MOSCOW — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who praised the Iranian people for their steadfastness in the face of US and Israeli pressure and pledged to do “everything” possible to bring peace to the Middle East. Upon his arrival on Monday, Araghchi told Iranian media that he had traveled to Russia “with the aim of continuing close consultations between Tehran and Moscow on regional and international issues”. The top Iranian diplomat had said his meeting with Putin “will be a good opportunity to discuss developments in the war and review the latest situation”.…
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SHARJAH, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — FROMM., the design platform, operating from Msheireb (Doha) and Milan (Italy), has signed a new partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) during Milan Design Week 2026. The agreement follows the SPARK delegation’s visit to Milan to experience FROMM.’s activities across the city, including its multiple exhibitions and cross-cultural design initiatives connecting Msheireb and Milan. Through this partnership, FROMM.Lab, the educational and talent development arm of FROMM., will collaborate with SPARK on a dedicated programme focused on furniture and design. The initiative aims to support emerging talent, encourage creative exchange, and create…
Art Dubai is gearing up for a landmark 20th-anniversary edition this May, with a special format that spotlights Dubai’s role as a regional cultural powerhouse while keeping things accessible with free entry for everyone. This year’s edition will take place at its longtime home, Madinat Jumeirah, from May 15 to 17, with a VIP preview on 14 May. The fair is touted as a ‘special edition’ that celebrates two decades of Art Dubai with an adapted format. Visitors can register online for complimentary access to all public days, reflecting the fair’s push to open up the city’s art conversation to…
Al Ain, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Majra – National CSR Fund, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre, has launched the agricultural category under the “Sustainable Impact Challenge”, to empower the agricultural sector and accelerate the achievement of sustainable impact at the national level. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairwoman of the Board of the National Agricultural Centre , witnessed the launch during the UAE Agricultural Exhibition and Conference 2026, held at ADNEC Al Ain, which concluded on Sunday. This step aligns with the UAE’s national priorities to strengthen food security…
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed soft, flexible sensors that help restore a surgeon’s sense of touch during minimally invasive, or ‘keyhole’ surgery. This allows for faster recovery and less pain, but surgeons lose the ability to feel how much force they are applying through long instruments, which makes it harder to safely handle delicate tissue. The team has designed multichannel soft sensors that can measure a wide range of forces, from very light contact to stronger gripping, in real time. The sensors are made from soft silicone with tiny channels filled with liquid metal. When pressure is applied,…
WASHINGTON — Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day visit, the first to the country by a British monarch in two decades. The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles’ reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from British rule. After landing at Joint Base Andrews, Charles and Camilla proceeded to the White House, where they were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, who exchanged kisses on the cheek with the king and queen while the president shook their…
WASHINGTON — The suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House press dinner on Saturday has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump in an incident that has sparked a White House security review. Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, was also charged with two firearms offenses when he appeared in federal court in Washington DC on Monday. He did not enter a plea. Allen was being represented by lawyers with the federal defender’s office and sat beside them in court in a blue jail jumpsuit. Three US marshals sat directly…
Meera Ramanathan. Report details the company’s progress in cybersecurity innovation, environmental sustainability, and workforce development For 25 years, Fortinet has helped secure the digital world. As cyber threats evolve, so does our responsibility to protect people, organisations, and society. In 2025, we expanded AI-driven threat protection across our portfolio, introduced quantum-safe capabilities in FortiOS, and supported global cybercrime disruption initiatives. We also improved product energy efficiency and expanded access to cybersecurity education worldwide. Reflecting on how these efforts strengthen trust, resilience, and long-term value for our customers, partners, and communities, today we released the 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in securing the digital world, reducing environmental impact through energy-efficiency products and…
ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Judo Federation has approved the national team’s participation in the Astana Grand Slam, organised by the Kazakhstan Judo Federation and scheduled for 8th to 10th May 2026. The UAE squad consists of seven male and one female athlete: Simon Constantin (Under 60kg); Narmand Bayan (Under 66kg); Naji Yazbek and Karim Abdul Latif (Under 73kg); Omar Jad (Under 81kg); Aram Gorgian (Under 90kg); Omar Marouf (Over 100kg); and Bshairat Khroudi (Women’s 52kg). Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Dere’i, President of the UAE Judo Federation, said the Astana Grand…
GCG Enterprise Solutions, a Ghobash Group enterprise and a trusted enterprise technology partner in the UAE for more than four decades, has announced the appointment of Simon Howells as its new General Manager. The appointment builds on the company’s 40+ year legacy as a leading Managed Print Services provider while accelerating its expansion into a broader portfolio of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation, and Interactive Smart Solutions across the UAE. Under Howells’ leadership, the company is building on its strong position in the Print Services market, with a sharpened strategic focus on Digital Services, including workflow automation, application modernization, and…