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ACCRA — Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a fixture, the country’s football association said. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed its “profound shock and deep sorrow”, and shared its “heartfelt condolences” to the 20-year-old’s family, teammates and all who work for the team. “Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league,” it added. “This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a…
SYDNEY — Australia has appointed a woman to head its army for the first time in its 125-year history, as part of a reshuffle in the leadership of the country’s defense forces. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become the chief of army in July, the government said in a statement on Monday. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, who assumed the post in July 2022. Coyle’s career spans nearly four decades, during which she has held several senior command roles, including during operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Her appointment comes as…
ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — In a significant milestone that reflects the maturity of its institutional framework and reinforces its position as a leading regulatory authority, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has obtained the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This achievement underscores the Bank’s strong commitment to applying the highest international standards in sound corporate governance. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, said: “The Central Bank’s achievement of the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI) reaffirms our commitment…
WASHINGTON, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology reaffirmed its global leadership in translational research, innovation, and technology transfer in line with advancing the UAE’s national innovation agenda and economic diversification goals, at the QS Global Skills Week 2026, a premier international platform focused on the future of skills, employability, and higher education transformation, held in Washington DC. As an invited panel member of a strategic roundtable session titled ‘Skills for Translational Research and Technology Transfer: Aligning University Output with Industry Needs’, Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, emphasised that translational research and technology commercialisation…
Meta Platforms recently unveiled the first large language model (LLM) to come out of its superintelligence laboratory. The company then went on announce that they expect Muse Spark to improve AI features available across its social media apps. Muse Spark is being positioned as the company’s most powerful model to date. It is initially being used on the Meta AI app and website, with plans to introduce it for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and on its glasses in the coming weeks. It is also offering preview access to the model to select partners through an API. Announcing the move, the…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms to continue across multiple regions of the Kingdom from Friday through Tuesday, with rainfall ranging from light to heavy, intensifying in several areas. According to the NCM, these weather conditions may be accompanied by strong downdraft winds reaching up to 60 km/h, which could stir up dust and reduce visibility; hail; rising wave heights; and flash floods in areas experiencing heavier rainfall. The center also forecast the severity of these storms could increase in certain areas over the weekend. For regions expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, certain…
RIYADH — Total investment in the industrial cities of Yanbu and Jubail has exceeded SR1.5 trillion by the end of 2025, according to the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu’s annual report. The figure reflects the scale of investments and the alignment of the Commission’s efforts with the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy, which seeks to develop national industries, maximize value-added output, and expand the production base. These initiatives, in turn, strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy and increase the contribution of the non-oil sector to economic growth. The growth also highlights the Commission’s role as a key…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE’s Ministry of Education denied reports of extension of distance learning till May 1. The ministry clarified that this information is “inaccurate”. The authority stressed that decisions related to education will only be announced through the ministry’s official channels. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Currently, distance learning is in place till April 17 across all educational institutions in the UAE for students as well as teaching and administrative staff. When schools across UAE transitioned to…
ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the appointment of VERMEG, a global provider of mission-critical technology solutions for Market Infrastructures, Collateral Management, and Asset Servicing, as the lead technology partner of a consortium supporting the establishment of a Central Securities Depository (CSD) for national debt and Sukuk. The move is part of the Central Bank’s strategy to strengthen the infrastructure of the UAE’s capital markets. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance the efficiency of post-trade operations while further strengthening the global competitiveness of the UAE’s financial markets. It aligns…
As the global automotive industry accelerates toward electrification and intelligent mobility, OMODA & JAECOO — fast-rising brands under the Chery Group — are reinforcing their position as one of the industry’s most dynamic new entrants. Following strong global expansion into 64 markets and cumulative sales surpassing 960,000 units in under three years, OMODA & JAECOO continue to gain traction and are fast approaching the one-million milestone, with the UAE emerging as one of the key regional growth markets in the Middle East. Within just one year of operations in the UAE, OMODA & JAECOO have recorded over 3,000 vehicle sales,…