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ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) Fellowship, a national initiative to develop the next generation of Emirati researchers and future AI faculty at world-class institutions in the UAE and abroad. The fully funded, two-year postdoctoral fellowship supports UAE Nationals who have recently completed their Ph.D. to undertake advanced research internationally, building long-term research capability in AI and related fields. RAIS welcomes scholars from a wide range of disciplines – from machine learning and data science to engineering, biology, economics, and physics – with a…

Public Prosecution Dubai is investigating a hit-and-run involving a 14-year-old driver after a Chinese resident was injured, with his condition worsening hours later, authorities said. According to case details, operations received a report after the injured man was admitted to hospital with multiple bruises and wounds initially believed to be the result of an assault. Initial statements from the victim’s wife indicated that her husband had gone out for a walk in the evening and returned about an hour and a half later with visible injuries. Despite her concern, he did not disclose what had happened. Stay up to date…

Up to 75 per cent of pregnant women experience pelvic and lower back pain, yet most suffer in silence — a reality an Abu Dhabi-based pain specialist is now working to change through a pioneering care model. Dr Rafael Blanco, head of the Pain Department at Corniche Hospital, said pregnancy-related pain remains one of the most overlooked issues in women’s health, often dismissed as a normal part of the journey. “Pregnancy pain should not be normal,” he noted. A common but overlooked issue According to Blanco, most women experience some level of pain during pregnancy, particularly in the lower back…

UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of school bus operations across the country starting Monday (April 20). The decision, made in collaboration with local educational authorities, applies to all public and private schools, marking a return to normal transportation services after a temporary suspension during the recent “current phase.” Earlier, the Ministry of Education had postponed school bus services for nurseries, kindergartens, and schools nationwide as part of precautionary measures. The resumption of bus services coincides with students across the UAE returning to in-person learning on the same day. This marks a significant transition back to classroom education…

A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”. Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media. His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity, pride, and collective strength. The response across the country was immediate,…

SEOUL, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul’s trade ministry said. The agreement was made during the inaugural Korea-EU next-generation strategic dialogue held in Seoul to help the two sides explore deeper cooperation in trade, supply chains and technology, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. The meeting was attended by South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and the EU’s commissioner for trade and economic security, Maros Sefcovic, the Korea Herald reported.…

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport has launched a new Shopping Pass campaign, allowing UAE residents to access the terminal’s facilities without a boarding pass, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative for the capital’s aviation landmark.  Open exclusively to UAE nationals and residents, the eight-week campaign invites visitors to explore the airport’s luxury retail outlets, diverse dining options and entertainment experiences all without the pressure of catching a flight. Visitors are required to register in advance and obtain a digital security pass, delivered via PDF with a unique QR code, which must be scanned at designated checkpoints upon entry and exit.  Stay up…

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a statement. Alfonso Dolce has also been chairman since January following the resignation of the brand’s other co-founder, designer Stefano Gabbana, who retains his creative duties. Cantino is a fashion veteran who most recently served as chief executive of rival luxury brand Gucci. D&G said his…

BEIRUT — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into force, with celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut and other cities as the truce began at midnight local time. The truce, marking a pause in weeks of escalating violence along the border, was announced by Donald Trump and agreed upon by both sides following their first direct diplomatic talks in decades, held in Washington earlier this week. Tensions had remained high until the final moments before the ceasefire took effect. Hezbollah continued launching attacks targeting northern Israeli communities late into Thursday night, leaving at least eight people injured, including…

[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] From the first moments of uncertainty to the cautious calm following a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war, residents across the UAE have been riding an emotional wave. In the early days of the crisis, many people slipped into what health specialists describe as “survival mode” — a state where the body and mind focus almost entirely on immediate safety. “During acute stress, the body prioritises survival,” Jamie Richards, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Valeo Health, told the Khaleej Times. “Systems like heart rate and stress…