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Abu Dhabi’s newly opened biobank is expanding beyond traditional blood and DNA collection to include a wide range of biological materials, from eye samples to fertility and IVF-related tissues, as part of a broader push towards predictive and preventive healthcare. Officials said the facility, launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, is designed to collect, store and analyse diverse human samples to better understand disease patterns and improve health outcomes across the population. “The Abu Dhabi Biobank can store a wide range of samples, including cord blood, stem cells, eye samples, fertility and IVF materials, as…

RIYADH — Officials from the National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment (Tasattur) have carried out as many as 2,611 inspection visits across various regions of Saudi Arabia during the last month of March. During these inspection visits, 71 cases of suspected commercial concealment were detected. The violators were referred to the competent authorities to complete the investigation procedures and the application of deterrent penalties against those involved in the crime. The inspection raids were conducted on the basis of indications and evidence of suspected concealment activities. These visits aimed to verify the compliance of the regulations from the part of…

ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The second round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) will begin on Friday at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, with strong participation from athletes representing leading clubs and academies. The three-day event will open with under-18, adult and masters divisions for men and women on Friday, followed by Under-14 and Under-16 categories on Saturday. The competition will conclude on Sunday with the Under-12 and kids divisions. Abdullah Salem Al Zaabi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said, “Round 2 of the Khaled bin Mohamed…

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”…

Stronger sound, smarter noise control, and a more refined design make the Galaxy Buds4 Series a compelling choice for Galaxy users seeking an everyday premium audio companion. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds4 Series arrives as more than a routine refresh. Positioned alongside the Galaxy S26 line, the Buds4 and Buds4 Pro reflect Samsung’s effort to make audio feel like a natural extension of its wider AI-led device ecosystem. Strong focus on comfort, sound quality and convenience gives the new range broad everyday appeal. Design stands out as one of the biggest strengths of the new series. Samsung says the range introduces a…

BEIRUT — The Israeli military on Thursday claimed to have killed 40 Hezbollah fighters in 24 hours, as it targeted weapons depots and launch sites. The Lebanese group has not issued statements to deny or confirm the killings. In its latest war update, Israel’s military said it launched air strikes targeting dozens of Hezbollah’s military sites and infrastructure over the past 24 hours, including weapons depots and launch sites. It also said Israeli ground troops, which are invading parts of southern Lebanon, identified and “eliminated” a Hezbollah cell and attacked extensive Hezbollah infrastructure. Meanwhile, Israel’s navy also hit a weapons…

Exam board OxfordAQA has confirmed that its IGCSE and International A-Level exams scheduled in the UAE for Summer 2026 will not take place. It is the first UK board to make such an announcement for the region, while other UK boards, including Pearson Edexcel and AQA, have not yet disclosed their plans for this year’s GCSE and A-Level exams. This move follows earlier decisions affecting IB and CBSE students, whose exams were already called off due to ongoing disruptions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Khaleej Times can confirm, that notices stating the…

DUBAI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) said its shareholders approved a dividend of AED3.1 billion for the second half of 2025 at the Annual General Assembly held on Thursday. The virtual meeting, chaired by Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, Chairman of DEWA, was attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO, board members, and shareholders representing 91.53 percent of the shareholders. The Annual General Assembly has approved DEWA’s Board of Directors’ recommendation regarding the distribution of a cash dividend amounting to AED3.1 billion (6.2 fils per share) for the second half of…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabian courts received more than one million cases during the year 2025. “Of these cases, 938,500 cases were resolved, and more than 917,000 judgments were issued,” according to official data from the Ministry of Justice. These cases included more than 151,000 personal status cases, approximately 54,000 injunction cases, 77,000 commercial cases, 27,400 enforcement cases, 150,000 criminal cases, 391,200 general cases, and 157,000 labor cases. The ministry’s data indicates that the Riyadh region had the highest number of cases received by the courts, with their number reaching 279,000, followed by the Makkah region with 210,200 cases. Al-Baha region…

Nvidia recently invested $2 billion into the semiconductor company Marvell Technology. This strategic partnership aims to link the latter’s custom silicon and networking technologies with the tech giant’s AI ecosystem. The partnership targets scalable AI data centres and telecom networks, including 5G and 6G AI‑RAN deployments, by combining Marvell’s custom XPU accelerator chips and optical expertise with Nvidia’s GPUs, CPUs and networking platforms. The two companies will also collaborate on silicon photonics and optical interconnects. The pact takes advantage of Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion, which allows customers to build custom XPUs that work with its systems, integrating GPUs, networking, storage and…