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Strategic promotions reinforce regional growth, technical leadership, and customer commitment across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Dubai — Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region, reinforcing its commitment to customer success, regional growth, and technical excellence. These appointments reflect Veeam’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support partners and customers across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. “EMEA East is a strategically important region for Veeam, as organisations look to ensure their data is secure and resilient so they can accelerate safe AI at…
The UAE Lottery on Saturday (April 11) announced the latest Lucky Day results as part of its newly introduced twice-weekly draw schedule. For draw number 260411, the winning numbers were: Days: 26, 13, 18, 6, 4 and 11 Lucky Month: 11 Lucky Chance winners Three players won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The winning IDs were: CC5356810 AP1415003 BF3032893 The Lucky Day game is now held every Wednesday and Saturday, offering players more chances to win prizes under the revised format, including a Dh30 million…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. The discussion focused on the situation following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They also addressed threats to maritime navigation in the region and their potential impact on the global economy. The call included an exchange of views on a number of issues of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s parliament elected Nizar Amidi as the country’s new president on Saturday, after he secured a decisive victory in a second round of voting. Amidi, the candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, won 227 votes, defeating rival Muthanna Amin, who received 15 votes, while seven ballots were declared invalid. He succeeds former President Abdul Latif Rashid, becoming Iraq’s sixth president since 2003. The election moved to a runoff after no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority in the first round. Under Iraq’s constitution, the initial vote requires 220 out of 329 parliamentary votes, while the second round…
ABU DHABI, 11th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Supreme Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and National Projects Office, announced today the organisation of the “Hassantak Ya Watan” sports race, scheduled to take place at 8:00 a.m. on 18 April. The race will start from Wahat Al Karama, with broad participation from various segments of society, in an event that combines sport and national spirit. The organising committee stated that the race titled ”I fortified you, my homeland” aims to enhance community awareness of the importance of physical fitness, while reinforcing…
New spectrum deployment strengthens the UAE’s position in 5G-Advanced evolution and lays early groundwork for 6G Dubai — The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). This is a significant step in the evolution of next-generation mobile infrastructure in the UAE and the world. The milestone reinforces the UAE’s position at the forefront of global digital development and reflects a shift in how networks and regulatory approaches are evolving to handle rising data intensity and AI-driven traffic. In the 5G-Advaned & AI Applications for Resilient Economy Forum, a…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held separate talks with US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, expressing hope that ongoing negotiations would serve as a “stepping stone” toward lasting peace. Sharif met with US Vice President JD Vance after earlier holding discussions with the Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. During his meeting with the US side, Sharif praised both delegations for their willingness to “engage constructively” and voiced optimism that the talks could lead to durable regional stability, according to a statement from his office. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue between…
UAE residents can expect rainfall across parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective clouds bringing a chance of showers in scattered areas. Temperatures are also set to drop, with lows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi dipping to 21ºC and highs reaching about 26ºC. However, some parts of the country will remain relatively warm, with temperatures climbing up to 35ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from…
MOSCOW — Russia and Ukraine announced on Saturday a new prisoner exchange, with both sides releasing 175 prisoners of war each. The Russian Defense Ministry said 175 Russian servicemen were returned from Ukrainian-controlled territory in exchange for 175 Ukrainian prisoners. It added that seven Russian civilians captured during Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region were also returned. “Currently, the Russian servicemen are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical assistance,” the ministry said. According to Moscow, the United Arab Emirates facilitated the exchange through humanitarian mediation efforts. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
The UAE has successfully brokered a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 350 prisoners. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa), 175 prisoners were freed from each side as part of the exchange. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries through UAE-led mediations to 6,305. The UAE has now carried out 21 mediation efforts since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The ministry said the country will continue to support efforts toward a broader…