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DUBAI — Iranian strikes have damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the US-Israeli war against Tehran in February, a BBC analysis of satellite images and videos showed Monday. Iran has attacked key facilities across eight countries in the Middle East since February 28, causing extensive damage to state-of the-art air defense systems, refuelling aircraft and radars. Tehran has targeted both US bases and shared military facilities in retaliation to the US-Israeli strikes across Iran and Lebanon over the past three months. The Pentagon has said it has hit more than 13,000 targets in Iran since the start…
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 717 Emiratis in the Sharjah Government. The new employees will join 633 other UAE nationals who were employed in the government sector during the first five months of 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Sharjah Ruler also approved the Sharjah Programme for the Qualification and Training of Job Seekers, which will be implemented from June to November 2026. The programme will benefit 410 UAE nationals, each of whom will receive a monthly stipend of Dh6,000, at a…
DUBAI, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will inaugurate Arqaam Capital’s 13th Annual MENA Investor Conference on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai. The conference will convene regional and global investors, listed corporates, policymakers, economists and market leaders to discuss the future of capital markets across the Middle East and North Africa. Sheikh Nahyan will deliver the opening keynote address, setting the stage for discussions on capital markets, investment flows and regional economic transformation. Held under the theme “From Resilience to Market Leadership: Scaling Capital Across MENA,”…
Ghenwa Yehia is the recipient of the 2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism as a UAE Fellow. This story begins a four-part series supported by the RCFMHJ. In December 2021, I received a voice note from my aunt. She was planning to visit her daughter, my cousin, in Doha, Qatar, and I was thrilled at the chance to see her again. Now I know, for most people, family visiting can be a source of stress. But as a Lebanese-Canadian-first-generation-immigrant-turned-expat whose family is literally scattered across continents, any opportunity to reconnect is more than welcome. My maternal aunt in…
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – Global automation leader Emerson today announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. For Aramco, corrosion management is a strategic priority tied directly to operational performance, safety and environmental responsibility. Continuous corrosion monitoring eliminates difficult, inefficient and dangerous manual corrosion measurements and provides a reliable digital data stream for improved decision making. Emerson and Aramco sign an agreement to co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. Emerson’s advanced corrosion monitoring platform delivers real-time insights that enable the energy industry to prevent…
The UAE strongly condemned the Iranian ‘terrorist attacks’ that targeted Kuwait with missiles and drones on Monday morning. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and pose a threat to its security and stability. The authority also expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Kuwait’s air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks early Monday morning, with authorities later confirming that the threats…
SANTO DOMINGO, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — DP World and the Government of the Dominican Republic will invest an additional US$100 million to expand logistics and warehousing infrastructure at the DP World Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Caucedo. Unveiled during the 12th World Free Zones Congress 2026, the investment is in addition to the US$760 million previously committed, further strengthening the country’s role as a manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas. In May 2025, DP World signed a US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port of Caucedo and its…
DUBAI — The United States conducted “self-defense strikes” over the weekend against Iranian radar and drone command-and-control facilities in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Sunday. “The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters,” CENTCOM said in a statement. “US fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters,” CENTCOM said. “No American…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, as the conflict with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah continued to escalate. “Following repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist group Hezbollah and the attacks against our cities and citizens, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to attack terrorist targets in the Dahiyeh district in Beirut,” a statement from Netanyahu’s office said. Israeli troops and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire since a mid-April ceasefire, with Hezbollah resorting to the use of…
Ahmed Saad, Regional Sales Manager, Liferay. Ahmed Saad, Regional Sales Manager, Liferay, explains why composable digital experience platforms, AI-driven personalisation, and trust-based governance are becoming essential for enterprises seeking to reduce friction, improve self-service journeys, and build resilient customer experiences in the Middle East.Digital experience has emerged as a critical differentiator for organisations across the Middle East as customer expectations continue to evolve in an increasingly connected and AI-driven economy. Enterprises have accelerated investments in automation, self-service platforms, and digital channels, but many still struggle with fragmented customer journeys, abandoned interactions, and disconnected systems that undermine engagement and trust. The…