RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development emphasized that failing to notify job applicants of the results of their interviews constitutes a violation of regulations and bylaws. The ministry urged affected individuals to notify the ministry about the non-compliant establishments through its official application. Human resources regulations require employers to notify applicants of the outcome of the interview—whether accepted or rejected—within 30 days of the job interview. Failure by an establishment to provide such notification, or any violation of the regulations governing job postings and interviews, constitutes a clear breach of the applicable regulations and warrants an…
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NEW YORK, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that heavyweight world champion Vadim Nemkov will defend his title against third-ranked Sergei Bilostenniy at PFL Dubai on Saturday, 14th November, at Coca-Cola Arena. The event will be PFL’s first Dubai card since its merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). It forms part of a cooperation agreement with Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to bring international MMA events to the emirate. Nemkov, who holds a 20-2 record and ranks second in PFL’s pound-for-pound standings, is a protégé of Fedor…
RIYADH — The National Center for Inspection and Monitoring (NCIM) has received more than 11 million reports from citizens through its unified inspection and control platform. The Center was established by a Cabinet decision in 2024 with the aim of coordinating inspection and control efforts among government agencies and developing plans and programs to improve inspection and control mechanisms and procedures that ensure transparency and integrity in oversight and inspection activities. The Center’s Board of Directors is chaired by Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail, and includes representatives from seven government agencies while Turki Al-Hogail serves as the CEO.…
When Priyam Chaturvedi lost her corporate job last year, she found herself reconsidering what she wanted to do next. The answer came from a passion she had pursued alongside her career for much of her life: music. A vocalist and musician, Chaturvedi had spent years learning music while working full-time in marketing for companies including Landmark Group and Mumzworld. After her role was made redundant, she decided to build a community around Indian music in Dubai. That idea became Zikr, a cultural platform that began with an intimate concert in her living room. “I was sitting at home thinking, ‘What…
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Specialty Hospital, part of Burjeel Holdings, has launched Sharjah’s first PET/CT service, expanding access to advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment planning within the emirate. The service forms part of the hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Department and is integrated with Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI), connecting molecular imaging with multidisciplinary oncology expertise across diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up. The inauguration was attended by Sheikh Faisal Khalid Sultan Al Qasimi; Dr. Ahmad Tahlak, General Director of Tarahum Charity Foundation; Mohammad Al Mulla, Deputy Director-General of the foundation; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings;…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), continues to develop an integrated maritime ecosystem that enhances navigational safety, improves the efficiency of maritime services and operations, and advances the sector’s regulatory environment. These efforts keep pace with the rapid growth of Dubai’s maritime sector and reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for maritime activities and services. The latest figures highlight the scale and diversity of Dubai’s maritime sector. A total of 8,415 marine craft are registered with the Dubai Maritime Authority, while more than…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior emphasized that individual employers, who allow their employees to work for others or for their own personal benefit, will be slapped with a maximum fine of SR100,000 and imprisonment for up to six months, in addition to a ban on recruiting workers for up to five years. The ministry called on employers and employees to fully adhere to residency, labor, and border security regulations. It urged the public to report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source:…
OpenAI recently unveiled GPT-6 Astra, its latest AI model. The company when on to claim GPT-6 as the world’s most advanced model and that it could represent the early stages of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company stated the model brings together years of research and “big bets” across pre-training, reinforcement learning and alignment, enabling it to lead the way in computer use, browsing, software engineering and science. GPT-6 Astra is being rolled out from the 4th September 2026 to a limited set of organisations and will become available to all ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise Users as well…
GENEVA — The UN human rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, and said he would urge companies in the coming days to reduce the risks. “I share the concerns of industry insiders that advanced AI could pose an existential risk to humanity,” Volker Turk told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in a sweeping speech ahead of the start of his second term next month. “I am calling here, today, for an all-out effort to put cast iron guarantees in place around the safety and security of AI, before it…
Practical steps around early care, health insurance, mental wellbeing and prevention can help UAE residents make more confident health decisions for themselves and their families Published: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 2:29 PM Making good health decisions is not always straightforward. Most people do not delay care because they are ignoring their health. More often, they are trying to work out what is serious enough to act on. Is it stress, or something more? Should you wait another week? Do you need a specialist, or is a GP the right place to start? Will insurance cover the consultation or treatment? These…