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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extends condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai: Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, expressed his deep sorrow and grief at the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He offered his sincere condolences and sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and to the Al Maktoum family and the people of the United Arab Emirates. Shehbaz Sharif said in a post on the…
A financing shortfall estimated at more than $250 billion across the GCC is creating fresh opportunities for private credit providers, with the UAE emerging as a key market for alternative financing as businesses look beyond traditional bank lending.Private credit, which provides financing through non-bank institutions, is gaining traction across sectors ranging from real estate and technology to healthcare, education, logistics and small-business lending, according to analysis from Nisus Finance. The company estimates that the GCC and Egypt private credit market could grow by 15-30 per cent annually, reaching between $11 billion and $20 billion by the end of the decade.The…
Taylor Swift had a proud wife moment at the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.The singer was seen celebrating from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium after her husband Travis Kelce caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, his first touchdown of the season.In a video that quickly made the rounds online, Swift pointed to her wedding ring and shouted: “That’s my husband!”Kelce’s touchdown gave the Chiefs a 10-7 lead in the game. It was a landmark outing for the tight end too, as he moved past Jason Witten into second place on the NFL’s…
Kylian Mbappe says being managed by Zinedine Zidane for the French national team is “like something out of a movie”. The pair will work together for the first time during this international break, as Zidane returns to management five years after leaving Real Madrid.Last week Mbappe referred to Zidane as “the player who most embodies the France team”, noting that he left an indelible mark on French football. Mbappe is a key figure for the current generation of French footballers, having led Les Bleus to their second World Cup in 2018, and helping them back to the final in 2022.…
BRUSSELS, 21st September, 2026 (WAM) — Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever has three more weeks to find €10 billion to fill the federal budget deficit, as the Federal Government fears being hit with a snowball of compounding interest in 2030. The Belgian deficit sits at 5.2% of GDP, the highest in the eurozone, with the debt rising to over 110% of GDP this year. Across the eurozone, only France (116%), Italy (137%) and Greece (146%) have a higher relative debt than Belgium. In the coming days, the discussion will continue “in depth,” but within working groups. The core cabinet…
Condolences will be accepted at the Zaabeel Majlis for three days, starting Tuesday Dubai: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) announced that the funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be held at the Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai on Tuesday 1pm. The GDMO added in a post on the X social media platform: “Condolences will be accepted for the death of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may God have mercy on him, at the Zaabeel Majlis for three days, starting tomorrow, Tuesday, from 4pm until Maghrib prayer, and on Wednesday and Thursday,…
Parents across the UAE are being urged to keep children at home if they develop flu-like symptoms, as some schools report influenza cases across different year groups and remind families about measures to limit the spread of infection. Messages being sent to parents are asking them to monitor children for symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or blocked nose, body aches and fatigue. Some children may also experience vomiting or diarrhoea. Schools are stressing that students experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay home and avoid contact with others “until they have been free of fever for at least 24…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques conveys sympathies to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the family of the deceased Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In the cable, King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and the family of the deceased. Source: Emirates 24|7
Rapid AI adoption and emerging risks such as post-quantum threats are adding new layers of complexity to the cybersecurity landscape, placing greater pressure on enterprises to balance innovation with security, governance and measurable business outcomes. Bulwark Technologies has spent 27 years building its cybersecurity presence across the region, while adapting its portfolio and partner ecosystem to address evolving enterprise requirements. Jose Menacherry, Managing Director, Bulwark Technologies, discussed with Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group, at GISEC Global 2026, the company’s growth journey; the changing cybersecurity landscape; responsible AI adoption; the importance of human oversight; and why organisations need to…
NEW YORK,21st September, 2026 (WAM) – Organisations from across the global AI ecosystem today announced a joint commitment to help close one of AI’s most significant access gaps: providing safe, effective AI services in the languages people speak around the world. A group of 60 signatories are uniting behind a shared five-year goal: for an estimated 3.4 billion people who speak languages currently underrepresented in today’s AI models to be able to use AI tools in their own language and voice, African Media Agency (AMA) reported. Initial signatories reflect the range of expertise needed to make progress, from locally led…