At a time of heightened global and regional uncertainty, companies in the UAE are not pulling back. Instead, business leaders are doubling down on investment and long-term growth, underpinned by confidence in the country’s economic direction and institutional strength. In conversations with Khaleej Times, top CEOs and business leaders spoke of expansion plans and confidence in the country’s ability to stay resilient through uncertainty. Their perspectives form the first instalment of Voices of the UAE, a new six-part Khaleej Times editorial series that launches today. Stay u The first instalment, Leadership, features senior business leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs from across…
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ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Generation 5 Holding, a UAE-based defence and technology company, and Brazilian Embraer, one of the world’s aerospace industry leaders, have signed an exclusive strategic partnership agreement to cover a comprehensive scope of the C 390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in the UAE. The agreement was signed today at the Make It in the Emirates 2026 platform held in Abu Dhabi, by Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director of Generation 5 Holding, and Mr. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, in the presence of Dr. Nasser Humaid…
As the UAE gears up for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays, private schools across the country are recalibrating academic schedules, intensifying revision plans, and communicating clearly with families — while also making space for rest and togetherness. In 2026, Arafah Day is anticipated to fall on Tuesday, May 26, followed by Eid Al Adha. As per the holidays approved by the UAE Cabinet, that should give residents three additional public holidays (from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29, subject to official UAE confirmation). When combined with the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), residents could enjoy an extended six-day break.…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region. They stressed the importance of continuing bilateral coordination and consultation in dealing with the regional situation. Source: Saudi Gazette
NEWARK — A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the nearby highway on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. The airline said none of the passengers or 10 crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 169 were injured. The New Jersey State Police said a landing tire and the underside of the plane hit the truck, and the light pole then struck a Jeep that was on the highway. The driver of the truck was taken to hospital…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] The UAE on Monday confirmed that four cruise missiles were detected heading towards the country. Authorities successfully intercepted three cruise missiles approaching the country’s territorial waters from Iran, while a fourth missile fell into the sea, the Ministry of Defence said. UAE residents received multiple emergency alerts on Monday afternoon regarding potential missile threats and were urged to stay indoors or in safe places until the missile threat passes — the first such alerts since the shaky ceasefire went into effect almost a month ago. Stay up…
MAKKAH — The Kidana Development Company, a subsidiary of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has completed the installation of escalators at several key locations in Mina in preparation for the 2026 Hajj season, aiming to facilitate pilgrim movement while enhancing comfort and safety. The work was carried out in three phases, with 32 escalators installed during the 2024 Hajj season, another 32 in 2025, and 10 more in the current season across eight new locations, bringing the total to 74 escalators. The project seeks to enhance infrastructure and service quality across the holy sites, ease the…
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission slapped financial fines on 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory licenses. The commission clarified that the violations involved displaying and selling antiquities on online platforms without registering or documenting them with the Heritage Commission or obtaining the necessary licenses, in explicit violation of the provisions of the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage. The fines varied according to the nature and circumstances of each violation, reaching up to SR15,000 in some cases. The move is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect cultural heritage in the Kingdom…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, stated the UAE has remained resilient in the face of regional and global challenges, guided by the vision and directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and supported by the unity of Emirati society, with citizens and residents standing together behind the leadership and the nation. This came as Dr. Al Jaber today opened the fifth and largest edition of Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s flagship industrial platform, where he announced AED180 billion in new…
Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du. Strategic partnership with flagship national event reinforces du’s commitment to enabling the UAE’s manufacturing evolution and Industry 4.0 ambitions Dubai — du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced its participation at Make it in the Emirates 2026, the premier national event dedicated to advancing the UAE’s industrial capabilities and manufacturing excellence, with ‘du Tech’ as Strategic Partner of the ‘Intelligence Hub’ at the event. Taking place from May 4-7 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, the event will bring together senior government officials, international delegations, C-suite industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem. As a strategic partner of the…