RIYADH — Senior Saudi and Emirati officials reaffirmed the strength of relations between the two countries on Tuesday, emphasizing their longstanding partnership and calling for responsible media coverage that reflects the reality of bilateral ties. The remarks came after General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh shared on X a recent photograph of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Alalshikh captioned the image: “Saudi Arabia and the UAE share a story of brotherly relations and an enduring partnership.” UAE Presidential Diplomatic…
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Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Fortinet. Fortinet’s purpose-built ASIC expertise and Intel’s semiconductor design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities will drive greater security, scale, performance, and resiliency for organisations Dubai — Intel Corporation and Fortinet today announced a strategic collaboration to develop Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6). Expanding a long-standing relationship between the two companies, this collaboration combines Fortinet’s proprietary, purpose-built security processor expertise with Intel’s advanced design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate and strengthen SP6 development. This work will also help to improve the resilience and diversity of Fortinet’s global supply chain. “As organisations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, security infrastructure must deliver…
NEW YORK — OpenAI revealed on Tuesday that two of its most advanced artificial intelligence models broke out of a controlled test and hacked an AI start-up during a security test. The ChatGPT creator said the “unprecedented cyber incident” took place during an internal exercise meant to test its models’ cyber capabilities. OpenAI said an AI system that can operate alone after some human instruction was being tested in a controlled environment, but found vulnerabilities and managed to escape. They targeted Hugging Face, one of the world’s largest hubs for sharing AI models, gaining access to some internal company systems.…
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah’s Youth Council, in collaboration with the Sharjah Training Centre for Airport Sciences, has concluded the first cycle of the Introduction to the Aviation Sector Programme, held at the centre’s premises. The first training cycle brought together 20 students, all of whom graduated after successfully completing the five-day programme last week. Participants gained fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to the aviation industry, explored its key sectors and career opportunities, and took part in classroom sessions complemented by field visits. The visits provided first-hand insight into aviation operations…
DUBAI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, has announced a strategic partnership with NQuBator to launch a new incubation programme designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential digital commerce startups, and strengthen Dubai’s innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem. The initiative will commence with a Global Call for Applicationin on 10th August2026, allowing entrepreneurs and emerging startups from around the world to apply for participation in the inaugural incubation cohort that will focus on opportunities and challenges…
New personal financial management capability helps about 1.5 million NEO customers better understand spending, manage subscriptions and take greater control of their finances Published: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 4:28 PM Reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric digital innovation, Mashreq has launched Money Insights, a new personal financial management capability within Mashreq Mobile App. Designed to help customers better understand, track and manage their finances, the feature delivers personalised insights that support informed financial decision-making and greater financial confidence. The launch marks a significant step in Mashreq’s evolution from transactional digital banking towards a more proactive and insight-driven customer experience. Rather than…
As the world marks World Brain Day today, UAE doctors are urging residents to pay closer attention to conditions that are often associated with heart and metabolic health, but can also have a profound impact on the brain. From high blood pressure and diabetes to obesity and poor sleep, experts say several interconnected factors can influence cognitive wellbeing over time. While many people focus on brain health only when memory problems emerge, clinicians stress that prevention and early intervention are key to maintaining long-term cognitive function. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that the city doesn’t have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City, but he urged the federal government to execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for the Israeli leader. “My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here,” the New York City mayor said in a video posted on X. “It is clear that we do not have the independent…
UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) advises government entities and companies using Application-to-Person messaging to switch to the Direct Model during the corrective period to ensure uninterrupted service. A2P SMS allows businesses to send automated messages from an application to users. The Direct Model sends messages directly from an SMS aggregator to the end user, without intermediaries. Companies must complete the migration by December 31, 2026, when the corrective period ends. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels This applies to companies using SMS for One-Time Passwords (OTPs), notifications, alerts, marketing, promotional…
RIYADH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Parliament have condemned recent threats and accusations made by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and calling for the protection of maritime security in the Red Sea. In a statement issued on Tuesday, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha strongly condemned the Houthi group’s threats against Saudi Arabia, maritime navigation and the freedom of international trade. He called for the implementation of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Yemen and the protection of navigation rights and freedom of navigation in the Red…