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Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. LMNTRIX regional vice president Amanulla Khan says organisations must assume breach and be judged on how fast they detect, contain, and recover Cybersecurity has moved decisively from the server room to the boardroom, and few voices articulate that shift more clearly than Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. Khan believes the industry’s decades-old reactive model, built on alerts, escalations and analyst availability, is no longer fit for an era in which AI has amplified the speed,…

As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay’s is bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to Saudi fans through locally inspired flavors, Saudi football stars, and community-driven experiences. Ahmed El-Sheikh, CEO of MENAPAK Foods at PepsiCo, discusses how the campaign celebrates the Kingdom’s football culture while connecting it to the global game. Q: How does this Lay’s World Cup campaign bring together the passion of Saudi football fans with the brand’s global football legacy?A: As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay’s has long celebrated football as a game that brings…

The weather on Tuesday, July 21, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern areas of the country, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can expect a decrease in temperatures over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight to moderate, and rough at times westward in the Arabian Gulf…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has concluded 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) to date, 18 of which have already entered into force. The UAE is also continuing negotiations with around 20 additional countries, while simultaneously implementing plans to develop logistics infrastructure and trade corridors, enhancing the resilience of the country’s foreign trade and strengthening its position as a global trade hub. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said that several additional agreements are expected to…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched the Jaywan Debit Card, issued under the UAE’s national card scheme, managed by Al Etihad Payments, and backed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The card is currently available for domestic use as part of the national roll-out of Jaywan. Futoon Al Mazrouei, Group Head of Personal, Wealth and Business Banking at FAB, said, “The Jaywan Debit Card reflects FAB’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative and customer-focused payment solutions that support the UAE’s evolving financial ecosystem. As the national card scheme continues to strengthen…

The milestone reflects the hospital’s commitment to advancing specialised renal care and organ donation awareness in the UAE Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:49 PM Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care. Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing issued and renewed more than 274,000 commercial licenses during the first half of 2026. Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al Rassasmah said the total included more than 97,000 newly issued commercial licenses and over 177,000 renewed licenses, highlighting the continuity of commercial activities and the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the business environment through streamlined digital services. During the same period, the ministry processed more than 91,000 commercial license amendments, over 43,000 requests to add commercial activities, and more than 39,000 license ownership transfers as part of its range of services for the business sector.…

Kawa Junad. Kawa Junad, Founder and Shareholder, First Iraqi Bank, explains why simplicity, trust, and everyday use cases hold the key to financial inclusion in a cash-heavy economy Iraq’s journey towards digital finance is unlike that of most markets in the region. With fewer than one-third of adults holding a bank account, the country’s transformation is not simply a shift from cash to digital payments but, for many citizens, a first step into formal financial services altogether. Building adoption in such an environment demands more than technology. Education, trust, accessibility, and a growing ecosystem of everyday use cases all play…

ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four Ethiopian nationals in the Asir Region for attempting to smuggle 34 kilograms of hashish. Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua Sector of the Asir Region arrested the suspects for violating the Border Security Law after they were caught attempting to smuggle the narcotic substance. Authorities said the necessary preliminary legal procedures had been completed, and the suspects, along with the seized drugs, were referred to the competent authority. The Border Guard urged the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the…

Abdulla Al Nuaimi presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador of UAE to India to the Acting Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of External Affairs of India, at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Delhi. The Acting Chief of Protocol wished Al Nuaimi success in his duties to further advance bilateral relations across various sectors between the two countries, reaffirming his country’s readiness to provide all possible support to facilitate his mission and to advance relations between the two countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For his part, Al Nuaimi expressed…