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Dr. Anwar Gargash stresses zero tolerance for extremism and hate speech, warning after a recent terrorist attack that confronting hatred is essential to security and stopping terrorism at its roots His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, affirmed that the UAE’s early and firm stance is that there is no tolerance for extremism and no leniency towards its rhetoric, because security begins with confronting hatred and drying up the sources of extremism. His Excellency said in a post on his X account: “The region’s struggle with extremism continues, and justifying…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid shares a message to Dubai’s community, highlighting the city as a global home for humanity and life, and a model experience that inspires the world His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted a message to the Dubai community, its residents, visitors and admirers, quoting a passage from his book “Letters”, and stressing that Dubai is a home for the world, a home for humanity and a home for life. His Highness said in the message: A message to the Dubai community A…
The BizVibez Consultants™ CEO brings more than two decades of corporate and investment banking experience to an integrated advisory and real estate platformPublished: Sat 3 Oct 2026, 8:45 AM Emran Ahmed’s approach to business was shaped before he built BizVibez Consultants™. A former corporate and investment banker, the Dubai-based CEO brought an institutional perspective to entrepreneurship: understanding how capital, ownership, commercial purpose and risk fit together before a decision becomes a transaction.That perspective is central to the group’s identity. Banking gave Emran Ahmed experience of the questions financial institutions ask, the evidence they expect and the importance of a coherent…
Disney agreed to license a slate of movies and TV shows to Netflix, including existing “Ice Age” films as well as “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” and “Will Trent” series, the companies said on Friday. Here are some more details:The deal expands Netflix’s access to Disney-owned content as the streaming platform broadens its library through licensing agreements, including a deal with AMC Global Media in July to bring “The Walking Dead” series to its platform. The first two seasons of Disney+ original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” will be available globally on Netflix from October 4 for three months.Stay…
India scored a mammoth 211-6 in their 20 overs after choosing to bat against Pakistan in the fierce rivals’ blockbuster Asian Games gold medal match in Nagoya on Saturday. Abhishek Sharma pummelled a 20-ball fifty on his way to 61 in a whirlwind start to the innings in front of a compact, but raucous, crowd at the Korogi Athletic Park Stadium, a converted baseball field. India brought their 100 up off just 55 balls before Pakistan’s bowlers regained some control after dismissing the in-form Ishan Kishan for 20 and captain Shreyas Iyer for 21.Stay up to date with the latest news.…
UAE Attorney General says flydubai flight FZ1073 incident was an attempted terrorist act, as investigations reveal the co-pilot attacked the pilot and tried to seize control of the aircraft; inquiries continue Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, said investigations into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act. Al Shamsi said the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft’s flight controls. The Attorney-General said that investigations are…
Explore the $30 trillion AI investment boom and whether it will deliver returns as productivity gains lag, valuations soar, and economists warn about revenue gaps, debt risks, and uncertain timelinesLONDON: Never has so much cash flowed into a new technology as is pouring into AI, eclipsing the sums splurged on railways or the internet when those technological revolutions sucked in capital.Cumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the value of outstanding US Treasuries. It “dwarfs” what was spent in the railroad or dotcom booms, even after…
The GCAA confirmed that Captain Smit Machchhar has returned safely to the UAE, is in good condition, and is receiving the necessary medical treatment Abu Dhabi: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) commended the remarkable courage and speed of response of the Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, and the crew of flydubai flight FZ1073, along with the passengers who contributed to bringing the situation under control. The Authority said that their decisive and swift intervention, and the sense of responsibility behind it, helped contain the situation and prevented more serious consequences, reflecting a level of readiness, cooperation and shared responsibility…
SEOUL, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s consumer prices rose 2.9 percent in September from a year earlier, data showed Friday, with energy costs remaining elevated while prices for agricultural goods declined. Consumer price growth returned to the 2 percent levels in September, slowing from a 3.1 percent on-year rise posted in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. In September, diesel prices rose sharply by 20 percent, and gasoline prices shot up 11.8 percent. Korea relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs. Source: Emirates News Agency
Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa, Sophos. Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa at Sophos, discusses critical infrastructure protection, AI-led security operations, managed services and regional expansion Cyber resilience now extends beyond preventing attacks to maintaining operations during active incidents. Organisations must secure interconnected IT, operational technology, cloud, identity and third-party environments while responding to threats at greater speed. In an interview with TahawulTech, Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa at Sophos, discusses layered defence, managed detection and response, governed AI autonomy and human oversight.…