DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Weightlifting Federation announced the participation of the national team in the Asian Championship scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad, India, from 9th to 17th May. In a statement, the federation confirmed that the delegation will depart tomorrow headed by Sheikha Al Kaabi, Board Member, alongside Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member and administrative representative. The team includes three male athletes and one female athlete: Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi, Ezzaddine Al Ghafeer, and Isa Rajab Al Balushi. Sheikha Al Kaabi confirmed that the national team has completed its preparations for the…
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ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has made significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) this year through strategic initiatives and projects that have accelerated innovation and transformed government operations across multiple sectors. These achievements reflect the UAE leadership’s vision of placing AI at the core of development and sustainability efforts, while strengthening the country’s position as a global hub for technology and innovation. A major milestone was the announcement of a new framework for implementing Agentic AI models across government operations, aimed at enhancing efficiency, improving services and accelerating transaction processing. The initiative seeks to transform 50…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE’s Ministry of Education said that the model of learning for the upcoming period, whether in-person or remote, will be announced on May 10. The country’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research also said the learning model for higher educational institutions would be announced on Sunday evening. The decision will be taken after an “assessment of the current situation” in coordination with relevant authorities, authorities said. Examinations and international assessments will be conducted in-person “in accordance with the approved plans”, the…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, part of AD Ports Group, announced that it has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company to establish a state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility in KEZAD. The facility, spanning approximately 32,500 square metres within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem, will support the expansion of Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company’s production and distribution capabilities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional manufacturing hub for fast-moving consumer goods. Under the agreement,…
On May 9, UAE residents can expect fair weather, with dusty conditions at times, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures are expected to drop. Light to moderate northwesterly winds, will blow. The winds will be fresh at times, especially over the sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dust and sand will blow over land, especially westward, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea. Source: Khaleej…
DUBAI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has further strengthened its global position in the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, ranking first worldwide with a rate of 70.1 percent among the working-age population during the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026. The report, published by Microsoft AI Economy Institute, indicated that AI adoption in the UAE increased progressively from 59.4 percent to 64 percent and then to 70.1 percent in the latest findings, making it the first economy in the world to surpass the 70 percent threshold, while large parts…
Since the 1970s, Japan has been highly regarded in the Middle Eastern world due to its innovative technologies and the industrial boom, which led to exports that graced the global market like never before. Adjacent to such developments, Japanese cartoons, known as anime, have equally spread, captivating countless numbers of children across the Arab world in their wacky and educational adventures. These wonderful shows served as the foundation of childhood dreams, fostering an ardent desire to learn more about the country that produced them. Such values stayed in the hearts of the Arab world through childhood and into adulthood, bolstering…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] On Friday, May 8, UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three Unidentified Aerial Vehicles, also referred to as drones, the nation’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Three people have been moderately injured as a result of the defence operations. Since Iran began attacking the UAE on Fenruary 28, the nation’s air defences have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,263 UAV’s. Overnight, the US and Iran exchanged fire over the Strait of…
ABU DHABI, 8th May, 2026 (WAM) — Christian Stocker, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, yesterday visited ADNOC’s Headquarters during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit followed a tour at the Make it in the Emirates platform where he met with Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG. The visit follows the recent completion of the transactions by OMV Aktiengesellschaft (OMV) and ADNOC’s global investment arm, XRG, to form…
Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have identified a protein that acts as a master regulator of fat tissue health. When this protein does not function properly, the body develops fat cells that are abnormally large, leading to obesity and a host of other health problems. The protein, which is called nuclear myosin 1c, or NM1, helps control how genes are turned on and off inside the nucleus, and plays a critical role in maintaining healthy fat tissue. The research found that when NM1 is impaired or absent, fat cells fail to mature properly. Instead of developing normally,…