Author: Editorial Team

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continues to deepen its global engagement as it welcomed over 100 delegates from across international markets in the first quarter of the year, reflecting growing interest in Ras Al Khaimah as a destination for business expansion and collaboration. As businesses increasingly seek resilient, well-connected markets to support their growth strategies, cross-border engagement has become a key driver of long-term partnerships. RAKEZ has emerged as an active platform for dialogue, bringing together representatives from consulates, embassies, and business organisations to explore opportunities within Ras Al Khaimah’s evolving…

In what is being hailed as the “chocolatiest crime of the century”, a standard transit route from central Italy to Poland recently turned into a scene straight out of a Hollywood heist movie.  A truck carrying a staggering 12 tonnes of KitKat products (totalling approximately 413,793 bars) simply vanished. While cargo theft is usually a more serious logistical nightmare, the nature of the loot gave the Internet all the fuel it needed to turn a grand heist into a grand-scale meme. Nestlé was quick to address the theft, confirming that while the truck and its cargo remain missing, “there are…

If you thought the news of a massive KitKat heist was just an elaborate April Fool’s prank, think again. Nestlé has doubled down on the drama, proving that the disappearance of 12 tonnes of chocolate is, indeed, very real. And that’s not all. They want you to help solve the crime. Following the theft of over 400,000 bars in Europe, the brand has launched an official ‘Stolen KitKat Tracker’. It’s a live web tool that turns every chocolate lover into a digital detective, allowing you to check if the snack in your hand is actually part of the world’s “chocolatiest”…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The UAE has expressed its deep regrets on Tuesday, April 7, that the UN Security Council failed to adopt a Bahraini resolution on protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel-Iran war. “The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all, and the freedom of navigation must be preserved. No country should have the power to shut down the arteries of global commerce and drive the world to the brink of economic calamity,” the UAE Mission to the UN said in a statement following the…

ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Borouge Plc confirms shareholder approval at its 7th April General Assembly Meeting of a final 2025 dividend of $1.32 billion, reflecting the Company’s strong operational performance and record sales. The final shareholder-approved dividend payment for 2025 amounts to $658 million (8.1 fils per share), bringing the total 2025 dividend to approximately $1.32 billion (16.2 fils per share). The dividend will be paid on or around 7th May 2026 to all shareholders of record as of 17 April 2026. Including this dividend, Borouge Plc will have distributed $4.89 billion in dividends since listing, one…

As ongoing regional conflict continues, a shift is quietly taking place across the UAE. Instead of focusing inward, many established companies are turning outward, using their platforms, spaces, and resources to support smaller, homegrown businesses. From beauty salons to PR agencies and fintech firms, a collective effort is emerging, one that prioritises community, collaboration, and long-term resilience. From visibility to real access Across the beauty industry, support is taking a physical form. Bedashing Beauty Lounge, part of Omorfia Group, has launched The Bedashing Collective, an initiative that opens dedicated spaces across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches to showcase homegrown…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Space42 confirmed all its operations are proceeding normally and without any impact on services provided after an Iranian missile targeted the Thuraya Telecommunications Company building in Sharjah on Tuesday, April 7. The company also assured that all Thuraya services and infrastructure remain fully intact and continue to perform their functions without any interruption in services provided to customers and partners. Two Pakistani expats were moderately injured in the incident, which happened on Tuesday afternoon. The injured individuals were transferred to a hospital for treatment. Stay up to date…

ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year (YoY) increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024. The Authority affirmed that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen supervisory and control measures aimed at combating tax evasion, enhancing tax compliance, and protecting consumers’ rights. Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director-General of…

UAE residents can expect some rainfall over some western areas by Thursday morning, as per the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) Overall, skies on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy by night. There will be light to moderate Northwesterly to Southwesterly winds, which will freshen during daytime causing blowing dust, with a speed ranging between 10 and 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Temperatures across the…

ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) continues to reinforce its role as a development partner in the global healthcare sector, financing high-impact projects that enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical services, and expand access to care. These efforts align with the UAE’s national vision, which places human health and quality of life at the centre of its development objectives. On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” ADFD highlights its developmental approach to healthcare. Through its initiatives, the Fund strengthens health systems, improves service quality, and addresses…