Author: Editorial team

ISTANBUL, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — The opening round of the 2026-2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, sponsored by EDGE Group, will be held at the Istanbul Sports Complex on 20-21 June, featuring some of the world’s top jiu-jitsu athletes in the first event of the new season. The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) announced Tuesday that the Istanbul round will attract hundreds of athletes from more than 70 countries, reflecting growing demand to participate in a tournament that continues to strengthen its position among the sport’s leading international competitions. The Istanbul event marks the start of a…

Lula Mohanty, Managing Partner, Middle East and Africa, IBM Consulting. New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value shows 89% of surveyed regional organisations are embedding AI across multiple workflows, with two-thirds now appointing a Chief AI Officer. A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, drawing on insights from 100 surveyed CEOs in the Middle East, finds that the accelerating pace of AI is pushing chief executives to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. Across the region, organisations are accelerating digital transformation and embedding AI into core…

The weather on Wednesday, June 17, is expected to be fair in general, with low clouds set to appear over eastern areas of the country. Conditions will get humid by night and Thursday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a chance of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times causing blowing dust and sand westward, 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 becoming rough at…

PARIS, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (4iG S&D), a leading Hungarian defence and technology company, have signed a preliminary agreement at Eurosatory 2026 to establish a joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies (NLT). The initiative also includes plans for a regional expertise and testing centre dedicated to supporting European military, law enforcement, and public security organisations. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in August 2025, the agreement advances cooperation in non-lethal technologies while…

Bharat Raigangar, Global Head of Cyber Security & Governance, explores the concept of a cyber burnout paradox and how the industry can best counter this phenomenon in this exclusive feature. The cybersecurity industry continues to warn of a growing skills shortage. Yet the same industry is simultaneously watching experienced professionals walk away in record numbers. Recent survey data suggests the issue is not a lack of talent—but a failure to retain and properly fund it. According to ZDNet, nearly half of cybersecurity professionals are considering leaving the field, citing burnout, excessive workloads, and inadequate compensation as primary drivers [1]. The…

Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested two young men, aged 18 and 20, for performing dangerous vehicle stunts in one of the emirate’s areas, putting their lives and the safety of other road users at risk. The incident was discovered by the relevant authorities, prompting specialised police teams to launch an investigation. Following search and surveillance efforts, officers successfully identified and apprehended the two suspects. The vehicles used in the violations were also impounded. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The police confirmed that the case has been referred to the competent authorities…

BRUSSELS, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union amounted to approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, marking a 17.2 percent decline compared with 2015, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. The data showed emissions decreased across most economic sectors. Emissions from the energy sector fell by 45.3 percent, while mining and quarrying recorded a decline of 33.3 percent. Emissions from manufacturing decreased by 16 percent, households by 14.7 percent and the services sector by 11.9 percent. More moderate declines were recorded in agriculture,…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a telephone call today from His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The two leaders reviewed cooperation across a range of sectors, including the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure and culture, in support of the development priorities of both nations.The discussions took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UAE and Greece. The two sides also reviewed a…

HOUSTON, 14th June, 2026 (WAM) — Germany made a strong start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in their Group E opening match at NRG Stadium in Houston, United States. The win earned Germany their first three points of the tournament, placing them at the top of the group, which also includes Ecuador and Côte d’Ivoire. The latter two teams are scheduled to meet tomorrow at 03:00 UAE time. Germany’s goals were scored by Felix Nmecha (6th minute), Nico Schlotterbeck (38th), Kai Havertz (45+5, penalty and 88th), Jamal Musiala (47th), Nathaniel Brown (68th),…

PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Pavilion continued its strong momentum at Eurosatory 2026, welcoming 4,240 visitors on day two of the event, which runs to 19 June at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. The pavilion facilitated 104 high-impact strategic meetings between national defence entities and international partners, reinforcing its role as a leading platform for global defence cooperation. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion positions the UAE’s national defence sector at the centre of one of…