GEORGETOWN —Guyana’s government said on Monday that 27 bodies had been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over the weekend with 179 people on board. The MV Barima was traveling from the capital Georgetown to the northwest village of Port Kaituma when it capsized. Sixty-nine people aboard the MV Barima have been rescued since the vessel flipped over on Saturday night, Guyana’s Prime Minister Mark Phillips told reporters on Monday afternoon, as the small South American nation mourned the tragedy. Phillips added that 83 people remained missing. “Our focus again is on finding people,” he said, having…
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Three expats from India and one Bangladeshi moved one step closer to making their dreams come true after winning Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s second weekly e-draw for the month of July, setting their sights on the Dh20 million grand prize scheduled to be announced during the August 3 live draw. The four winners have expressed their immense joy for the win, stressing that they will not stop participating in the raffle. “Be hopeful, just like we are always hoping every month. One day, your turn will come,” one participant said, while another encouraged others to join: “I…
From supply resilience to early detection, the UAE’s healthcare progress is being shaped through long-term partnerships Published: Tue 21 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM By: Ashraf Mallak | Partner Content In the UAE, healthcare is never treated as a standalone sector. It is closely tied to the country’s broader ambitions: economic strength, quality of life, and the ability to remain resilient in a rapidly changing world. That approach is reflected in We the UAE 2031, where healthcare is positioned as a driver of national progress, with a clear goal: to rank among the world’s leading healthcare systems for quality of care.…
CONSTANȚA, Romania, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to €25 million to support the electrification of operations at DP World’s Constanța South Container Terminal. The financing is the terminal’s first dedicated green loan and forms part of a €100 million investment programme that will reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 6,000 tonnes per year. The investment marks a significant step in DP World’s decarbonisation strategy in Romania and supports the transition to lower-emission port operations. By replacing ageing diesel-powered equipment with electric alternatives…
LONDON — Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe, a Conservative former minister and member of the far-right Reform UK party. Joshua Kerry was charged on Monday and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Tuesday. “We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe,” said Frank Ferguson from the Crown Prosecution Service. “Police enquiries into the defendant’s motives are ongoing, including a potential political or terrorist connection,” Ferguson said, after counter-terror police joined the…
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, SANS Institute. SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, recently launches the Falcon 180 Mission, a new, exclusive regional initiative designed to strengthen cyber readiness for security professionals in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Türkiye, and Africa. This mission brings 180 days of SANS OnDemand access, GIAC certification, and flexible participation in SANS training events across these regions into a single, structured pathway, giving practitioners a faster route from training to applied, job-ready skill. As companies continue to focus on their cyber resilience, security teams are expected to defend…
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. At least 25 people were killed after torrential rain triggered floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said on Monday, with more heavy rainfall forecast in the coming days. India’s weather office said active monsoon conditions are expected to persist across northwest, eastern and northeastern parts of the country for the next six to seven days. Source: Khaleej Times
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh to discuss the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. During the call, the two officials reviewed ways to strengthen joint coordination in support of the aspirations of the Palestinian people. They also discussed a number of regional issues of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — The AML/CFT Partnership Forum (ACPF), the UAE’s Public-Private Partnership initiative for combating financial crimes, on Monday published a new thematic review paper focused on environmental crime and its implications for the UAE’s financial system. The report, prepared by the ACPF and its dedicated Environment Working Group, examined how illicit activities such as wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, waste dumping, and the trade in prohibited chemicals are increasingly generating complex financial flows that intersect with money laundering and organised crime. The ACPF is hosted by the General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources processed 853 chemical clearance requests in June 2026. Ministry spokesperson Jarrah Al Jarrah said the requests included 798 applications to clear imports of unrestricted chemical substances and 55 applications for permits to import restricted chemicals. The approved requests covered 1,653 chemical items. Al Jarrah said the chemical clearance service enables industrial investors to apply for import and export permits or customs clearance for chemicals used in industrial facilities through the Sinai platform. He said the service is designed to ensure chemical clearances are issued efficiently and on time, helping manufacturers streamline…