Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a second round of US-Iranian peace talks could begin in Islamabad over the next two days. Trump’s comments followed a wave of speculation about a new round of negotiations after 21 hours of talks on the weekend ended without any breakthrough. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump told a New York Post reporter who had gone to Islamabad for the first round. He added that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was…
The UAE will host the 42nd International Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in Sharjah in 2030, becoming the first country in the Arab world to stage one of the most important global gatherings dedicated to children’s literature, reading advocacy and publishing for young readers. The congress, held every two years, is considered a leading international platform for experts, publishers, educators and cultural institutions working to improve access to books for children and young people. The 2030 edition is expected to bring together more than 1,000 participants from over 80 countries under the theme “Stories…
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, on Wednesday announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new office builds on Bain Capital’s long-standing relationships across the Middle East and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to investing, partnering, and supporting growth across priority sectors in the region. The office will further reinforce the firm’s capital formation efforts, supporting long-term relationships with regional investors across Bain Capital’s global investment platform. It will also support the expansion and growth of select Bain Capital portfolio companies in…
Scott Goree. Global channel leader to scale partner ecosystem and help customers adopt modern identity security for the AI era Dubai — Delinea, the identity security control plane that secures access across human, machine, and AI identities, has appointed Scott Goree as Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances. In this role, Goree will lead Delinea’s global partner and alliance strategy, including launching the company’s next-generation partner program, expanding its ecosystem, and accelerating partner-led growth worldwide. Goree brings two decades of experience building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems across the security and infrastructure industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Partners and Commercial Sales at Optiv,…
Parents in Dubai could soon be held legally accountable for their children’s misuse of electric scooters under a proposed local law aimed at enhancing road safety and curbing reckless behavior. According to Emarat Al Youm, Lieutenant General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, revealed that authorities are drafting legislation that would hold parents accountable if their children are harmed or endanger others while improperly using electric scooters. Speaking to Emarat Al Youm, Al Mazrouei said the initiative, developed in collaboration with strategic partners including the Roads and Transport Authority, forms part of a broader regulatory…
TAIF — Moderate rainfall formed thick clouds that blanketed the skies over Taif Governorate, enhancing the area’s atmosphere. The temperate weather brought along cool winds and a sense of comfort, adding to the governorate’s climatic appeal. The Saudi Press Agency captured the stunning views, documenting the clouds that whirled between mountain ranges and blended and dark greys and bright pink and yellow hues of the sun’s light in the sky. Parks and highlands saw strong turnout from residents and visitors, who enjoyed the cooler conditions and natural landscapes. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Aramco Stadium has recycled 18,000 tons of construction waste during construction, the Hosting Higher Authority for World Cup 2034 announced. With the aim of aligning with the Kingdom’s sustainability goals, the Authority stated that up to 35% of the cement in the stadium’s concrete has been replaced with low-emission materials. According to the Authority, since the beginning of construction of the stadium in July 2024, it has completed 15,000 tons of structural framework installation and 22,500 tons of cooling capacity through a sustainable air-conditioning system. Based on the Aramco Stadium’s official website, the stadium will feature a…
Photos: IDF says found launcher, anti-tank missiles used by Hezbollah The IDF said on Wednesday that it located “a launcher directed toward northern Israel, alongside anti-tank missiles and additional weapons used by Hezbollah.” These were the photos posted by the military on X. The IDF also said that Hezbollah members and military infrastructure were struck, “including a command center in which there was a terrorist.” Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports Iran secretly used a Chinese spy satellite that gave the Islamic Republic a new capability to target US military bases across the Middle East…
RAFHA — The births of 90 various wild species were recorded during the first quarter of 2026 by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority. The authority documented more than 40 births of the Arabian gazelle, over 15 of the Arabian oryx, more than 17 of the Cape hare, 12 of the rock hyrax, and the hatching of 7 red-necked ostriches. Additionally, the authority said that this level of reproduction in the ecosystem represents a qualitative shift in breeding program outcome. This shows that wild species are no longer relying on breeding and incubation programs and are…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Tuesday phone calls with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. During the calls, they discussed the latest developments in the region, their repercussions, and the efforts being made in this regard. Source: Saudi Gazette