DUBAI — Iranian forces launched attacks on American military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following deadly US strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, putting further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported. The attacks came on the day that Iran buries its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, in the culmination of a week of mass funeral processions and rallies. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack on the first day of the war on February 28. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said the US attacks and intervention in redirecting shipping through the Strait of…
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DUBAI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated the first phase of their partnership to establish a major charge point hub, exclusive for DTC’s electric taxi fleet. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Chairman of the DTC Group’s Board of Directors, inaugurated the hub, which features 24 next-generation ultrafast charge points of 360 KW each and is located at DTC’s headquarters in Muhaisnah 4. The initiative forms part of a long-term strategic agreement signed at WETEX 2025 between DEWA and DTC…
ABU DHABI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, received Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Defence of Ireland, in Abu Dhabi, during the Irish Minister’s first tour of the Arab Gulf region since assuming office, with the aim of further enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries and discussing areas of mutual interest. During the meeting, the two sides underlined the steady growth of relations between the UAE and Ireland, spanning more than 50…
The Paris Haute Couture calendar is notoriously gatekept. For decades, its strict codes have been guarded by legacy French houses, making it the ultimate, elusive stage for global designers. But this season, a historic shift took over the Parisian runways, with unapologetic Indian craftsmanship written all over it. On July 8, Manish Malhotra made his long-awaited debut on the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar with his Fall/Winter 2026–27 collection, a showcase that doubled as a heartfelt tribute to his mother, whom he simply called his ‘Maa’, and a defining milestone for India’s growing presence on the global couture stage.…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held official talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Jeddah on Thursday, reviewing bilateral relations and discussing regional and international developments. The Crown Prince welcomed Carney at Al-Salam Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held before the two leaders held formal talks. They reviewed Saudi-Canadian relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to address them. Ahead of the visit, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said the talks would focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy,…
Bharat Raigangar. Why separating architectural hype from true operational utility and governance is the defining leadership challenge of the era. Every technological revolution undergoes an aggressive evolutionary arc characterised by early over-exuberance, widespread implementation anxiety, and an inevitable structural stabilisation. Today, the corporate ecosystem is deeply entrenched in the turbulent depths of this cycle with generative artificial intelligence. Organisations worldwide are caught in what can be defined as the AI Confidence Paradox: a profound misalignment between public posture and operational reality. While executive keynotes and marketing collateral paint a picture of seamless, automated efficiency, a closer inspection of internal workflows…
BEIJING — A fire at a footwear factory in south-eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state news agency Xinhua said, citing a preliminary toll. Dozens of fire and rescue personnel were racing to extinguish the blaze that tore through the factory in Jinjiang city, authorities said. Dramatic footage posted by Xinhua showed huge plumes of black smoke rising from a building as well as people who appeared to be trapped on the roof. President Xi Jinping said the fire had caused “significant casualties”, adding those responsible must be held “strictly accountable”. Jinjiang, in the province of Fujian,…
AL AIN, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced the successful launch of “LEONAV-1”, the first Emirati satellite dedicated to satellite navigation technologies. Supported and funded by the UAE Space Agency, the LEONAV-1 project reflects national efforts to advance scientific research, accelerate technological development, and drive innovation within the space sector. This successful launch represents an important milestone in the development of future space based navigation technologies and the enhancement of national capabilities in space science and technology. Following the successful launch, the satellite will enter…
BRUSSELS, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Belgium ranked as the European Union’s third-largest country for air freight in 2025, surpassing several larger member states, according to figures published today by Belgium’s national statistical office, Statbel. Statbel said that more than two million tonnes of freight and mail passed through Belgian airports during the year, marking an increase of around 13 percent compared with 2024. Belgium ranked third in the EU behind Germany, which topped the list with 4.8 million tonnes, and France with 2.2 million tonnes. It was followed by the Netherlands with 1.4 million tonnes, Spain with 1.3 million…
Residents across the UAE can expect partly cloudy skies on Friday, July 10, with cloud cover increasing at times over northern and eastern parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures in Dubai will range between 32°C and 41°C, while that in Abu Dhabi will be between 31°C and 40°C. Sharjah will see a low of 32°C and high of 42°C on Friday. Humid conditions are likely to develop by night and into Saturday morning, particularly over some coastal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Winds will…