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AI company Anthropic is looking to hire a chemical weapons and high-yield explosives expert in an effort to prevent “catastrophic misuse” of its software tools. The business fears that its AI tools might tell someone how to make chemical or radioactive weapons, and wants an expert to ensure its guardrails are sufficiently robust. In the LinkedIn recruitment post, the firm says applicants should have a minimum of five years experience in “chemical weapons and/or explosives defence” as well as knowledge of “radiological dispersal devices” – also known as dirty bombs. The firm told the BBC the role was similar to…
As the first light of Eid Al Fitr spread across the UAE, families stepped out in their finest, making their way to mosques for prayers and quiet reflection. Along the way, small but heartfelt gestures stood out — from homes adorned with messages of unity to even restaurant tables carrying notes that reassured residents they were ‘in safe hands’, a detail that many said warmed their hearts and reflected a community coming together. In a region navigating moments of uncertainty, the morning carried a gentle sense of reassurance — one shaped by faith, familiar rituals and togetherness. For many, the…
When standard genetic tests came back negative for several children in the UAE with unexplained developmental delays and muscle weakness, doctors could easily have stopped looking. Instead, further investigation led to the identification of a previously unknown rare genetic disorder now recognised internationally and named after its discoverers. The condition, known as El-Hattab-Schmidt syndrome, was first described in 2018 after clinicians identified children with similar neurological features who shared a mutation in the same gene — a gene not previously linked to human disease. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “All the genes…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Eid Al-Fitr well-wishers today at the Khuzam Hospitality Majlis, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. The well-wishers, who gathered to greet H.H. the Ruler on the occasion, extended their sincere congratulations and best wishes, praying for his continued health and wellbeing, and for further progress and prosperity for the UAE, its leadership and people, as well as for the Arab and Islamic…
CANBERRA, 19th March, 2026 (WAM) — The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in February. The ABS stated that the number of unemployed people increased by 35,000, contributing to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate during the month. The latest data also showed that employment increased by 49,000 people, with part-time employment rising by 79,000, while full-time employment declined by 30,000. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE air defence systems on 20th March 2026 engaged 4 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 338 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,740 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 6 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 158 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals…
Jan Miller, Global CTO of OPSWAT. OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has recently introduced MetaDefender Aether, an AI-powered decision engine for fast zero-day detection, purpose-built for the perimeter. Unlike traditional sandbox or antivirus solutions designed for endpoint protection, MetaDefender Aether intercepts files at every entry point, e.g. file transfers, removable media, email attachments, cloud storage, and web traffic, to detect unknown threats before they reach users, devices, or internal systems. Every file is processed through four progressively deeper AI-powered layers of threat reputation, dynamic analysis, threat scoring and threat hunting. By chaining them into…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] UAE air defences, on Friday, March 20, dealt with 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones. Since the start of the brazen Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have dealt with 338 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,740 drones. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. These attacks resulted in the death of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as the killing of 6 civilians of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationalities. A total of…
In 2023, as the city of Madison in Wisconsin, US, geared up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mahanth Joishy waited for news that could potentially upend his life. His lymph nodes had been swollen and painful for more than a week, and he was awaiting the results of a blood test and CT scan. He was 43, and brimming with plans: as the Superintendent of the City of Madison Fleet Service, he was laser focussed on making the city’s government fleet the best in North America and had won prestigious awards for his efforts. On the personal front, he had entered…
ABU DHABI, 19th March, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC and OMV Aktiengesellschaft (“OMV”) today announced strong progress towards the formation of Borouge Group International AG, including the signing of an Asset Usage Agreement (the “Agreement”) for the Borouge 4 (“B4”) production complex. The formation of Borouge Group International AG, through the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis, and acquisition of Nova Chemicals, is progressing according to plan, with the transactions close expected by the end of March 2026, subject to customary conditions. B4 is a new integrated polyolefins production complex with a 1.5 million tonnes ethane cracker and 1.4 million tonnes…