Author: Editorial Team
A man in Abu Dhabi has been sentenced to life imprisonment and deportation after serving his term for trafficking and consuming a psychotropic substance, after he was caught selling crystal meth to another person in exchange for money. The case dates back to when prosecutors referred the defendant to criminal trial on charges of possessing a psychotropic substance with intent to promote and consuming the same substance without legal authorisation, in violation of Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021 on combating narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. According to court records, the accused was arrested while selling a quantity of the…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued updated guidance on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF), in alignment with international best practices and covering several key supervisory aspects. These updates aim to enhance the regulatory framework and strengthen the effectiveness of the financial sector’s compliance systems, in line with (AML/CFT/CPF) requirements. This regulatory guidance reflects the CBUAE’s firm commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the UAE’s financial system and mitigating local and international financial crime risks. Aligned with the National Strategy (2024-2027), the highest…
MADRID, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — In stage 1 of O Gran Camiño, Julius Johansen rocketed to the first professional victory of his career. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG powerhouse produced an epic ride against the clock to win the individual time trial and move into the race lead. Completing the 15km-long course in 17 minutes and 43 seconds, the 26-year-old was ultimately 15 seconds faster than the second-placed-rider on the day, Rafael Reis (Anicolor/Campicarn). With this victory, Johansen takes the overall lead of the race, ahead of Rafael Reis and Nelson Oliveira. As Johansen was storming to a memorable first…
Dubai-based marketing consultant Keneth Misquith was working in a sales and promotional role for a tobacco product when the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. His company operated kiosks in outlets like Spinneys and Carrefour which remained open during the pandemic and as a result, Misquith found himself working through the tumultuous period. “If you think about it, we were not essential workers in that situation,” he says. “But we were out there, working, talking to customers … the company took extra precautions because on a busy day, you could be speaking to 100 people.” Long, nine-hour shifts, while masked…
Cisco today released its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that wireless has evolved into a strategic growth engine in the UAE, where a single network investment drives compounding returns across operational efficiency, employee productivity, customer engagement, and revenue. Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for Gulf and Levant at Cisco, believes that if enterprises adopt a more strategic approach to wireless technology then it will in turn drive better outcomes for their business. Based on findings from Cisco’s State of Wireless Report in the UAE, organizations across the country are reaching an inflection point in connectivity demand, and those that prioritize…
KYIV — Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine, killing more than a dozen and wounding scores across the country, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. At least 16 people, including a child, were killed and 118 wounded across the country as Russian strikes damaged buildings and sparked fires, according to local authorities and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Russia launched 659 drones and 44 missiles in the 24 hours before Thursday morning, the Ukrainian Air Force said, in waves of attacks on major cities including the capital Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia.…
WASHINGTON — A resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate for the fourth time. More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran. If passed, the war-powers measure would have halted US military action in the conflict without congressional approval. Senators rejected it 52-47, largely along party lines in the chamber, which is run by the president’s…
Zakaria Rashid Doleh expected finding work in the UAE to be straightforward. As an Emirati studying Business Management abroad, he had been assured that opportunities back home would be accessible and aligned with national priorities. His reality proved different. For the young Emirati, applications disappeared into silence, feedback never came, and no platform existed specifically for Emirati talent despite the national focus on Emiratisation. “I was using multiple platforms, sending out applications, but there was very little visibility on what was happening,” Doleh told Khaleej Times. “No feedback, no clear direction, and no real sense of progress.” Through conversations with…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Land Department (DLD) to strengthen coordination between the two key government entities, with the aim of deepening the integration of Emirati-owned SMEs within Dubai’s expanding real estate sector. Under the agreement, the Dubai Land Department will facilitate access for Dubai SME members to activities related to owners’ associations and real estate operations. Real estate companies will collaborate with members across design, contracting, consultancy,…
(L-R) Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems & Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems. Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems and Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems discuss the value of Cisco Security solutions and its wider implementation in Saudi Arabia. What makes Cisco Security solutions stand out in the KSA market? Sherif Azzam: Cisco Security excels with integrated platforms like SecureX, offering zero-trust and AI-driven threat detection tailored for KSA’s Vision 2030 digital push. Anas Abusaleh : As a leading Cisco Partner in…