BEJAR, Spain — Hundreds of firefighters supported by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft battled Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires in recent years after the death toll rose to at least 12. Emergency officials said lighter winds and higher humidity had improved conditions, but the fire’s scale continued to hamper containment efforts. The blaze has burned about 66 square kilometers (25 square miles) of forest and farmland in Almeria province, an area roughly the size of Manhattan. Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusia’s emergency services, said crews carried out controlled burns overnight along the fire’s perimeter after the blaze erupted…
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Verizon Business and BMW Group recently collaborated on making the manufacturers’ vehicles in the U.S. the first to tap into the operator’s nationwide standalone (SA) 5G network for connected automobiles. This network uses its 5G core and 3GPP Release 16 industry standards. Under the arrangement, Verizon will provide 5G and LTE connectivity directly to BMW, Mini, and other BMW Group vehicles built for the US market, delivering telematics support for the automaker’s connected drive system. The partnership enables digital infotainment, remote services, app functionality, and telematics across the vehicles. Japan’s KDDI is also involved, with its platform giving BMW Group…
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, has announced full scholarships for the UAE’s top high school graduates from the 2025–2026 academic year across all educational streams. The scholarships will cover full tuition for the duration of their undergraduate studies in any accredited programme at the University of Sharjah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The initiative is designed to help outstanding students continue their education and achieve their academic goals, while supporting the university’s efforts to prepare skilled graduates for…
Michel El Gemayel has watched artificial intelligence enter the UAE’s creative scene the way everyone else has — fast, cheap, and impossible to ignore. The portraits, the cloned voices, the images pulled from a single line of text. What holds his attention is not the flood of new work. It is the small share of it that will still mean something in ten years. El Gemayel is the CEO of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, known as ADMAF, which has spent close to three decades behind Emirati and UAE-based artists, musicians and writers. He is not worried about…
BEIJING, 11th July, 2026 (WAM) — China has successfully conducted a trial of reusable rocket recovery technology after retrieving the first stage of a Long March-10B carrier rocket using a net mounted on a sea-based platform. Xinhua News Agency reported that the rocket was launched from Hainan Island in southern China, successfully placing a satellite into orbit before its first stage was recovered using the net-based capture system installed on the offshore platform. The achievement marks a significant advance in reusable rocket technology and is expected to help reduce launch costs while enhancing China’s space capabilities. Source: Emirates News Agency
NEW DELHI,11th July, 2026 (WAM) — SmartWatt Consulting and Integrated Energy Services LLC, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered energy technology company, and BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd., one of India’s leading electricity distribution companies serving the National Capital Territory of Delhi, formalised a strategic engagement under the Muruna Initiative at a signing ceremony hosted at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi in the presence of Dr. Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of India The engagement brings UAE-developed innovation directly into India’s power sector. Through the Muruna Initiative, SmartWatt combines Artificial Intelligence, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS),…
Dubai Police have called on residents on Saturday to refrain from downloading mobile applications from untrused sources, saying that hackers and scammers no longer use the same trap for everyone. They find new ways to steal people’s data and money. Calling these untrusted applications “the perfect bait”, the authority said that they may contain malicious software that enables fraudsters to infiltrate smartphones, steal personal and banking data, and seize money from bank accounts. Hackers now tailor their traps based on what users search for online and what they are most likely to trust. They trace people’s needs and interests and…
Aaron Block and Nader Albastaki. Dubai — Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has committed capital to MetaProp Fund IV L.P., one of the world’s most active and specialised venture capital firms investing in PropTech. This partnership positions MetaProp as a foundational early-stage PropTech partner for DFDF, supporting Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and the development of a regional real estate technology hub. Founded in New York, MetaProp is widely recognised as one of the most active PropTech investors globally. The firm invests across the full early-stage spectrum, from Pre-seed to Series A, backing a focused selection of high‑conviction PropTech companies. A defining feature of MetaProp’s model is its accelerator programme, which serves as both a validation engine and an investment platform. In addition, the accelerator offers masterclasses and structured mentorship,…
As temperatures soar across the UAE, air conditioning has become a lifeline for residents seeking relief from the summer heat. From homes and offices to cars, malls and restaurants, many people spend most of their day moving between intensely cooled indoor environments and outdoor temperatures exceeding 40°C. But doctors are warning that this constant cycle of artificial cooling and extreme heat can take a toll on the body. While air conditioning remains essential to prevent heat-related illnesses, prolonged exposure to cold, dry air, sudden temperature shifts and poorly maintained systems can contribute to a range of health concerns — from…
DUBAI, 11th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Youth Council of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an awareness workshop as part of the fourth edition of Summer Camp 2026, hosted by Ferjan Dubai in collaboration with Al-Ameen Service. The workshop brought together schoolchildren aged five to 15 from Al Khawaneej and Al Barsha to raise awareness of efficient management of electricity and water, waste reduction and environmental protection. Titled ‘Electricity and Water Heroes’, the workshop aimed to instil sustainability values from an early age and encourage pupils to adopt responsible behaviours at home and at school. Delivered in an…