For thousands of residents living in suburbs along the upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line, daily commutes that now stretch beyond an hour each way could become shorter and easier once the line is operational, with construction of the new route now underway. Currently many residents from areas such as International City, Warsan and Dubai Silicon Oasis said that they spend over an hour travelling to work during peak periods, whether by car, bus or a combination of public transport. For Awais Ahmed, a Pakistani expat living in International City and working in DIFC, the day starts early. “I usually take…
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ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Enercap, a subsidiary of Apex Investment PSC, is showcasing its latest advanced energy storage solutions and technologies during its participation in the Make it in the Emirates 2026 platform, affirming its role in supporting critical infrastructure in the UAE and reinforcing the country’s position as a regional and global hub for advanced energy technologies. Ahmed Amer Omar, Managing Director of Enercap, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the company’s locally developed technologies are deployed across a range of vital applications within the UAE. These include the installation of energy storage systems in…
The weather in the UAE continues to be fair in general on Wednesday, May 5. While clouds are expected to appear eastward by afternoon, there is no rain predicted on this day, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate northwesterly-to-southwesterly winds will blow. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels How hot will it be? Temperatures continue to rise in the UAE. While the high in Dubai was 36°C on Tuesday, it will rise to 40°C…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to support AI talent development and applied research collaboration between the two institutions. Announced during Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, the partnership represents a strategic step in strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence and future-ready industries. Through integrating EDB’s financial expertise with MBZUAI’s world-class capabilities in AI education and research, the collaboration aims to foster a sustainable ecosystem of innovation and real-world application across key economic…
LONDON, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Arsenal of England qualified for the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Atletico Madrid of Spain 1-0 tonight in the second leg of the semi-final at Emirates Stadium in London. The first leg had ended in a 1-1 draw, with Arsenal advancing 2-1 on aggregate. Arsenal will face the winner of the match between Paris Saint-Germain of France and Bayern Munich of Germany in the final. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Seraj Tariq Faidi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Reem Bank, announced that the bank is targeting entry into the industrial financing sector and aims to capture a promising share of this market, particularly for small enterprises in the UAE, over the next five years, as part of its expansion strategy following its transition from a finance company into a licensed local bank. Faidi told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates 2026 platform that Reem Bank officially launched during the event,…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Late Monday night, as the UAE announced a shift to distance learning, school leaders quickly mobilised teachers and administrative staff. Many worked late into the night, well past midnight, coordinating behind the scenes to ensure students could log in the next morning without disruption, particularly those in exam year groups. The decision to revert to online classes came after the emergency warning system was activated on May 4, following detection of Iranian missiles nearly a month after the April 8 ceasefire in…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen collaboration in supporting SMEs and start-ups within the national priority sectors. The partnership is designed to advance economic diversification objectives while boosting the competitiveness of UAE-based enterprises across key productive, industrial, and investment domains. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, and Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of EGF. The agreement was executed by Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi,…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Development and Investment Arm of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas for the Fujairah I Independent Water Producer (IWP) project, a 60 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant, with a total investment value of AED1.046 billion. The signing ceremony was held at the Make It In the Emirates exhibition. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of the EtihadWE Development and Investment Arm; Haris Giatsos, Chief Executive Officer…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — du today announced the official certification and endorsement of du Tech’s National Hypercloud by the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC). The certification establishes du Tech’s National Hypercloud as the first compliant, secure, and sovereign cloud infrastructure approved for both public and private sector deployment across the UAE. It enables government agencies and customers to deploy all workloads, except those classified as Secret and Top Secret, while maintaining alignment with the UAE CSC’s National Cloud Security Policy. The certification validates that the National Hypercloud meets the requirements of the UAE’s National Cloud Security Policy…