Author: Editorial Team
A series of strategic partnership agreements were signed during the conference, covering key regions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America Published: Wed 20 May 2026, 12:25 PM From April 26 to 28, 2026, LEPAS, the NEV brand under Chery Group, successfully hosted its first Global Partner Conference in Wuhu. Centered on the theme “Drive Elegance Together”, the event brought together over 500 core distributors, strategic partners, and industry guests from nearly 20 countries and regions. Together, they witnessed a key milestone as LEPAS advances from brand launch to the substantive operation of its global network. Building…
Kaspersky recently announced the opening of its Cybersecurity Center at KidZania in Dubai Mall, designed to educate children on the importance of digital safety. This first-of-its-kind role-play experience allows kids to act as cyber investigators while learning to detect and protect against cyberthreats. The interactive space offers hands-on experiences that build cybersecurity awareness and prepare children to navigate the digital world safely from an early age. Children are entering the online world at increasingly younger ages, making digital safety an essential concern for families across the country. At the same time, technology is increasingly shaping kids’ aspirations from an early…
BRUSSELS — European law enforcement authorities have dismantled a large-scale online propaganda network linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as part of a coordinated crackdown targeting extremist content across digital platforms. Europol, the EU’s central hub for fighting serious international crime and terrorism, said it took down more than 14,200 online posts, accounts and links tied to the IRGC after the EU designated the Iranian organization as a terrorist group in February. It also restricted the IRGC’s main X account, which had accumulated more than 150,000 followers. The operation, carried out by Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit between…
BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing as a “stabilizing” force on the world stage ahead of talks with Xi Jinping, less than a week after the Chinese leader received US President Donald Trump during his high-profile visit to the country. Putin is traveling to Beijing on Tuesday in his first foreign visit of the year with the war in Iran offering an opportunity to deepen energy ties with China. Russia hopes the turmoil in energy markets from the Middle East conflict will make China more flexible in negotiations on a contract…
ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Higher Committee of the International Dialogue of Civilisations and Tolerance Conference has announced the completion of the official agenda for the 3rd edition of the conference, set to take place from 3rd to 5th June 2026 at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi under the theme, “The Impact of New Media and AI on Family and Community.” The conference is hosted by Emirates Scholar Centre for Research and Studies and the Abrahamic Family House, in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities as Knowledge Partner, and supported by the Abu Dhabi Convention…
In a city filled with cafés, Cherry House is trying to turn coffee into something guests do not just drink, but fully experience. The newly opened venue in Al Safa recently drew attention after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, visited the café, with the brand sharing photos online and calling the moment “the beginning of something special.” But beyond the royal visit, what stands out most inside Cherry House is the way the entire coffee-making process has been built into the space itself. At the centre of the café is the region’s first overhead belting system,…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation announced the launch of ‘Dubai Archive’, a national project aimed at establishing an advanced system for managing documents and knowledge assets. The strategic initiative supports Dubai’s vision to preserve its history and national heritage while strengthening its readiness for the future. The pioneering project, launched during a press conference held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Al Jaddaf, seeks to support the sustainability of Dubai’s institutional memory, enhance government efficiency, and advance digital transformation and knowledge management. ‘Dubai Archive’ marks a significant step forward in the development…
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia will never hesitate to take all measures necessary to protect its security, preserve its stability, and ensure the safety of its citizens and expatriates. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday.In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary stated that the Cabinet praised the advanced capabilities of the armed forces in defending the homeland and safeguarding its assets and resources. The Council pledged its support for the outcomes of the emergency meeting of…
What will Saudi Arabia’s new cultural sector offer to its audiences? While vistas of cranes and pile drivers sketch the scale of new infrastructure, does recent programming offer a taste of the future experiences? From the pulsating Tunnel of Calvin Harris’ DJ set at Sound Storm to the wonder of the Islamic Arts Biennale (with loans from the V&A), to Noor Riyadh (featuring Random International), and Thikra (with Manal AlDowayan). And who could forget Sir Anthony Hopkins’ composition, ‘Life is a Dream’, staged for a live broadcast with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under a floating dreamscape made of silk. Will…
As UAE residents prepare for the Eid Al Adha holidays, many private sector employees are hoping to take Monday off to turn the official six-day break into a nine-day holiday. Private sector workers are set to be off from Tuesday, May 26, to Sunday, May 31, while public sector employees will enjoy a longer nine-day break from Saturday, May 23, to Sunday, May 31, as Monday, May 25, has been included as an official Eid holiday for government staff. For many workers, the extra leave means more time to travel, rest or be with family. However, HR experts and legal…