DUBAI — Iran and Oman held their first formal talks on Monday on the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz under the framework of the interim memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Tehran and Washington earlier this month. The announcement followed multiple US media reports that Washington had agreed with Tehran to halt attacks after an exchange of strikes strained the deal, and that the two sides planned to renew talks in Qatar on Tuesday. Iran reacted by shooting down down the claim, sparking US President Donald Trump to say the meeting will go ahead, contradicting Tehran’s words. Deputy…
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[Editor’s note: This article is part of Villages of the UAE, a Khaleej Times editorial series that looks beyond the country’s skylines to the quieter communities nestled in its mountains, deserts, wadis, and along its coast. Through the voices of residents and the rhythms of everyday life, the series explores how tradition, place, and people continue to shape the UAE’s social fabric.] To understand the ancient coastal village of Qidfa, one must first look at its geography. Trapped beautifully between the towering Hajar Mountains to the west and the warm waters of the Gulf of Oman to the east, it…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, recently announced new capabilities for improved AI governance. Powered by a new integration with the Claude Compliance API, security and compliance teams gain visibility into Claude usage directly within the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. As enterprises deploy Claude at scale, security and compliance teams require the same level of visibility and governance for AI as they do for every other mission-critical application in their stack. This integration brings granular Claude activity data into Tenable One, allowing organisations to extend their existing exposure management workflows to their…
While football often creates fierce rivalries, Jordanian fans chose a different approach during the FIFA World Cup. Ahead of Jordan’s match against Argentina in Texas, they welcomed Argentine fans by preparing mansaf, Jordan’s national dish, as a gesture of friendship, respect, and sportsmanship. Mansaf consists of shredded lamb cooked in jameed, a traditional fermented dried yogurt sauce, and is served with rice. It is one of Jordan’s most famous traditional dishes. The gathering brought people together as Jordanian fans shared traditional food while wearing traditional clothing, creating a warm atmosphere between supporters of both nations. It raised an interesting question.…
DUBAI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality; and other senior officials, in the presence of Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DEWA, on a tour of Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters, an architectural masterpiece and the tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building in the world. The guests…
CARACAS — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Sunday the creation of a presidential commission to assess the condition of housing and infrastructure damaged by the powerful earthquakes that struck the South American country, and extended school closures for another week. “This presidential commission is already working to verify habitability conditions, to determine whether people can safely return to their homes,” Rodríguez said during a broadcast on state television channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). The acting president said the commission will be headed by engineer Francisco Garcés and will include public institutions, engineering organizations, and universities. Rodríguez also explained…
iCAUR recently officially opened its first showroom in the Kingdom, located at Al Khobar Front Yard in Khobar. The facility’s launch marks a new chapter in iCAUR’s localization journey, providing a direct hub for local customers to explore the brand, experience its products firsthand, and access dedicated service support. As a new energy vehicle brand built on classic design, thoughtful technology, and sustainable ecosystems, iCAUR’s entry into Saudi Arabia goes far beyond a straightforward product rollout. Operating under a subsidiary model, iCAUR takes direct charge of vehicle imports, unified brand building, and standardized management across Saudi Arabia. This enables the…
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has won two awards at the Global Banking & Markets (GBM) Middle East Awards 2026, receiving the Rising Star Sukuk House of the Year and Islamic Project Finance House of the Year awards. In addition to the institutional awards, ADIB was recognised for its leading role across several landmark, award-winning transactions, including: “Debut Sovereign, Supranational & Agency Sukuk Deal of the Year”, “GRE / Quasi-Sovereign Syndicated Finance of the Year”, “Corporate Syndicated Finance Deal of the Year”, “Infrastructure / Project Finance Deal of the Year”, and “Real Estate…
“Agentic AI could cause considerable job losses as routine knowledge-work tasks are automated, making reskilling and workforce redeployment an urgent board-level priority”, Khanna said. “The companies most admired a decade from now will use AI to move people into higher-value work, rather than simply cutting headcount”. The report warns agentic AI, governance failures and workforce disruption will reshape enterprise strategy. Enterprise AI is now a board-level execution test. The report sets out a clear message for enterprise leaders: the AI race is moving from experimentation to execution. Peak State Consulting says the companies that win will be those that can…
We build many myths around our relationships. In marriages, it is usually the myth of happily ever after. Sometimes, marriages are our escape from the terror our families unconsciously inflict on us. Marriages then become a refuge until the very institution collapses. Dubai-based Booker-shortlisted author Avni Doshi’s hugely anticipated second novel The First House begins with a husband announcing his decision to part ways. He has made a choice, but the woman has to put the pieces of the puzzle together. What really went wrong in the marriage? Has he found someone else? How will their two daughters process the…