Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) is reinforcing its role as a strategic enabler within the global defence, aviation and space ecosystem through its official representation at the second edition of El Alamein International Airshow 2026, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt at Alamein International Airport from 8th to 10th September. The official Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement delegation at the airshow reflects the Council’s role in advancing defence enablement by monitoring emerging trends and identifying opportunities that can support the development of the defence ecosystem and strengthen the competitiveness of national…
Apple may be just a day away from unveiling its first-ever foldable iPhone, but the tech giant has yet to confirm whether the device is on its agenda. Still, the rumour mill is in overdrive. Widely referred to in reports as the iPhone Ultra, the foldable is expected to open into a near-tablet-sized screen, cost upwards of $2,000 and mark Apple’s most radical iPhone redesign in years. But there may be a catch. Despite its ultra-premium price tag, Apple’s foldable could reportedly arrive without two features many iPhone users now take for granted: Face ID and a dedicated telephoto camera.…
MOSCOW — In a carefully choreographed display of friendship, North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo and passengers across the Tumen river. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1 km long two-lane bridge as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae Song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials from both countries. Pyongyang state media said the bridge, which both sides cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership, will be used for “personnel exchanges, tourism…
PARIS — The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, workers and management said. A delegation of around 100 people linked to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) group visited the landmark in the French capital on Saturday. Staff union representative Diane Davoine said that when they arrived at the monument, women were told to move. “During the visit of this delegation, women were asked to leave their places of work in order to place men there,” she told Reuters.…
CTM360, a Bahrain-based preemptive cybersecurity company, heads to Big SASIG 2026 Event as a Gold Sponsor, where it will showcase a next-generation approach to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). Big SASIG takes place on Wednesday 9th September in London, bringing together a curated audience of CISOs, senior security leaders, and key decision-makers in an environment designed to encourage meaningful conversations and valuable connections. At the event, CTM360 will highlight the need for organisations to move beyond traditional threat intelligence models and adopt a next-generation Cyber Threat Intelligence approach built around Indicators of Exposure (IoEs), Indicators of Warning (IoWs), and Indicators of…
BEIJING, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — China’s foreign exchange reserves totalled US$3.4383 trillion at the end of August 2026, up US$19.5 billion, or 0.57 percent, from the end of July, official data showed. The combined effects of currency translation and asset price changes led to the increase in China’s foreign exchange reserves in August, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said in a statement. The statement also noted that China’s economy remained generally stable and made solid progress, with its resilience and vitality supporting the stability of the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Source: Emirates News Agency
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s main airport and several other air travel hubs reopened early Tuesday after a volcanic eruption over the weekend forced them to suspend operations for two days, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry wrote on Instagram that the airport serving the capital Jakarta and four others near the city or around the island of Java are now operating again, as the air safety crisis that left hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded subsides. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 km from Jakarta, erupted late Friday, spewing a fountain of lava and a plume of volcanic ash. It stayed seismically…
DUBAI, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Mirae Asset Global Investments has established an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), strengthening its presence in the Middle East and expanding regional investors’ access to global investment opportunities. Located in Emirates Financial Towers, the office will support relationships with institutional investors, family offices and distribution partners, while extending the firm’s reach among the Indian diaspora across the Middle East and East Africa. Mirae Asset Investment Managers (DIFC) Limited has also secured a Prudential Category 3C Regulatory Licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), enabling it to manage and distribute collective…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, successfully concluded its participation at LEAP 2026 as a strategic sponsor. During the exhibition, Salam signed 29 strategic partnerships, bringing to life its defining theme, “Powering What’s Next,” and strengthening its support for Saudi Arabia’s digital future. Against the backdrop of the Year of AI, Salam’s presence at LEAP 2026 moved beyond showcasing technology to demonstrate the company’s evolution into a digital transformation partner for businesses, governments, and communities across the Kingdom. At the heart of Salam’s participation was its Connectivity+ strategy, a…
CAIRO, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) –Egypt’s net international reserves climbed to an all-time high of nearly $57.2 billion at the end of August 2026, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Egypt. This reflects a 1.6 percent month-on-month increase of roughly $921 million from $56.3 billion recorded at July’s end. Source: Emirates News Agency