JEDDAH — Saudi Civil Defense issued a series of alerts across seven cities and governorates within about 30 minutes late Friday before subsequently announcing that the danger had passed. The alerts covered Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu, AlUla, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Abha. Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu and Khamis Mushait each received two alerts, while AlUla, Jazan and Abha each received one. Civil Defense later issued notifications announcing that the danger had passed in the affected areas. Saudi authorities have recently issued emergency alerts across several cities amid Houthi militia attacks targeting the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette
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Twenty-five hotels across the UAE have been awarded Michelin Keys in the 2026 hotel selection, with properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Liwa Desert and Ras Al Khaimah making the list. The selection features 82 hotels in total, including 58 newly selected properties and 25 hotels awarded Michelin Keys. The Key hotels comprise 19 One Michelin Key, five Two Michelin Key and one Three Michelin Key properties. Atlantis The Royal in Dubai remains the UAE’s only Three Michelin Key hotel, recognised for offering an extraordinary stay. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dubai Atlantis…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 has officially opened registration for visitors to the Global Food Week exhibition and attendees of the highly anticipated second edition of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS). Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company in partnership with Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Global Food Week 2026 will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 6 to 8 October. The event will bring the entire global food ecosystem together under one roof, featuring an expansive exhibition, impactful thought leadership sessions at the GFSS, and a…
Johnny Karam, Cohesity, explains how agentic AI is expanding enterprise attack surfaces and why organisations must automate the recovery of critical data. Source: Tahawul Tech
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second edition of Dubai Mallathon has concluded. Held from 15 June to 15 September, the initiative, organised by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, attracted record participation and a strong community response, strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading community sports initiatives. A total of 160,475 participants of different ages and…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, the second-largest stock exchange in the Arab region, and Al Ramz Capital announced the launch of Round 4 of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, continuing their joint efforts to strengthen financial literacy and encourage a long-term approach to investing across the UAE. Building on the momentum of the first three rounds, the competition gives new and experienced investors an opportunity to put their investment knowledge into practice in a live market environment. Participants can develop and apply their own strategies while gaining greater exposure…
A newly signed agreement between Ras Al Khaimah and a Chinese aircraft manufacturer will bring flying-car testing to the emirate’s deserts and, eventually, a demonstration route between Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. On Friday, Aridge, one of Asia’s largest flying-car companies, signed an agreement with Ras Al Khaimah under the oversight of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority to set up what officials describe as a regulatory sandbox — a controlled environment where the aircraft can be flown and evaluated before any rules exist for wider use. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Day one of GISEC Global 2026 delivered a high‑impact programme that brought emerging AI‑enabled threats, national cyber resilience and critical infrastructure protection into sharp focus, as international experts examined the technologies and geopolitical forces reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. AI and the changing cyber threat landscape Across the Main Stage, discussions examined how artificial intelligence is transforming both cyber defence and cybercrime. During ‘Cybersecurity Is Defining the New Order,’ H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, explored the strategic implications of AI-enabled cyber threats, with critical infrastructure remaining a major target. He stressed that cyber resilience is…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has been ranked number one in TIME’s inaugural Arabia’s Top Companies of 2026 list, published in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. The ranking recognises the top 200 companies across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, assessing them based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth in recent years and sustainability transparency. Among the companies featured, banking and finance was the most represented sector, accounting…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India. Sheikh Mohamed also congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, wishing him continued good health and further success in advancing India’s progress and fulfilling the aspirations of its people. Prime Minister Modi thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his kind sentiments and reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit…