NEW YORK — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), led by Secretary General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, participated in the Fourth United Nations High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism, which opened at the United Nations headquarters in New York. IMCTC’s participation in this prominent international conference reflects its ongoing role in enhancing international cooperation and unifying efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in all their forms. It also reinforced strategic partnerships with international organizations and member states, contributing to the development of effective policies and practices to address terrorist threats and enhance regional and international security and stability. The opening session…
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Bilal Baig, Vice President, Solutions Engineering, TrendAI. Artificial intelligence is redefining enterprise operations, creating new opportunities for innovation while introducing increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges. The official launch of TrendAI in the UAE marks a significant milestone in helping organisations navigate this new era by combining AI-driven security, governance and threat intelligence into a unified platform. Rapid adoption of generative and agentic AI across the Gulf is expanding the enterprise attack surface, making visibility, accountability and risk management more critical than ever. In this interview, Bilal Baig, Vice President, Solutions Engineering, TrendAI, shares his perspectives on the governance gaps organisations must…
From the left: Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade and Mr. Jonathan Emery, CEO of Aldar Development. Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) is proud to support Jonathan Emery, CEO of Aldar Development, one of the largest developers in the UAE, as he joins a team of riders taking on a remarkable 3,333km cycling challenge from Barcelona to Paris in support of CycleAgainstCancer, in aid of the Al Jalila Foundation. The 25-day charitable endurance challenge will see a team of 15 riders from the UAE cycle through Spain and France, covering over 54,000 metres of elevation to…
For nearly three months, UAE motorists found themselves combining errands, leaving one family car parked and even switching to the Metro for part of their commute as fuel prices climbed. With petrol prices set to fall from July 1, commuters said that the savings may not be life-changing, but they will bring some much-needed relief. Depending on how much they drive, some residents estimate they could save more than Dh200 a month — money they plan to put towards shopping, summer holidays or simply reducing household expenses. The UAE on Monday announced lower fuel prices for July, with Super 98…
DOHA — Iran-Qatar talks on Wednesday will cover the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the United States, as well as its frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday. According to Baghaei, the Iranian technical negotiators will focus strictly on consultations with Qatari officials on points of the framework deal, the release of Iran’s frozen assets and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil exports at the forefront of the talks. “What will probably take place in Doha tomorrow is a discussion with the Qatari side on the implementation of some provisions of the memorandum of understanding,…
Dubai’s popular shopping destination is putting a fresh spin on summer fitness with its new 12K Walk to Unlock campaign, encouraging visitors to turn their daily step count into a rewarding wellness challenge. Running until August 1, the initiative transforms Ibn Battuta Mall into an indoor walking track powered by the Fitze app. Visitors simply download the app, join the Ibn Battuta challenge and begin walking through the mall’s six themed courts: China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and Andalusia. As their step count rises, they unlock exclusive rewards, with 12,000 steps serving as the ultimate milestone. Participants can also earn…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under sponsorship of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in a step that reflects success of the initiative in turning the innovative ideas into real economic projects, Emirati citizen Mira Ibrahim Abdullah Al Jamali, winner of “RAK Talent Award” received her business project which is an equipped shop at Al Manar Mall worth AED2.5 million in presence of Mohamed Mosbbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman, RAK Chamber and Arifa Saleh Al Falahi, Board Member, Benoy Kurien, Chief Executive Officer, Al Hamra Group, and Lee Northmore, Vice President, Al Manar Mall and…
DURBAN — Businesses in South African cities have been shuttered and police have been deployed to the streets across the country because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent. The protests mark an unofficial deadline set by campaigners for all undocumented foreigners to leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged demonstrators to refrain from “intimidation, threats or ultimatums”. He said the right to protest “does not allow people to threaten or intimidate others, or to engage in acts of vandalism or violence”. “Whatever the motivation, taking the law into one’s own hands is vigilantism,” he said. Many…
DUBAI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Residential REIT, the GCC’s largest real estate investment trust, today announced the acquisition of 220 townhouses at Jebel Ali Village and their addition to its investment portfolio, marking the next step in the REIT’s committed growth strategy and expanding its presence in Dubai’s premium residential segment. The acquisition was secured through a forward purchase agreement at a price of AED894 million. Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of DHAM REIT Management, said,“The acquisition and addition of the 220 townhouses at Jebel Ali Village to our portfolio marks the next step in Dubai Residential REIT’s…
To accelerate the adoption of Agentic Artificial Intelligence across the UAE government’s operations, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has launched the country’s first Agentic AI assistants for the meteorological sector and approved a comprehensive roadmap to expand the deployment of these technologies across its services. The initiative reflects the Centre’s commitment to advancing the national meteorological system, enhancing operational readiness for the future, and supporting the UAE’s vision of building a more efficient, agile, and proactive government. This initiative is aligned with the UAE’s strategic vision to leverage the latest artificial intelligence technologies to improve government performance, enhance service…