Author: Editorial Team
MOSCOW — Saudi Arabia and Russia signed 13 strategic agreements with investments amounting to SR4.8 billion with the aim of to expanding cooperation and enhancing trade and investment exchanges between the two countries. On the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — which the Kingdom attended as the guest of honor — the signings were witnessed by the Vice Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Mansour Al-Mushaiti. Al-Mushaiti said the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture worked to attract leading Russian companies specializing in vital and food-related sectors. The forum witnessed the signing of a package of agreements…
The UK government has given technology companies three months to switch on device-level tools blocking children from taking, sending or viewing nude images, warning that strict action will be taken if they fail to do so. The UK Home Office said companies including Apple and Google must implement built-in protections across smartphones and tablets used by children in a move it claimed would make Britain “the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices” If tech companies do not act within the deadline, the government plans to…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Emirates has no plans to cut capacity despite financial pressures from the war in the Middle East, its president Tim Clark said on Tuesday, as the airline presses for Berlin traffic rights. The airline continues to route passengers through Dubai to destinations including India and Australia, taking precautions such as carrying extra fuel. “We have no intention of cutting back or reducing,” Clark said, adding he was not concerned about the extra cost. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — “Visa” today released the annual Stay Secure study in the UAE, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing consumer behaviour even as expectations around trust and protection remain firmly in place. Consumers are embracing artificial intelligence as part of their shopping journeys. Eighty-five percent (85 percent) in the UAE have used AI tools to assist with shopping, including checking reviews or product ratings (60 percent), comparing prices (59 percent), and finding gift ideas (55…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has kicked off implementation of one of its Sixth Cycle research projects through its Australia Roadshow, bringing together researchers, university leadership and scientific experts to support project delivery and strengthen international collaboration in rain enhancement science. The roadshow commenced in Melbourne, Australia, with the technical kick-off of the project, “AI-Driven Development and Optimisation of Ice-Nucleating Agents for Cloud Seeding Applications,” led by Professor Linda Zou of Victoria University. The engagement brought together UAEREP representatives and the project team to align on research objectives, implementation…
Dubai summers have always been about mall strolls, late-night drives along Sheikh Zayed Road and children enjoying soft-serve ice cream in abundance. But this year, the city has raised the stakes. Dubai’s new ‘Kids Go Free’ summer campaign is essentially a city‑wide cheat code for families, offering free stays, free play and, in many cases, free meals for children, all bundled into one package. Running through the school holidays, the campaign brings together a wide network of hotels, theme parks and attractions under one umbrella, with a simple idea that if adults pay, kids don’t have to. At participating hotel…
DUBAI — A US Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and the two crew members were safely rescued, The New York Times reported citing informed sources. It was not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by Iranian fire, experienced mechanical failure or encountered some other problem, one of the sources told the Times on condition of anonymity. The incident occurred after days in which hostilities in the region escalated and then ebbed, as Israel and Iran exchanged military strikes before stepping back, the latest example of the tenuous nature of the…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, recently announced the Tenable One Open Connector, a new capability that enables customers to bring third-party, custom and internal data from any source into the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. Combined with more than 300 pre-built integrations, customers can unify all exposure data in one place to better prioritise risk and accelerate remediation. Tenable also announced the Tenable Open Partner Ecosystem Network, reinforcing its commitment to an open-first approach that brings together disparate security tools into a more unified and proactive defence. Traditional security platforms limit customers…
Launches Arancia as the first residential cluster within the Mediterranean-inspired destination set to shape Dubai’s next great growth corridor Published: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM BEYOND Developments today unveiled The Yards, a master-planned destination in City of Arabia, and simultaneously launched Arancia, the project’s first residential cluster. Situated in one of Dubai’s most strategically positioned and fast-evolving urban districts, BEYOND’s first inland masterplan represents a significant milestone in the developer’s expansion across the UAE. The Yards reflects the company’s conviction in the long-term potential of one of Dubai’s most compelling future growth corridors. The Yards spans 2.3 million sq…
ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati individual sports athletes continue to build on a legacy of international success, proving that podium finishes require years of discipline and sacrifice rather than talent alone. This weekly WAM report highlights the inspiring journeys of four national champions motivating the next generation of Emirati athletes. National snooker team captain Mohamed Shehab has built an exceptional three-decade career since his international debut in 1993, securing 130 medals, including 74 golds. Aiming to reach 100 gold medals, Shehab notes his greatest challenge is maintaining peak performance against evolving competition. Mental focus and rigorous daily…