KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait Armed Forces said Friday that a drone attack launched from Iraq targeted northern border positions, causing material damage but no casualties. In a statement, the army said two explosive-laden drones struck land border posts early in the day in what it described as a hostile attack. The military said the drones were guided through fiber-optic cables and were launched from Iraqi territory. No injuries were reported, although the attack caused damage to facilities at the targeted sites. Iran-aligned factions are active in Iraq, with some groups previously announcing military operations in the region during the joint…
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DAMASCUS — Syrian authorities said Friday they had arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the notorious Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in the countryside of Hama. In a statement, Ministry of Interior of Syria said internal security forces captured Youssef, identifying him as the primary perpetrator behind the mass killings in the Tadamon neighborhood of Damascus. The Tadamon case drew global attention after video footage surfaced documenting the killings during the Syrian war. On April 27, 2022, The Guardian published leaked footage showing members of Military Intelligence Branch 227 executing at least 41 people and burning their bodies.…
Extreme heat, UV exposure, and poor material choices are driving early roof failures Published: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 5:28 PM The UAE building environment represents one of the most challenging situations worldwide because roof temperatures exceed 80°C and daily temperature variations reach 30°C. The existing solutions face limitations because they lack design features needed to survive extreme environmental conditions which results in costly early system breakdowns that impact property owners by millions of dollars every year. Roof leakage has become one of the most frequent – and costly – issues faced by property owners across the UAE. From luxury villas…
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque activated smart multilingual interactive screens at the two holy mosques as part of the operational plan for Hajj 1447 AH, within its technical and awareness efforts to enrich pilgrims’ experience and enhance their religious awareness. On Friday night, the presidency intensified the operation of these screens to broadcast verified religious content in line with crowd density and increased turnout during peak times, contributing to delivering awareness and guidance messages through modern and accessible methods. The presidency noted that the interactive screens enable visitors and pilgrims to quickly…
Much to the delight of residents and tourists alike, Skydive Dubai has officially reopened its doors for an adrenaline-packed return to the skies. But it’s not just back to business as usual. Skydive Dubai marked its comeback with a striking flag-themed jump from 13,000 feet above Palm Jumeirah. Set against the city’s coastline, the team shared a video of their comeback dive with the UAE flag flying high, offering a symbolic nod to the country’s resilient spirit as it looks ahead. The jump took place at the Palm Dropzone, one of Dubai’s most photographed adventure hotspots and marked the return…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any Iranian vessel caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran continues to hold. Trump also said the US military will heighten its efforts to remove explosives from the strategic waterway. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat … that is putting mines in the waters,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that there is “to be no hesitation” in executing the order. “Additionally,…
Nokia raised its outlook for AI and Cloud as it revealed Q1 earnings for the fiscal year. CEO Justin Hotard stated that demand for the technology accelerated significantly since it laid out a strategy revamp in November 2025. The vendor now expects the addressable market for AI and Cloud to register a CAGR of 27 per cent between 2025 and 2028, compared with 16 per cent it previously estimated. “Across the supply chain, demand is accelerating and lead times are extending, reflecting the scale of investment underway”, Hotard said. AI was the main story in Nokia’s numbers, with Hotard stating…
ROME — Italian sports officials has firmly rejected a proposal by a Trump administration official to replace Iran at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that qualification must be earned on the field. The Iranian embassy condemned the move, asserting football belongs to the people, not politicians. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the US despite the war in the Middle East. FIFA has insisted its group stage games near Los Angeles and in Seattle will go ahead as planned in June. The Financial Times reported that Paolo Zampolli, the…
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Srinivas Devulapalli, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Middle East, to find out more about how Publicis Sapient is providing AI solutions that are built to deliver, the issue of AI pilot purgatory, the necessity for AI to be wedded to your decision-making systems, why AI can never be viewed as just a feature – and the value humans in the loop can drive for enterprises. Srinivas Devulapalli, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Middle East, highlights the issue of pilot purgatory in AI in a candid…
The Jazan branch of the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) organized a workshop in Qilwah Governorate in Al-Baha Region, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch, with the participation of a number of farmers and interested individuals. The workshop included field training on diagnosing and controlling mango diseases, raising awareness of the importance of soil analysis, as well as scientific presentations addressing best agricultural practices and modern grafting methods, thereby enhancing production efficiency and improving crop quality. The workshop concluded with an open discussion with participants, during which field challenges and ways…