A U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureau recently approved the sale of approximately 65MHz of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX and 50MHz to AT&T. These transactions ended up totalling more than $40 billion in deal value. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau issued the approvals for EchoStar to sell the spectrum assets to SpaceX and AT&T. FCC chairman Brendan Carr framed the approvals as a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s broader effort to reclaim global leadership in next-generation connectivity. Carr positioned the approvals as part of a two-track spectrum strategy combining secondary-market transactions with FCC auctions, with the agency…
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Born during a period of regional tension and named after the Arabic word for peace, Salam, Dubai Safari Park’s white rhino calf, has quickly become one of the destination’s biggest stars this season. Now, the park is inviting UAE residents who share his name to come meet him for free. As part of its newly launched “Month of Salam” campaign, Dubai Safari Park is offering complimentary Safari Bundle tickets to visitors named Salam or Salama before the park closes for summer on May 31. The campaign was announced during a special session at the park on Thursday, May 14, where…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited Jebel Ali Port, operated by DP World. The Dubai Crown Prince went to review operations, meet the teams keeping regional trade flowing and see firsthand the multimodal investments strengthening regional trade infrastructure. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the port’s operational performance and multimodal logistics capabilities, especially over the past two months, during which DP World handled nearly 200,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) via regional overland truck and rail corridors.…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council countries are studying the establishment of joint oil and gas pipeline networks as part of broader efforts to strengthen regional economic security, improve supply chain resilience and enhance integration among member states. The initiative was discussed during the ninth meeting of the Permanent Preparatory Committee at the ministerial level for the GCC Economic and Development Affairs Authority, held virtually on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Bahraini Minister of Finance and National Economy Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, who currently heads the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, with the participation of finance and…
RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail said that the ministry has fielded more than 22,000 personnel to offer the best possible services for the Hajj pilgrims. Addressing the government press conference in Riyadh on Wednesday, Al-Hogail stated that the ministry, in partnership with the Holy Makkah Mayoralty and Madinah Regional Mayoralty, has mobilized its municipal capabilities to improve the pilgrim experience through integrated regulatory, operational, and field efforts.The minister affirmed that the Hajj system has witnessed significant progress in integration and readiness among government entities in recent years, improving services for pilgrims and enhancing operational efficiency across…
Two decades ago, Art Dubai launched in a city that was still finding its cultural footing. Today, as the fair marks its 20th edition at Madinat Jumeirah, it’s hard to separate the story of Art Dubai from that of the city itself. Both have grown rapidly, onto the global stage. “We are twins in a way, Art Dubai and Dubai,” Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director of Art Dubai Group, tells Khaleej Times. It’s a comparison that holds up. What began as a relatively small annual fair is now a key fixture on the international art calendar, mirroring Dubai’s own evolution into…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated in the 125th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with the UAE delegation headed by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs. The delegation also included Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahej Al Falasi, Acting Director General of Customs and Ports Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, alongside several specialists from the Ministry of Finance. The meeting covered a broad range of strategic…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia won two gold, three silver, and one bronze medals at the second edition of the North African Olympiad in Informatics (NAOI) 2026 held in Libya on April 18. The first edition launched in Algeria; this year’s edition included 58 competitors from nine North African countries and guest nations. With the aim of enhancing regional cooperation in competitive programming, the NAOI helps identify young talent in computer science and prepares them for international competitions, most notably the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). The Kingdom’s achievements in the second NAOI fare results of intensive training programs comprising multiple…
Recent research by Ericsson has revealed that while mobile operators are bullish on the revenue potential of AI and advanced 5G services, a disconnect between ambition and action threatens to leave them at a disadvantage. The global study from Ericsson, based on 455 senior telecom executives, found 90% are confident in their organisation’s ability to capture new revenue opportunities, but around 70% have yet to start implementing the technologies they identify as critical to delivering growth. The vendor’s research found there is broad consensus on where the opportunities exist. Private 5G and enterprise connectivity tops the priority list at 49%,…
SHEROES 2026, organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration with Khaleej Times, concluded on a powerful and emotional note at the Khaleej Times headquarters in Dubai, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, sustainability advocates, media professionals and changemakers from around the world for a celebration of women, leadership, creativity, and collective growth. Held under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, the fourth edition of the initiative explored how community-led leadership can create more inclusive and resilient societies. Through art exhibitions, panel discussions, storytelling, and cultural dialogue, the event created a space where conversations around purpose and human connection took centre stage. The…