Author: Editorial Team
[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on US-Iran hostilities and its wider impact on the region, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi nationals and injuries to a number of civilians. In a statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. Stay up to date with…
WASHINGTON, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip to a Philadelphia police website, marking the first known instance of an AI system apparently attempting to send a bogus report to authorities. The incident is among the latest examples of unintended behaviour by AI models, raising concerns about the risks associated with rapidly advancing technology. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Director of Public Affairs Joe Gabriel Simonson said that Anthropic disclosed on Friday its late September discovery of incidents involving what the task force called “unauthorised and fraudulent use of government and other systems”.…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Accountability Authority has launched a campaign to raise awareness among government employees of financial and administrative corruption, violations that may affect public funds, and the importance of reporting such practices through approved channels. The campaign aims to equip employees with the knowledge to identify practices that warrant reporting, ensure such cases are not overlooked, and understand the correct procedures to follow when they encounter them. It also highlights the Wajib platform as a secure channel through which individuals can report financial and administrative corruption and related violations. The authority stressed that…
KUWAIT, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team for the age-group categories raised its medal tally to 29, comprising 9 gold, 10 silver and 10 bronze medals, at the conclusion of its participation in the Arab Championships, held at the Kuwait Club Sports Hall from October 5 to 9 under the supervision of the Arab Judo Federation. The national team’s young men and women added 15 medals yesterday, following the strong start by the cadet team at the opening of the championship, when it won 14 medals. The gold medals yesterday in the young men’s category were…
BRUSSELS, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The upcoming European Council summit will take place in Brussels on October 15–16, 2026, led by European Council President António Costa. ”In a context of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, our next meeting will have a strong focus on the economy, and on delivering answers to challenges to European competitiveness and to affordability,” said President António Costa in a letter to the members of the European Council. ”For the short-term, we need to provide guidance to the Commission on targeted and temporary measures to alleviate the impact of high energy prices on our citizens and businesses…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Marine Sports Federation has signed an agreement with Siren, one of the leading companies specialising in organising dragon boat championships in the UAE, to organise the Dragon Boat Euro Cup, scheduled to take place this December. The agreement forms part of the Federation’s ongoing efforts to develop dragon boat racing, broaden participation in the sport, and strengthen the UAE’s presence on the international marine sports stage. The partnership comes as part of the Federation’s preparations to host the championship, reflecting its commitment to collaborating with specialised organisations and benefiting from their…
A 50-year-old Emirati woman who went missing in Ras Al Khaimah is believed to have walked nearly 2km in her final hours before she was found dead, according to her brother, who has recounted her last known movements. Sheikha Al Hamir Alshemeili, who had been receiving psychiatric treatment for more than 25 years, left a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah at approximately 6.50am on Tuesday, October 6. Her brother, Mohammad Al-Hamir Alshemeili, believes she died around three hours later, although the official time and cause of death have not been confirmed. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Mohammad pieced together the events…
ARUSHA, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Charman of the Federal National Council’s Group at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Chairman of the Council’s Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, met with Alexander Radwan, Head of the German parliamentary delegation and a member of the Foreign Affairs and European Union Affairs Committees of the German Bundestag, on the sidelines of the 153rd IPU Assembly, held in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The discussions reviewed the longstanding strategic relations between the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany. Both sides commended the significant outcomes of the historic…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has concluded the third edition of the International Conference on Education (ADU_ICEDU2026) in Al Ain City. The conference brought together government representatives, education leaders, researchers and policymakers to examine how innovative pedagogical approaches can evolve to meet the increasingly complex, AI-driven, and skills-oriented future. The two-day conference was attended by HZaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE and Chancellor of UAEU, Mahra Al-Mutaiwie, Director of Regional Center for Educational Planning…
ABU DHABI, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates will participate in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October, with Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, leading the Ministry of Finance delegation. The UAE’s participation reaffirms its continued commitment to contributing actively to shaping the global economic landscape and strengthening international and regional partnerships with financial institutions to address economic shifts and develop sustainable development financing solutions. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini said: “The Annual…