Author: Editorial Team

“This challenge was never about appearance or bodybuilding — it’s about building a healthy lifestyle that lasts,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, outlining the long-term vision behind the Ras Al Khaimah Fitness Challenge during a recent visit to a participating gym. The Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah toured the facility as part of the second edition of the initiative, held under his patronage, highlighting its growing impact on the community — especially among young people. In a video shared by Emirates Sport Society on Instagram, he explained that the challenge was never intended to promote…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — – Presight, a leading global AI company that designs and deploys intelligent systems for governments and critical infrastructure, today revealed it received 376 applications from 62 countries for Cohort II of its AI Accelerator Programme. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, the Programme has achieved a major milestone by more than tripling application volume and significantly expanding its geographic reach compared to the 120 applications from 17 countries in the first cohort. The strong and increasingly diverse pipeline underscores the program’s rising profile as a platform for startups and innovators seeking…

A single missed vaccine can have life-threatening consequences, doctors in the UAE have warned — citing cases of children admitted to intensive care with preventable diseases — as new draft legislation proposes fines of up to Dh20,000 for parents who fail to vaccinate their children. They stressed that the risks are not hypothetical. In clinical settings, vaccine-preventable diseases are still being seen, sometimes with severe outcomes. “In clinical practice, several vaccine-preventable illnesses are still encountered,” said Dr Sawsan Qabel, a specialist in paediatrics at Burjeel Day Surgery Centre in Al Shahama. She recalled the case of a child who had not…

The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has created a fund to support the education of children and spouses of Pakistanis living in the UAE, GCC countries, and other foreign countries. The Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund (OPEF) will offer scholarships to students studying in public and private educational institutions in Pakistan. Under this initiative, OPF said scholarships will be granted to the children and spouses of overseas Pakistanis enrolled in intermediate or equivalent programmes, undergraduate degrees including MBBS, BDS, Bachelor of Engineering, and master’s/MS programmes (18 years of education). In terms of eligibility, OPF said candidates must have a minimum of 60…

SHARJAH, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) reported robust economic performance indicators for the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 18,921 business licences issued and renewed, compared to 18,768 licences in the same period of 2025, demonstrating a 1% overall increase. The Department reported a significant 36% increase in newly issued licences, reaching 2,991, while renewed licences totalled 15,930 during the same period. Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, stated that these figures demonstrate the strength of the local economy and Sharjah’s continuing appeal as a promising…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) – Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, stated that the future of health requires systems that are predictive, preventive and designed to equitably scale across populations, enabling earlier intervention and more sustainable outcomes. ”In an increasingly complex and uncertain world, health remains the most powerful unifying force. It connects every nation, every community, and every individual, shaping how societies endure and thrive,” said Mansoor Al Mansoori in a statement to mark the World Haeth Day, observed on 7 April every year. ”Resilient populations depend on systems that can…

A truck carrying more than 12 tonnes of KitKat bars vanished somewhere in transit across Europe. What could have been just another logistics story quickly took on a life of its own, morphing into something far more dramatic. Headlines have leaned into the absurdity, framing it like a plotline straight out of a heist film, rich with theories about where the chocolate might end up. Soon enough, brands and social media accounts also joined in, turning the mystery into a viral marketing moment. There were tongue-in-cheek posts, mock warranties for snacks, and, of course, endless riffs on taking the iconic…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The Syrian Business Council has strongly condemned the rioting and vandalism carried out against the UAE’s embassy in Damascus. Calling it acts “perpetrated by a small group of outlaws linked to the Iranian regime”, the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors and the Honorary Committee of the Syrian Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, condemned he group that mostly comprised of “non-Syrian elements”. In a statement issued on Monday, April 6, the council said: “While we affirm that these reprehensible acts constitute a…

SHARJAH, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), conducted a workshop to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping investment and economic trends. Titled “Artificial Intelligence and Investment Compass,” the workshop was held as part of the Sharjah Chamber’s efforts to enhance awareness of digital transformation and enable the business community to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. The workshop was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, along with the Chamber Board Members; Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence is changing what is possible in medicine. On World Health Day 2026, under the global theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” researchers at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi are demonstrating what that means in practice. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a new case of dementia arises somewhere in the world every three seconds. There is still no cure. But there may soon be something nearly as valuable: early warning to act. Researchers at (MBZUAI) have developed an AI system called MAGNET-AD…