Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday after the justice department indicted him over a social media post in a renewed bid to prosecute one of Donald Trump’s longtime political adversaries. Comey surrendered to the authorities to face charges that the photo of seashells on a beach arranged to read “86 47”, which he briefly shared Instagram in 2025, posed a threat to the life of US president. The indictment, made public on Tuesday, said a reasonable person “would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the…
A recent report issued by Oxford Economics, an independent global advisory firm specializing in data-driven economic analysis and forecasts, has revealed the significant scale of McDonald’s economic and social impact in Saudi Arabia during the period from April 2024 to March 2025.According to the report, the company’s total contribution to Saudi Arabia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached approximately SR3.6 billion, while its operations supported more than 22,500 jobs across various related sectors, underscoring its role as an active partner in strengthening the national economy and advancing sustainable development. Economic Impact: A Multiplier Effect Beyond OperationsThe report shows that McDonald’s Saudi…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4th to 7th May 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s industrial landscape and attracting high-value investments. As part of its participation, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad will join a panel discussion titled “Industrial Zones as Engines of Growth: Powering the UAE’s Industrial and Investment”, where he will share insights on how integrated economic zones are enabling sustainable industrial expansion and…
Long hours, constant notifications and the pressure to always be “on” have defined modern life for years. But across the UAE, that mindset is starting to shift, with more people choosing balance over burnout. What was once seen as a niche wellness habit, meditation is now finding its way into everyday routines. From early morning breathwork sessions to corporate-led mindfulness programmes, a growing number of residents are rethinking what it means to be productive. This shift reflects a wider global trend. According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions such…
TUNIS, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national athletics team raised its tally to five medals at the 21st Arab U20 Athletics Championship currently being held in Tunisia, with one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals by the end of the third day of competition. Al Yazia Tarek won a bronze medal in the women’s javelin throw with a distance of 32.79 meters. In the hammer throw, Mohammed Adel Al Ali delivered a strong performance, finishing fourth just 2 cm behind third place, recording 61.47 meters and setting a new national record, surpassing the previous mark of 60.40…
The rush to implement AI leaves organisations struggling to track its use, with the promise of increased productivity leading to overreliance on unproven AI without sufficient trustworthy AI safeguards. To bring order to the chaos, SAS® AI Navigator will soon be available to help AI, data, compliance and risk leaders compile a complete AI inventory and align AI use cases with government regulations and internal policies. “AI governance is too often thought of as a compliance measure”, said Reggie Townsend, Vice President, SAS AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact. “It’s a growth driver. Instead of fears of shadow AI putting…
The Ministry of Education announced the mid-term break for the third semester and Eid Al Adha for students and administrative and teaching staff will be during the period from May 25 to 29, according to Al Bayan. The Ministry has now approved the schedule for the third and final semester of the current academic year, which specified in detail the dates of exams, announcement of results and holidays until the end of the year. This holiday comes as the first major stop before students enter the final assessment phase, as it represents a short break before important academic milestones, at…
SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has completed more than 100 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at Aljada, its AED35 billion megacommunity in Sharjah, highlighting the master developer’s people-first approach to health and safety. This monumental safety milestone follows the completion of residential works at the Naseej District at the megaproject earlier this year, with more than 9,000 homes having been delivered across the 24-million-square-foot master-planned development since construction commenced in 2018. Featuring a modern business park, a thriving cultural hub and a vibrant leisure and entertainment space, Aljada is already home to 20,000 people.…
It is the only hospital in the Middle East to offer the da Vinci SP Surgical System for minimally invasive breast surgery Published: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 1:18 PM American Hospital Dubai crossed another milestone in robotic surgery with its use of the da Vinci SP Surgical System for breast reconstructive surgery. This advanced technology helps surgeons perform highly complex procedures through a small incision, leaving no visible scars. The da Vinci SP Surgical system is the only robotic platform authorised by the FDA for breast surgery. Robotic surgery with the da Vinci SP Surgical system is part of a…
GENEVA — The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that attacks on health care facilities and staff are increasing globally, with a notable uptick recorded since the recent conflict in the Middle East began. Before the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran at the end of February, attacks globally on such facilities and staff averaged about 3.7 per day, but that has now increased to 4.3, the WHO said. “This is clearly showing that health care is the target,” Altaf Musani, the Director of Emergency Health Interventions at the WHO, told reporters in Geneva. The attacks include airstrikes and…