RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic countries condemned the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates also denounced the Israeli rejection of Palestinian statehood. “These positions amount to a direct repudiation of the Comprehensive Plan, jeopardize its implementation, and fundamentally undermine the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting…
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BUCHAREST — Spanish F-18 fighter jets deployed on a NATO air defense mission shot down a suspected Russian drone after it entered Romanian airspace early Sunday, Romanian authorities said. Romania’s Defense Ministry said surveillance systems detected the aerial target at 4:44 a.m. local time, approximately 24 kilometers north of the southeastern city of Galati. The drone entered Romanian airspace from the direction of neighboring Moldova, the ministry said. Two Spanish F-18 fighter jets, which had been deployed preventively from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, established radar contact with the target and were authorized to engage. The drone was shot down at…
MODA & JAECOO is advancing its smart mobility ecosystem through SIVP — Super Intelligent Valet Parking, an intelligent parking assistance technology designed to address real-world urban driving challenges. As parking remains one of the most common pain points for drivers, especially in crowded cities, shopping malls, narrow parking spaces and open-air parking areas during high-temperature seasons, SIVP reflects OMODA & JAECOO’s focus on making intelligent vehicle technologies more practical, accessible and relevant to daily life. Designed for defined operating conditions, SIVP supports parking-space recognition, route planning, obstacle response and smooth parking manoeuvres. By assisting users with complex parking scenarios, the…
SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Al Qasimia University (AQU) will host its 11th International Conference on 3–4 February 2027. The conference, titled “The United Arab Emirates’ Efforts in the Islamic Economy: Reality, Achievements and Future Prospects,” will be held on the university campus, with remote participation also available via Zoom. Prof. Dr Awad Al Khalaf, Chancellor of AQU, said the conference reflects the university’s commitment to examining contemporary national issues from scientific and academic perspectives and to highlighting the…
SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of the Sharjah Excellence Award, with the final registration and submission deadline set for the end of January 2027. Held annually under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the award honours companies, establishments, and individuals that demonstrate outstanding institutional performance, promoting a culture of quality, innovation, and excellence across the business environment. The Chamber encouraged private-sector companies and entrepreneurs from across the UAE and the…
WASHINGTON — Adm. Brad Cooper, the top US military commander in the Middle East, visited the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day regional tour that concluded Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The visit came as the aircraft carrier continues an extended deployment supporting US military operations against Iran, including the blockade of Iranian ports. The Lincoln arrived in the Middle East in January and has now spent more than 240 consecutive days at sea, a record-setting stretch that has raised concerns over the impact of prolonged deployments on sailors and the vessel itself. Reports have…
SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has begun implementing its water conservation initiative in citizens’ homes in Mughaider Suburb, targeting approximately 2,000 homes for the installation of water-saving devices and fittings. The initiative follows its implementation in Al Rahmaniya Suburb, where 4,000 homes have been covered and more than 14,000 water-saving devices have been installed to date, contributing to water consumption reductions of up to 59%. SEWA is continuing installations at homes where residents were unavailable during previous visits or could not be contacted. Majid Haremal Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Corporate…
HAMBURG, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mexican cyclist Isaac Del Toro will lead UAE Team Emirates XRG at the 29th edition of the Bemer Cyclassics in Hamburg on Sunday, returning to action three weeks after securing a third-place finish at the Tour de France. Del Toro makes his second consecutive appearance at the one-day UCI WorldTour race alongside a strong UAE Team Emirates XRG line-up featuring Filippo Baroncini, Mikkel Bjerg, Benoît Cosnefroy, Rune Herregodts, António Morgado and Florian Vermeersch, directed by Sports Director Andrej Hauptman. The 205.2-kilometre classic begins in Buxtehude and traverses Lower Saxony before returning to Hamburg, where…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and dust-stirring winds are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the expected heatwave, Dammam is forecast to record the highest temperature at 49°C, followed by Riyadh and Buraidah at 47°C. Temperatures are expected to reach 45°C in Makkah, 43°C in Madinah, and 42°C in Jeddah. Elsewhere, highs of 31°C are expected in Abha, 37°C in Tabuk and Jazan, 42°C in Hail and Najran, 30°C in Al-Baha, and 41°C in both Arar and Sakaka. As…
A headache, an unusual blood test result, or a new medicine can quickly send people to ChatGPT looking for answers. But doctors in the UAE told Khaleej Times that there is a line between using AI to understand your health and relying on it when medical care is needed. The warning comes as more people turn to artificial intelligence for health information. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health found that 59 per cent of UAE respondents use AI to manage their health, compared with a global average of 35 per cent. Doctors said that AI can…