JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held official talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Jeddah on Thursday, reviewing bilateral relations and discussing regional and international developments. The Crown Prince welcomed Carney at Al-Salam Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held before the two leaders held formal talks. They reviewed Saudi-Canadian relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to address them. Ahead of the visit, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said the talks would focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy,…
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Bharat Raigangar. Why separating architectural hype from true operational utility and governance is the defining leadership challenge of the era. Every technological revolution undergoes an aggressive evolutionary arc characterised by early over-exuberance, widespread implementation anxiety, and an inevitable structural stabilisation. Today, the corporate ecosystem is deeply entrenched in the turbulent depths of this cycle with generative artificial intelligence. Organisations worldwide are caught in what can be defined as the AI Confidence Paradox: a profound misalignment between public posture and operational reality. While executive keynotes and marketing collateral paint a picture of seamless, automated efficiency, a closer inspection of internal workflows…
BEIJING — A fire at a footwear factory in south-eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state news agency Xinhua said, citing a preliminary toll. Dozens of fire and rescue personnel were racing to extinguish the blaze that tore through the factory in Jinjiang city, authorities said. Dramatic footage posted by Xinhua showed huge plumes of black smoke rising from a building as well as people who appeared to be trapped on the roof. President Xi Jinping said the fire had caused “significant casualties”, adding those responsible must be held “strictly accountable”. Jinjiang, in the province of Fujian,…
AL AIN, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced the successful launch of “LEONAV-1”, the first Emirati satellite dedicated to satellite navigation technologies. Supported and funded by the UAE Space Agency, the LEONAV-1 project reflects national efforts to advance scientific research, accelerate technological development, and drive innovation within the space sector. This successful launch represents an important milestone in the development of future space based navigation technologies and the enhancement of national capabilities in space science and technology. Following the successful launch, the satellite will enter…
BRUSSELS, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Belgium ranked as the European Union’s third-largest country for air freight in 2025, surpassing several larger member states, according to figures published today by Belgium’s national statistical office, Statbel. Statbel said that more than two million tonnes of freight and mail passed through Belgian airports during the year, marking an increase of around 13 percent compared with 2024. Belgium ranked third in the EU behind Germany, which topped the list with 4.8 million tonnes, and France with 2.2 million tonnes. It was followed by the Netherlands with 1.4 million tonnes, Spain with 1.3 million…
Residents across the UAE can expect partly cloudy skies on Friday, July 10, with cloud cover increasing at times over northern and eastern parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures in Dubai will range between 32°C and 41°C, while that in Abu Dhabi will be between 31°C and 40°C. Sharjah will see a low of 32°C and high of 42°C on Friday. Humid conditions are likely to develop by night and into Saturday morning, particularly over some coastal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Winds will…
Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Isha Ambani, attended designer Manish Malhotra’s Autumn/Winter 2026 Haute Couture presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week. Ambani was present at Malhotra’s showcase, which marked the designer’s entry into the official Haute Couture calendar in Paris. During her visit, she also attended designer Rahul Mishra’s presentation, reflecting her continued engagement with Indian designers who are building a global presence. As Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Ambani has played an important role in supporting the growth of Indian luxury brands, helping expand their international presence while preserving the craftsmanship and creative heritage at their core. Her attendance…
TEHRAN — Huge crowds gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad on Thursday as Iran prepares to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in Khamenei’s hometown on Thursday follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies held across Iran, including a day dedicated to neighboring Iraq. The final stage of the funeral procession for Khamenei was delayed by several hours on Thursday after days of public ceremonies that drew hundreds of thousands of mourners. The delay was because of large crowds on Wednesday in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, Iranian state…
Apple recently elaborated on the specifics of a custom chip partnership with Broadcom, stating the updated agreement is expected to be worth more than $30 billion. The vendor stated the deal would deliver more than 15 billion US-made chips and support hundreds of domestic jobs. Apple added the deal would help Broadcom to expand and modernise its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins in the US state of Colorado, with a $1.5 billion capex investment. Broadcom is to produce advanced radio frequency component and wireless connectivity technologies at the site. In a filing released on 6 July announcing the extended deal,…
JUBA — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khureiji met with South Sudanese Presidential Advisor for National Security Tut Gatluak to discuss bilateral relations and the most prominent regional and international issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed ways to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and South Sudan and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments of common concern. The meeting was attended by Saqr Al-Qurashi, Director General of the General Directorate for African Countries. Source: Saudi Gazette