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A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”. Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media. His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity, pride, and collective strength. The response across the country was immediate,…
Ranjith Kaippada and Laxmi Nageswari. Dubai — Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, announces its AI-first strategy with the introduction of a focused three-pillar framework led by Laxmi Nageswari as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO). This highlights how the company has evolved from a traditional IT infrastructure provider into a full spectrum digital transformation partner including AI, automation and cybersecurity. The new role of Chief AI Officer establishes that Cloud Box Technologies is incorporating AI into the core of its offerings. Laxmi will guide the strategy, innovation, partnerships and capability development where AI is an integrated layer in all its offerings and not just a standalone service. The company’s AI…
Question: I work in a mainland company in Dubai and have a UAE Golden Visa. My mother is unwell back home in India and needs long-term care. Is there a provision in the UAE Labour Law that I get to retain my job but work from India? How does that work? What are my options? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relations (the “UAE Employment Law”) and cabinet resolution are applicable. An employee may work remotely, fully or partially, provided it is agreed between the employer…
In 2025, Kaspersky business and consumer solutions were evaluated in 100 independent tests and reviews. Its products secured first place in 90% of assessments and placed within the top three in 94%. The TOP3 metric reflects how successful a vendor was in independent comparative tests within a calendar year. By combining the total number of tests that a company participated in with the number of top three positions it took, the TOP3 metric delivers a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and reliability of cybersecurity solutions for both enterprise and consumer markets. The metric draws from evaluations performed by recognised independent…
ISLAMABAD — Trilateral talks between the United States, Iran and Pakistan extended into Sunday, entering a second day of negotiations as discussions continued past midnight, Pakistani government sources said. The latest round resumed after a dinner break and has been described as “normal” and “positive” in tone, according to officials familiar with the talks. A senior White House official confirmed that in-person negotiations were ongoing as of 1:55 a.m. local time (2055 GMT). The discussions initially began with indirect exchanges before progressing to face-to-face meetings between the two sides. Sources said written texts were exchanged ahead of the break, signaling…
DAMMAM — In-person classes were suspended Sunday across several regions in Saudi Arabia as authorities responded to ongoing heavy rainfall and weather warnings. Education departments in the Eastern Province, Al-Baha, and Asir announced the suspension of physical attendance in schools, shifting to remote learning via the “Madrasati” platform. In the Eastern Province, classes were halted in Dammam and governorates including Khobar, Qatif, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq, and Al-Ahsa, based on reports from the National Center for Meteorology. Al-Baha authorities also suspended in-person classes in central sectors and governorates such as Bani Hassan, Baljurashi, and Al-Mandaq, citing safety concerns. In Asir,…
Parents of children under the age of six will now be able to have trained teachers at their residences as part of a new concept rolled out in Dubai which will bring nurseries and early care centers home. Launched by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the initiative will give youngsters the opportunity to learn at home during emergency situations or any other such development which mandates online learning. Here is everything you need to know about the initiative: What is the new service? KHDA has introduced two new plans: CLHL Hubs: A small nursery-style group operating in an approved…
Laura Taylor, Partner and Head of Middle East, at TENTEN Partners, has penned an exclusive thought leadership article for tahawultech.com entitled; Navigating Talent Acquisition in a Season of Uncertainty. Taylor believes that given the current challenges caused by the ongoing conflict engulfing the Middle East region, it’s critical that businesses lead through empathy. Laura Taylor, Partner and Head of Middle East, at TENTEN Partners, believes that despite the ongoing uncertainty across the Middle East region, the regional economic framework remains incredibly robust. Discussions around recruitment in the Middle East usually revolve around the rapid-fire expansion of the region’s ‘giga-projects’ and the…
DUBLIN — A man climbed onto a parked US military aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland on Saturday and damaged it with an axe, prompting a temporary halt in airport operations. According to Irish media, the aircraft — a C-130 Hercules transport plane — had traveled from Kansas in the United States, with a stop in Canada, before landing at Shannon Airport on Friday. The suspect breached the airport’s perimeter fence, accessed the restricted area, climbed onto the aircraft, and struck the fuselage and wing. The incident forced a suspension of airport operations for about 30 minutes before armed police…
ISLAMABAD — Talks between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a peace agreement after Tehran refused to accept key US demands, including commitments on its nuclear program, US officials said. US Vice President JD Vance said the 21-hour negotiations concluded without a breakthrough, despite good-faith efforts by Washington. “But the simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon,” Vance said, adding that the proposal presented was the administration’s “final and best offer.” The talks marked the third round of direct, face-to-face negotiations between the two sides,…