Author: Editorial Team

WASHINGTON, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — China and the United States have agreed to reduce tariffs on US$30 billion worth of goods in each direction and launch a dialogue on artificial intelligence following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, according to Reuters. A White House statement said the tariff reductions would cover US exports including agricultural products, wood products and cosmetics, as well as US imports including small household appliances, toys and decorations. The White House said the two countries had reached consensus on more favourable tariff treatment for $30 billion worth of non-sensitive goods in each direction. Source:…

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NEW YORK — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of meetings with UN Secretary-General and the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mexico and Ghana on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. During the Prince’s meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres the two reviewed areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations and discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest. Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf Prince Faisal also expressed his appreciation to the UN chief as he approaches the end of his tenure, commending his efforts during his time…

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ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati golfers Ahmad Skaik and Ahmed Al Musharrekh will compete alongside leading international players at the Abu Dhabi Challenge, taking place from 30th September to 3rd October at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in Al Ain Region as part of the HotelPlanner Tour. The tournament is staged in partnership with the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), its co-organiser and sanctioning body, and supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Skaik and Al Musharrekh will take two of the places allocated to the EGF, giving them an opportunity to compete alongside leading emerging international…

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Autonomous AI agents are reshaping enterprise IT and cybersecurity by analysing events, investigating anomalies and executing routine tasks at machine speed. Growing adoption has also intensified concerns around identity, data sovereignty, regulatory compliance and the level of authority granted to AI systems. In an interview with TahawulTech.com, Praneeth Vanteru, Technical Evangelist at ManageEngine, explains how Zia Agents support IT service management and security operations through unified organisational context. He also discusses ManageEngine’s UAE data centre, the convergence of IT and cybersecurity, rising identity risks and the importance of maintaining human oversight as enterprise automation expands. How are ManageEngine’s Zia Agents…

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A child’s walking style can change considerably during the growing years, and many variations are a normal part of development. But UAE doctors say parents should pay attention when an unusual pattern persists, worsens or is accompanied by pain or other symptoms. Persistent toe-walking, significant inward or outward turning of the feet, bowing, knock-knees and differences between the two sides of the body can sometimes warrant assessment. Medics advise parents not to ignore a new limp or sudden change in how a child walks. In some cases, the source of discomfort may not be where the child feels the pain.…

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Critical infrastructure organisations face growing exposure to advanced, AI-enabled and file-borne threats as operational environments become increasingly connected. Effective protection requires purpose-built security controls capable of sanitising files, securing transfers and preventing sensitive information from leaving isolated networks. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Saif Alrefai, Solutions Engineering Director for the Middle East at OPSWAT, discusses how Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction, MetaDefender and unidirectional security gateways support zero-trust file transfer. Alrefai also explains why organisations must strengthen fundamental security controls before introducing AI-driven automation. How did your experience at GISEC Global 2026 compare with previous editions?…

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RIYADH — Saudi Joint Forces Commander Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman and Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council member Lt. Gen. Tareq Saleh discussed developments in Yemen and ways to strengthen military coordination during a meeting in Riyadh on Saturday. The two sides reviewed efforts to enhance coordination and cooperation in support of the readiness of Yemen’s armed forces across all fronts as they seek to restore state institutions. Al-Salman thanked Saleh for his leadership role on Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and as commander of the National Resistance Forces, acknowledging the sacrifices made by its personnel in efforts to restore the state and…

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ADEN — Yemeni government forces said Friday they had struck Houthi positions and supply lines in the southwestern province of Taiz amid renewed fighting in the country. Military spokesman Majid Abdullah Al-Nazili published footage on X that he said showed strikes targeting Houthi fighters and supply routes in Dhubab and other areas of Taiz province. Dhubab is a coastal town in the Bab Al-Mandab district overlooking the Red Sea near the northern entrance to the strategic strait. Yemen has been engulfed in conflict since the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces in 2014. Source: Saudi Gazette

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Naman Taldar, Business Lead, OT Cybersecurity, Rockwell Automation. Naman Taldar of Rockwell Automation explains why asset visibility, risk-based investment, and proactive security programmes are critical to protecting industrial operations Artificial intelligence is accelerating cyber threats across operational technology environments by making sophisticated attack techniques more accessible and scalable. Industrial organisations must also contend with ageing assets, fragmented architectures, limited visibility and the potentially severe operational and financial impact of plant downtime.  In this interview, Naman Taldar, Regional Lead – OT Cybersecurity at Rockwell Automation, discusses how organisations can strengthen asset visibility, adopt proactive risk-based security programmes and align cybersecurity investment…

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