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DUBAI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, has announced a strategic partnership with NQuBator to launch a new incubation programme designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential digital commerce startups, and strengthen Dubai’s innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem. The initiative will commence with a Global Call for Applicationin on 10th August2026, allowing entrepreneurs and emerging startups from around the world to apply for participation in the inaugural incubation cohort that will focus on opportunities and challenges…

As the world marks World Brain Day today, UAE doctors are urging residents to pay closer attention to conditions that are often associated with heart and metabolic health, but can also have a profound impact on the brain. From high blood pressure and diabetes to obesity and poor sleep, experts say several interconnected factors can influence cognitive wellbeing over time. While many people focus on brain health only when memory problems emerge, clinicians stress that prevention and early intervention are key to maintaining long-term cognitive function. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…

NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that the city doesn’t have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City, but he urged the federal government to execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for the Israeli leader. “My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here,” the New York City mayor said in a video posted on X. “It is clear that we do not have the independent…

RIYADH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Parliament have condemned recent threats and accusations made by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and calling for the protection of maritime security in the Red Sea. In a statement issued on Tuesday, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha strongly condemned the Houthi group’s threats against Saudi Arabia, maritime navigation and the freedom of international trade. He called for the implementation of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Yemen and the protection of navigation rights and freedom of navigation in the Red…

Eddie Cheng, co-founder and chief technology officer of Origen, says DOMIA is built to anticipate residents’ needs rather than simply respond to their commands. Dubai — Luxury real estate in Abu Dhabi is booming, but according to Eddie Cheng, co-founder and chief technology officer of Origen, marble and views have a ceiling that intelligence does not. Origen’s generative living platform, DOMIA, aims to move smart homes beyond reactive commands towards a system that anticipates residents’ needs, from granting guest access ahead of arrival to winding a home down for sleep before anyone feels tired. Cheng argues that trust in such…

UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) advises government entities and companies using Application-to-Person messaging to switch to the Direct Model during the corrective period to ensure uninterrupted service. A2P SMS allows businesses to send automated messages from an application to users. The Direct Model sends messages directly from an SMS aggregator to the end user, without intermediaries. Companies must complete the migration by December 31, 2026, when the corrective period ends. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels This applies to companies using SMS for One-Time Passwords (OTPs), notifications, alerts, marketing, promotional…

ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand, its agentic AI platform, across the GCC and the whole of Africa. Redington is one of the world’s largest technology distributors, with consolidated revenues of US$13.5 billion in FY2026. Under the agreement, Redington will market, resell, and distribute OnDemand Enterprise across three deployment models – software-only, self-hosted, and cloud-hosted – together with implementation services, custom agent development, and multi-tier technical support through channel partners. Dr.…

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Nolan opened up about the possibility of directing a horror film, revealing that the genre continues to interest him. While he joked that his fans may already find plenty of horror elements in The Odyssey, he emphasized that the experience has only increased his desire to tackle the genre. “I was going to say, they don’t need to beg me to tell a horror story anymore. Just buy a ticket.” Despite incorporating horror influences into The Odyssey, Nolan admitted the film has not satisfied his creative curiosity. “It very much whets my appetite for more,”…

WASHINGTON — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has put the latest official price tag on the US-Israel war on Iran at $37.5 billion, an increase of nearly $8 billion since the last estimate in May. Hegseth confirmed the figure during a hearing before the Senate appropriations committee on Tuesday, in which he and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine were questioned about their request for a $1.5 trillion US defense budget, including nearly $70 billion for the war with Iran. Hegseth told the committee it was urgent that lawmakers approve another $87 billion in congressional funding…

RIYADH — Saudi Energy Minister and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Riyadh to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and ways to further strengthen it. The meeting was attended by Minister of State and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban. The officials reviewed existing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India in the energy sector and discussed joint efforts to support global energy security and ensure stable energy supplies. Source: Saudi Gazette