The European Commission (EC) recently unveiled a new package outlining measures to boost the continent’s ambitions around semiconductors, AI, cloud and open source, all as part of a bid to strengthen the bloc’s digital autonomy. EC stated measures in the four areas will help Europe “become an AI continent”, established as a leader in research, development and adoption of AI. It hopes the package will fast track ambitions around technology sovereignty and protect European digital independence, as part of a long-standing goal to reduce reliance on the US and Asia. Starting with chips, the EC said it wants to secure…
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Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Award honored the winners of its third edition during a ceremony held at Al Yamamah University in Riyadh. Three distinguished initiatives and entities were honored in the literature, development and management, and volunteering categories, with total prize money of SAR300,000, in recognition of their outstanding contributions and positive impact on society. Adab digital platform won the literature category, while Falak Investment Hub won the development and management category. Arab National Bank won the volunteering category in recognition of its efforts to serve pilgrims and provide field support to those performing Hajj and Umrah. Chairman of the Supervisory Board…
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow, football fans across the UAE are putting the final touches on trips they have spent months planning. Flights have been booked, match tickets secured, and itineraries mapped out as supporters prepare to travel across Mexico, Canada, and the United States to experience the tournament from the stands. For some, the journey is about reliving memories from Qatar 2022. For others, it is a chance to support their national team alongside family members. But all share one thing in common: months of preparation leading up to football’s biggest event. Dubai resident Mohamed Elhag…
GAIA BioMaterials (GAIA), a global leader in biodegradable and compostable bioplastic compounds, has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials. The patent approval comes at a time of significant change for the plastics and packaging industry across the GCC, where manufacturers are adapting to evolving sustainability regulations, including restrictions on single-use plastic products, while also facing increasing raw material costs driven by global market conditions. Commenting on what the patent means for this region, Soraya Narfeldt, CEO of RA Group PLC, the exclusive distributor of GAIA BioMaterials in the GCC, said: “For the GCC, the…
SIDON — Christian religious leaders from Lebanon’s southern port city of Tyre called on the international community and Lebanese officials on Tuesday to act quickly to prevent Israel from attacking the Christian district of the city, as airstrikes on nearby neighborhoods killed eight people and wounded dozens of others. The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for the port city, including the Christian quarter, which has been spared so far, sparking panic among the thousands of families there. The Israeli military’s Arabic-language spokesman, Lt Col Avichay Adraee, said in a post on X that Tyre residents must “move north…
Gregor Stewart. SentinelOne Chief AI Officer Gregor Stewart explains why autonomous security, continuous cyber education and embedded AI guardrails will be critical to securing the next phase of the UAE’s digital future. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, creating new opportunities for innovation while introducing complex challenges around governance, visibility, data protection, and accountability. Organisations across government and enterprise sectors are exploring how to harness agentic and autonomous AI systems without compromising security, privacy, or compliance. Gregor Stewart, Chief AI Officer at SentinelOne, believes the UAE’s coordinated, top-down approach to AI adoption is creating a strong foundation for…
The Saudi Embassy in the United States won the Embassy Cup title after its team claimed victory in the final match held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., as part of the events accompanying the Congressional Soccer Match organized by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. The Saudi Embassy in Washington expressed pride in the team’s performance and championship victory, praising the event organizers. It emphasized that sports serve as an effective means of promoting communication and mutual understanding among peoples, as well as building bridges of friendship and cooperation among nations. The embassy noted that the approaching kickoff of the 2026…
As summer temperatures in the UAE regularly soar above 45°C, doctors are warning that the country’s climate pattern — searing outdoor heat followed by heavily air-conditioned interiors — may be doing more than causing discomfort. For migraine sufferers, it could be a daily neurological trigger. A 2025 scoping review published in Medpub examined existing clinical and epidemiological studies on ambient temperature and migraine. The study found that temperature exposure, including heat and rapid temperature change, is consistently associated with migraine onset in susceptible individuals. Evidence is still emerging, but patterns suggest heat stress and thermoregulation disruption may act as triggers.…
KABUL — Afghanistan said on Wednesday Pakistan’s military launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people, most of them children, and wounding 14 others. The air attacks on the provinces of Kunar, Khost and Paktika late on Tuesday were the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, said in a post on X that the victims of the attacks included 11 children, one woman and an elderly man. He said 14 other women and children were wounded. “We strongly condemn this humanitarian…
KABUL — Afghan police allegedly used live fire to disperse a rare protest against the detention of women accused of violating strict Islamic dress codes in the western city of Herat, witnesses said. Two people died at the protest, health workers said without specifying how the deaths occurred. A number of others at the protest were injured, the added. Both men and women had taken to the streets days after local Taliban government officials reportedly began arresting women perceived to be “improperly wearing the hijab”. Police in Herat denied witness accounts that protesters were dispersed with live fire and there…