At a GCC ministerial meeting, the UAE urged a balanced AI vision in religious affairs to align innovation with values and spiritual guidance. KUWAIT CITY: The UAE has called for a balanced AI vision in religious and spiritual governance, highlighting the need to harness modern technologies like artificial intelligence in a way that serves humanity, […]
Marking World Habitat Day 2025, the UN emphasised inclusive urban crisis response as essential for safety, stability, and global housing rights. NEW YORK: The United Nations has marked World Habitat Day 2025 with a global call for urgent action to ensure safer, inclusive and more resilient cities. With the theme Urban crisis response, the initiative […]
Abu Dhabi has extended the 2025–2026 falconry season, supporting GCC falconry tradition while enforcing legal and environmental guidelines. ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has officially extended the traditional falconry season for 2025–2026, under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The decision aligns with EAD’s mission to regulate […]
Microsoft promoted Judson Althoff to CEO of its commercial business, as Satya Nadella sharpens focus on AI and core tech innovation. REDMOND: In a strategic leadership shakeup, Microsoft has named Judson Althoff, its Chief Commercial Officer, as the new CEO of its commercial business. The move is designed to let Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella devote […]
The UAE’s Chief AI Officers concluded a US knowledge tour of top tech firms, boosting digital strategies and the GCC’s AI leadership. WASHINGTON, D.C.: The UAE’s Chief AI Officers have wrapped up an unprecedented knowledge tour across the United States, visiting 13 of the world’s leading technology companies. The initiative, led by the UAE Government […]
UAE’s Dr. Omar Habtour Al Darei calls for balanced AI integration in religious and social governance at GCC ministerial meeting. KUWAIT: The United Arab Emirates has underscored the importance of adopting a balanced and ethical approach to artificial intelligence (AI) within the sphere of religious and social governance. Speaking at the 11th Ministerial Meeting of […]
Gold hits record $3,963 per ounce as investors seek safety amid global uncertainty and expected Fed rate cuts. WASHINGTON: Gold surged to a record high on Monday, climbing past US$3,960 per ounce as investors turned to the precious metal amid growing market expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. Spot […]
Indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations have begun in Egypt, focusing on a prisoner exchange and Israeli troop withdrawal from the Strip. Sharm El Sheikh: Indirect negotiations between delegations from Hamas and Israel commenced today in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh under Cairo’s mediation, to discuss arrangements for a prisoner exchange, a ceasefire, and the […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a new cabinet, only for the Lecornu government collapse to follow within hours amid political opposition. PARIS: In a dramatic political twist, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a fresh cabinet on Sunday, only for the Lecornu government collapse to unfold within hours. The shortest-serving government in France’s Fifth […]
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar inaugurates Najah Dubai 2025 with 100 global universities, promoting UAE’s vision for a knowledge-based economy. DUBAI: His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated Najah Dubai 2025, the UAE’s leading higher education exhibition, at the Dubai World […]
Dubai Airports launches new 10-year accessibility plan to transform DXB and DWC into the most inclusive airports globally. DUBAI: Dubai Airports has launched the next phase of its accessibility strategy, setting a clear ambition to make Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) the most accessible airports in the world by 2035. The initiative […]
