MANILA — Philippine police have said they detained a man in connection with the gunfire on Wednesday night inside the Philippine senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court took refuge. Meanwhile, Philippine authorities were seeking confirmation on Thursday of reports that Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa, one-time enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug crackdown on drugs, had slipped away overnight. “Several sources confirmed that Senator Bato is no longer in the Senate premises. But we are still getting confirmation,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told a press conference. Gunshots were heard late on Wednesday inside the…
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(L-R) Vijay Akasapu, CEO and Co-Founder of Cylerian & Steve Lockie, Managing Director of TechBridge MEA. TechBridge MEA, a leading Channel Value-Added Distributor (CVAD), recently announced a strategic partnership with Cylerian, a provider of enterprise-grade, AI-native cybersecurity and IT operations platforms, to expand the availability of unified security, observability, and compliance solutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The partnership comes at a time when organisations across the region are facing mounting pressure to strengthen cybersecurity resilience while managing rising operational complexity, compliance requirements, and escalating security costs. Enterprises, MSPs, and MSSPs are increasingly seeking alternatives to fragmented security…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), aimed at enhancing cooperation, coordination, and the exchange of expertise to support the safe and secure transport of radioactive materials through Dubai’s airports. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the two entities, reflecting their shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and regulatory compliance. The MoU outlines areas of cooperation, including the exchange of information, joint coordination on licensing and approvals, inspection of entities involved in transporting radioactive…
What happens when a high-powered business leader steps away from the corporate ladder to pursue a deeper calling? For Shafeena Yusuff Ali, the answer lay not in boardrooms, but in art, purpose and the lives of creators whose work she believes deserves a wider stage. In the first vodcast linked to Khaleej Times’ Global Indians of the UAE franchise, Shafeena, Executive Director of the Rizq Art Initiative, opens up about her journey from the high-pressure world of food and beverage to the more reflective, humbling space of art and social impact. Listen to the full Global Indians of the UAE…
MIAMI — Madonna, Shakira and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday. The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium and is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide on top of its attendees. World Cup 2026 kicks off June on 11 in Mexico City with matches to be played in multiple locations across the US, Canada and Mexico.. Pre-match performances at showpiece occasions such as the Champions League final have become commonplace, but this will be the first half-time show…
The partnership brings together insurer and provider capabilities to strengthen integration and advance digitally enabled, quality-governed healthcare delivery Published: Thu 14 May 2026, 1:43 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading integrated private healthcare providers, and MetLife, a leading global insurance and financial services provider, have entered a strategic partnership to provide eligible MetLife customers in the UAE with access to Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic as an added benefit. Through this collaboration, eligible customers can access teleconsultations via Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic. Services include virtual consultations, electronic prescriptions with medication delivery where appropriate, laboratory referrals including home sample collection, and…
JERUSALEM — Attacks by Jewish settlers on farmland and property in Taybeh, one of the few Palestinian communities with a Christian majority in the occupied West Bank, could push families to migrate, threatening the town’s demographic character and historic Christian presence. Local officials and clergy warned of the impact of rising violence by Israeli settlers, which has coincided with worsening living and economic conditions in the town, the Anadolu news agency reported. Residents say the attacks have deepened fears in the town, even as they stress their determination to remain on their land. In recent years, Israeli settlers have established…
Mark Jolley, RFID Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently announced its highly anticipated RFID Roadshow and Forum 2026, 26–28 May 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. The roadshow and forum brings the RFID ecosystem together, including leading experts, innovators, partners and global brands, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of RFID, software, AI and the future of work. The event comes at a critical time for European businesses. Concerns around asset and inventory visibility, loss prevention and supply chain disruption are gaining greater urgency. Leaders across retail, manufacturing,…
DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has launched its Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand across the sector. Spanning 24,900 square metres, the complex comprises 33 purpose-built units designed to support a wide range of aviation-related activities. The facility offers modern, scalable spaces tailored for businesses seeking operational efficiency, with flexible configurations that allow units to be combined to meet evolving operational requirements. Located within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the development is positioned to…
AHMEDABAD, India, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Emirates Weightlifting Federation, participated in the International Weightlifting Federation Congress held on May 12 in Ahmedabad, India, on the sidelines of the Asian Weightlifting Championships, which run until 17th May. The UAE national team is competing in the tournament with athletes Moayad Al Najjar, Zahra Al Hashemi and Ezzeddine Al Ghafri. The federation delegation attending the congress included Shaikha Al Kaabi, Board Member and Head of Delegation, and Rashid Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Board Member. Al Kaabi said the meeting included voting on and approving proposed amendments to the…