Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Isha Ambani, attended designer Manish Malhotra’s Autumn/Winter 2026 Haute Couture presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week. Ambani was present at Malhotra’s showcase, which marked the designer’s entry into the official Haute Couture calendar in Paris. During her visit, she also attended designer Rahul Mishra’s presentation, reflecting her continued engagement with Indian designers who are building a global presence. As Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Ambani has played an important role in supporting the growth of Indian luxury brands, helping expand their international presence while preserving the craftsmanship and creative heritage at their core. Her attendance…
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TEHRAN — Huge crowds gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad on Thursday as Iran prepares to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in Khamenei’s hometown on Thursday follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies held across Iran, including a day dedicated to neighboring Iraq. The final stage of the funeral procession for Khamenei was delayed by several hours on Thursday after days of public ceremonies that drew hundreds of thousands of mourners. The delay was because of large crowds on Wednesday in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, Iranian state…
Apple recently elaborated on the specifics of a custom chip partnership with Broadcom, stating the updated agreement is expected to be worth more than $30 billion. The vendor stated the deal would deliver more than 15 billion US-made chips and support hundreds of domestic jobs. Apple added the deal would help Broadcom to expand and modernise its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins in the US state of Colorado, with a $1.5 billion capex investment. Broadcom is to produce advanced radio frequency component and wireless connectivity technologies at the site. In a filing released on 6 July announcing the extended deal,…
JUBA — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khureiji met with South Sudanese Presidential Advisor for National Security Tut Gatluak to discuss bilateral relations and the most prominent regional and international issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed ways to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and South Sudan and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments of common concern. The meeting was attended by Saqr Al-Qurashi, Director General of the General Directorate for African Countries. Source: Saudi Gazette
ABU DHABI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Aid Agency organised a workshop on the role of artificial intelligence in humanitarian action, bringing together 40 donor entities from humanitarian organisations and charitable associations across the UAE to build capacity, develop skills and harness the capabilities of AI tools to enhance humanitarian, development and charitable efforts. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stressed the importance of employing artificial intelligence tools to support all aspects of humanitarian work while enhancing the preparedness and efficiency of humanitarian organisations and donor entities in delivering emergency response and humanitarian…
DUBAI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates announced that it will introduce its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–Delhi route from 25th October, making the Indian capital the third destination in India to be served by the iconic double-decker aircraft. The airline will operate the four-class A380, featuring Premium Economy, alongside its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft on its three other daily services to Delhi. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said Delhi would become the third city in India, after Mumbai and Bengaluru, to be served by the A380, reflecting the airline’s commitment to meeting growing…
The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved amendments to a federal draft law on combating communicable diseases, guaranteeing that employees prevented from attending work during an epidemic or pandemic will keep their full salary and their leave entitlements. Under the amendments, employers must prevent any employee or worker who is infected with a communicable disease, suspected of being infected, or identified as a contact during an epidemic or pandemic, from attending the workplace if their continued presence could endanger the health of others. The period of absence will not be counted against the employee’s legally prescribed leave, and the worker…
Etihad Rail’s passenger service offers more than affordable travel. Along with discounted ticket prices and connectivity across the UAE, passengers can get up to 25 per cent off stays and other discounts at selected Fujairah hotels. Fujairah Tourism launched these offers with hotels across the emirate. Passengers can redeem discounts on accommodation, dining, and recreational facilities by showing a valid Etihad Rail ticket upon arrival. The offers coincide with the launch of the first phase of Etihad Rail Passenger Services. Fares start from Dh55 in Comfort Class and Dh120 in Premium Class for journeys between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Besides…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of Iran’s repeated attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, affirming they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international law. In a statement the ministry issed, the Kingdom held Iran responsible for the consequences of its continued aggression and demanded an immediate end to these violations to preserve the security, stability, and safety of the region. Saudi Arabia also reiterated its full solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain in all measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty. Source: Saudi Gazette
Lahint, a Saudi GovTech company specializing in AI-powered government technology solutions, has announced a major milestone in its growth journey by completing a unified digital execution infrastructure powered by official execution APIs and strategic partnerships with leading national platforms. This achievement establishes a strong technological foundation that enables the fully automated delivery of government services and further strengthens Lahint’s position as one of Saudi Arabia’s emerging leaders in GovTech innovation. During the first half of 2026, Lahint successfully established official execution partnerships with eight leading national and private platforms, including six government-focused platforms serving the business sector and two complementary…