New spectrum deployment strengthens the UAE’s position in 5G-Advanced evolution and lays early groundwork for 6G Dubai — The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). This is a significant step in the evolution of next-generation mobile infrastructure in the UAE and the world. The milestone reinforces the UAE’s position at the forefront of global digital development and reflects a shift in how networks and regulatory approaches are evolving to handle rising data intensity and AI-driven traffic. In the 5G-Advaned & AI Applications for Resilient Economy Forum, a…
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UAE residents can expect rainfall across parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bringing a chance of showers in scattered areas. Temperatures are also set to drop, with lows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dipping to 21ºC and highs reaching about 26ºC. However, some parts of the country will remain relatively warm, with temperatures climbing up to 35ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held separate talks with US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, expressing hope that ongoing negotiations would serve as a “stepping stone” toward lasting peace. Sharif met with US Vice President JD Vance after earlier holding discussions with the Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. During his meeting with the US side, Sharif praised both delegations for their willingness to “engage constructively” and voiced optimism that the talks could lead to durable regional stability, according to a statement from his office. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue between…
MOSCOW — Russia and Ukraine announced on Saturday a new prisoner exchange, with both sides releasing 175 prisoners of war each. The Russian Defense Ministry said 175 Russian servicemen were returned from Ukrainian-controlled territory in exchange for 175 Ukrainian prisoners. It added that seven Russian civilians captured during Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region were also returned. “Currently, the Russian servicemen are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical assistance,” the ministry said. According to Moscow, the United Arab Emirates facilitated the exchange through humanitarian mediation efforts. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
ServiceNow has released new research that highlights the gap between the potential of AI and how service is being delivered. The CX Shift: Customer Expectations in the AI Era, found that citizens and residents across the UAE are collectively spending more than 83 million hours a year on hold, despite the improvements made possible by AI. Shakira Talbot, Group Vice President, CRM EMEA at ServiceNow, has highlighted the the real bottlenecks in CX are the systems behind the service. The research, conducted with ThoughtLab, surveyed 34,000 executives, service representatives and customers globally, including 1,335 respondents in the UAE. The results…
The UAE has successfully brokered a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 350 prisoners. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa), 175 prisoners were freed from each side as part of the exchange. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries through UAE-led mediations to 6,305. The UAE has now carried out 21 mediation efforts since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The ministry said the country will continue to support efforts toward a broader…
RIYADH — Pakistani military units, including fighter jets and support aircraft, have arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of a strategic defense pact between the two countries, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday. “The Ministry of Defense announces the arrival of a military force from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector, acting in accordance with the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement signed between the two countries,” the ministry said in a statement, carried by the Saudi Press Agency. The force, which includes fighter and support aircraft from the Pakistan Air Force,…
TAIF — Rose farms in Taif are witnessing a remarkable abundance of production during the current harvest season, amid favorable climatic conditions that have contributed to improved crop quality and increased quantities. The Taif governorate is home to more than 910 farms, comprising around 1.14 million rose shrubs, which produce approximately 550 million roses annually during a season lasting around 45 days. Rose farms are spread across the highlands of Al-Hada and Al-Shafa, between the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains, in a natural setting characterized by moderate temperatures and abundant water, with fertile valleys that create an ideal environment for…
Maury G, Founder, Pivotale AI and Levels Ventures. PAIR — Partners AI Readiness — lets channel teams assess their own AI maturity and run client AI assessments that generate scores, comprehensive quality reports, and actionable quarterly playbooks. Dubai — Pivotale AI, the definitive authority in AI readiness and GTM strategy across Asia and the Middle East, today launches PAIR (Partners AI Readiness) — the world’s first AI maturity assessment platform built entirely for the technology channel. Driving international market expansion, PAIR went live simultaneously in Sydney (8 April) and globally at the GITEX AI Conference in Singapore (9 April). PAIR…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Guru Nanak Darbar and Hindu Temple in Dubai have reopened their doors to devotees, announcing timings and urging adherence to safety guidelines, days after places of worship across the city were temporarily closed as a precaution amid regional tensions. In a circular issued on April 11, the management of Guru Nanak Darbar said the gurudwara is now open daily from 6am to 6pm, with the last entry at 5.30pm. “The safety and well-being of all devotees remain our utmost priority, and…