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…
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Eddie Cheng, co-founder and chief technology officer of Origen, says DOMIA is built to anticipate residents’ needs rather than simply respond to their commands. Dubai — Luxury real estate in Abu Dhabi is booming, but according to Eddie Cheng, co-founder and chief technology officer of Origen, marble and views have a ceiling that intelligence does not. Origen’s generative living platform, DOMIA, aims to move smart homes beyond reactive commands towards a system that anticipates residents’ needs, from granting guest access ahead of arrival to winding a home down for sleep before anyone feels tired. Cheng argues that trust in such…
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Nolan opened up about the possibility of directing a horror film, revealing that the genre continues to interest him. While he joked that his fans may already find plenty of horror elements in The Odyssey, he emphasized that the experience has only increased his desire to tackle the genre. “I was going to say, they don’t need to beg me to tell a horror story anymore. Just buy a ticket.” Despite incorporating horror influences into The Odyssey, Nolan admitted the film has not satisfied his creative curiosity. “It very much whets my appetite for more,”…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand, its agentic AI platform, across the GCC and the whole of Africa. Redington is one of the world’s largest technology distributors, with consolidated revenues of US$13.5 billion in FY2026. Under the agreement, Redington will market, resell, and distribute OnDemand Enterprise across three deployment models – software-only, self-hosted, and cloud-hosted – together with implementation services, custom agent development, and multi-tier technical support through channel partners. Dr.…
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has put the latest official price tag on the US-Israel war on Iran at $37.5 billion, an increase of nearly $8 billion since the last estimate in May. Hegseth confirmed the figure during a hearing before the Senate appropriations committee on Tuesday, in which he and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine were questioned about their request for a $1.5 trillion US defense budget, including nearly $70 billion for the war with Iran. Hegseth told the committee it was urgent that lawmakers approve another $87 billion in congressional funding…
Alhind Tours and Travels, now responsible for passport renewal and other consular services for Indian expats in the UAE on an interim basis, has committed to fast-track services for all applicants and has eliminated premium services previously offered at an additional cost. “We want to offer the same level of service to everyone,” said Mohammed Haris T, chairman and founder of Alhind Tours & Travels. “Our aim is that people should be able to enter our centre, finish their applications and exit within 30 minutes.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He addressed…
RIYADH — Saudi Energy Minister and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Riyadh to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and ways to further strengthen it. The meeting was attended by Minister of State and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban. The officials reviewed existing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India in the energy sector and discussed joint efforts to support global energy security and ensure stable energy supplies. Source: Saudi Gazette
Internationally acclaimed artist and spiritual teacher Radhika Das is set to make his UAE debut with a live performance at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on September 20. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Unlike a traditional concert, Radhika Das’ performances are built around an ancient call-and-response vocal tradition, encouraging the audience to sing, listen and become part of the experience. Organisers say each performance evolves differently, shaped by the energy of those attending. Based in London, Radhika Das has spent the past 15 years sharing ancient musical traditions with audiences in more than 30…
TOKYO, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed for a second straight session on Wednesday as stronger semiconductor stocks lifted sentiment before closely watched technology sector earnings. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 1.75 percent to 67,388.70. The broader Topix rose 1.19 percent to 4,062.66. Tech-industry suppliers and chipmakers led gains on the Nikkei, which had 135 advancers against 89 decliners. Source: Emirates News Agency
WORLD CAPITALS, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Gold rose to a two-week high on Wednesday on technical buying as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve meeting next week for clues on the interest rate outlook. Spot gold climbed 1.3 percent to $4,129.43 per ounce by 0511 GMT, having hit its highest level since 7th July earlier in the day. US gold futures for August delivery jumped 1.4 percent to $4,134.50. Among other metals, spot silver was up 1.6 percent at $59.71 per ounce after reaching its highest point since 10th July earlier in the day. Platinum climbed 1.9 percent to…