Emirati patients may soon be able to access hospitals and specialised treatment across the UAE more easily under the country’s newly approved national healthcare and health insurance system, experts told Khaleej Times. Healthcare leaders said that the move could remove long-standing barriers that often limited patients to hospitals within their own emirate due to insurance restrictions, especially in cases involving cancer treatment, cardiac care, and complex surgeries. Earlier this week, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved a unified national healthcare and health insurance system for Emirati citizens across all emirates, aimed at creating a more integrated…
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ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group and e& UAE on Thursday announced the successful deployment of an AI-ready high-capacity terrestrial connection, linking major maritime and logistics assets across the Group’s portfolio. The new high-capacity network extends AD Ports Group’s terrestrial digital backbone to more than 1,000 kilometres, seamlessly connecting the Group’s strategically located assets in Abu Dhabi. This enables the continuous streaming of high-volume sensor data, video feeds, and IoT signals, creating a fully integrated environment ready for machine learning and automated decision-making. Designed for ultra-low latency, this high-bandwidth terrestrial connectivity establishes a robust foundation for…
In a world where sharing online has become a daily habit, the UAE continues to treat privacy, national security, and cultural values as main principles protected by law that every UAE resident needs to know before hitting publish or send. The National Media Authority has started a broad media campaign launched across the country targeting media professionals, institutions, and students in the field, later expanding to other entities and the community as a whole, to raise awareness on media content standards, reminding residents and institutions alike of the strict guidelines governing what can and cannot be shared online or broadcast.…
ROME —Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has demanded an apology from Tel Aviv, slamming its “unacceptable” treatment of Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel after an Israeli minister posted a video of them bound and forced to kneel.The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted the flotilla of some 50 vessels on Sunday, firing rubber bullets, boarding the boats and taking some 400 activists from 40 countries back to Israel.“It is intolerable that these protesters, among whom there are many Italian citizens, are subjected to this treatment, which violates human dignity,” Meloni said in a statement, referring to the video posted by far-right…
WASHINGTON — The United States is threatening to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations unless the Palestinian ambassador withdraws his candidacy for vice president of the General Assembly.In an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters, US diplomats in its Jerusalem embassy are instructed to deliver the message that Palestinian ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour’s General Asembly bid risks to undermine President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and would therefore face consequences from Washington if it went ahead.The May 19 US cable, marked sensitive but unclassified, says Mansour “has a history of accusing Israel…
Telstra and Ericsson recently signed a letter of intent to collaborate on 6G research and trials. This news comes as the duo look to accelerate the development of next-generation mobile technology with a specific focus on AI-native architecture. As part of the deal, the pair cited a focus on standards development, including work tied to 3GPP evolution and access to Ericsson’s 6G testbed facilities in Sweden. Telstra engineers will test emerging 6G technologies at Ericsson’s Swedish research site while the vendor’s teams will work from Telstra’s Innovation Centre on Australia’s Gold Coast to assess 6G performance across different geographic environments.…
A new brunch concept inspired by the Japanese Maneki Neko, also known as the beckoning lucky cat, is arriving in Dubai this June. Launching at Shanghai Me in DIFC, Dubai, the new monthly “Maneki Brunch” will take place on the last Saturday of every month from 12.30 pm to 4 pm, with its first edition set for June 6. The concept draws inspiration from the Japanese symbol often associated with luck, prosperity, and abundance, with the restaurant shaping the afternoon around a slower dining experience that gradually becomes more lively as the day progresses. The brunch menu will centre around…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has successfully deployed Taurob’s heavy-duty inspector robot at its Taweelah Gas Compression Plant, where it will conduct routine inspections in hazardous environments without putting people at risk. The Taurob heavy-duty robot is now conducting on-site autonomous inspections as the first set of ‘eyes’ on the ground, enabling ADNOC’s engineers to identify potential gas leaks, unusual hotspots and other hazards to enhance safety. Built for extreme industrial environments, the robot is fitted with a wide range of advanced sensors, including 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and thermal cameras with 360-degree visibility.…
Richard Bechalany. The GCC is witnessing a fundamental shift in how identity is managed across its business landscape. From smart government services to cashless payments and seamless travel, the region is building interconnected ecosystems where identity is the foundation of trust. Within this landscape, biometric identity systems are emerging as the technology of choice. With the regional market expected to reach a projected value of $1.4 billion by 2033, it is clear that organizations are viewing biometrics as a foundational necessity for security, efficiency, and user experience. Why fingerprints lead the way Commonly described as “something you are”, biometrics rely…
As UAE livestock traders roll out marketing campaigns ahead of Eid Al Adha, Dubai’s Grand Mufti has issued a firm religious ruling against the season’s commercial trends, buying sacrificial animals on instalment and entering prize raffles tied to the purchase. The warning was issued on Dubai’s Direct Line programme, where Dr Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Haddad, Grand Mufti and Director of the Ifta Department at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, appeared. A local Arabic newspaper had revealed that, for the first time, livestock companies are offering Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment plans alongside cash prize…