ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — IHC today confirmed that Fount Trust is its ultimate parent following a restructuring of the ownership arrangements above Royal Group. Royal Group continues to exist and operate. The purpose of the structure is to support long-term stewardship and continuity across generations. The restructuring does not change IHC’s operations, strategy or business activities. IHC continues to be governed by its Board of Directors and managed by its executive team under its established corporate governance framework as a global investment company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Its focus remains on building long-term value…
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Dubai Miracle Garden will reopen for its 15th season on October 8, giving residents and visitors another chance to explore one of the emirate’s most popular seasonal attractions. The floral destination, which transforms a large stretch of Dubai into a colourful garden every winter, will welcome visitors with floral displays, themed attractions and family-friendly activities. Tickets for Season 15 are now available, with discounted admission offered to UAE residents and nationals who present a valid Emirates ID. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For UAE residents and nationals, adult tickets are priced at…
SHARJAH, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, the Sharjah-based real estate developer shaping modern, integrated communities and destinations, has announced the complete sell-out of all 2,683 homes across the five residential towers at Linar, its AED4 billion waterfront development in Al Mamzar, Sharjah. The project has sold out after all units in the final two towers were sold as part of Phase 2, following strong demand for the first three towers. Alef has confirmed that construction is scheduled to commence this year. Demand has come from a broad buyer base spanning the domestic market, international business owners and executives,…
Kaspersky has once again successfully passed the SOC 2 Type II audit, reaffirming the reliability of its internal security controls and antivirus database development processes. The assessment demonstrates that the company’s antivirus database development and release processes consistently meet internationally recognised standards, reinforcing trust in the integrity and resilience of Kaspersky technologies. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and acknowledged worldwide, the SOC 2 framework evaluates an organisation’s adherence to the AICPA Trust Service Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Kaspersky has been regularly undergoing the SOC 2 audit since 2019, reaffirming its long-term…
The weather on Tuesday, September 22, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of some convective clouds formation eastward by afternoon. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-20 km/hr, reaching 35 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight in…
BRUSSELS, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever has three more weeks to find €10 billion to fill the federal budget deficit, as the Federal Government fears being hit with a snowball of compounding interest in 2030. The Belgian deficit sits at 5.2% of GDP, the highest in the eurozone, with the debt rising to over 110% of GDP this year. Across the eurozone, only France (116%), Italy (137%) and Greece (146%) have a higher relative debt than Belgium. In the coming days, the discussion will continue “in depth,” but within working groups. The core cabinet…
Parents across the UAE are being urged to keep children at home if they develop flu-like symptoms, as some schools report influenza cases across different year groups and remind families about measures to limit the spread of infection. Messages being sent to parents are asking them to monitor children for symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or blocked nose, body aches and fatigue. Some children may also experience vomiting or diarrhoea. Schools are stressing that students experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay home and avoid contact with others “until they have been free of fever for at least 24…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, Saudi Arabia’s national automotive company, on Monday. The launch marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to develop an advanced automotive industry and expand its industrial base. “The launch of CEER’s first vehicles represents another step forward in Saudi Arabia’s progression to build a sustainable and prosperous industrial ecosystem,” the Crown Prince said. “It further enables the automotive sector as a key driver of economic growth, through attracting investments, empowering national talent, and expanding…
Rapid AI adoption and emerging risks such as post-quantum threats are adding new layers of complexity to the cybersecurity landscape, placing greater pressure on enterprises to balance innovation with security, governance and measurable business outcomes. Bulwark Technologies has spent 27 years building its cybersecurity presence across the region, while adapting its portfolio and partner ecosystem to address evolving enterprise requirements. Jose Menacherry, Managing Director, Bulwark Technologies, discussed with Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group, at GISEC Global 2026, the company’s growth journey; the changing cybersecurity landscape; responsible AI adoption; the importance of human oversight; and why organisations need to…
NEW YORK,21st September, 2026 (WAM) – Organisations from across the global AI ecosystem today announced a joint commitment to help close one of AI’s most significant access gaps: providing safe, effective AI services in the languages people speak around the world. A group of 60 signatories are uniting behind a shared five-year goal: for an estimated 3.4 billion people who speak languages currently underrepresented in today’s AI models to be able to use AI tools in their own language and voice, African Media Agency (AMA) reported. Initial signatories reflect the range of expertise needed to make progress, from locally led…