Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Administrative Court in Riyadh has upheld a government entity’s decision to terminate an employee for absenteeism, ruling that signing attendance records without performing job duties constitutes absence from work. The judgment, published by the Board of Grievances, stems from a case in which the plaintiff sought compensation after his employment was terminated for allegedly being absent. According to the court summary, the employee had signed in on attendance logs but left the workplace immediately without carrying out his duties for a full month. The plaintiff acknowledged the behavior but argued that it should not be considered absenteeism.…
ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is calling on businesses to seize the opportunity to strategically decarbonise their operations by registering for its second Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction of 2026. The auction, scheduled for 30 April 2026, provides forward-thinking organisations with a highly sought-after, transparent mechanism to officially certify their electricity consumption as clean. Since the launch of the regulatory policy by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) in 2021, the CEC programme has evolved into a vital commercial asset for companies committed to sustainable growth. As the Single Registrant and…
SanDisk’s Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive sits almost flush with the device, designed for always-on storage expansion. Ultra-compact design meets up to 1TB capacity and 400MB/s speeds, built for plug-and-stay convenience across modern USB-C devices SanDisk has introduced the Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive, positioning it as the world’s smallest 1TB USB-C storage device. While the headline claim grabs attention, real-world usage reveals where this drive genuinely stands out — its “plug-and-stay” philosophy. Design and usability: Built to disappear First impressions are dominated by size — or rather, the lack of it. The drive sits almost flush with a laptop’s…
Metropolitan Capital Real Estate posts strong sales at Ohana’s Yas Residences while Leaf Tower gains traction, reinforcing the capital’s resilience and growth outlook Published: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 4:17 PM The UAE continues to demonstrate resilience, stability and economic strength, with Abu Dhabi reaffirming its position as a highly attractive destination for global investors despite recent regional geopolitical developments. Backed by robust fundamentals, world-class infrastructure and forward-looking leadership, the capital remains firmly open for business. In a clear signal of market confidence, Metropolitan Capital Real Estate, a leading real estate agency based in the Capital, recorded around AED 450 million…
Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a statement. Alfonso Dolce has also been chairman since January following the resignation of the brand’s other co-founder, designer Stefano Gabbana, who retains his creative duties. Cantino is a fashion veteran who most recently served as chief executive of rival luxury brand Gucci. D&G said his…
ACCRA — Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a fixture, the country’s football association said. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed its “profound shock and deep sorrow”, and shared its “heartfelt condolences” to the 20-year-old’s family, teammates and all who work for the team. “Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league,” it added. “This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a…
SYDNEY — Australia has appointed a woman to head its army for the first time in its 125-year history, as part of a reshuffle in the leadership of the country’s defense forces. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become the chief of army in July, the government said in a statement on Monday. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, who assumed the post in July 2022. Coyle’s career spans nearly four decades, during which she has held several senior command roles, including during operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Her appointment comes as…
ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — In a significant milestone that reflects the maturity of its institutional framework and reinforces its position as a leading regulatory authority, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has obtained the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This achievement underscores the Bank’s strong commitment to applying the highest international standards in sound corporate governance. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, said: “The Central Bank’s achievement of the BS 13500:2013 certification in Effective Governance Management Systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI) reaffirms our commitment…
WASHINGTON, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology reaffirmed its global leadership in translational research, innovation, and technology transfer in line with advancing the UAE’s national innovation agenda and economic diversification goals, at the QS Global Skills Week 2026, a premier international platform focused on the future of skills, employability, and higher education transformation, held in Washington DC. As an invited panel member of a strategic roundtable session titled ‘Skills for Translational Research and Technology Transfer: Aligning University Output with Industry Needs’, Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, emphasised that translational research and technology commercialisation…
Meta Platforms recently unveiled the first large language model (LLM) to come out of its superintelligence laboratory. The company then went on announce that they expect Muse Spark to improve AI features available across its social media apps. Muse Spark is being positioned as the company’s most powerful model to date. It is initially being used on the Meta AI app and website, with plans to introduce it for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and on its glasses in the coming weeks. It is also offering preview access to the model to select partners through an API. Announcing the move, the…