ANKARA — US President Donald Trump said his tentative ceasefire with Iran is done, raising the prospect of a renewed military conflict between the two countries. “For me, I think it’s over,” he said on Wednesday in Ankara, sitting next to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the military alliance’s annual summit. “As far as I’m concerned it’s just a waste of time dealing with them.” Oil prices are surging this morning after Trump said his ceasefire with Iran is done. Brent crude futures jumped more than 5% to roughly $78 a barrel— far above their prewar price. US stock…
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AI Lab features AI-ready products from ASUS designed to support a wide range of educational and research applications. Dubai – ASUS, in collaboration with Intel, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab at the Directorate-General of Education in Al Dhahirah Governorate in Ibri. This initiative marks the first AI-focused project by ASUS Education in the region, reiterating the company’s commitment to driving innovation and advancing AI adoption across the education sector. AI Lab supports the Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing efforts to upskill students, empower educators and foster research. AI plays a key role in Oman Vision 2040, reflecting…
When my plus one cancelled just hours before dinner, I thought I’d spend the evening awkwardly sitting with a table full of strangers. Instead, within minutes of taking my seat, I was chatting with the woman on my right. Then the woman on my left joined in. Before long, around a dozen women who had never met before were swapping stories about dating in Dubai, childhood memories, travel plans, careers, and where they each called home. That is exactly the idea behind Avli by Tashas’ new monthly Shared Table Dinner, a communal dining concept designed to bring strangers together over…
ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group will host Touchdown Middle East 2026 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time the region-wide data centre conference will take place in the UAE. Organised by the Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA), the fourth edition of Touchdown Middle East 2026 will take place from 18th to19th November 2026 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Following three consecutive years in Bahrain, the conference’s move to Abu Dhabi reflects its growing regional footprint and positions the UAE’s capital as its first new host venue. The conference will…
BEIJING — The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China has risen to at least 17, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported. Thunderstorms and gale-force winds killed at least 11 people and injured 331 in the central province of Hubei, where “severe convective weather” hit cities, while tornadoes were reported elsewhere late Monday, state news agency Xinhua said. Xinhua also reported that 4,800 houses had been damaged and 22 more collapsed. “This episode of severe convective weather was characterised by its sudden onset and intense, short-duration winds,” it added. In the southern…
DUBAI — Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday following US strikes against Iran in response to Tuesday’s attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said in a post on the US social media platform X. US officials said Iran’s military launched drones toward Bahrain, the Axios news site reported. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it conducted a missile and drone operation targeting 85 key US military facilities…
DUBAI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — A new study conducted by YouGov on behalf of Shamal Holding has revealed strong demand for waterfront living, with 82 percent of UAE residents planning to live on a waterfront or near a marina within the next two to three years. The survey, which covered 1,009 respondents, found that 93 percent are willing to pay a premium to live near the water, while 99 percent believe waterfront locations enhance a property’s long-term investment value. Meanwhile, 96 percent said proximity to water directly influences their daily decisions, from travel and exercise to stress management. The…
A Dh5,000 reward that marked a milestone for Ras Al Khaimah Fitness Challenge participants has become more than just a prize—it has helped motivate them to continue the healthier habits they developed during the competition. For 17-year-old Ali Mohammad Al Khateri, taking part in the challenge became the turning point that changed his approach to food, exercise, and daily routines. Since completing the first edition of the competition, he has lost around 20kg, reducing his weight from approximately 116-117kg to 97kg. “Before, I didn’t pay much attention to what I ate,” he said. “Now I choose foods that suit me,…
KARACHI — A cargo plane carrying five crew members went missing off the coast of Karachi on Tuesday night, prompting Pakistani authorities to launch a search and rescue operation, aviation officials said. The Boeing 737 rapidly descended and lost contact with air traffic controllers after reporting a navigational system problem at 21:21 local time (16:21 GMT) on Tuesday, Pakistan’s airport authority said. The plane had been en route to Karachi from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The plane was operated by K2 Airways, a private cargo airline based in Karachi. The company was founded in 2018, according to its…
The GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards 2026 brought together senior government officials, CIOs, CISOs and technology executives at The Ritz-Carlton JBR, Dubai, for an evening celebrating the organisations and individuals driving the UAE’s next chapter of digital government. Organised by CPI Media Group, the forum spotlighted how AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data infrastructure and blockchain are transforming public services and strengthening national resilience. Now you can experience it all again. Our official event video captures the energy, insights, and winning moments of the night. Source: Tahawul Tech