BRUSSELS — NATO says there is no provision for member states to be expelled from the military alliance after a report said the United States was seeking to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support its war against Iran. Reuters quoted a US official as saying that an internal Pentagon email suggested measures such as suspending Spain from the alliance for failing to back the US-Israeli campaign. The email also suggested reviewing the US position on the UK’s claim to the Falklands islands in the south Atlantic, which are also claimed by Argentina. Asked whether it is possible to…
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A new studio is turning Emirati heritage into large-scale artworks finished in pure 24K gold, positioning cultural symbols as collectible pieces within the UAE’s growing luxury art scene. Golden Emarat, founded by Aaron Tal, introduces a concept that moves beyond traditional prints or decorative objects, handcrafted metal artworks plated in genuine 24-carat gold, designed to be long-lasting cultural pieces that sit in homes, majlis spaces, and private collections. “Golden Emarat is not about creating decorative pieces,” said the founder of the studio. “Each artwork is conceived as a cultural object, something that carries meaning, something that belongs, and something that…
AI experts in the UAE have welcomed the announcement of a new government model in the country, which will see half of all federal sectors, services and operations run on Agentic AI within two years. Agentic AI is a more advanced type of Artificial Intelligence that can work on its own to plan, carry out, and improve tasks to reach a goal. It looks at a situation, decides the best next steps, and gets better over time. According to experts, the most significant change for residents will be what they no longer have to do. Jessica Constantinidis, Innovation Officer EMEA…
TEHRAN — Iran is expected to resume passenger flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport starting Saturday, with Istanbul and Muscat among the initial destinations. International passenger flights will resume on April 25 after being suspended during the war, Ramin Kashef Azar, CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport City, told the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA). Round-trip flights to Istanbul and Muscat have so far been authorized, he said, adding that permits for additional domestic and international routes will be issued gradually based on demand. “All infrastructure and navigation systems are fully operational, and there are no issues for conducting flights,”…
ISLAMABAD — Senior Iranian leadership will arrive in Pakistan Friday or Saturday as the world waits for Tehran to agree to a second round of peace talks with the United States, Iranian and Pakistani government sources told The Post. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead a delegation to Islamabad, which is set to arrive around 10 p.m. local time, an Iranian source said. Two sources from the Pakistani government said a US logistics and security team was already in place for potential talks. There was no immediate response from Washington or Tehran to the report. The last round of…
Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. Rubrik, the Security and AI Operations Company, announced recently it is offering cyber resilience capabilities to organisations running Google Cloud SQL. The integration enables Cloud SQL customers to leverage Rubrik Security Cloud to protect their managed PostgreSQL databases with immutable, automated backups that add Rubrik’s enterprise-grade cyber resilience without disrupting their current database operations or recovery strategy. Cloud SQL has become a foundational database service for enterprise applications, housing some of organisations’ most critical production workloads. As these databases grow, so do customer requirements for comprehensive cyber resilience. The new integration delivers Rubrik’s…
In the UAE’s luxury gold market, bigger is a lot more than just better. From layered bridal sets to heritage-inspired statement pieces, high-value purchases are increasingly defined by weight, craftsmanship, and a deeper sense of purpose. Across leading retailers, the most expensive gold pieces are no longer just about ornamentation. They are tied to milestones, shaped by culture, and increasingly positioned as long-term assets. In many cases, they are bought with the intention of being passed down. “The pieces that command the highest value right now are from our diamond and heritage gold collections,” said John Paul Alukkas, CEO of…
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as the co-host of its fifth and largest edition, taking place from 4th to 7th May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the Ministry of Culture, ADIO, and ADNOC, the 2026 edition will convene local industrial champions, global investors, policymakers, and government stakeholders to accelerate the UAE’s industrial growth and foster…
FUJAIRAH, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Taekwondo Federation announced the opening of registration to participate in the first edition of the Taekwondo Championship, scheduled for 25th and 26th April at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah. The Federation stated in a release that this edition, launched by the UAE Talent Development and National Sports Support Committee under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports, aims to discover and develop promising sports talents and expand the base of practitioners in martial arts. For his part, Abdullah Al Samahi, Secretary General, confirmed that the Federation has sent official invitations to the…
Naji Salameh, CEO, IT Max Global, emphasises the need for security to evolve into a strategic enabler of trust, resilience, and innovation to be truly effective in today’s uncertain landscape. In an economy defined by constant disruption, trust has become the most valuable currency. Data and AI now drive everything about businesses, from customer engagement to strategic decision-making, yet they also introduce unprecedented risk. Forward-thinking organisations are realising that traditional security controls are insufficient in the age of AI. Protecting data, preventing model leakage or manipulation, and ensuring secure human-in-the-loop processes are now critical concerns. Security can no longer operate…