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Riyadh — HPE  today announced that Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, is using a self-driving networking designed by HPE as its foundational network architecture for the large-scale expansion of its resorts. The new agile, future-ready network, featuring secure, AI-native switching and Wi-Fi, helps RSG scale efficiently while maintaining sustainability, operational excellence, and premium digital engagement for visitors.  Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and supported by significant investment in tourism infrastructure, RSG’s current destinations are expected to add $8.79 billion annually to Saudi Arabia’s economy and create 120,000 jobs when fully complete. To support this, RSG requires a secure, seamless, Wi-Fi-centric guest experience across a significantly expanded footprint. Its foundational network architecture, built on HPE Aruba Networking, enables intelligent, secure, always-on…

One player won the Dh5 million second prize matching all the days numbers in the latest Lucky Day draw held by the UAE Lottery on Wednesday. For draw number 260429, the winning combination was:  Days: 1, 11, 19, 21, 22 and 31 Lucky Month: 12  No winner was recorded for the Dh30 million jackpot. Winners across tiers A total of 2,369 players won prizes in the draw across different categories. 32 players won Dh1,000 each 2,333 players won Dh100 each Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Lucky Chance winners Three players also won…

Much to the delight of residents and tourists alike, Skydive Dubai has officially reopened its doors for an adrenaline-packed return to the skies. But it’s not just back to business as usual. Skydive Dubai marked its comeback with a striking flag-themed jump from 13,000 feet above Palm Jumeirah. Set against the city’s coastline, the team shared a video of their comeback dive with the UAE flag flying high, offering a symbolic nod to the country’s resilient spirit as it looks ahead. The jump took place at the Palm Dropzone, one of Dubai’s most photographed adventure hotspots and marked the return…

AMSTERAM, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the Fujairah Government participated in the Geospatial World Forum at RAI Congress Centre, Amsterdam. The delegation was led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Director-General of Fujairah Digital Government, and Director of Fujairah Geographic Information System Center (FGISC) Dr. Ahmed Hassan Almurshidi. The visit focused on exploring the latest advancements in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), artificial intelligence linked to spatial data, and smart city applications. These technologies aim to enhance decision-making processes and the efficiency of government services in the emirate. During the forum, Fujairah participated in a…

LONDON, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Nigerian Peace Summit concluded today at the British House of Lords in London. The high-level international initiative spanned three days to discuss pathways for enhancing civil peace in Nigeria as part of international efforts to promote stability across the African continent. The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace organised the summit in strategic partnership with the US Department of State and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The opening session was presided over by Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, and President of the Abu Dhabi Forum for…

Ryan Kalember and Emile Abou Saleh. Inaugural global study finds 49% of UAE organisations are not fully confident their AI security controls would detect compromised AI  Dubai — Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released its 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report, which explores the widening gap between how quickly organisations are operationalising AI and how prepared they are to secure and investigate the risks that follow. The global study, which surveyed more than 1,400 security professionals across 12 countries, examines how rapid AI adoption is transforming enterprise collaboration and exposing structural weaknesses in security controls and…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ move to pull out of OPEC and said he thinks the move could help lower oil prices. “I think it’s great,” Trump said when asked by reporters at the White House what he thought of the UAE’s decision. The UAE — one of the group’s biggest producers — said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC, amid an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels “I think ultimately it’s a good thing for getting the price…

When a woman in her 30s and 40s starts to feel irritable, withdrawn, or emotionally distant, her partner rarely attributes this to the hormonal imbalance related to menopause. But experts say that failure of understanding one of the most common issues women face is quietly straining marriages across the region. The phenomenon, increasingly referred to as “meno-divorce,” describes the growing number of relationships that break down during perimenopause and menopause, largely because neither partner understands what is happening. “Many of these relationships could have been saved with earlier education, open conversation and appropriate support,” says Donna Howarth, founder of the…

DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — In a high-impact international crackdown on transnational organised financial crime, Dubai Police, under the umbrella of the UAE Ministry of Interior, have carried out a coordinated global operation, codenamed “Tri-Force Sentinel”, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Chinese Police, leading to the arrest of 276 members of a transnational fraud network. The suspects are mainly from Southeast Asian countries. The operation delivered a decisive strike against three criminal syndicates and dismantled nine fraud centres behind high-yield investment scams (HYIS), “pig butchering” schemes, and virtual currency fraud, all of which…

SHARJAH, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced a strategic partnership with Ziina, a UAE-based fintech platform specializing in digital payment solutions, aimed at empowering businesses within Shams with innovative, fast, and secure financial tools that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. This partnership reflects Shams’ continued commitment to building an integrated business ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs and SMEs by providing advanced services that accelerate digital transformation and strengthen market competitiveness. It also aligns with the UAE’s broader vision of advancing a cashless, digital economy. In this context, Rashid Sahoo, Director of Operations at Sharjah…