ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — Partners Capital Investment Group (Partners Capital), In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber, announced the opening of its newest office in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President; Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital; Khaled Abdulkarim Al Fahim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council; Masood Al Masood, Vice Chairman of the Council and Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, along with a large number of dignitaries, businessmen, and investors…
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Early on Thursday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement denying reports that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had visited the nation, calling any such claims “unfounded”. The authority also denied receiving any Israeli military delegation. It emphasised that its relationship with Israel is “public and conducted within the framework of the well-known and officially declared Abraham Accords”. The Ministry clarified that the relationship between both nations is “not based on non-transparent or unofficial arrangements”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the succint statement, the authority also said, “any claims…
BEIJING — US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit overshadowed by the ongoing conflict with Iran and mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, technology and regional security issues. Trump was welcomed with a guard of honor after Air Force One landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, where Chinese Vice President Han Zheng received the US president alongside a military band and groups of young performers. The trip marks the first visit by a sitting US president to China in nine years. The reception was notably higher in rank than Trump’s 2017…
A unit of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Wednesday that one of its tankers struck by Iranian drones last week has leaked a small amount of fuel off the coast of Oman, underscoring the ecological risks stemming from the Iran war. Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has made navigating the vital shipping corridor a precarious task. Hundreds of vessels remain trapped in the Gulf. ADNOC Logistics Services said it was monitoring the situation concerning its vessel, the M.V. Barakah, and was working “closely with the relevant authorities and specialist response teams.” “The ADNOC…
JEDDAH — The Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah meeting reviewed the plans and readiness of relevant entities for the upcoming Hajj. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired the meeting, in line with the directives of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the committee Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The committee reviewed the operational plans of entities serving pilgrims, as well as the readiness of facilities, services, camps, and projects at the holy sites. It also discussed ways to boost integration and coordination among all sectors involved in Hajj operations…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi said that interior ministers of the GCC States have reaffirmed that the security of the GCC States is indivisible. He made the remarks at the conclusion of the emergency meeting of the GCC interior ministers at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. Bahrain’s Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired the session.Albudaiwi said that the meeting stressed the importance of enhancing coordination between the ministries of interior and relevant authorities across the GCC. “This emphasis comes in light of the recent arrests of…
Chris Hills, VP of Carriers & Operations, Holafly. Holafly and TeleSemana.com launch the first comprehensive benchmark measuring eSIM readiness across 50 markets and 171 mobile network operators worldwide Dubai — The UAE has secured 41st position in the inaugural Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026 with a score of 59.0 out of 100, reflecting a market that combines world-class digital infrastructure with regulatory frameworks that continue to shape how eSIM technology reaches consumers and travellers across the Emirates. Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, in partnership with TeleSemana.com, one of Latin America’s leading telecommunications industry publications, today unveiled a first-of-its-kind…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — ALAIN asset management company has commenced construction of Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the capital’s most prestigious beachfront residential offering. The development is an exclusive, gated beachfront community combining exceptional architecture, highly curated private living and Four Seasons’ legendary service, set against the natural beauty of Saadiyat Beach. An on-site ceremony on Saadiyat Island was attended by senior leadership and key project partners, including representatives from ALAIN, Four Seasons, Killa Design and Mirage Leisure and Development. Expected to be completed by…
AJMAN, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, chaired the Executive Council’s meeting for May 2026, during which the “Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme” was launched, marking a strategic step that reflects Ajman Government’s commitment to adopting future technologies and accelerating smart government transformation, in line with the UAE’s national directions and Ajman Vision 2030, “Ajman for People.” H.H. Sheikh Ammar affirmed that the Ajman Government’s approach to artificial intelligence is guided by a vision that places people first, viewing technology as a tool to enhance…
Jasim Alawadi, Chief ICT Officer, du. New secure, sovereign, and future-ready platform supported by du Tech’s National Hypercloud Dubai — Du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the launch of its next-generation industrial AI platform under du Tech’s portfolio, specifically designed to serve the industrial sector in the UAE. The platform features multi-cloud capabilities powered by du Tech’s National Hypercloud, enabling industrial enterprises across the UAE to adopt AI technologies within a secure environment that aligns with the national digital sovereignty agenda. The platform is further enhanced by pre-built industrial AI models designed to optimise factory performance across key use cases, including manufacturing efficiency, asset…