SHARJAH, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), in collaboration with the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (EKTIFA), held the Interactive Council for Service Development for the Food Industries Sector at Mleiha Wheat Farm in the Emirate of Sharjah. The council supports the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, the Make it in the Emirates initiative, and the UAE government’s direction on the Agentic AI programme. It brought together multiple investors, factories and companies operating in the sector, alongside representatives from government and private entities in Sharjah. The council…
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Results of UAE Lottery’s latest draw were revealed, with three participants winning a guaranteed prize of Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance ID raffle. While the Dh30 million jackpot was not won, 42 participants took home Dh1,000 each, while 5,079 won Dh100. No winners were announced for the raffle’s second-tier Dh5 million prize or its third-tier Dh100,000 prize. The winning combination in UAE Lottery’s latest Lucky Day draw are: 3, 5, 10, 11, 27, 30 in the Days section and 10 in the Months section. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The winning…
SRINAGAR — A political storm is brewing in Indian-administered Kashmir after authorities ordered a sweeping crackdown on controversial books that allegedly glorified separatist leaders. All educational institutions in the state have been to review books for “inappropriate and objectionable” content, in a move that has sparked a debate over who gets to shape the region’s history in classrooms. The order, issued last week, directs schools, colleges, universities and coaching centres to screen all published material on their premises,including research papers and academic theses, for content that could violate “religious sentiments, laws, educational values and established norms”. They must also report…
Jeetu Kataria. Every few months, someone tells me that AI will make investment managers obsolete. My work sits at the intersection of quantitative strategy, technology, and capital markets, so people often expect me to agree. What I believe is that AI will redefine investing so deeply that the job will look completely different within a decade, and the managers who understand this early will hold a real advantage over those who resist it. The strengths of AI in investing are practical, and anyone dismissing them has stopped paying attention. A well-built system can process information at a scale no human team can…
ATLANTA — Lionel Messi and Argentina have made late drama their trademark at the 2026 World Cup, producing another remarkable comeback to reach Sunday’s final against Spain. Argentina’s 2-1 semifinal victory over England on Wednesday was the latest example of the defending champions’ resilience, overturning a one-goal deficit in the closing minutes through Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez after Messi created both goals. The comeback followed similar escapes throughout the tournament, including rallying from 2-0 down against Egypt in the round of 16 and recovering from a late deficit against Cape Verde in the knockout stage. Here is a look…
Officials from the Consulate General of India in Dubai have visited Indian seafarers injured in the Strait of Hormuz tanker attack and assured them of full support as they recover in hospitals across the UAE. The visit comes two days after two commercial tankers were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced early on Tuesday that national tankers were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
CAIRO, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt’s net foreign reserves rose to a historic high at the end of June, exceeding $55 billion for the first time. Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced the milestone—citing the Central Bank data—during the government’s weekly press conference held today. Madbouly stated that foreign currency reserves saw a notable increase of approximately $2 billion in a single month, reflecting continued improvement in Egyptian economic indicators and underscoring the state’s ability to bolster its foreign reserves and support financial stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi, 18, is preparing to take on a new challenge by climbing Lenin Peak in the Pamir mountain range on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan later this month as part of her mission to complete the Seven Summits challenge. The climb is part of her quest to achieve the Explorer’s Grand Slam, which combines climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents with reaching both the North and South Poles. The latest expedition follows a series of milestones that saw Fatima become the youngest Arab to…
EAST RUTHERFORD — The tournament’s most prolific attack will meet its stingiest defense when defending champion Argentina faces Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Lionel Messi and Argentina booked their place in the title match with another dramatic comeback, defeating England 2-1 in the semifinals after Spain eliminated France 2-0 a day earlier. The final brings together the tournament’s highest-scoring team against the side that has conceded the fewest goals. Argentina has scored a tournament-leading 19 goals in seven matches, while Spain has allowed just one goal throughout its run to the final. Argentina…
ODESA — Russia and Ukraine stepped up their battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes on Wednesday, with Moscow killing eight people in overnight and early morning attacks In the Black Sea port of Odesa, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said a “massive” Russian drone and missile attack on the southern region continued for a fifth day, with civilian, industrial and port infrastructure coming under attack. Three people were killed and at least three more injured after a missile strike on a seven-story residential building in Odesa, Kiper said. In the north-eastern city of Sumy, three people were killed…