A Dubai-based fitness coach is calling on residents to partake in the Dubai Mallathon, saying “one run in the mall can change a lot of things” and that he continues to be inspired by those who turn up for the event. Daniel Njuguna returned as one of the hosts of the event that kicked off across Dubai on Monday, June 15. “Last year, I came across so many inspiring stories,” he told Khaleej Times. “There was one lady who was almost giving up on running and managed to turn around her life because of the Mallathon. Now, she is competing…
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VIENNA — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed optimism about the emerging US-Iran agreement. He said the deal could help end the recent conflict and open the door to a broader regional security framework. Speaking during a session hosted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) in Vienna on Wednesday, Prince Faisal described the memorandum of understanding (MOU) expected to be signed later this week as a significant development for the region. “I think it’s incredibly important and very significant that we have an MOU that will hopefully put an end to this conflict and, more importantly,…
Meriam ElOuazzani and Abdullah A. Qaisi. Partnership expands regional access to the Censys Platform, bringing Internet intelligence, threat hunting, and security operations use cases and external attack surface management visibility to enterprises, government entities, and critical infrastructure operators Dubai — Censys, the authority for Internet intelligence and insights, today announced a partnership with EVAD to expand availability of the Censys Platform across the Middle East and Africa. Through the partnership, organisations in key regional markets, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain, will be able to access Censys through EVAD’s established partner ecosystem, regional technical expertise, and…
Temperatures in the UAE are expected to see a gradual increase on Thursday, June 18, as per the weather forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Skies will be fair in general, and partly cloudy at times eastward. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 42°C in Abu Dhabi and 40°C in Dubai. Elsewhere in the country, the hottest areas will be Mezaira at 48°C, followed by Razeen at 47°C, Al Quaa and Gasyoura at 46°C, and Sweihan at 45°C. Expect humid conditions by night and Friday morning over some coastal and internal areas especially westward with a chance…
ARLINGTON — Harry Kane scored twice to equal England’s all-time World Cup scoring record as the Three Lions opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday. Kane’s brace moved him level with Gary Lineker on 10 World Cup goals, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net in a high-scoring Group L encounter at AT&T Stadium. England twice took the lead in the first half, only to be pegged back by a resilient Croatian side. Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a video review ruled that Croatia…
Europe’s AI race is entering a decisive new phase. After years spent chasing larger models, faster pilots, and breakthrough capabilities, the challenge facing enterprises is no longer intelligence itself — it is trust. As organisations move artificial intelligence from pilot projects to mission-critical operations, boardroom conversations have fundamentally shifted from capability to credibility. That shift takes centre stage at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, taking place from 30 June to 1 July at Messe Berlin, where a new generation of tech innovators demonstrates how a new trust architecture is being built, and what future governance, visibility and security look like. Organised…
WASHINGTON — US officials have unveiled the full text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran designed to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a framework for ending the conflict between the two countries. The Trump administration has described the agreement as “performance-based,” with benefits for Iran tied to compliance with its commitments. President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit in France that the agreement could be formally signed as early as Thursday. The memorandum begins with an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations by all parties, including in Lebanon. It states that…
HOUSTON — Congo produced one of the biggest surprises of FIFA World Cup 2026 after holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, earning its first-ever point at the tournament and scoring its first World Cup goal. The African side, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in front of 68,777 spectators at NRG Stadium. Portugal made the perfect start when João Neves headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in the sixth minute to put the European side ahead. However, Congo responded just before halftime when Yoane Wissa powered in a header…
JEDDAH — The Qiwa platform, affiliated with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has announced that the maximum number of instant visas available to newly established businesses that are less than two years old has been reduced to five visas only. The platform further clarified that businesses operating for more than two years may obtain up to 50 instant visas, whether through a single application or multiple applications submitted at the entity level within the same week. According to Qiwa, businesses enrolled in the establishment program and meeting the prescribed requirements will initially be granted two visas. The…
Nvidia has reportedly told Chinese customers its new Vera CPU for AI data centres could be available to them in August 2026. This move is likely calculated to regain ground in a market where its advanced GPU business has been stalled by U.S. export curbs. Reuters reported the chipmaker is pitching Vera as an alternative route into China after shipments of its H200 AI chip stalled for months. CEO Jensen Huang previously said Nvidia’s market share in China had effectively fallen to zero, reflecting tighter U.S. restrictions and Beijing’s push to support domestic suppliers. The news site noted Vera is…