MUSCAT — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting in Muscat on Wednesday. The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Oman and explored ways to further enhance cooperation in support of the two countries’ mutual interests and Gulf integration. During official talks following the meeting, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation across various sectors to deepen the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the Sultanate. They also reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of…
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ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — An 11-year-old boy from Türkiye is receiving care for Elevidys, a one-time gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi. The DMD, a rare genetic condition that gradually weakens the muscles, occurs in about 1 in every 3,500–5,000 male births worldwide. Children with DMD may begin life walking and playing normally, but over time, movements like climbing stairs, running or standing become harder. Without timely care, many eventually lose their ability to walk and later develop breathing and heart complications. Doctors say Elevidys is an advanced…
DUBAI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED232 billion, representing a 2.4% increase from the same period last year. The performance reflects the strength, resilience, and adaptability of Dubai’s economy, driven by the diversity and integration of its economic activities, as well as the effectiveness of its development policies and strategies in enhancing its competitiveness and ability to respond to evolving global economic conditions. It also reaffirms Dubai’s continued progress in advancing sustainable economic growth, driven by innovation, openness, and strategic…
GENEVA — Saudi Arabia announced the successful implementation of its global e-waste regulatory initiative in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), supporting the development of national e-waste frameworks in Paraguay, Rwanda and Zambia. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva, attended by representatives from more than 190 countries. The initiative reinforces Saudi Arabia’s efforts to advance global digital sustainability by promoting regulatory frameworks that support the circular economy and encourage innovative solutions to reduce electronic waste. The project resulted in the development of three national regulatory frameworks for…
DeepSeek, the AI start-up based in China, is reportedly developing its own AI chip in a bid to reduce dependence on processors developed by Nvidia and Huawei. According to Reuters, the chip will be designed to tackle inference workloads, a stage of AI computing where trained models are utilised for generating responses for users rather than for training new models. The company has apparently been working on the project for about a year and is in talks with external partners including chip-design firms, foundries and memory suppliers, It has also increased recruitment of chip design engineers, although hiring has been…
DUBAI — US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was “over” following Iranian attacks on American military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.. Trump renewed his past threats to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including electric plants and desalinization plants, and to seize Kharg Island, which includes most of the Islamic Republic’s oil facilities. “We hit them very hard last night,” Trump said when asked about a possible return to hostilities. “We’ll probably hit them hard again tonight.” “It may be a big attack, and it’ll knock out a…
DUBAI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading technology hub, has entered into a strategic partnership with Luxinnovation, Luxembourg’s national innovation agency, to drive innovation, foster cross-border collaboration, and support knowledge sharing. The partnership will also create opportunities for Dubai-based start-ups, scale-ups and technology companies interested in exploring the European market through Luxembourg, leveraging the country’s innovation ecosystem, international connectivity and strategic position within the European Union. Luxinnovation and its partners will provide personalised support to help companies determine whether Luxembourg is the ideal location for their business expansion, while enabling them to explore opportunities across…
DUBAI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the council’s 95th meeting, held virtually in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the council, where members reviewed the emirate’s progress in achieving its sustainable development goals and approved the 2025 greenhouse gas emission results. The meeting was attended by Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the council, and council members Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality; Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Hussain Lootah, Chief Executive…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog after the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran.] The UAE on Wednesday issued a statement condemning the renewed Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, and pose a threat to their security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait, and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding their security and stability. Stay up to date…
Building a system that can recognise risk, guide families, and protect children before Type 1 Diabetes becomes clinical Published: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 4:55 PM By: Lama Saleh | Partner Content In medicine, the ultimate breakthrough is not merely treating a condition, it is securing time. For generations, the global approach to Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has been strictly reactive, defined by how well we manage the disease after it arrives. Today, here in the UAE, we are fundamentally rewriting that trajectory. Driven by a national health vision that consistently translates ambition into clinical reality, we are moving away from…