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Egypt’s Amina Orfi will become the youngest-ever women’s world number one in squash when rankings are released on Monday, capping a rise that has made the 19-year-old the leading figure in the sport just as it prepares for its Olympic debut in 2028.At 19 years and two months old, Orfi will break a record that has stood since 1984, when New Zealand great Susan Devoy climbed to the top of the rankings at the age of 20 years and two months.The Egyptian secured the historic milestone by winning the Qatar Classic in Doha on Friday, defeating compatriot and world number…
Abu Dhabi: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have uncovered a promising new antibiotic that can kill bacteria responsible for serious infections, including drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, a type of bacteria that can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and other illnesses. The discovery could help in the search for new antibiotics against drug-resistant infections. Called rhabdobranin, the antibiotic is naturally produced by Xenorhabdus, a type of bacteria that lives alongside parasitic worms that infect insects. Scientists had identified the genes that appeared to be responsible for producing the compound, but had been unable to isolate the antibiotic and test whether it could kill…
Collaboration expands training opportunities and supports joint initiatives, workshops and knowledge exchange Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has signed two cooperation agreements with Dubai Media Academy and MONIIFY to strengthen collaboration in training and the development of talent and content creators. The agreements will also expand opportunities for knowledge and expertise sharing and support the development of joint initiatives and programmes aimed at strengthening professional and creative capabilities. The agreement with Dubai Media Academy focuses on training and talent development, knowledge and expertise sharing, and the organisation of joint workshops and events. The collaboration seeks to enhance the skills…
Dubai’s Global Village is all set to open its doors on October 14 to welcome visitors for Season 31. While it is an exciting time for UAE residents and tourists who look forward to spending time enjoying the various pavilions and the attractions at the popular destination, it is also important to not fall for fake offers and frauds trying to cash in on the hype. Dubai Police have warned the public against fake websites and social media accounts promoting fraudulent packages for the new season of Global Village, as scammers attempt to exploit demand for Season 31 offers to…
Uraz Farukh, Senior Vice President – META, Seclore. Uraz Farukh, Senior Vice President – META at Seclore, discusses how the company’s ARMOR platform helps enterprises protect sensitive information, meet data sovereignty requirements and scale AI securely GISEC Global 2026 brought data sovereignty, AI security and persistent information protection into sharper focus as enterprises across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa accelerated their adoption of cloud and AI technologies. Seclore used the event to demonstrate how its unified ARMOR platform combines Data Security Posture Management, data classification and Enterprise Digital Rights Management to protect sensitive information wherever it travels. Uraz Farukh,…
India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer, is among the biggest buyers of Russian oil, which is seen as helping Moscow replenish its budgetNEW DELHI: India has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the U.S. made a new move to punish such buyers.Earlier in the day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.The bill, now sent to President Donald Trump to…
SHARJAH, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh edition of the “Chess & Coffee” event was organised by the Sharjah Ladies Chess & Culture Club at “The Roots” café in Kshishah Park, Sharjah, and attracted about 60 female players as well as families and community members, thus producing an interactive atmosphere in which sport and leisure were combined. The event was intended not only to introduce people to chess and promote its popularity across different sections of society, but also to highlight the club’s services and programmes and its contribution to developing players’ skills. Najla Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the…
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday, the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have generated safety concerns.The hacks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, took place in May and were discovered by Google in July.”In a standard evaluation, the model found public information online and guessed credentials to access websites it thought were part of the test,” Heather Adkins, Google’s vice president of security engineering, told AFP in a statement.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”In all three of…
Actor and activist Michael J Fox was honoured with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the ongoing Emmy Awards 2026. The five-time Emmy winner was recognised for his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.The award was presented by his The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies. The actor expressed his gratitude for the honour. Michael J Fox said, “Thank you to everyone involved with the Television Academy for this amazing, humbling honour. I learned from his (Bob Hope) example. I couldn’t have known how these lessons would resonate in my own life until my late 20s, when my life handed…
The promise is familiar. Fifteen minutes a day, a few simple exercises and a body transformed into a six-pack-ready physique. But real calisthenics can look considerably more extreme. In an Abu Dhabi gym, athletes launch themselves over bars, hold their bodies horizontal in the air and perform weighted muscle-ups — skills that can take months or years of progressive training to master.For those who train it competitively, calisthenics is far removed from a quick beach workout of push-ups and squats. The discipline has its roots in bodyweight training and street workouts, but its more advanced forms demand strength, body control,…