MONTREAL — A gunman opened fire in a residential neighborhood in the Canadian city of Montreal on Monday, prompting a shootout with police that killed at least three people, sent families running for cover and paralyzed the city for hours. A police officer, a civilian and the armed assailant were among the dead, according to the police. Another police officer was severely injured and was reportedly in stable condition. The brazen midday shooting, which law enforcement sources believe was a targeted attack on police, marks the first time a Montreal officer has been killed in the line of duty in…
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e& UAE has announced a new milestone with the successful deployment of 5G-Advanced (5.5G) connectivity at the world’s tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, in the heart of Dubai Marina. This deployment delivers ultra-fast, low-latency indoor connectivity. It positions the UAE at the forefront of global 5.5G innovation and reinforces e& UAE’s commitment to delivering world-class digital infrastructure for iconic landmarks. Abdul Rahman Al Humaidan, Senior Vice President of Access Network Development, e& UAE, said: “This latest achievement demonstrates our dedication to providing landmark destinations with world-class 5.5G infrastructure. This deployment supports richer guest experiences and more efficient connected operations, while reinforcing the…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed food baskets in Potiskum area, Yobe State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, benefiting 5,820 individuals from 970 families, as part of the 2026 food assistance distribution project for displaced and affected populations in Nigeria. The initiative is part of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by the Kingdom through KSrelief to assist needy peoples and countries around the world with various forms of relief support. Source: Riyadh Daily
A Dubai woman recently sold her wedding gold to begin building a collection of Hermès handbags, reflecting what one luxury reseller says is a growing trend among buyers seeking alternative ways to preserve wealth during uncertain economic times. According to Love Luxury, a designer resale business with stores in Dubai and London, demand from customers purchasing Hermès bags primarily as investments has risen significantly over the past year. “Over the last few months, we’ve noticed a new wave of clients who are entirely interested in making purchases to invest their money rather than as a fashion purchase,” said Adam Abraham,…
WASHINGTON — The United States cleared the way for Iran to sell oil , including to US buyers, easing decades-old sanctions as Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors to return as early as this week, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Treasury Department on Monday waived longstanding sanctions on those sales for 60 days while talks to` reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address the issues of Iran’s nuclear program and further sanctions relief proceed. Global energy markets reacted immediately to the announcement, with oil prices falling by more than three percent as traders…
IMAN Holdings has announced plans to raise $100mn to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-powered Islamic banking platform, with a focus on entering GCC markets. Founded in 2020, the Central Asia–based fintech company has developed a mobile-first financial ecosystem built around Shariah-compliant principles. Its platform integrates savings, investments, payments, and financial guidance within a single application, serving more than one million registered users and managing over $100 million in assets. The company has raised over $10 million from global investors and is targeting more than $250 million in assets by the end of 2026. IMAN’s expansion comes at…
Damir Shaykhelislamov, Advanced Threat Protection Solutions Group Manager, Kaspersky, outlines the key relationship between threat intelligence and a security operations centre in this exclusive feature. Effective analysis starts with the essential questions “who, what, when, where, why and how” – that convert data into intelligence. In many ways, these same pillars define the discipline of Threat Intelligence (TI). What started as a niche task of collecting indicators of compromise has grown into a much broader discipline. Depending on the SOC, the work can range from simple feed ingestion and enrichment to deeper research, malware analysis and even producing original intelligence…
The Red Sea coast stretches across more than 150 beaches and some 1,150 islands, nearly nine-tenths of all the Kingdom’s islands. Its waters hold more than 300 species of coral and upward of 1,200 species of fish, on reefs estimated to be 5,000 to 7,000 years old. The Red Sea’s remarkable geographical and environmental diversity, coupled with its vast coastline, makes it one of the Kingdom’s most valuable sustainable tourism assets. Among its most notable attractions is Jeddah’s urban waterfront, which offers visitors swimming areas, cycling and walking trails, recreational and sports facilities, as well as a wide range of cafes,…
Dubai Safari Park has officially closed its seventh season, marking a year that saw the arrival of 144 newborn animals, many of whom are several vulnerable and endangered species. With major conservation achievements, and thousands of students taking part in wildlife education programmes. Among the season’s most celebrated arrivals were Salam, a southern white rhino calf born through the park’s breeding programme, and Zuri, a baby giraffe who quickly became a favourite among visitors. The park said several vulnerable and endangered species were also born during the season, including Addax, Arabian wolves, ring-tailed lemurs, Speke’s gazelles, mountain gazelles, scimitar-horned oryx,…
The Saudi Water Authority is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities to localize water-sector industries and services during its participation in Saudi Water Week. The opportunities are supported by projected demand exceeding SAR15 billion over the next five years and are expected to strengthen local content, develop national supply chains, enhance sector competitiveness, and stimulate investment in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The investment opportunities cover a range of promising industries and support services within the water sector, with expected returns on investment of up to 12%. Several opportunities are also projected to achieve export rates ranging from 30%…