RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Monday with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to offer his condolences following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Qatari emir over the passing of Sheikh Hamad, praying that Allah grant him mercy and forgiveness and admit him into Paradise. Sheikh Tamim expressed his appreciation to the Crown Prince for his heartfelt condolences and brotherly sentiments. Source: Saudi Gazette
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A combination of his own, his wife’s, and his daughter’s birthday dates helped Sunil Kumar Sadasivan strike gold, winning Dh30 million as the second Grand Prize winner of The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw. The 52-year-old maintenance technician from Kerala, India, said he chose the family dates rather than random numbers: “I thought, why not use the dates that matter most to me? I started with my daughter’s birthday, then added mine, then my wife’s birthday.” He bought the winning ticket with a friend he had recently started participating in the lottery with. Their first ticket won them Dh100. Encouraged…
Of all things we assumed would remain untouched by artificial intelligence, human relationships was certainly one. When the lonely protagonist of Spike Jonze’s 2013 film Her befriends his artificially intelligent operating system, we assume it might just be a figment of the director’s imagination. If only… From AI-powered couple’s therapy to AI companions that can talk to you on a wide range of subjects, technology has ensured we are never alone or clueless. Today, AI is also telling you how to speak to your loved ones in a manner that is thoughtful. In a surprising twist, artificial intelligence is…
BRUSSELS, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union is preparing to introduce restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms across its 27 member states, in a move aimed at creating a safer digital environment and reducing the risks the online space poses to minors. Von der Leyen said the European Commission is preparing recommendations and a legislative proposal, to be adopted after the summer and formally unveiled in September, based on a phased access system according to age groups. Under the proposal, children under the age of 13…
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC), in partnership with Publicis Groupe Middle East, today announced the return of Ra’idah for its second edition, scheduled to take place in September 2026 , building on the success of the first edition to advance women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, while creating new pathways for capability building, business growth, and long-term economic contribution. The second edition introduces an evolved, immersive format designed to deliver a more hands-on and impactful experience for participants. Applicants will go through a competitive selection run…
VILNUS, Lithuania — The Saudi Biology Team is participating in the 2026 International Biology Olympiad (IBO), held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from July 12 to 19. With more than 300 students from 78 countries participating, the IBO is the world’s leading competition for secondary school students in the life sciences. The four secondary school students qualified through an intensive training journey under the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity’s (Mawhiba) International Olympiads Program, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education. Their preparation included theoretical and practical training forums and camps held both inside and outside the…
PARIS — French officialson Sunday rushed two firefighting planes to tackle a “very virulent” fire of “exceptional scale” that erupted in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 south-east of Paris. The Fontainebleau forest blaze partially closed the country’s main north-south highway, disrupting traffic during the first major weekend getaway of the summer. High-speed rail was also disrupted. The fire began late afternoon in the one-time royal hunting preserve that is dotted with quiet villages. It raced across 800 hectares (2,000 acres) and was still spreading early on Monday, officials said. Firefighting aircraft had to suspend operations at nightfall on Sunday.…
Dubai is set to get a major new transport link as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) moves ahead with the Dh2-billion Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, a strategic infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing congestion, improving connectivity and supporting the emirate’s future growth. The 12km corridor will introduce new bridges, tunnels and expanded road capacity, creating a faster east-west connection across key areas of Dubai. Designed to keep pace with population growth and rising mobility needs, the project will link several major routes and enhance access for motorists across the city. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
On July 22, Samsung Electronics will host Galaxy Unpacked in London, U.K. — a city that moves forward, not by chasing trends, but by setting them. Join us as we unveil the newest additions to the Galaxy portfolio, which has defined the foldable category. Combining intelligent capabilities with innovative form factors, the next generation of Galaxy devices are set to deliver more personal and adaptive experiences and set a new standard for the AI era. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 2 p.m. BST, 9 a.m. EDT and 3 p.m.…
As temperatures soar across the UAE this summer, many residents are choosing to stay indoors to escape the heat. But while avoiding the scorching midday sun can protect against heat-related illnesses, doctors say spending most of the day sitting inside with little movement carries its own health risks. Health experts warn that a sedentary indoor lifestyle can gradually affect almost every system in the body, increasing the risk of weight gain, muscle stiffness, poor circulation, vitamin D deficiency, disturbed sleep and low mood. They stress that the solution is to adapt to daily routines by staying active in safer ways.…