ROME, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced the allocation of €1.55 billion to fund 59 water infrastructure development projects across 17 Italian regions, as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. In a statement reported by the Italian news agency ANSAmed, the ministry explained that, in collaboration with the company Invitalia, it has finalised the funding procedures for these projects using resources from the Water Fund. Southern Italy accounts for approximately €830 million—or 53% of the total funding—thereby exceeding the 40% minimum threshold stipulated in the recovery plan. Source: Emirates News…
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AI adoption, expanding data volumes and the emerging threat posed by quantum computing are prompting enterprises to reassess their cybersecurity strategies. Growing demand for platform consolidation is also encouraging organisations to integrate data security, application security and identity and access management capabilities. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Sébastien Pavie, Vice President of Sales – SEMEA at Thales, discusses the company’s latest data protection and quantum-safe security developments. He also examines the dual role of AI in strengthening cyber defence and enabling more sophisticated attacks, highlighting the importance of protecting sensitive data throughout its lifecycle. How did…
MUSCAT — Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, Indian authorities said Saturday. The Indian Embassy in Oman said it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians aboard the MT Kazimah III after the vessel was “struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.” “All 5 Indian nationals have been shifted ashore safely,” the embassy said on X, thanking Omani authorities for their support and assistance. India’s Ministry of External Affairs also confirmed the rescue. “We remain committed to the safety, security and welfare of our seafarers…
PARIS — More than 5,000 people have been arrested since Monday as student protests over learning conditions intensified across France, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Friday. Speaking to TF1, Nunez said “urban violence” had been recorded near 158 educational establishments during the protests, describing the scale of the mobilization as “surprising.” He said 735 schools had been affected and cited 1,747 arrests in the latest unrest, as hundreds of schools remained closed or faced disruptions on Friday. Nunez said projectiles had been thrown during the demonstrations and that police officers, teachers, journalists and passersby had been attacked. Authorities reported around…
ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Bank Al-Maghrib (the Central Bank of the Kingdom of Morocco) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision and Islamic finance, and interlink payment and financial messaging systems. The MoUs contribute to stronger bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency of cross-border financial transactions between the two brotherly countries. The MoUs were signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, and Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Under the first MoU,…
GAZA — Five Palestinians, including four women, were killed and six others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in western Gaza City on Saturday, amid continuing Israeli violations of the ceasefire in place since October 2025. A medical source at Al-Shifa Hospital said two Christian women were among those killed, along with two other women and a young man. Local sources and eyewitnesses said Israeli warplanes fired at least two missiles at an apartment in the Asala residential building early Saturday, destroying the targeted apartment and causing extensive damage to neighboring homes. A fire also broke out…
Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, recently announced the appointment of Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. In her role, Ms. Kim will shape Proofpoint’s global marketing and communications strategy, amplifying the company’s brand, go-to-market execution, and demand acceleration initiatives worldwide, reporting directly to Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan. Ms. Kim’s appointment underscores Proofpoint’s commitment to accelerating global growth and reinforcing its position as a defining force in securing the emerging agentic workspace. As organisations navigate the opportunities and risks of AI, Proofpoint is doubling down on its innovation agenda to empower customers to secure people,…
As understanding of early childhood nutrition continues to advance, infant formula is evolving alongside it. Today’s parents are increasingly interested not only in what goes into a formula, but also in the science behind its development and how nutritional ingredients work together to support growing children.Reflecting this shift, Kabrita has introduced its most advanced goat milk formula yet, bringing together whole goat milk and a carefully selected combination of nutritional ingredients designed to support digestive comfort and healthy development. The updated formula represents the brand’s latest step in formula innovation, combining the natural qualities of goat milk with advances in…
SHARJAH, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) completed scheduled maintenance on 138 33kV substations during the first half of 2026, and reviewed and approved 367 engineering plans for new substation projects and electricity network development in line with approved technical standards and specifications. The Authority also completed 25 technical studies for new consumers and nine studies related to the electricity transmission network. Engineer Hamad Al Teneiji, Director of the Energy Transmission Department at SEWA, said the work forms part of the Authority’s efforts to enhance the reliability of the electricity network and improve…
DUBAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has welcomed Ford’s announcement that it will return to the FIA World Rally Championship with a full factory programme from 2028 and develop an all-new Rally1 car under the FIA’s WRC27 technical regulations for 2029. Ford’s return to the championship will mark its first full works programme in the FIA WRC since 2012 and comes at a significant moment in the championship’s development. With new technical regulations arriving in 2027, increased investment under new ownership and plans to expand the WRC’s presence in key markets including the United Kingdom…