An Indian woman died after collapsing at her home in Sharjah. Afina Basheer, 32, was a mother of two young children aged 3.5 and 1.5 years. The family hails from the southern Indian state of Kerala and has been living in Sharjah for over four years. “She was perfectly healthy and did not show any signs of being ill,” her husband Yasser told Khaleej Times. “She was at home when the incident occurred. Preliminary reports say she collapsed and died. We don’t know the actual reason as yet.” Afina was trained as a dentist, but her husband said that she…
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DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The next phase of Arab journalism will depend on transforming newsroom structures and skills around evolving platforms while keeping credibility at the heart of professional reporting, leading editors said at the Arab Media Summit 2026. During a session titled “Arabic Journalism: The Editors-in-Chief Perspective!”, moderated by Ibrahim Shukralla, Editor-in-Chief of Emarat Al Youm Newspaper, editors from four major Arab newspapers outlined the need to integrate print, online platforms, social media and artificial intelligence within broader editorial strategies rather than treating them as separate areas of operation. Waleed Al Nisf, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Qabas Newspaper, said…
SimuPhish co-founders Shubh Arya and Hritik Jain explain why continuous behavioural intelligence is essential for building workforce cyber resilience AI-powered social engineering, deepfakes and personalised attacks are making deception increasingly difficult for employees to detect. Traditional security awareness training alone is no longer sufficient, prompting organisations to adopt continuous Human Risk Management strategies that measure behaviour, identify vulnerabilities and deliver targeted interventions. In this interview, SimuPhish co-founders Shubh Arya and Hritik Jain discuss the changing nature of workforce cyber risk, the Middle East’s multilingual security challenges and how AI, automation and behavioural intelligence can help organisations build measurable cyber resilience. …
barq, the digital payments company, announced the close of a Series A funding round worth $329.5 million, at a valuation of $1.85 billion, marking a new milestone that reflects the growth the company has achieved since its launch and cements its position among the fastest-growing fintech companies in Saudi Arabia and the region.The round saw participation from Noon Investments, Sohar International Bank, and M20 Fund, a step that reflects investor confidence in barq’s trajectory and future potential, and underscores the appeal of the investment opportunities emerging in the fintech sector across the Kingdom and the region.The round follows a standout…
RIYADH — Trade between Saudi Arabia and Egypt reached approximately $82.2 billion from 2021 to 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.66 percent.The figures reflect the continued strength of trade relations between the two countries, supported by the diversity of traded goods and growing economic and commercial cooperation. Trade between the two countries reached approximately $18.1 billion in 2025, up 11 percent year on year from 2024, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Saudi Arabia is Egypt’s third-largest trading partner globally, underscoring the importance of economic and trade relations between the two countries. Plastics…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments amid the US-Iran war.] The UAE faced an unprecedented challenge during Iranian attacks, with the country having to respond not only to aerial strikes but also to a flood of fake news, disinformation and AI-generated content online since the war began, Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi said. Speaking at a session titled ‘Media and Diplomacy in a Changing World’ at the Arab Media Summit, Al Kaabi said the attacks created two simultaneous threats, making the speed and credibility of information increasingly important. “For the first time in our…
It was a winning night for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, but the trophies weren’t the only things shining in Los Angeles. Noah Wyle took home Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Rhea Seehorn finally landed her first Emmy for Pluribus, while Matthew Rhys pulled off the night’s biggest acting feat with two lead trophies in a single evening. But before the winners made their way to the stage, there was plenty happening on the blue carpet. Zendaya showed up dripping in silver crystals, Selena Gomez embraced head-to-toe gold and Nicole Kidman brought feathers…
SHARJAH, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH), part of the University of Sharjah, brought astronomers, students and space enthusiasts together to observe a striking daytime celestial event: Venus slipping behind the crescent moon. The event was organised as part of the academy’s continuing efforts to strengthen scientific literacy and make astronomy and space science accessible to the wider community. Participants observed the phenomenon through modern astronomical equipment, explored it through digital simulations and received live scientific explanations of the event. A lunar occultation occurs when the Moon passes in front of Venus from the…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — 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, has recognised government, semi-government, and private sector entities that played distinctive roles in creating procurement opportunities and awarding contracts to Emirati suppliers. Facilitated through the Emirati Supplier Programme, managed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the recognised entities were among the highest contributors to procurement…
RIYADH — More than half of Saudi citizens have experienced fraud, according to a field survey. Consumers International conducted the survey in 2025, and the survey was jointly funded by the King Khalid Foundation, the Saleh Kamel Humanitarian Foundation, and the Abdulkadir Al-Muhaidib Social Foundation. It was revealed in the survey that 43 percent of Saudis who had fallen victim to fraud, were able to recover their money, reflecting the effectiveness of grievance channels and the high standards of financial consumer protection. The findings also showed a striking pattern, with 16 percent of Saudis reporting that they had experienced financial…