Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — ”Make it in the Emirates” 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded integrated steel and building materials manufacturers, as the Metals & Fabrication Sector Partner for its fifth and largest edition, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the UAE’s industrial growth, resilience, and economic diversification. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC,…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Jeddah on Tuesday. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities to support and develop them in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region and coordinated efforts regarding them. The meeting was attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman; Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr.…
WASHINGTON — US president Donald Trump said Tuesday that Washington would extend its ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani officials requested more time for Tehran to prepare a “unified proposal.” In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the request came from Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Trump said he had directed the US military to continue the blockade while remaining fully prepared for any developments. “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire…
Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO of OPSWAT. Strategic collaboration expands operational technology (OT)‑safe patch management capabilities to Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform customers worldwide. Dubai —OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, and Emerson, a global automation leader, have announced a global strategic reseller agreement that will bring OPSWAT’s industry-proven cybersecurity technologies to Emerson’s power and water industry customers. As the first initiative under this enterprise-wide agreement, Emerson will integrate OPSWAT’s scalable and safe operational technology (OT) patch management capabilities into its Ovation Automation Platform. The new OT patch management solution further builds on the collaboration to date by securing the Ovation Platform through OPSWAT’s…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s firm and unwavering approach in confronting terrorism and extremism in all forms and manifestations, one day after the the country’s State Security announced dismantling a terrorist organisation and arresting its members for an alleged plot to damage national unity and destabilise the Emirates. During a phone call he received from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE will continue to be a global model of tolerance,…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — Earth Day, observed on April 22, is framed with environmental campaign and more as a question of how people live and sustain themselves. Under the theme “Our Power… Our Planet,” the call is for collective action not only to limit damage, but to rethink how resources are used to support long-term stability. Against that backdrop, Sharjah-based humanitarian organisation The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), links environmental protection with livelihoods, focusing on restoring agricultural land and turning it into a source of income for vulnerable communities, particularly refugees, helping build more stable and independent livelihoods. In…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Tuesday a phone call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region. They reviewed the ongoing efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the country and the region. President Aoun expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia’s consistent support for Lebanon under all circumstances. The Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and its right to preserve its resources, territorial integrity, and unity. Source: Saudi…
MAKKAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah inspected the readiness of the camps in Mina ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, as part of field tours to assess the standard of services. He noted that preparations began early, enhancing camp readiness and operational efficiency through coordinated efforts among relevant entities. Al-Rabiah said that new electronic systems have been introduced this year to monitor pilgrim movement and regulate entry and exit from the camps, alongside the installation of signage at entrances and exits indicating departure and return times and other instructions. “These measures support crowd management and enhance pilgrim…
Professor Souri Banerjee, Director BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. We often speak about the “skill gap” as though it were a distant, abstract challenge. In reality, it shows up in very practical ways across organisations. A graduate enters the workforce and needs time to become fully effective. Employers, in turn, spend months training new hires on tools and systems they had expected them to already know. What exists in between is not a gap of capability, but more often a gap of alignment. At its core, the skill gap reflects the difference between academic preparation and industry expectations. In the technology…
KUWAIT CITY — Hayat Al-Fahad, one of the most celebrated figures in Gulf drama and Arab television, died on Tuesday after a distinguished artistic career spanning more than six decades. Widely known as the “Lady of the Gulf Screen,” Al-Fahad was regarded as a pioneer of regional entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the identity of Gulf television drama through generations. She began her career in the 1960s and went on to star in dozens of television series and theatrical productions that earned widespread popularity across the Gulf and the wider Arab world. Al-Fahad became known for portraying…