RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recalled 2,888 Lucid Air vehicles over an electrical defect that could cause overheating and lighting failures and increase the risk of fire or an accident. The recall from the Ministry of Commerce covers Lucid Air vehicles from model years 2023 to 2026 due to a defect in the electrical circuitry of the exterior lighting system. According to the ministry, the defect could cause overheating and failure of the brake lights or headlights, increasing the risk of a fire or accident. Owners of affected vehicles are advised to check whether their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is…
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SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD is available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. A smaller design, up to 2,000MB/s read speeds and password protection give the SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD practical appeal for mobile professionals, although connection requirements deserve close attention. Large photo libraries, video projects and presentation files quickly expose the limitations of everyday storage. SANDISK’s Extreme Portable SSD addresses those demands with a compact design and a higher advertised read speed, targeting professionals and creators who regularly move substantial amounts of data. The proposition is straightforward: carry more, spend less time transferring files and add some protection against the…
SEOUL, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government participated in the Global AI and Digital Summit, held in Seoul from 19 to 22 October, and organised by the World Bank in collaboration with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of Science and ICT. The summit brought together senior government officials, experts, leaders of international institutions and private sector representatives from around the world. The UAE’s participation aimed to strengthen international cooperation and exchange experiences in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. It also provided an opportunity to showcase the UAE’s experience in leveraging AI…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday dismissed reports of a clash between Benjamin Netanyahu and the army over plans to strike Iran, calling them “completely baseless and false” and insisting Israel had “absolutely no intention” of attacking Tehran before Tuesday’s parliament election. Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that there had been a confrontation between Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief Eyal Zamir over an unspecified new directive. The premier dismissed the report as “rubbish” during a TV appearance, and Katz characterised it as an effort to cast doubt on the Netanyahu bloc’s…
Every menu in Abu Dhabi will carry calorie counts by the first quarter of 2027. Restaurants have six months to comply, but the direction is fixed. The calorie count is the most visible part. But it is one detail inside a strategy that reaches every environment where Abu Dhabi residents eat, move and seek care. Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, is not asking residents to make better choices. He is building environments where the better choice is also the easier one. “The environments shape behaviours which shape health,” he said. “Nothing is banned. Don’t aim for perfection,…
AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber, and Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, discussed ways to bolster economic ties and explore prospects for developing bilateral trade and joint investments between Ajman and Sri Lanka. Held at the Chamber’s headquarters, the meeting was attended by Ali Rashid Al Kaitoob, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector; Fatma Fatima Yaqoob Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at Ajman Chamber; and Subhashini Silva, Deputy Consul General of Sri Lanka. The meeting aligns with Ajman Chamber’s…
DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Entries are now open for the World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai, which makes its way to Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday 6 December with races for women of all abilities, from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes. The second World Triathlon Women’s Cup to be held anywhere in the world, it is the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women, bringing elite athletes and amateurs together to race at the same venue on the same day. Organised by Dubai Sports Council in partnership with World Triathlon and in collaboration with the…
American Hospital Dubai named inaugural alpha partner for RevOptix™, HEI Global Health’s next-generation revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM American Hospital Dubai (“AHD”), one of the Middle East’s premier private healthcare providers and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and HEI Global Health (“HEI”), a global healthcare technology and consulting company, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly build and implement RevOptix™, HEI’s AI-powered revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform, while establishing American Hospital Dubai as the inaugural alpha partner for the solution. Under the agreement, HEI will deploy…
JEDDAH — Red and orange weather alerts remain in effect as moderate to heavy thunderstorms continue to sweep across several Saudi regions on Monday, bringing heavy rainfall and the risk of flash floods, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). A red alert for heavy rainfall has been issued in parts of Jazan Region from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., accompanied by strong winds, zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash floods and thunderstorms. Meanwhile orange alerts for moderate rainfall have also been issued in Asir Region from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Makkah Region from 2 p.m. to 8…
AJMAN, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of H.H. the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Chairman of the Ajman Department of Finance, has approved three packages comprising 15 artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to be implemented over three years, from 2027 to 2029, as part of an integrated plan to advance Ajman Government’s financial operations. The plan forms part of the Ajman Department of Finance’s efforts to make smart technologies a key enabler of government financial operations, enhance institutional readiness for future requirements, and support the leadership’s vision of a smarter,…