilities through secure, direct connections that…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad as early as Thursday, two Pakistani officials have said. Negotiating teams could return to Islamabad this week, the sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution ended in the Pakistani capital without a breakthrough. The Pakistani officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the press, said the proposal would depend on whether the parties request a different location or not. One of the…
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Tuesday that a soldier had been killed and three others injured in clashes in southern Lebanon.“Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon,” the Israeli military said in a statement.The death of the Israeli solider is the first since a US-Iran temporary truce came into force that Tel Aviv insisted does not include the country where it is fighting Tehran-backed Hezbollah.The injured included one soldier in moderate condition and two with slight injuries, the army said.The incident comes as…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Nurseries across the UAE will begin a phased return to in-person learning starting this week, the Education, Human Resources, and Community Development Council announced on Tuesday. This is a move aimed at restoring early childhood education services while maintaining strict safety and operational readiness standards after classes were disrupted and moved to distance learning due to the regional conflict. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Under the updated measures, nurseries located in government premises and commercial buildings will…
ABU DHABI, 14th April, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania, to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port. The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, including greenfield and brownfield port development, deployment of advanced digital solutions, and the advancement of sustainability-driven initiatives centred on renewable energy adoption, efficient waste management and emissions reduction, reinforcing long-term resilience and responsible growth. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group…