Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has achieved a landmark global recognition, ranking as the No. 1 education technology company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and securing the 13th position worldwide in the prestigious World’s Top EdTech Companies 2026 list, published by TIME in collaboration with Statista. The recognition reflects the company’s continued leadership in harnessing technology to enhance teaching and learning while contributing to the global evolution of education. The TIME World’s Top EdTech Companies ranking evaluated 6500 education technology companies worldwide based on a rigorous, data-driven assessment of financial strength and industry impact.…
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TAIZ — Saudi-backed Project Masam has destroyed 5,977 items of unexploded ordnance in the Bab Al-Mandab area of Yemen’s Taiz governorate as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the threat posed by landmines and other remnants of war. The destroyed ordnance included 142 shells of various types, 2,758 fuzes, 2,998 rounds of ammunition, 14 anti-personnel mines, 36 anti-tank mines, nine hand grenades, six missiles, eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and six warheads, following the completion of technical safety procedures. Adib Rajab, commander of Masam’s Special Task Team 2, said the destroyed items had been collected over the past month from…
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has issued a new guide explaining how health insurance rules work for employees but stressed that it is not introducing any fresh obligations on employers. The guide, released on Thursday, clarified procedures that are already in place and showed how work permit approvals are now electronically linked to health insurance verification. It clarified that employers cannot get a work permit issued or renewed for a worker unless that worker has a valid health insurance policy. The ministry’s digital systems now automatically check this during the application process. This integration speeds up approvals…
LONDON — Oil has topped $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens a further squeeze on global oil supplies. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped more than 6% Thursday to briefly touch $100.14 a barrel, before pulling back just a bit. West Texas Intermediate, the US benchmark, was up almost 5% to $90.98 a barrel. Brent has surged by around $27 a barrel this month, a gain of more than a third. It last settled above $100 on May 22, according to FactSet. The oil price…
Federico Pienvoi, CEO for MENA and APAC at Globant. Federico Pienvoi, CEO for MENA and APAC at Globant, explains how AI, agentic systems and connected digital platforms are reshaping fan engagement, stadium operations and the future of smart sporting events. FIFA World Cup 2026 marked a defining moment for the role of artificial intelligence in global sport, demonstrating how AI can support event operations, fan engagement, content delivery and digital experience at unprecedented scale. For Globant, which has worked with FIFA to build a connected digital ecosystem across fan experiences, operations, content and partner activations, the tournament offered a powerful…
Saudi Arabi Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Thursday from Kuwait’s Foreign Minister to discuss the region’s developments. During the Prince’s call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and reviewed the ongoing events across the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
As temperatures rise across the UAE, doctors report a seasonal increase in kidney stone cases due to dehydration. Health experts note that many residents do not replace fluids lost through sweating, which creates conditions for kidney stones to develop. This warning follows increased water loss from prolonged outdoor activity, physically demanding jobs, exercise, and daily commutes in extreme heat. Specialists emphasize that the risk affects not only construction workers and outdoor laborers, but also office workers, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who does not stay adequately hydrated. During peak summer, nephrologists and urologists advise residents to stay consistently hydrated, monitor urine…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) on Thursday warned of a heatwave across the Eastern Province, with temperatures expected to reach 49–50°C. The warning covers the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Khafji, Nairyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, Al-Udayd, Dhiblouten, Al-Ahsa, and their surrounding towns and administrative centers. The NCM said the heatwave is expected to continue, until late afternoon. Elsewhere in the Kingdom, temperatures reached 48°C in Al-Ahsa and Wadi Dawasir, and 45°C in Riyadh and Sharurah. Source: Saudi Gazette
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms everyday life, consumers increasingly expect technology that not only responds to commands but also understands preferences, anticipates needs and delivers personalised experiences. Bringing this new generation of intelligence into mobility, OMODA & JAECOO will unveil its mass-produced AI Smart Cockpit during Super AI Night in Indonesia on 27th July, marking another major milestone in the brand’s intelligent mobility strategy and signalling technologies that will gradually expand to global markets, including the UAE. The launch represents the latest evolution of OMODA & JAECOO’s Dual Super Strategy, combining the brand’s globally recognised Super Hybrid System (SHS) with…