Author: Editorial Team
Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. Rubrik, the Security and AI Operations Company, announced recently it is offering cyber resilience capabilities to organisations running Google Cloud SQL. The integration enables Cloud SQL customers to leverage Rubrik Security Cloud to protect their managed PostgreSQL databases with immutable, automated backups that add Rubrik’s enterprise-grade cyber resilience without disrupting their current database operations or recovery strategy. Cloud SQL has become a foundational database service for enterprise applications, housing some of organisations’ most critical production workloads. As these databases grow, so do customer requirements for comprehensive cyber resilience. The new integration delivers Rubrik’s…
AI experts in the UAE have welcomed the announcement of a new government model in the country, which will see half of all federal sectors, services and operations run on Agentic AI within two years. Agentic AI is a more advanced type of Artificial Intelligence that can work on its own to plan, carry out, and improve tasks to reach a goal. It looks at a situation, decides the best next steps, and gets better over time. According to experts, the most significant change for residents will be what they no longer have to do. Jessica Constantinidis, Innovation Officer EMEA…
ISLAMABAD — Senior Iranian leadership will arrive in Pakistan Friday or Saturday as the world waits for Tehran to agree to a second round of peace talks with the United States, Iranian and Pakistani government sources told The Post. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead a delegation to Islamabad, which is set to arrive around 10 p.m. local time, an Iranian source said. Two sources from the Pakistani government said a US logistics and security team was already in place for potential talks. There was no immediate response from Washington or Tehran to the report. The last round of…
TEHRAN — Iran is expected to resume passenger flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport starting Saturday, with Istanbul and Muscat among the initial destinations. International passenger flights will resume on April 25 after being suspended during the war, Ramin Kashef Azar, CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport City, told the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA). Round-trip flights to Istanbul and Muscat have so far been authorized, he said, adding that permits for additional domestic and international routes will be issued gradually based on demand. “All infrastructure and navigation systems are fully operational, and there are no issues for conducting flights,”…
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as the co-host of its fifth and largest edition, taking place from 4th to 7th May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in association with the Ministry of Culture, ADIO, and ADNOC, the 2026 edition will convene local industrial champions, global investors, policymakers, and government stakeholders to accelerate the UAE’s industrial growth and foster…
In the UAE’s luxury gold market, bigger is a lot more than just better. From layered bridal sets to heritage-inspired statement pieces, high-value purchases are increasingly defined by weight, craftsmanship, and a deeper sense of purpose. Across leading retailers, the most expensive gold pieces are no longer just about ornamentation. They are tied to milestones, shaped by culture, and increasingly positioned as long-term assets. In many cases, they are bought with the intention of being passed down. “The pieces that command the highest value right now are from our diamond and heritage gold collections,” said John Paul Alukkas, CEO of…
FUJAIRAH, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Taekwondo Federation announced the opening of registration to participate in the first edition of the Taekwondo Championship, scheduled for 25th and 26th April at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah. The Federation stated in a release that this edition, launched by the UAE Talent Development and National Sports Support Committee under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports, aims to discover and develop promising sports talents and expand the base of practitioners in martial arts. For his part, Abdullah Al Samahi, Secretary General, confirmed that the Federation has sent official invitations to the…
Naji Salameh, CEO, IT Max Global, emphasises the need for security to evolve into a strategic enabler of trust, resilience, and innovation to be truly effective in today’s uncertain landscape. In an economy defined by constant disruption, trust has become the most valuable currency. Data and AI now drive everything about businesses, from customer engagement to strategic decision-making, yet they also introduce unprecedented risk. Forward-thinking organisations are realising that traditional security controls are insufficient in the age of AI. Protecting data, preventing model leakage or manipulation, and ensuring secure human-in-the-loop processes are now critical concerns. Security can no longer operate…
Colonel Pilot Sultan Saleh Al-Salloum has achieved a significant professional milestone by earning the Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), becoming the second Saudi to obtain this prestigious global classification. The AEM certification is considered one of the leading professional credentials in the field of emergency management worldwide. It is awarded to specialists who demonstrate high competence in crisis management, as well as the ability to plan and respond effectively to emergencies in accordance with precise international standards. This achievement reflects Al-Salloum’s advanced qualifications and professional expertise, while also highlighting the increasing presence…
Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Jeddah on Friday, focusing on regional and international developments, including the latest situation in the Middle East and the Ukraine crisis. During the meeting, the two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, areas of joint cooperation, and opportunities to further strengthen ties. Zelenskyy described the meeting as “highly productive,” saying in a post on X that Ukraine is working to finalize an agreement with Saudi Arabia covering security, energy, and food cooperation. The meeting…