Author: Editorial Team
Educators across the UAE looking to upgrade their qualifications and step into leadership roles will have new opportunities this year, as Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) opens admissions for its Fall 2026 semester. Applications will be accepted from March 30 to April 30, with prospective candidates able to apply through the Academy’s official website. The intake features a mix of academic and professional programmes aimed at strengthening educators’ skills and supporting career progression within schools and educational institutions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Academy is offering eight academic programmes accredited by the…
CAPE CANAVERAL — The countdown is under way at Kennedy Space Center for the liftoff of Artemis II, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back in the first manned lunar mission since 1972.After a mission management team meeting on Monday, NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said Artemis II is ready for launch on Wednesday.At 6:24 pm EDT (22:24 GMT) on Wednesday, a two-hour window will open for the Artemis II mission to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.The launch window will remain open until April 6 for two hours each day after sunset. The…
OAKLAND — A district court in California has ruled that Stanford University can keep the personal archives of a former secretary to Mao Zedong, the founder of modern China. Li Rui, a top official known for his criticism of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in his later years, had meticulously kept diaries which are now deemed valuable historical records. The Hoover Institution and Stanford University undertook more than five years of legal proceedings and invested significant resources to defend Li’s right to have his collection made available for study by scholars, historians and the public. Witnesses for both sides testified…
ABU DHABI/PARIS, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and expertise to deliver renewable energy at the scale and speed required. Once the transaction is closed, the JV will act as both companies’ sole vehicle for developing, building, owning and operating onshore solar, wind and…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed minor damage near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) following the successful interception of a missile by the country’s air defence systems. The authorities confirmed no injuries after the interception. Officials urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and to avoid sharing rumours or unverified reports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the early hours of Thursday, UAE air defences responded to missile and drone threats, according to a…
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the Iran war is “not our war” and stressed that the United Kingdom will not be drawn into the conflict. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street on Wednesday, Starmer said his government is “working at pace” to support de-escalation efforts, while acknowledging the conflict will have long-term implications for the UK. He said a meeting to be hosted this week by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will focus on advancing maritime security in the Gulf. Following the meeting, UK military planners will assess how to “marshal our capabilities” to ensure the…
NEW YORK — Suspected North Korean hackers have bugged a behind-the-scenes softwareused by thousands of US companies in a major supply-chain attack that could take months to recover from, security experts said on Tuesday.The hackers targeted Axios, a program that connects apps and web services, by adding their own malicious software to an update issued Monday, Google and independent cyber researchers said after the hack came to light early on Tuesday.“Every time you load a website, check your bank balance, or open an app on your phone, there’s a good chance Axios is running somewhere in the background making that…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Taxi Company PJSC, in partnership with Baidu Inc. through its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This strategic partnership combines Apollo Go’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Dubai Taxi Company’s (DTC) strong local operational expertise, leveraging its position as the emirate’s leading mobility provider and largest taxi and limousine fleet operator to support the service rollout. The launch of commercial driverless taxis is aligned with the ambition…
(L-R) Ahmed AlSharif, co-founder, Think AI & Ammar Enaya, co-founder, Think AI. After spending several months in stealth mode, games industry veteran Ahmed AlSharif recently unveiled his new AI start-up, Think. The new company is focused on building a new generation of intelligent, efficient unified software and hardware AI infrastructure that’s significantly more efficient than current technologies. That means developing innovative solutions to some of the big performance bottlenecks, including cooling, power efficiency and GPU utilisation. According to AlSharif, his experience problem-solving and wringing every last drop of performance out of hardware and software across his many games industry roles…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] From wearing uniforms to doing physical activities, UAE parents are going the extra mile to ensure that their children are getting the best benefit of online schooling. For some, it is a repeat of their Covid experience while for others it is a whole new ball game. Abu Dhabi resident Aisha Azeem’s daughter Noura is five and is in kindergarten. She said she has started making her daughter wear uniform at home to get her into the mood of learning. “The first few days we both struggled…