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…
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ST. PETERSBURG, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the accelerating geopolitical developments, particularly in vital maritime corridors, are creating a new reality for the global trade system. This, he noted, calls for a clear and proactive approach to addressing geopolitical challenges, as well as a firm commitment by all countries to ensuring the security of the key waterways that connect the world and to strengthening the resilience of global supply chains. His remarks came during his participation in the Transport and Logistics Forum, held in St. Petersburg, Russia, which was…
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…
Reinforces the school’s commitment to building a community of ambition, where scholars help shape the founding culture of QE Dubai Sports City Published: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 7:42 PM Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, has launched its scholarship programme, providing 25 scholarships to prospective students. Designed to recognise and support students who show exceptional promise across academic study, sport, the creative arts, leadership, and service, while also celebrating future Emirati leaders through the Emirati Excellence Scholarship, the programme is open to students entering Year 5 through to Year 8. The initiative forms a central part of the school’s commitment…
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…
MAKKAH — The General Department of Education in the Makkah region announced that the new summer timing for all schools in the region will take effect from Sunday, April 5. The department said that the morning assembly in morning shift schools will be at 6:45 a.m., with the first period of classes beginning at 7:00 AM. This is aimed to contribute to creating a more suitable learning environment for students and school staff, in alignment with the climatic changes during the summer season. The department also stated that classes in the Continuing Education Schools will begin at 5:00 p.m. for…
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…
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…
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…
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…