Ezzeldin Hussein, Regional Senior Director, Solution Engineering, META, SentinelOne. Ezzeldin Hussein, Regional Senior Director, Solution Engineering, META at SentinelOne, discusses Saudi RHQ expansion, secure cloud transformation with Google Cloud in Dammam, agentic AI in SOC operations, and the growing importance of identity-centric cybersecurity resilience. Cybersecurity resilience, sovereign cloud adoption, and AI-driven security operations are rapidly reshaping the Middle East’s digital landscape, particularly across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ezzeldin Hussein discusses how SentinelOne is strengthening its regional presence through its Saudi RHQ, advancing secure cloud-first transformation in collaboration with Google Cloud in Dammam, and leveraging agentic AI to redefine SOC…
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UAE residents planning summer trips to India and other destinations may be able to grab cheaper tickets this week, with Air India Express launching a massive sale offering 5 million seats at discounts of up to 50 per cent. The airline said bookings under its ‘Xpress Sale’ are open from May 27 to May 31 for travel between June 15 and October 10 across domestic and international routes. The sale applies to Lite fares, which come without check-in baggage, and Value fares across multiple routes operated by the airline. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
MINA — On the third day of Hajj on Wednesday, pilgrims started performing five main rituals of Hajj—the obligatory rituals of stoning at Jamrat, shaving or trimming hair, and sacrificing of animal, and two remaining pillars of Hajj—Tawaf Al-Ifadah and Sai. The pilgrims, who stayed overnight in Muzdalifah, flocked to Mina on Wednesday morning to perform the stoning ritual. With hearts filled with joy and pleasure over performing the ritual of standing at Arafat, the high point of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, on Tuesday, masses of pilgrims embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil under the soaring summer…
DUBAI — An IRGC Navy official threatened on Wednesday to turn Iran’s entire coastline into a killing ground if the United States resorted to military action again, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to an initial agreement than at any point since the April ceasefire. “Our fighters today carry in their chests the urge for hand-to-hand battle with the enemy,” the IRGC Navy’s political deputy Mohammad Akbarzadeh said, according to Tasnim news agency. Akbarzadeh said Iran’s armed forces were at full readiness and described the prospect of renewed war as remote, attributing that to what he called…
Eid Al Adha began on an early, quiet and deeply communal note across the UAE, with residents waking before dawn for prayers and family gatherings. Mosques across the country saw worshippers arrive in the pre-sunrise hours, marking the start of a day filled with gratitude and celebration. For many families, the morning set the tone for a day shaped by movement between homes, cities and even countries, as loved ones reunited over meals and shared traditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Across emirates, residents balanced spiritual rituals with social plans, from mall…
DAMMAM — The National Center for Meteorology said some governorates in the Eastern Province could record temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius on Wednesday as a severe heatwave continues across the region. Official spokesman Hussein Al-Qahtani said the hot weather conditions are expected to persist until Friday, according to forecasts issued by the center. Al-Qahtani said temperatures are expected to range between 47°C and 50°C, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by relevant authorities and monitor weather updates, particularly during the Eid Al-Adha holiday period. In a separate weather advisory, the Center forecast continued active winds carrying dust and…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman expressed gratitude on Wednesday for the honor of serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims during the Hajj season, while congratulating Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. “We thank Allah for honoring us with serving the Two Holy Mosques and caring for the pilgrims of His Sacred House,” King Salman said. The King also prayed for the acceptance of pilgrims’ Hajj rituals and acts of worship. “With the advent of blessed Eid Al-Adha, we congratulate our people in this blessed nation and our Islamic nation on…
WASHINGTON, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — NASA has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. In March, NASA announced a $20 billion programme to construct a permanent base powered by nuclear and solar energy at the Moon’s south pole by 2032. NASA said the initial development of the Moon Base will occur over three phases beginning now and stretching to 2032 and beyond. A base would allow the US to carry out scientific experiments, potentially mine valuable resources, and travel to…
Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Photos: Shihab/Khaleej Times Prayer halls and outdoor spaces filled up quickly for Eid Al Adha prayers Similar scenes unfolded in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the Emirates Quick embraces, quiet smiles, and moments of pause before everyone settled down for the prayer Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai on Wednesday Once the prayers ended, the morning opened up into celebration Worshippers lingered outside mosques longer than usual, catching up with friends This year’s Eid Al Adha comes…
BEIRUT — Dozens of people were killed in an intensive wave of Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to step up military action against Hezbollah. At least 31 people, including several children, were killed and 40 others injured in the latest attacks. According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the strikes on Tuesday targeted several towns and villages amid escalating cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese health officials said the deadliest strike hit the Burj El Shemali area near the southern city of Tyre, where 14 people lost their…