ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port container terminal and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, to develop efficient intermodal solutions and extend inland reach across the UAE and wider region, through AD Ports Group’s consolidated inland intermodal network. Under the MoU, the three partners intend to cooperate to anchor cargo flows across AD Ports Group’s consolidated network of rail-linked inland container depots, dry ports, and…
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Landmark Group, one of the region’s leading omnichannel retail and hospitality conglomerates, has announced that two of its key regional entities have been recognised by Great Place to Work® Middle East in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.In the UAE, Landmark Retail ranked 8th in the Best Workplaces in UAE™ 2026 list under the Large Organizations category, placing it among the country’s top 10 workplaces and making it the highest-ranked retail organisation featured in this year’s list. The achievement marks an important milestone for Landmark Retail, following its first collective participation in the Great Place to Work® survey in May 2025…
Meta Platforms recently completed its purchase of Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup developing AI models for robots, as part of a major initiative focused on building humanoid technology. A representative for Meta told Mobile World Live it closed the acquisition on the 1st of May 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a company at the frontier of robotic intelligence designed to enable robots to understand, predict and adapt to human behaviours in complex and dynamic environments”, Meta stated. The representative explained the Assured Robot Intelligence “will bring a deep expertise in how we can design…
Manish Malhotra turned his second Met Gala outing into a heartfelt love letter to Mumbai and the people behind his label, walking the carpet in a black bandhgala and an intensely worked, architectural cape that quite literally carried his ‘work family’ with him. The designer took to his social media to share, “Fashion is Art/Artisan. Our atelier at The Met.” In his words, the ensemble was meant to be “deeply personal” and an ode to Mumbai, the city that has shaped his journey, his cinema and his design language, and of the atelier that translates his vision into clothes. For…
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has entered into a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement (CFA) with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader. The agreement establishes a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects, to diversify the UAE’s energy mix and strengthen security of supply, and power local industrial growth. Crucially, this framework is designed to maximise In-Country Value and foster Emirati talent and expertise. The CFA was signed by Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran was brought into question on Monday, May 4, after Iran launched fresh attacks on the UAE. The long-awaited deal was brokered on April 8 — 40 days after the US, Israel and Iran traded fire in what they called preemptive and retaliatory aerial strikes. World leaders have since condemned the severe escalation in hostilities in the Middle East, which occurred during a week both Iran and the US had ramped up their war rhetoric…
LEIPZIG, Germany — At least two people have been killed and several others injured after a car plowed into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, local authorities said. Emergency services workers said about two dozen people were hurt in the incident, which happened at about 4.45 pm on Monday. The area had been full of shoppers and cafe patrons on a warm spring afternoon. Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung said the suspected perpetrator, who authorities have confirmed is a 33-year-old German-born resident of the Leipzig area, was arrested. “The police have apprehended the suspected assailant,” Jung said, adding…
DUBAI, 5th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed International Foundation for the Environment organised a virtual seminar as part of its Environmental Culture Series, titled ‘Year of the Family Seminar: Circular Economy Ventures in Waste Management Using Artificial Intelligence’. The event forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and embed sustainability principles across society, with the participation of experts and those interested in environmental affairs. Mohamed Ahmed bin Fahd, Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment, opened the seminar by welcoming speakers and participants. He highlighted the alignment between the…
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears pleaded guilty on Monday to a charge of reckless driving following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, sparing her from any jail time. The pop star, who was initially charged with driving while under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, did not appear in court in California’s Ventura county. Erik Nasarenko, the Ventura county district attorney, confirmed she made the plea through her lawyer, taking responsibility at the “earliest stage”, and had agreed to continue to undergo treatment. She will be sentenced to a year of informal probation,…
First-of-its-kind national facility to test, validate, and certify AI models, agents, and applications against UAE cybersecurity policies and global standards. ABU DHABI — The UAE is setting a new global benchmark for the secure and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). As the nation accelerates its AI adoption, the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), Open Innovation AI, and Cisco, working in strategic collaboration with Emircom, today announced the establishment of the National AI Test and Validation Lab. This is a first-of-its-kind facility to help UAE government entities and private sector organizations test, validate and certify AI models, agents and applications…