GPT-5.6-Cyber gives approved defenders advanced capabilities for vulnerability research, while global security partners bring the technology into governed enterprise services and workflows OpenAI has expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity programme with two access tiers, introduced the specialised GPT-5.6-Cyber model and established a global partner network to bring frontier AI capabilities into enterprise security operations. The developments come amid growing concerns that threat actors could use AI to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits and navigate complex systems with greater speed, scale and autonomy. Security teams, meanwhile, face a rising volume of weaknesses across the software and infrastructure under their protection. OpenAI said the…
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There was a time when professional filmmaking was largely defined by the size of the production. A compelling story often depended on access to specialist equipment, dedicated crews and significant budgets, but that picture looks very different today. Across the UAE and the wider Middle East, a new generation of creators is building production businesses, launching educational platforms, documenting cultures and producing commercial campaigns that reach audiences around the world, often with lean teams and highly agile workflows. The creator economy has become one of the region’s most dynamic growth stories. According to RedSeer Strategy Consultants, the GCC is home…
Hotels across the UAE are stepping up staycation deals, discounted room rates and value-added packages to attract domestic and GCC travellers, as operators look to support occupancy and position the hospitality sector for recovery, according to JLL. The consultancy said hotels introduced family- and leisure-focused offers, dining credits, spa access and extended-stay packages during the second quarter as softer international arrivals weighed on demand. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. JLL said the measures form part of a broader push by operators to offset weaker overseas demand while preserving revenue during the traditionally…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Energy recorded 964 violations during more than 9,263 inspection visits conducted by its supervisory teams in July 2026. The inspections aimed to monitor compliance and ensure the security and reliability of petroleum and petrochemical material supplies. The violations involved breaches of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distribution System for Residential and Commercial Purposes. Among the most notable violations were conducting petroleum or petrochemical operations without a license and transporting and selling petroleum products through unlicensed carriers. Violations also included the unlicensed retail sale of liquefied petroleum…
TORONTO — A Porter Airlines flight in Canada has been canceled after a young child refused to wear a seat belt, sparking debate about the etiquette and safety procedures reating to children traveling on planes. The flight was preparing to travel from Victoria to Toronto on Aug 6 when it returned to the terminal after the child stood in their seat and refused to secure the seat belt, Porter Airlines said. “Attempts by the accompanying parent and crew to address this were unsuccessful,” the airline said. “The aircraft could not take off in this unsafe condition, so the crew elected…
At just 10 years old, Saiyette Aima watched cancer change her family. Her grandmother, whom she describes as the “emotional centre” of the family, had noticed what appeared to be a small, pimple-like mark on her neck. It did not seem serious at first. But after medical investigations, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Saiyette, now 17 and living in Dubai, was young and thousands of kilometres away from her grandmother in Delhi, but the experience stayed with her. “I watched her go through chemotherapy and radiation and saw how cancer affected not just her health, but our…
Beaches and waterfronts in Jeddah Governorate are witnessing significant interest from residents, visitors, and tourists during the 2026 summer season, with Jeddah emerging as Saudi Arabia’s top tourism choice, supported by advanced infrastructure and high operational capabilities that meet the aspirations of water sports and beach activity enthusiasts. South Obhur beach has emerged as one of the model public sites equipped with open swimming pools, modern facilities, and beach games suitable for all segments of society. Specialized training centers for sailing and kitesurfing have also become increasingly widespread, attracting considerable interest due to stable winds and the suitability of Jeddah’s beaches…
Telefonica has continued its recent focus on improving their services by using applied AI. The company has embedded the technology in its fixed and mobile networks to provide a host of voice options for businesses. The operator pitched the move as providing smart communications for voice services, with the AI enabling features including transcription and summarisation of conversations. There is also a virtual assistant capability which director of product, presales and provisioning Javier Pascual said is accessible “using natural language”. Telefonica is pitching the set-up at medium and large businesses, and public organisations which use cloud-based voice services. It highlighted…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held but discredited theory that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different single-disease shots and administering all childhood immunizations at separate appointments whenever possible. It also directs the nation’s health department to improve research on vaccines, which are already extensively studied, and present a plan to offer separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines for children, since that is not currently an option…
Whitney Houston’s unforgettable I Wanna Dance with Somebody era is getting Barbie-fied. Mattel has unveiled a new Whitney Houston Barbie Signature doll, immortalising the late music icon in one of the most colourful and instantly recognisable looks of her career. The collectible takes inspiration from the vibrant music video for the 1987 pop classic, recreating Houston’s joyful aesthetic at a time when she was cementing her place as one of the defining voices of her generation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The release arrives amidst a milestone year for Houston’s legacy. In…