LONDON — An investigation into the fate of more than 300 Kurdish migrants, who sought to cross into the United Kingdom using illegal routes, has exposed a horrifying human trafficking and organ-harvesting ring operating in war-torn, militia-controlled Libya. More than 300 migrants heading to the UK last summer were kidnapped, tortured and threatened with forced organ removal, according to the investigation carried out by the BBC. The young men, all from Iraqi Kurdistan, were captured in Libya by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) from each of their families, and threatened to harvest the captives’ kidneys if…
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The UK government has given technology companies three months to switch on device-level tools blocking children from taking, sending or viewing nude images, warning that strict action will be taken if they fail to do so. The UK Home Office said companies including Apple and Google must implement built-in protections across smartphones and tablets used by children in a move it claimed would make Britain “the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices” If tech companies do not act within the deadline, the government plans to…
Dubai summers have always been about mall strolls, late-night drives along Sheikh Zayed Road and children enjoying soft-serve ice cream in abundance. But this year, the city has raised the stakes. Dubai’s new ‘Kids Go Free’ summer campaign is essentially a city‑wide cheat code for families, offering free stays, free play and, in many cases, free meals for children, all bundled into one package. Running through the school holidays, the campaign brings together a wide network of hotels, theme parks and attractions under one umbrella, with a simple idea that if adults pay, kids don’t have to. At participating hotel…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has kicked off implementation of one of its Sixth Cycle research projects through its Australia Roadshow, bringing together researchers, university leadership and scientific experts to support project delivery and strengthen international collaboration in rain enhancement science. The roadshow commenced in Melbourne, Australia, with the technical kick-off of the project, “AI-Driven Development and Optimisation of Ice-Nucleating Agents for Cloud Seeding Applications,” led by Professor Linda Zou of Victoria University. The engagement brought together UAEREP representatives and the project team to align on research objectives, implementation…
DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — “Visa” today released the annual Stay Secure study in the UAE, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing consumer behaviour even as expectations around trust and protection remain firmly in place. Consumers are embracing artificial intelligence as part of their shopping journeys. Eighty-five percent (85 percent) in the UAE have used AI tools to assist with shopping, including checking reviews or product ratings (60 percent), comparing prices (59 percent), and finding gift ideas (55…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Emirates has no plans to cut capacity despite financial pressures from the war in the Middle East, its president Tim Clark said on Tuesday, as the airline presses for Berlin traffic rights. The airline continues to route passengers through Dubai to destinations including India and Australia, taking precautions such as carrying extra fuel. “We have no intention of cutting back or reducing,” Clark said, adding he was not concerned about the extra cost. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
DUBAI — A US Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and the two crew members were safely rescued, The New York Times reported citing informed sources. It was not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by Iranian fire, experienced mechanical failure or encountered some other problem, one of the sources told the Times on condition of anonymity. The incident occurred after days in which hostilities in the region escalated and then ebbed, as Israel and Iran exchanged military strikes before stepping back, the latest example of the tenuous nature of the…
WASHINGTON, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) – Nvidia has signed a series of artificial intelligence-related agreements with leading South Korean technology companies aimed at expanding AI infrastructure and data centre capabilities in the country. The US chipmaker announced plans with SK Telecom to build a large-scale AI data centre in South Korea, with the first facility expected to begin operations in 2027. The project will support AI services for businesses and industries across Korea and is intended to expand into other Asian markets. Nvidia also signed a multi-year agreement with SK Hynix to develop next-generation memory technologies essential for AI systems…
DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy, visited Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was welcomed by Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, along with other senior officials, and was briefed on the Centre’s strategic priorities and innovation ambitions. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…
Launches Arancia as the first residential cluster within the Mediterranean-inspired destination set to shape Dubai’s next great growth corridor Published: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM BEYOND Developments today unveiled The Yards, a master-planned destination in City of Arabia, and simultaneously launched Arancia, the project’s first residential cluster. Situated in one of Dubai’s most strategically positioned and fast-evolving urban districts, BEYOND’s first inland masterplan represents a significant milestone in the developer’s expansion across the UAE. The Yards reflects the company’s conviction in the long-term potential of one of Dubai’s most compelling future growth corridors. The Yards spans 2.3 million sq…