The autumn season in UAE is set to begin on Wednesday, September 23, according to astronomical calculations announced by a top official. Bringing respite to residents from the peak summer heat, the new season will begin at 4.05am, when the constellations of Gemini, Taurus, Leo, Sirius, Canopus, and Pleiades will shine in the eastern part of the sky at dawn. Meanwhile, winter clouds are set to arrive in mid-October, with the chance of rain increasing after the middle of autumn, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the…
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NEW YORK — UN Secretary General António Guterres and GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and their targeting of civilian sites. They underscored that these attacks pose a severe threat to regional peace and security. The leaders made the remarks during their meeting on Saturday on the sidelines of the GCC secretary general’s participation in the meetings of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Guterres and Albudaiwi discussed several topics, most notably reviewing bilateral relations and cooperation between the GCC and the United Nations and ways to…
Sébastien Pavie, Thales, discusses AI-driven cyber risks, data-centric security, platform consolidation and the growing need for quantum-safe protection. Source: Tahawul Tech
MOSCOW — A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region overnight killed two people and injured 20 others, Russian authorities said Sunday, as Ukraine confirmed carrying out long-range strikes targeting Russian energy and logistics infrastructure. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin described it as the “most massive” drone attack on the capital, claiming that more than 1,600 Ukrainian drones had been shot down since Saturday, including 450 approaching Moscow. Sobyanin said several drones reached the Moscow Oil Refinery, damaging the facility, while another struck a residential building. No casualties were reported in the capital itself. “The unprecedented attack was…
ADEN — Yemen is not an “Iranian bargaining chip” or an arena for settling regional scores, Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba said Saturday, while describing the country’s partnership with Saudi Arabia as “firm” amid escalating fighting with the Houthis. In an interview published by Yemen’s official Saba news agency, Al-Zouba said restoring state institutions was essential to Yemen’s security, regional stability and the safety of maritime routes. “Restoring Yemeni state institutions is a pillar of Yemen’s security, regional stability and the safety of maritime routes, and the government is dealing with the repercussions of recent developments responsibly and with commitment,” she…
Pre-booking for VIP packs for Global Village Season 31 will begin on September 21 at 10am, ahead of the destination’s October 14 opening. Global Village’s 31st season will run for more than seven months until May 2027. Under the theme ‘A More Wonderful World’, the family destination will bring back its entertainment, dining and shopping attractions, along with several new additions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. VIP packs Global Village recently released the VIP Packs for the upcoming season, with sales taking place in stages exclusively through the Coca-Cola Arena website. Pre-sales…
Praneeth Vanteru, ManageEngine, discusses how Zia AI supports cybersecurity, IT service management and identity protection. Source: Tahawul Tech
Dubai motorists travelling through Oud Maitha, Al Jaddaf, Umm Hurair and surrounding areas can now make key journeys in a fraction of the previous time, following the completion of a major Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) road project. The Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project has increased the capacity of Oud Maitha Road from 10,400 to 15,600 vehicles per hour in both directions — a rise of up to 50 per cent — while cutting journey time from 20 minutes to five minutes. The project includes 14km of roads, four upgraded intersections and bridges and tunnels spanning…
RIYADH — Several Arab countries and international and Islamic organizations condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an attempt to target Riyadh with a ballistic missile and attempts to target civilians and civilian objects in Bish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu. For countries, Kuwait, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon and Jordan issued separate statements condemning the attacks and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Kuwait strongly condemned the attempted ballistic missile attack on Riyadh and attempts to target civilians and civilian objects in Bish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu, describing the attacks as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a blatant breach…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Casablanca Anfa dirt racecourse in the Kingdom of Morocco will host the fourteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, with 17 horses representing elite studs and owners from Morocco, the Arab world and Europe taking part. The Cup series continues its global tour within a vision aimed at elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian horse and strengthening its presence at the most prominent international racecourses, alongside supporting owners and breeders and encouraging them to acquire…