Author: Editorial Team
CAIRO — The Council of the Arab League at the level of foreign ministers strongly condemned the blatant attacks carried out by Iran using missiles and drones against the territories of the six Gulf states as well as Jordan and Iraq. In a resolution issued by the extraordinary ministerial-level meeting of the Arab League Council, the foreign ministers also denounced Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab Al Mandeb Strait. They called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to assume its responsibility in maintaining regional and international peace and security and to ensure accountability for…
SHARJAH, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Regional Centre for Educational Planning (RCEP) organised an international seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Innovation to Responsible Transformation,” held virtually to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation Day. The event brought together a distinguished group of decision-makers, experts, researchers, and education practitioners from around the world. The seminar explored key global trends in leveraging artificial intelligence to develop education systems, with a focus on its implications for educational policy and strategy, its potential to enhance the quality of education, and the challenges related to governance and ethics. It also highlighted the…
Mostafa Kabel, CTO, Mindware Group, has penned a thought leadership, which takes a much closer look at the concept of Physical AI, and how it designed to bring intelligence into the real world. Mostafa Kabel, CTO, Mindware Group, believes there is a consequential shift underway in the world of AI. Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond screens and software into the physical world. While generative AI has captured public attention, a more consequential shift is underway. One that will reshape industries, infrastructure, and the way humans interact with machines. This shift is toward what we call Physical AI. At its…
In a development that highlights Saudi Arabia’s accelerating investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bnoon Network of Fertility & Women’s Health Centers, part of Global Fertility, has announced the first birth in the Kingdom following the use of an AI-enabled sperm selection application during IVF treatment. This is a remarkable milestone that specialists describe as a notable step forward for Saudi Arabia’s assisted reproductive technology sector. The announcement comes as Saudi Arabia designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence. The birth follows the introduction of an AI-driven solution, Vitruvian MD, within the IVF laboratories of Bnoon. The system used by embryologists…
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani capital remains under a strict security lockdown as Islamabad launched a fresh round of back-channel diplomacy to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiation table, according to security sources cited by Anadolu news agency. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump extended the two-week ceasefire with Iran to allow time for Tehran to prepare a “unified proposal,” following a request by Pakistani officials. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we…
The Federal National Council (FNC) strongly condemned the terrorist plot that was recently uncovered by authorities, which sought to undermine national unity and destabilise the country. The terrorist organisation responsible for planning it was apprehended, the UAE’s State Security announced on April 20, while revealing the identities of 27 individuals along with their photographs. The council affirmed that the group harbored ill intentions toward the nation and aimed to undermine its security and stability, stressing that such incidents only serve to strengthen the cohesion and awareness of UAE’s society, reinforce unity around its wise leadership and national institutions, and renew…
SYDNEY, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an additional 4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the site as a cold shell, with dnata undertaking a full operational fit-out of the terminal, including critical infrastructure and the installation of a…
As students across Dubai juggle a mix of in-person and remote learning after a prolonged stretch of online classes, the transition has brought its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to rebuilding social connections and a sense of routine. For 16-year-old Dubai student Mehrin Shiras, the changing state of affairs highlighted a gap that needed to be filled. As a result, the Year 12 student and Head Girl at Repton Dubai launched ‘The Third Space’, a student-led initiative offering free creative sessions for children struggling with the loss of routine, social interaction and a sense of belonging. “The…
SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions, has announced SUSE AI Factory with NVIDIA. Built with SUSE AI and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, this unified software stack for enterprise AI is designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between local development and scalable enterprise production. SUSE have announced details of an AI Factory with NVIDIA, designed to provide developers and users with greater scalability, security and sovereignty. Operating as a turnkey digital factory producing enterprise-grade AI capabilities, this solution empowers enterprises by giving them the tools to assemble, deploy, manage, and govern AI applications consistently and at scale across any footprint,…
MAKKAH — Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia warned that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any type of visit visa into Makkah during the Hajj season.The ministry said the penalties apply from the first of Dhu al-Qa’dah, corresponding to April 20, until the fourteenth of Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to May 30. The ministry explained that the fine applies to those transporting individuals to the Holy capital Makkah and the Holy Sites. In addition to the financial penalty, the ministry said authorities will seek judicial confiscation of the land transport vehicle used in…