OpenAI and Anthropic staff are reportedly circulating an open letter urging the U.S. government to back an international AI framework. This document has been deliberately designed to pace the development of advanced AI models. Bloomberg reported the petition, which is also being distributed among workers at Google DeepMind, warns rapid progress in automating AI research poses significant risks which could soon outpace human understanding and control. The letter calls on the U.S. government to support global technical and governance tools capable of regulating the speed at which frontier AI systems are built and deployed. Sources told the news outlet the…
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ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar on Friday announced it has generated AED1.5 billion during the launch of “The Canopies”, a six-building apartment community at Yas Point, the company’s new waterfront destination on the northern shore of Yas Island. The strong sales performance reflects sustained demand for homes on Yas Island and the continued momentum of Abu Dhabi’s real estate market. First-time Aldar buyers accounted for 84 percent of Aldar’s total customers attracted by The Canopies’ waterfront setting, park-centred design, and access to Yas Island’s wider lifestyle and entertainment offering. Forty percent of buyers were UAE nationals, while…
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump cannot deny migrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond. The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued the decision with a vote of two to one, with a judge appointed by Trump in the majority. The decision deepened a split between federal appeals courts over the administration’s mandatory detention policy. Four other appeals courts have also rejected it, while the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans and Eighth Circuit in St. Louis have sided with the Trump administration.…
VOX Cinemas has teamed up with Dubai Economy and Tourism to launch Emirati Chefs x VOX, a limited-time dining experience that brings some of the UAE’s most exciting homegrown culinary talent to THEATRE by VOX Cinemas. Available from 29 July, the collaboration invites moviegoers to enjoy an exclusive menu inspired by Emirati flavours before settling in for the latest blockbuster. Designed to elevate the premium cinema experience, the initiative combines fine dining with world-class entertainment, proving that a trip to the movies can be about much more than popcorn. The specially curated menu features three signature dishes created by renowned…
MADRID — Spain deployed military units to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta as migrants surged by sea and land from Morocco into the territory on Thursday. State television TVE reported that 2,000 to 3,000 people had crossed into Ceuta on Thursday. At least 15 people drowned while trying to reach the Spanish territory. Local officials had appealed to Madrid for help after a recent rise in attempted crossings, but there there were chaotic scenes on Thursday as border controls apparently broke down. Video footage showed hundreds of migrants swimming or floating on inner tubes from the…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 2026 Ju-Jitsu World Championship will take place in Abu Dhabi, from 1st to 9th August at Mubadala Arena. Organised by the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the championship will bring together more than 1,500 athletes from around the world. The event cements the UAE as a global leader in jiu-jitsu and a centre for hosting world-class international sporting events.…
MEXICO CITY — The alleged leader of a criminal cell linked to Mexico’s powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been arrested for ordering the assassination of a mayor in Michoacan state, Security Minister Omar Garcia said on Thursday. A joint operation between police, special forces and the military resulted in the apprehension of Ramon Angel, also known as “El R1,” Garcia said in a social media post. “Ramon Angel, alias ‘El R1,’ identified as the mastermind behind the cowardly murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, was arrested after months of intelligence and investigative work,” Garcia wrote in his post on…
Cisco recently introduced Antares, a family of small language AI models (SLMs) purpose-built to tackle one of the most difficult and time-consuming challenges in cybersecurity: finding hidden security flaws within software codebases, on-premises, without externalising organisations’ data. As organisations race to secure their digital infrastructure, finding vulnerabilities quickly is critical. However, using general-purpose AI to scan code can be expensive and often requires sending sensitive, proprietary source code to the cloud, representing a major hurdle for organisations with strict privacy and compliance requirements. To help address this, Cisco has introduced Antares. These models are compact, cost-effective, and capable of running…
In the world of luxury watches, collaborations have become almost routine. Few, however, feel as natural as the partnership between Breitling and Aston Martin. Long before the two brands officially came together, they had been telling remarkably similar stories — of engineering shaped by craftsmanship, of performance tempered by elegance, and of designs that have aged with uncommon grace. That connection can be traced back to the 1960s. Breitling’s unconventional Top Time chronograph appeared on Sean Connery’s wrist in Thunderball, while the Aston Martin DB5 was fast becoming one of cinema’s most enduring automotive icons. They shared the screen for…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, on Friday reported revenues of AED2.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 percent compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The group reported EBITDA of AED457 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 67 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. EBITDA margin expanded to 19.1 percent, compared to 12.8 percent in Q2 2025. Net profit for the period amounted to AED262 million, reflecting a 157 percent YoY increase. EMSTEEL’s Steel division…