Dushyanth Gummalam. Early in my tenure at Beyond ONE I witnessed small digital moments that revealed the profound impact of connectivity. I remember a user effortlessly sending money home while checking messages on their phone. On another occasion at a café, a group of friends compared exchange rates and completed an international transfer in under a minute. These moments may seem simple, yet they reflect something fundamental: technology works best when it dissolves friction, respects human intent and connects people to what matters most. In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, mobile wallets are becoming part of daily life for millions. They allow…
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Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…
SHARJAH, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Hamriyah modern rowing team claimed a gold medal at the Tunisian Classic Rowing Championship, held on Lake Tunis from 5th to 10th May 2026, with the participation of nine clubs. Al Hamriyah secured the gold medal through rowers Hamad Abdullah Al Hosani and Salem Al Mansouri in the under-19 double sculls category. Salem Al Khayyal, Board Member of Al Hamriyah Club and Head of the Individual Games and Talent Development Committee, congratulated the athletes and coach Captain Sayed Ali Wadhah on the achievement, highlighting the advanced level reached by the team. The two…
ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR) 2026 will return for its ninth edition. The biennial event, dedicated to advancing national security and showcasing cutting-edge security systems and civil defence solutions, will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19th to 21st May 2026. This edition, themed ‘Securing Tomorrow Today’, marks one of the largest iterations since the event’s inception, bringing together key international security organisations, government entities, industry…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE strongly condemned a “terrorist drone attack” that targeted a commercial cargo ship in Qatar’s territorial waters. The attack caused a small fire on board; no injuries were reported. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack “constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar and a threat to its security and stability.” Earlier, Qatar ministry reported the attacked ship was en route from Abu Dhabi, and was sailing northeast of Mesaieed Port. Qatar said the targeting of…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the treacherous attacks targeting the territories and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for all measures undertaken by the Gulf states to safeguard their security and stability, the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. “The Kingdom calls for an immediate cessation of the blatant attacks on the territories and territorial waters of the Gulf states, as well as any attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt international waterways,” the statement said.…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the regional mayoralties, conducted more than 1.6 million inspection tours during the first quarter of 2026. This is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance compliance, improve the quality of municipal services, enhance the urban landscape, and protect public health in various cities and governorates across the Kingdom. The ministry said that the inspection tours covered a number of field and regulatory areas, including oversight of public health, markets, visual pollution, buildings, collective housing, diggings, land encroachments, commercial activities, and contractor classification. This reflects the comprehensive and integrated nature…
Collaboration focuses on ecosystem depth and local sector expertise to drive market growth in the Kingdom. Riyadh — Huawei today announced a strategic partnership with GAPP, appointing the company as its official cloud solutions distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement grants GAPP’s established network of sector partners structured access to Huawei Cloud’s full portfolio, including AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and disaster recovery capabilities, through a locally anchored distribution model tailored to the country’s regulatory and operational requirements. “Through our strategic partnership with GAPP as our cloud solutions distributor, Huawei Cloud enables GAPP and local resellers in KSA to drive growth and gain three irreplaceable advantages: access to a new…
The bottle of perfume you reach for every morning may feel simple, just a quick spray before leaving the house. But behind that scent is a process most people rarely think about. For perfumers, creating fragrance begins long before a scent ever reaches a bottle. Many avoid wearing perfume to the office so it does not interfere with their sense of smell. Their work depends on precision, patience, and an unusual skill, the ability to imagine aromas before they even exist. “A perfumer can imagine the smell before actually smelling it,” says Julia Rodríguez, Senior Perfumer at Eurofragance, a family-owned…
Dubai — Samsung Electronics is expanding access to the Galaxy experience in the UAE through Try Galaxy, an interactive app designed to let users experience the Galaxy interface and its latest innovations before switching devices. Also available with an Arabic user interface, Try Galaxy offers users across the UAE a more seamless and localised way to explore Galaxy’s ecosystem, giving users an exciting opportunity to experience their features firsthand. “At Samsung, we are focused on making our innovations more accessible and relevant to users across the region,” said Fadi Abu Shamat, Vice President and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics. “With the Arabic language support available on Try Galaxy, more users can explore the power of Galaxy AI and experience our…