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The European Parliament and member states have recently agreed to amend certain elements of the bloc’s landmark AI Act and delay its implementation, following pressure from various entities across the technology ecosystem. A statement released by the council of the European Union explained the rules had been simplified and streamlined, part of a wider drive from the European Commission to loosen digital rules. Amendments include pushing the timeline for applying rules on so-called high-risk AI systems by up to 16 months, which covers those using biometrics or related to critical infrastructure. Previously, it had a timeline to implement the rules…
Air defences in the UAE engaged two drones on Sunday, May 10, 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence. No injuries or deaths have been reported on this day. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE has engaged 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 drones. The total number of deaths stands at 13, including two armed forces members, one Moroccan civilian contractor with the armed forces and 10 civilians of the following nationalities: Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian, and Egyptian. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The total number of…
When Iskandarbek Narzibekov moved his family from London to Abu Dhabi in 2023, colleagues questioned the logic. The restaurateur had built a portfolio of acclaimed dining concepts across the British capital through his Pachamama Group, and conventional wisdom suggested the Gulf imported restaurant brands rather than creating them. Three years later, his Abu Dhabi-founded brand Soraya is preparing to reverse that flow, launching in London as a one-of-a-kind restaurant concept born in the UAE capital designed specifically for international export. “For years everyone thought the region only imports names,” Narzibekov told Khaleej Times. “I want to prove something else. You…
ABU DHABI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting with Dr Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilian sites…
Dushyanth Gummalam. Early in my tenure at Beyond ONE I witnessed small digital moments that revealed the profound impact of connectivity. I remember a user effortlessly sending money home while checking messages on their phone. On another occasion at a café, a group of friends compared exchange rates and completed an international transfer in under a minute. These moments may seem simple, yet they reflect something fundamental: technology works best when it dissolves friction, respects human intent and connects people to what matters most. In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, mobile wallets are becoming part of daily life for millions. They allow…
A fire visible in the Al Jaddaf area in Dubai was caused by a boat catching fire while docked in Dubai Creek, authorities have said. No injuries have been reported. A picture of the incident shows bright flames and dense waves of black smoke rising from the vessel. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Authorities have clarified that the nature of this smoke is due to the burning of fiberglass materials used in the boat’s construction. Dubai Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished the fire on within 54 minutes. Cooling operations are currently underway.…
Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…
SHARJAH, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Hamriyah modern rowing team claimed a gold medal at the Tunisian Classic Rowing Championship, held on Lake Tunis from 5th to 10th May 2026, with the participation of nine clubs. Al Hamriyah secured the gold medal through rowers Hamad Abdullah Al Hosani and Salem Al Mansouri in the under-19 double sculls category. Salem Al Khayyal, Board Member of Al Hamriyah Club and Head of the Individual Games and Talent Development Committee, congratulated the athletes and coach Captain Sayed Ali Wadhah on the achievement, highlighting the advanced level reached by the team. The two…
RIYADH, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the treacherous targeting of the territorial lands and waters of each of the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, reaffirming the Kingdom’s solidarity with all measures taken by the sisterly Gulf states to protect their security and stability. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom demanded an immediate halt to the flagrant aggressions against the territories and territorial waters of the Gulf states, and to any attempt to…
Collaboration focuses on ecosystem depth and local sector expertise to drive market growth in the Kingdom. Riyadh — Huawei today announced a strategic partnership with GAPP, appointing the company as its official cloud solutions distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement grants GAPP’s established network of sector partners structured access to Huawei Cloud’s full portfolio, including AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and disaster recovery capabilities, through a locally anchored distribution model tailored to the country’s regulatory and operational requirements. “Through our strategic partnership with GAPP as our cloud solutions distributor, Huawei Cloud enables GAPP and local resellers in KSA to drive growth and gain three irreplaceable advantages: access to a new…