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TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has canceled a presidential trip to the African nation of Eswatini, with his government accusing Beijing of putting pressure on three neighboring countries to bar his aircraft from flying over their territories. The small southern African nation of Eswatini is one of only 12 countries to retain formal ties with Taiwan. Lai was due to leave on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession. This is the first publicly known instance where a Taiwanese leader has had to cancel a foreign trip due to revoked flight permits. Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan…
DUBAI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, has chaired the council’s 93rd meeting, which was held virtually in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the council. The meeting was also attended by Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the council, and council members Marwan bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality; Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Hussain Lootah, CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC); Juan-Pablo Freile, General Manager of Dubai Petroleum and Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP); and…
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has launched the 9th edition of the UAE Hackathon, highlighting the transformation of concepts into implementable projects with sustainable societal and economic impact. The UAE Hackathon 2026 aligns with national strategic priorities, including the Year of the Family 2026, the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, and the UAE’s artificial intelligence vision. This edition focuses on developing solutions that enhance quality of life, improve government service efficiency, and support a knowledge-based digital economy. “The UAE Hackathon represents a leading national platform that goes beyond traditional competition to…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced the approval of a 20% total shareholder distribution during its General Assembly meeting held on April 20, 2026, for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, including 5% cash dividends and 15% bonus shares. The approved distribution reflects the company’s strong earnings performance and its continued commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns. The cash dividend component provides immediate value to shareholders, while the issuance of bonus shares supports the strengthening of the company’s capital base and future growth plans. The approved payout is underpinned…
The device features a versatile design built to enable productivity, collaboration and mobility across retail, healthcare, learning and more. Dubai — ASUS has announced the all-new ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable, the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly from a laptop to a tablet. It features a bright and vibrant touchscreen, an Arm®-based processor, a magnetic stylus with wireless charging, front and world-facing cameras, up to 13-hour battery life, fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and outstanding military-strength durability. “The ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable affirms our commitment to offering solutions that adapt to the needs of different sectors as they all continue to shift towards mobile, hybrid environments,” said Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa (META) at ASUS. “Its flexible design makes it an…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) monitored rainfall activity across parts of the Kingdom for 24 hours, with the Eastern Province and Al-Qassim recording the highest precipitation, totaling 65mm. The recorded rainfall occurred from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with multiple monitoring stations registering measurable rainfall. The Eastern Region recorded the highest precipitation, with Hafar Al-Batin Air Base station recording 40.6mm. It is followed by Qassim, which recorded 24.4mm at the Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Airport. The Al-Shanan district in Hail saw 15.6mm of precipitation, while Jazan saw…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned a terrorist plot targeting the unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates and praised Emirati security authorities for dismantling the cell, arresting its members and thwarting its criminal plans. In a statement on Tuesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken to safeguard security and stability and combat extremism and terrorism in all forms. “The Kingdom confirms its full solidarity with the sisterly United Arab Emirates and supports the measures it is taking to achieve security and stability…
Forty per cent of the UAE-Oman rail project Hafeet Rail has been completed, Etihad Rail announced on Tuesday, April 21. The joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) will span 238 km when completed, forming a vital link between the two Gulf countries. With 60 bridges, some towering up to 34 metres in height, and tunnels stretching 2.5km in length, Hafeet Rail will link five major ports and various industrial and free zones across the two nations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels According to Etihad Rail, over…
NEW YORK, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices rose by around 3 percent at settlement. Brent crude futures increased by US$3.1, or 3 percent, to settle at $98.48 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by $2.52, or 2.8 percent, to settle at $92.13. Source: Emirates News Agency
With the highest number of robotic surgeries performed by a single facility in 2025, Mediclinic City Hospital brings extensive experience to every patient Published: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 9:58 AM Mediclinic City Hospital continues to strengthen its position as in robotic-assisted surgery, combining advanced surgical expertise, ongoing innovation and a strong focus on patient education. As part of its commitment to increasing awareness of surgical innovation, the hospital hosted a display of robotic surgical system, giving patients the opportunity to engage with the technology and better understand how robotic-assisted surgery supports modern, minimally invasive care. With the highest number of…