ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said that the UAE continues to consolidate an economic model based on openness, continuity and adaptability to global changes, noting that the national economy has demonstrated its ability to maintain competitiveness and stability despite geopolitical challenges and regional fluctuations. Speaking during the Economy Middle East Summit 2026, he said that the UAE did not build its economy solely for times of prosperity, but rather to be capable of performing under all conditions. He pointed out that, in a world marked by fragmentation and…
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STRASBOURG,21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), stressed the importance of establishing a regular strategic parliamentary dialogue between the United Arab Emirates and the European Parliament, in a manner that contributes to enhancing mutual understanding, expanding areas of cooperation, and building more mature approaches toward regional and international issues of common interest. This came during his address at the tenth session between the Federal National Council and the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula, attended by Antonella Sberna, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and members of the delegation. Ghobash stated…
Neha Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Core42. UAE-headquartered AI infrastructure operator strengthens capital base to scale cloud and compute deployments across the United States and Europe Abu Dhabi — Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced the successful arrangement of two structured trade finance facilities amounting to $550 million with HSBC to accelerate its AI cloud and compute deployments across the United States and Europe. The facilities of $240 million and $310 million were completed in February 2026 and May 2026, respectively. The facilities have been purpose-built to support Core42’s capital intensity and deployment cycles of AI cloud infrastructure. Structured to enable strategic flexibility, both facilities are non-equity dilutive and reinforce Core42’s disciplined capital…
A viral skincare product, a glowing influencer review, and a long ingredient list are usually enough to convince consumers to click “add to cart.” But UAE resident Aishwarya Tyagi wants shoppers to pause before spending. The founder recently launched Data of Beauty, an Instagram and Substack platform that reviews beauty and skincare products using clinical studies, ingredient analysis, and marketing audits rather than traditional influencer recommendations. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Tyagi said the idea came after years of watching beauty marketing blur the line between science and sales. “Beauty marketing is incredibly clever. At its best, it sits right at…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman’s southern coastal city. The new route will operate year-round, launching with two weekly flights on 21 May and increasing to five flights per week from 15 June to coincide with the Khareef season, when Salalah’s coastline and mountains transform into vibrant green landscapes. The introduction of flights to Salalah reflects Etihad’s commitment to expanding its regional network, offering guests across the airline’s global…
Temperatures in the UAE are expected to rise further on Friday, May 22, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The mercury is expected to dip and touch a low of 20°C in Al Ruwais, while the highest temperature of 42°C will be in Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will see a high of 38°C and 40°C, respectively. Skies will be fair in general nationwide. Reisdents may expect light to moderate winds that will freshen at times, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 kmph, reaching 35 kmph. The…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, jumped by 21.5 percent in March 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, while national non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, declined by 27 percent. According to the data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), the total value of merchandise trade reached SR173 billion in March 2026. Merchandise exports amounted to around SR115 billion, while imports totaled approximately SR58 billion, resulting in a merchandise trade surplus of roughly SR57 billion for the month. The GASTAT’s International Trade Report for March 2026 highlighted that the value of re-exported goods increased by 2.5…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) announced that it is continuing to advance its digital and innovative services during the current Hajj season by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into weather forecasts and awareness bulletins. Additionally, the center has launched specialized reports and a multilingual application to enhance the quality of climate services provided to pilgrims. Dr. Turki Habibullah, director general of Research, Development, and Innovation at the NCM, stated that the center began utilizing AI technologies in weather forecasting last year, entirely leveraging Saudi expertise. He emphasized that the technology has demonstrated exceptional efficiency compared to the…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — – Under the patronage of Lieutenant General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit (ADGSSS) concluded its inaugural edition at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, having convened from 19 to 21 May 2026. The Summit was organised by the Ministry of Interior and Rabdan Academy in collaboration with ADNEC Group, Summit served as a strategic platform bringing together leaders, experts, and decision-makers from around the world to discuss the future of security, resilience, and sustainability. The closing day’s proceedings opened…
Dubai Airports has announced its readiness to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59 per cent of all UAE pilgrims expected to pass through its terminals. Hajj departure flights in the UAE will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas. The official Dubai Government Delegation departed on May 21. Several airlines have increased capacity on key routes to accommodate the surge in demand, with additional flights scheduled during peak departure days. The annual pilgrimage of Hajj takes place between Dhul Hijjah 8 and 13 on the Islamic Hijri calendar.…