[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE’s private sector was told on Monday that investing at home is “no longer an option” but a national priority, as the largest edition of Make it in the Emirates opened with a call to strengthen economic sovereignty, local manufacturing and industrial resilience. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said investing in the UAE is an “investment in our stability, our economic sovereignty, and the future of generations…
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YEREVAN — World leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are arriving in Yerevan, Armenia, ahead of the 8th European Political Community (EPC) meeting. At a time of profound geopolitical transformation, leaders from nearly 50 countries, including all 27 members of the European Union, will meet on Monday to discuss important politics face-to-face, including the US-Iran tensions. Tuesday will then see the first ever bilateral EU-Armenia summit, attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. The summit will be co-chaired by European…
OMODA & JAECOO has showcased its Ecosystem Pavilion at the Chery International Business Summit 2026 in Wuhu, China, presenting a bold vision for future mobility where technology, lifestyle, and user experience converge. Held under the theme “New Era, New Heights,” the Business Summit brought together global dealers, investors, partners, and media, with the Pavilion emerging as a key highlight. Spanning over 2,000 square meters, the Pavilion introduces an immersive, scenario-driven environment based on the “Ecosystem Tree” concept. The layout features a central product display extending into lifestyle zones, including outdoor living, pet-friendly travel, and automotive customization—reflecting the brand’s shift toward…
UAE Adnoc CEO Sultan al Jaber said on Monday the country’s decision to reposition itself within the global energy landscape and exit Opec and Opec+ was not directed against anyone. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The move serves UAE’s national interests and long-term strategic objectives, Al Jaber said, giving it greater ability to accelerate investment, expand and create value, while remaining remain a trusted and responsible partner in global energy markets. Source: Khaleej Times
DUBAI — Iran said on Sunday it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks, a day after President Donald Trump said he would probably reject the Iranian proposal. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was now being reviewed, according to Tasnim news agency. There was no immediate confirmation from Washington or Islamabad of the US response. However, President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News on Sunday that the proposal was unacceptable to him. Iranian state media said Tehran’s 14-point peace plan asked Washington to withdraw its forces from near Iran’s…
CAPE TOWN —Three people, including an elderly couple, have died and at least three others fallen sick on a cruise ship in the Atlantic after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus infection, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents, health authorities have said. At least one case of hantavirus has been confirmed, the World Health Organization said in astatement on Sunday.One of the patients was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the UN’s health agency said, and it was working with authorities to evacuate two other passengers with symptoms from the ship. The South African health department said…
When Takahiro Mogi arrived in Dubai eight years ago, he chose to start from zero. Leaving a managerial role at a Japanese restaurant in Singapore, the 34-year-old took up a Dh2,000 a month kitchen job, lived in shared accommodation, and began studying the city’s food and beverage sector from the ground up. His decision was shaped by kodawari, a Japanese principle that centres on discipline and constant improvement. “We will support you with money, but you need to challenge yourself and understand Dubai,” his former manager in Singapore and Japan told him at the time. That manager would later become…
Parkin announced it will enforce proper parking services across key shopping destinations in Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, and Marina Mall. The smart parking solutions company, in partnership with real estate giant Emaar Properties, will seek to enforce proper parking guidelines like ensuring the appropriate use of People of Determination parking, improving traffic flow, and optimising the utilisation of parking facilities. The engagement will focus on safeguarding designated PoD parking, ensuring these essential facilities remain accessible only to those entitled to use them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Parkin will integrate its…
RIYADH — The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced on Sunday an increase in the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train for Hajj, providing more than 2.21 million seats. The route — starting from Makkah and passing through Jeddah stations, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah — is expected to transport pilgrims on more than 5,300 trips. According to SAR, 35 electric trains are provided for transportation, each with a capacity of 417 passengers. The trains also reach up to 300 km/h at the maximum speed over a 453 km network. Source: Saudi Gazette
TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump faces a choice between what it described as an “impossible” military operation or accepting a “bad deal” with Tehran. In a statement posted on X, the IRGC’s intelligence department said Iran has issued a deadline for the United States to end its naval blockade of Iranian ports. It added that international actors, including Europe, China and Russia, are increasingly critical of Washington’s position. “The room for U.S. decision-making has narrowed,” the statement said, framing the situation as a strategic dilemma for the U.S. administration. The…