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ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — KraneShares today announced the listing of two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX): the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (Ticker: AGIX) and the KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF (Ticker: KWIN). The AGIX ETF provides exposure to both public and private artificial intelligence companies, including SpaceX and Anthropic, offering access to high-growth innovation themes and a selection of private companies. The fund is scheduled to be directly listed on ADX on 16 April 2026. Meanwhile, the KWIN ETF, developed in collaboration between KraneShares and Wahed Invest, offers a…

Samsung’s latest Galaxy A series arrives in the UAE with upgraded Awesome Intelligence, enhanced cameras, durable design and long-term software support for value-conscious users.  Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G in the UAE, strengthening its mid-range smartphone portfolio with a sharper focus on AI-powered experiences, camera performance and long-term device support.  Available from 10 April across Samsung’s online and retail channels, the two new Galaxy A series devices are designed to bring what Samsung describes as “Awesome Intelligence” to a wider user base. The launch reflects the company’s broader strategy to extend AI-enabled mobile experiences…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will begin the second phase of registration for domestic pilgrims wishing to perform Hajj this year from Saturday, Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 18. This phase is for those citizens and expatriates who have performed Hajj within the last five years. The registration process shall be completed through the Nusuk electronic application. The ministry stipulated that the applicants in the second phase will be considered if there are vacancies remain after considering the applications of Saudis and expatriates who applied in the first phase. Earlier on Feb. 23, the ministry commenced…

PARIS — A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after being locked inside his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, authorities said. According to prosecutor Nicolas Heitz, police were alerted by a neighbor who reported hearing a child inside a parked vehicle in the village of Hagenbach, near the Swiss and German borders. Officers forced the van open and found the boy “lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash and near excrement,” Heitz said. The child was severely malnourished and unable to walk after being kept in a seated…

Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday, April 12, it completed the first phase of the ‘Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone’. The phase has been completed at a cost of Dh250 out of a total of Dh500-million investment. The project aims to develop an integrated, adaptable, and sustainable sewerage and stormwater system serving Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the area located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. It spans a total area of 1,600…

SHARJAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held an expanded meeting with the Shopping Malls Sector Business Group operating under its umbrella to discuss plans for developing the sector and enhancing its investment appeal. Discussions focused on upgrading service systems in shopping malls in line with Sharjah’s strategic directions for sustainable economic development and boosting domestic tourism. The agenda centered on strategic priorities to elevate sector competitiveness and reinforce Sharjah’s position as a leading regional destination for shopping and entertainment. The meeting, held at the Chamber’s headquarters, was attended by Dr Fatema Khalifa…

SHARJAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is continuing to implement its ambitious projects to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its power transmission network. The authority has achieved strategic qualitative milestones during 2025 as part of its plan to improve the efficiency of the electricity network and strengthen its reliability and sustainability in line with the highest approved technical standards. Among the key achievements was the completion and commissioning of eight electricity transmission and distribution substations operating at 33/11 kV with high operational efficiency. Work is also continuing on 15 additional projects within…

Abu Dhabi — e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology company e&, and TM Forum have announced the launch of a landmark whitepaper titled “Building a Future-Ready Ecosystem: e& UAE’s Adoption of TM Forum Open Digital Architecture.” The paper highlights e& UAE’s successful operationalisation of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and achievement of the prestigious Running on ODA (RoODA) status, TM Forum’s formal recognition that Open Digital Architecture is deployed and operating in live production environments. The whitepaper provides a comprehensive blueprint of how e& UAE transformed its technology landscape from legacy monolithic systems into a modular, cloud-native,…

RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) monitored rainfall activity across parts of the Kingdom for 24 hours, with the Asir and Riyadh regions recording the highest precipitation levels with a combined total of 107.8mm of rain. The recorded rainfall occurred from 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with multiple monitoring stations registering measurable rainfall. The Asir region recorded the highest precipitation, with Abhia Airport station recording 65.6mm. Following Asir, which recorded the second-highest rainfall, the King Khalid Reserve in Riyadh reported 42.2mm of rainfall. Al-Qadisiyah District of Dammam in…

TEHRAN — Senior Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is “firmly in our hands,” underscoring Tehran’s stance following failed talks with the United States in Islamabad. “Today the Strait of Hormuz is firmly in our hands,” Velayati said in a statement posted on X, adding that Iran’s diplomatic approach is centered on protecting national sovereignty and strategic interests. The remarks came after US and Iranian delegations concluded their latest round of Pakistan-mediated talks without reaching an agreement. US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations failed despite extended discussions. “We have not reached an agreement…