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Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. LMNTRIX regional vice president Amanulla Khan says organisations must assume breach and be judged on how fast they detect, contain, and recover Cybersecurity has moved decisively from the server room to the boardroom, and few voices articulate that shift more clearly than Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. Khan believes the industry’s decades-old reactive model, built on alerts, escalations and analyst availability, is no longer fit for an era in which AI has amplified the speed,…

The weather on Tuesday, July 21, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some northern areas of the country, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can expect a decrease in temperatures over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight to moderate, and rough at times westward in the Arabian Gulf…

The milestone reflects the hospital’s commitment to advancing specialised renal care and organ donation awareness in the UAE Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:49 PM Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care. Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched the Jaywan Debit Card, issued under the UAE’s national card scheme, managed by Al Etihad Payments, and backed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The card is currently available for domestic use as part of the national roll-out of Jaywan. Futoon Al Mazrouei, Group Head of Personal, Wealth and Business Banking at FAB, said, “The Jaywan Debit Card reflects FAB’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative and customer-focused payment solutions that support the UAE’s evolving financial ecosystem. As the national card scheme continues to strengthen…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has concluded 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) to date, 18 of which have already entered into force. The UAE is also continuing negotiations with around 20 additional countries, while simultaneously implementing plans to develop logistics infrastructure and trade corridors, enhancing the resilience of the country’s foreign trade and strengthening its position as a global trade hub. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said that several additional agreements are expected to…

SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — To reinforce their vital role in building bridges of cultural and knowledge-based cooperation among Arab youth, Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, both affiliated with the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, have launched the Youth Cultural Exchange Programme. The second edition of the programme welcomes a youth delegation from the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication of the Kingdom of Morocco, providing an opportunity to exchange cultures and experiences among future generations. The initiative is being held as part of the “Your Summer With Us 2026” activities and features…

Kawa Junad. Kawa Junad, Founder and Shareholder, First Iraqi Bank, explains why simplicity, trust, and everyday use cases hold the key to financial inclusion in a cash-heavy economy Iraq’s journey towards digital finance is unlike that of most markets in the region. With fewer than one-third of adults holding a bank account, the country’s transformation is not simply a shift from cash to digital payments but, for many citizens, a first step into formal financial services altogether. Building adoption in such an environment demands more than technology. Education, trust, accessibility, and a growing ecosystem of everyday use cases all play…

Abdulla Al Nuaimi presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador of UAE to India to the Acting Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of External Affairs of India, at the Ministry’s headquarters in New Delhi. The Acting Chief of Protocol wished Al Nuaimi success in his duties to further advance bilateral relations across various sectors between the two countries, reaffirming his country’s readiness to provide all possible support to facilitate his mission and to advance relations between the two countries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For his part, Al Nuaimi expressed…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), in collaboration with IBM and SAP, today announced a strategic initiative to transform its enterprise operations through a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA modernization programme. Under this initiative, IBM Consulting will lead the end-to-end digital transformation, including the migration to SAP S/4HANA and the implementation of advanced SAP capabilities across key functions such as finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and HR. The programme aims to establish a unified, intelligent digital core that will enhance operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory compliance, improve data transparency, and increase enterprise agility across Julphar’s regional operations. Julphar…

ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Sanad, a global leader in aerospace engineering and asset management solutions wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2026, reporting AED 4.31 billion in revenue, representing 35% year-over-year growth from the same period last year. The strong performance reflects sustained international demand for Sanad’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, the successful expansion of its new Asset Management division, and continued investment in advanced repair, testing, and infrastructure capabilities. International customers generated 99% of total revenue, while Sanad secured eight…