Samsung Electronics is continuing to integrate new and advanced AI features in its smartphone range. Lately the company unveiled the latest additions to its mid-tier A Series sporting enhanced capabilities using the technology. Announcing the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, Samsung noted the devices deliver its latest innovations to a greater number of users worldwide, asserting the intuitive AI being provided would simplify everyday tasks. The higher end of the two is the A57, which Samsung promoted as the “most powerful Galaxy A series device yet” given its AI features and slim design. It noted both smartphones upgraded…
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“A joke is not judged by intent, but by its impact,” according to a UAE lawyer. As April Fools’ Day falls on Wednesday, April 1, residents in the UAE are being reminded that even seemingly harmless pranks can carry serious legal consequences. Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned that sharing false information, even in jest, may violate the law, something that many might not realize until it’s too late. Legal experts say the central issue is not whether something was meant as a joke, but how it is received by the public. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Dr Narjess Boubakri, 65, is the dean of American University of Sharjah’s School of Business Administration. With her decades of life wisdom, she says that money does not define life, but it is a facilitator and “definitely helps move things along”, support loved ones and contribute to the world around us. Originally from Tunisia, she has been in the UAE for 20 years after an international career, which has taken her around the world, before coming back to the Middle East. If you had to write a letter to money, what would you say? Dear Money, please help me achieve my dreams without letting me…
ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Distribution on Wednesday announced shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM), including the approval of a final cash dividend of $350 million (AED1.28 billion), equivalent to 10.285 fils per share, for the second half of 2025 to be distributed in April 2026. Recent regional developments have not had a material impact on ADNOC Distribution’s operations, financial position or liquidity. The company continues to operate its nationwide service station network and international footprint safely and reliably, with well‑established business continuity and contingency plans in place. ADNOC Distribution…
RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and 10 drones early Tuesday, authorities said. Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said the missile was heading toward the Eastern Province when it was intercepted. He added that 10 drones were intercepted over the past several hours. Separately, Civil Defense said debris from intercepted drones fell on residential areas in Al-Kharj. In one incident, debris struck three homes and several vehicles, causing two minor injuries. One of the injured was discharged after receiving treatment. Limited material damage was reported. In another incident, debris fell on six…
Modern backup strategies must support clean recovery, business continuity, and trusted data in an increasingly complex threat landscape. World Backup Day remains an important reminder today to protect data, but the role of backup has changed significantly. Modern organisations face far more than accidental deletion or hardware failure. Ransomware, misconfiguration, insider risk, infrastructure outages, and AI-driven complexity have turned backup into a core part of cyber resilience rather than a routine IT task. Recovery is now far more demanding than simply restoring files. Enterprise environments span on-premises systems, cloud platforms, SaaS applications, mobile endpoints, and remote users. In such a…
As the UAE celebrates Eid al-Fitr this weekend, the strengthening of bonds between families, communities, and cultures is more poignant than ever. The exchange of gifts, a tangible demonstration of that bond, has the power to lift spirits, raise a smile, and serves as a reminder to hold faith for the future. Perhaps the most powerful symbol of optimism is fine jewellery. On the surface, purely an aesthetic luxury, precious jewellery represents a conviction that a piece will be passed down through generations, gathering stories and significance over the years. “Jewellery, like human resilience, is something that is timeless; it…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] An expat has been killed in an incident involving falling debris on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. A successful interception of a drone by UAE air defence forces resulted in debris falling on a farm in Fujairah. The incident resulted in the death of a Bangladeshi expat. This brings the total death toll in the UAE since the beginning of the US-Israel-Iran war to 12. Most of the fatalities have been caused by falling debris after interceptions. Among the deceased were two members of the armed forces who…
DUBAI — Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai early Tuesday.The strike on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi is the latest in a string of assaults on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the ship’s owner, said the attack happened early on Tuesday, causing a fire and hull damage.Authorities in Dubai later said they had been able to bring the fire under control following a drone attack on the tanker. No oil leakage…
QBS Software Middle East, formerly emt and part of QBS Technology Group, is reinforcing its commitment to Artificial Intelligence through the launch of its AI Excellence Centre, a strategic initiative designed to embed AI across its operations, empower its workforce, and accelerate AI adoption across the META region. At QBS Software Middle East, AI is not a future concept, it is already part of everyday operations across sales, marketing, technical services, project delivery, and finance, enabling teams to work more efficiently, make faster decisions, and deliver enhanced value to partners. We walk the talk: AI in everyday operations AI is…