KYIV — Protests have erupted in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A crowd of mostly young people gathered in Kyiv on Thursday morning, holding up signs reading “Hands off Fedorov” and “Stop sabotaging victory!” and chanting “Shame!”. Zelensky’s decision has causing significant upset among commentators and the military as well as parts of civil society. The rumors that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi were all but confirmed by Fedorov himself and Zelensky. On Thursday, Fedorov revealed he had suggested to…
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Rajesh Soman, Group CFO, MHD Automotive; Amol Dilip Pande, CFO, MHD Automotive; Mohammed Shahjahan, Head of Information Technology (ISD); and Jayan Vijayasankar, General Manager, Sales from IntelliSoft. Muscat — Mohsin Haider Darwish L.L.C (MHD Automotive), one of Oman’s leading automotive distributors, has announced the adoption of autoX on SAP Cloud ERP Private as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy. The implementation will be delivered by IntelliSoft. The initiative is aimed at modernising and integrating MHD Automotive’s operations across its extensive portfolio of global automotive brands. The company represents a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Jaguar Land Rover, MG Motor,…
ATLANTA — England’s attempt to protect a one-goal lead against Argentina backfired as Lionel Messi orchestrated a dramatic late comeback to send the defending champions into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Coach Thomas Tuchel reshaped his side after Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute opener, introducing extra defenders in an effort to preserve England’s advantage. Instead, Argentina overwhelmed the Three Lions with relentless pressure before Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute and substitute Lautaro Martínez headed in the winner in stoppage time. “They won every header. They kept crossing and crossing. So we went to a back…
RAS EL HEKMA, Egypt,16th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma – the renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand’s first fully integrated destination in Egypt. Located within the Wadi Yemm precinct, the development will bring Ras El Hekma’s promise of timeless Mediterranean living to life, combining Nammos Residences, Nammos Resort, Nammos Village, and a curated selection of all-day dining and wellness experiences, including the globally renowned Nammos Restaurant & Beach Club. Nammos Ras El Hekma represents a new expression of contemporary Mediterranean luxury. Reflecting both the natural beauty of…
Hiring and managing a domestic worker in Dubai has become faster and simpler after the General Directorate of Identity and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) introduced a fully integrated digital service that combines multiple government procedures into a single customer journey. The initiative, titled ‘Domestic Workers Management’, has now been recognized as the Best Digital City Experience under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Program for Government Services, with GDRFA Dubai celebrating the achievement at a ceremony on Thursday. The award reflects Dubai’s continued push to streamline government services by reducing bureaucracy and making essential services more convenient for residents. Stay up to…
Ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against England, Argentina requested permission from FIFA to wear their “lucky” dark blue away shirt rather than their traditional sky blue and white striped home kit. The request was approved, bringing one of football’s most enduring superstitions back into the spotlight. Argentina’s dark blue shirt has become much more than an alternate kit. For many supporters, it is part of the country’s football folklore, forever associated with some of the nation’s greatest World Cup triumphs over England. The belief comes from a remarkable pattern. Every time Argentina have beaten England at the…
SEOUL — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with Korean technology company executives and investors to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in future technologies. Alswaha — accompanied by Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Governor Haytham AlOhali and Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones Chairman Faisal AlKhamisi — sought partnerships with Korean firms in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and software. Alswaha began his engagements by participating in an expanded dialogue session with the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA), chaired by John Hee Jo and attended by representatives…
FREELANDER has unveiled the full exterior colour palette of the FREELANDER 8 and introduced its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP). The two highlights reveal how the brand combines expressive design, sophisticated paint technology and intelligent functions to create a premium all-terrain SUV for modern global users. Originally born in 1997, FREELANDER has evolved from a successful nameplate into an independent global brand co-developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Land Rover leads the design direction and British premium DNA, while Chery contributes advanced technology, global R&D resources and a top-tier supply chain. Positioned as a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain…
DUBAI — The United States said it had launched a new wave of air strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it “better behave”. TheUS Central Command said American forces targeted Iranian command centers, air defence sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities in several locations, including Bandar Abbas. The US military said “Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels” moving through the Strait of Hormuz had been targeted, and that it had separately fired on a ship attempting to violate its renewed blockade of Iran’s ports. Iranian media reported explosions were heard…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, was recognised at the ADX Members Awards 2025, held during the official launch of the new ADX Single Stock Futures at the Bloomberg office. The event brought together senior executives from across the UAE’s business community to mark a significant milestone in the continued development of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s derivatives market, while recognising outstanding brokerage firms for their contributions to the growth and advancement of the UAE’s capital markets. BHM Capital was represented at the event by Mr. Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di, Chief…