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Nokia recently highlighted a major expansion of its advanced test and packaging operations in the state of Pennsylvania. This move is likely envisioned to scale the production of optical networking technologies which underpin AI infrastructure. The Finnish vendor stated the investment will increase the facility’s production capacity by up to 10 times its current level, with the extended capability expected to be commercially available by the end of Q3. Nokia said the expansion in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is expected to nearly double the workforce there to more than 500 across engineering, manufacturing and R&D, with a projected economic impact of more…

Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have issued a statement on Thursday to condemn in the strongest terms the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the village of Jiljilya and Al-Farouq Mosque in the village of Mazar’a al-Nubani, north of Ramallah. On Wednesday, Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages, their mayors said, with AFP journalists at one site seeing scorched walls and graffiti. Osama Abdullah, head of the village council in Jiljiliya, north…

Paris, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — With just one day remaining at Eurosatory 2026, the UAE Pavilion has established itself as a premier destination for defence industry leaders and military delegations, attracting high-level visits throughout the week that underscore the UAE’s growing stature as a strategic partner in the global defence landscape. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion has served as a unified showcase of the UAE’s defence capabilities throughout the week, bringing together leading national defence entities under one…

DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has won six prestigious international and regional awards and recognitions during 2025 and the first half of 2026 from the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, India and the Arab region, in recognition of its excellence in corporate communication, sustainability, social responsibility and institutional innovation. The achievements included winning the Harvard Business Council Award 2025 in the United States in the categories of Sustainable Business Model and Corporate Communication in Business, in addition to receiving a five-star rating in the International Best Practices Competition 2025 in New Zealand for an innovative…

Google has began rolling out Android 17 on its Pixel devices, though some of its headline AI features are not scheduled to arrive for another few months. The initial version of Android 17 became available on the 16th June 2026, with other hardware brands to follow throughout 2026. A new feature available in the launch is Bubbles, a multitasking tool which lets users collapse any app into a floating window which stays visible on screen, Google stated in a blog post. Bubbles can be stacked, dragged to position and resized as required. On large-screen and foldable devices, bubbles are docked…

The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals who were previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional flight disruptions. The grace period, which began on June 10, 2026, will remain in effect until July 9, 2026, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said. This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAE, or depart the country without incurring penalties. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority stated that this decision…

SHARJAH, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) will host the second edition of Sharjah Next under the theme Sustainability from 28th to 29th October 2026. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the forum will continue its role as a global platform bringing together researchers, innovators, policymakers, investors and industry leaders to showcase advanced technologies and innovations that address future challenges and support sustainable economic and development opportunities. The two-day event will explore a range of sustainability-related topics through panel discussions, interactive workshops and collaborative sessions aimed at accelerating technology adoption and supporting…

DUBAI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Silicon Oasis, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with noon Minutes, the quick-commerce arm of noon, the region’s leading technology-driven digital commerce platform. The agreement establishes a strategic framework for collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and advancing the deployment of emerging technologies within DSO. The MoU was signed by Badr Buhannad, Director-General of Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Ali Kafil-Hussain, Chief Business Officer of noon. The agreement reflects…

ABU DHABI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended a reception hosted by the family of the late Saif Salem Saeed Al Neyadi for the marriage of his son, Nasser, to the daughter of Al Nekhaira Mohamed Rashed Al Shamsi, and by the family of Saeed Saif Salem Al Neyadi for the marriage of his son, Saif, to the daughter of Salem Rashid Mesfer Al Dhaheri. H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the newlyweds…

Verizon recently unveiled an overhaul of its consumer offerings, scrapping activation and upgrade fees alongside launching two new plans designed to cut through complexity and friction. Verizon CEO Dan Schulman stated the industry has for too long burdened customers with complex plans and forced upgrades when announcing the new offerings and loyalty programme. “We’re fundamentally reshaping Verizon inside and out to put the customer at the centre of everything we do”, he stated. “We’re listening, designing for them, and moving faster than we ever have before”. The $40 activation fee, which Verizon raised from $35 as recently as last August,…