ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — Inception42 – the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered products & solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NXT Holding, a Sahm Holding-owned AI-native holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The agreement establishes a strategic collaboration framework spanning five key areas: AI consulting, training and upskilling, enterprise AI solutions, product distribution, and joint business development. The MoU was signed by Ashish Koshy, CEO of Inception42, and Sara AlAhbabi, Director of SPVs and Portfolio Relations at NXT Holding. The partnership reflects both organisations’ shared commitment to accelerating responsible and impactful AI adoption within…
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DHAKA — At least 51 people were killed and 39 others injured in floods and landslides in Bangladesh, local media reported on Sunday. Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides hit large parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka. More than half the deaths so far have occurred in Cox’s Bazar, home to a large Rohingya refugee population. Last week several students and a teacher were killed in that district when floodwaters swept through their school. More than a million people have been affected by the floods, while members of 267,918 families remain marooned, according to…
JAD Global Real Estate Development has officially broken ground on J188, its latest premium residential project in Al Jaddaf, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth and reaffirming its long-term confidence in the UAE’s real estate market. Valued at AED 250 million, J188 represents the transition from vision to delivery, introducing a forward-thinking concept of urban living through neuroarchitecture and wellness-driven design. Located in the emerging Creekfront district, the development is designed to enhance residents’ physical, mental, financial and overall well-being. The project features one- and two-bedroom residences with dual views of the Downtown skyline and Dubai Creek Harbour,…
Summer has arrived in full force across the UAE, bringing soaring temperatures, heavy air-conditioning use and longer road journeys that put every vehicle to the test. From daily commutes and inter-Emirate travel to football watch parties and weekend getaways, motorists are looking for vehicles that can stay cool, deliver strong performance and keep fuel costs under control. Designed specifically for these real-world conditions, OMODA & JAECOO’s self-developed Super Hybrid System (SHS) combines outstanding fuel efficiency, powerful performance and intelligent energy management to help drivers enjoy every summer journey with confidence. Designed to meet these real-world demands, OMODA & JAECOO’s self-developed…
Summer has arrived in full force across the UAE, bringing soaring temperatures, heavy air-conditioning use and longer road journeys that put every vehicle to the test. From daily commutes and inter-Emirate travel to football watch parties and weekend getaways, motorists are looking for vehicles that can stay cool, deliver strong performance and keep fuel costs under control. Designed specifically for these real-world conditions, OMODA & JAECOO’s self-developed Super Hybrid System (SHS) combines outstanding fuel efficiency, powerful performance and intelligent energy management to help drivers enjoy every summer journey with confidence. Designed to meet these real-world demands, OMODA & JAECOO’s self-developed…
MANAMA — Bahrain and Qatar on Sunday condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks, accusing Tehran of violating their sovereignty, while the United Arab Emirates said missile threats detected overnight remained outside its borders. Bahrain accused Iran of carrying out systematic aggression after missile and drone strikes targeted civilians. In a statement, the Bahrain Defense Force said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks. “The armed forces, with all their forces and units, are at the highest level of readiness and ready to fulfill their defense duties in order to protect the country,” it said. The military…
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has officially closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving an unprecedented 10,233 entries from 177 countries across its six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. Now in its 18th year, the Prize continues to attract a diverse and growing pool of small and medium-sized enterprises, nonprofit organisations, and high schools developing solutions that improve lives, particularly in vulnerable and underserved communities. This year’s submissions point to a growing emphasis on resilience, adaptability,…
Salik has partnered with Shamal to introduce seamless parking payments at Dubai Harbour’s new multi-storey Harbour West Car Park, allowing motorists to pay parking fees directly through their Salik accounts without the need for tickets, cash or traditional payment methods. The agreement, which takes effect on July 13, will see Salik provide its digital payment solution at the new facility in collaboration with Parkonic, as the toll operator continues expanding its services beyond road toll collection. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The nine-storey car park offers 845 parking spaces across a built-up…
BANGKOK — At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured, eight of them critically, by a massive fire at a pub in Bangkok, late Sunday night. The fire started near the stage of the pub in the popular Chatuchak district 11.57 pm, then spread rapidly, cutting power and engulfing the room with smoke, when many customers were inside, eyewitnesses said. Footage posted online show panicked customers screaming as they fled – some with their clothes on fire – through the flame-enveloped front door of Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao. Firefighters, who arrived at the scene just after…
VIENNA, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — On stage 4 of the Tour of Austria, Kevin Vermaerke picked up his third podium spot of the week for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. With second place this time out, the American retains his place in second overall ahead of the fifth and final stage. Stage 4 was another lumpy parcours in Austria, offering an opportunity for the strongest riders to thin out the peloton. So it proved on Saturday afternoon, with an 11-man group coming to the finish in Steyr and sprinting it out for the win. Vermaerke took the initiative in the sprint…