TEHRAN — Iranian airlines canceled some international flights after Washington tightened sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector. The United Arab Emirates has suspended flights operated by Iran’s airlines in compliance with US sanctions, according to Iranian media. Georgia and Azerbaijan suspended flights, while routes to Baghdad, Muscat, and Doha were also affected. Several connections to Turkey and China have continued, but many flights to these countries have been canceled, too. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the measures were part of efforts to increase economic pressure on Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said sanctions would only strengthen Iran’s resistance to US…
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RIYADH— Saudi Arabia achieved advanced global rankings in indicators related to the Ministry of Commerce in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, ranking third globally in the “Creation of Firms” indicator, fourth globally in “Equal Opportunity,” and seventh globally in “Large Corporations.” The Kingdom advanced in the overall ranking to 13th globally out of 70 countries, ranking third among G20 countries, after the United States and China. Compared with its ranking in last year’s report, Saudi Arabia advanced one place in “Creation of Firms,” three places in “Equal Opportunity,” and two places in “Large Corporations.” These results were achieved through…
AI adoption is accelerating across the Middle East, bringing a new generation of identities into enterprise environments as AI agents and other non-human identities gain greater autonomy. This shift is placing identity security, governance and real-time access control at the centre of enterprise cybersecurity strategies. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Kamel Heus, Vice President of Sales-MEA, Saviynt, discusses the company’s Zuma AI Identity Security platform, the growing role of identity as a control plane for AI, the convergence of identity governance and privileged access, and Saviynt’s expanding presence across the Middle East. What will Saviynt showcase…
Katy Perry will perform in Dubai on December 31, headlining the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm. The singer announced the show on Instagram, telling fans she would ring in 2027 at the resort. Atlantis said her outdoor performance will feature hits including Firework, Roar, Last Friday Night and Dark Horse. A fireworks display is planned for midnight. Tickets are listed on Platinumlist from Dh6,500, the starting price for premium seating for children aged four to 13. Adult tickets start at Dh8,500. Rouge Circle seats start at Dh10,500 for adults, while Golden Circle seats start at Dh14,500.…
RIYADH — Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, stated that the Air Defense Forces have foiled the Houthi attempt to target Taif and Yanbu. Al-Maliki affirmed that the escalations and violations by the Houthi terrorist militia will be dealt with firmly. Source: Saudi Gazette
SYDNEY — Australian rock singer, actor, youth advocate and charity ambassador Angry Anderson has died just weeks after being hospitalized in Germany during his band’s Eourpean tour. Anderson’s family and bandmates announced in a statement that the 79-year-old had died on Monday, surrounded by loved ones in Australia. “Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved bandmate, friend, and member of the wider music and entertainment community,” the statement said. “His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas.” It comes after Anderson suffered a cardiac arrest in August while…
As the world rethinks its relationship with itself, Russian products certified under “Made in Russia” offer a clear and reliable choice – care for yourself, without unnecessary doubts or searching Published: Thu 24 Sept 2026, 11:01 AM How JOMO is changing the way we treat ourselves The world is tired of the race. For years we lived in “get everything done” mode – afraid of being late, of missing out, of not trying something. Social media fuelled that feeling: someone is having a better holiday, achieving more, living brighter. The result – burnout, familiar to almost everyone. This state has…
Suresh Sambandam, CEO, Kissflow. Kissflow, a global leader in enterprise applications, recently announced that it holds the #1 position on Gartner Peer Insights based on customer reviews over the past 12 months in the category of AI-Augmented Low-Code Application Platforms. The recognition reflects the growing voice of Kissflow customers on Gartner Peer Insights, where business and technology leaders share firsthand experiences of the platforms they use to drive digital transformation. For Kissflow, the milestone represents more than a ranking. It reflects the confidence customers place in the platform as organisations look to move beyond AI experimentation and turn AI and…
The IIFA Awards 2027 will stream live worldwide on YouTube as part of a new partnership between the International Indian Film Academy and the video platform. The 27th edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23, 2027. It will be the event’s fourth edition in the emirate. IIFA said the partnership will also bring audiences celebrity conversations, creator-led stories and behind-the-scenes footage before and after the awards. The livestream’s start time has yet to be announced. “Returning to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for our fourth showcase…
Rudie Opperman, Manager for Engineering & Training MEA, Axis Communications. Axis and Cisco deliver unified cloud-based management for connected physical security devices Across Africa and the Middle East, enterprise IT and physical security are becoming increasingly connected. Network cameras and other security devices are no longer isolated systems: they depend on reliable network connectivity, cybersecurity, firmware updates, monitoring and ongoing maintenance, much like other network infrastructure. Yet many organisations still manage physical security and IT through separate tools and processes, creating an operational gap as environments become more connected and distributed.Axis Communications has collaborated with Cisco to integrate Axis security…