Every now and then, one hears a heartwarming story of a passenger having left wallet, passport or a key essential item behind, and a cab driver returning those to the owners. However, what happens when the list of items in the lost-and-found bin seem a bit, well, bizarre. Recently, Uber unveiled its Lost and Found Index which listed some of the offbeat items that passengers in the UAE have left behind. The offbeat items According to the Index, some of the most bizarre things the team has discovered in its lost and found section include things like massage tables, labubu…
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RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Foreign Minister of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them across various fields. They discussed regional and international developments and their security implications for countries of the region. The Swedish minister condemned the Iranian attacks and affirmed solidarity with affected countries. She underlined the necessity of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to protect the global economy from the repercussions of current developments. The ministers also discussed the humanitarian situation…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed two major memorandums of understanding covering railways and logistics services, marking a significant step toward developing a land transport corridor linking the Gulf region with Europe.The agreements were signed by Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu.Uraloglu described the agreements as the beginning of a new phase of cooperation aimed at strengthening technical expertise, logistics infrastructure and regional connectivity.“In this context, we are launching a new phase that will strengthen the exchange of expertise and technical cooperation across a wide range…
WWDC26 showcases Apple’s most ambitious software update yet, introducing Siri AI, advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, redesigned parental controls, and major performance enhancements across its ecosystem. Apple has unveiled a sweeping set of software innovations at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26), introducing the next generation of Apple Intelligence, an all-new Siri AI, and a comprehensive suite of child safety features aimed at helping families navigate the digital world more safely and confidently. The announcements mark one of Apple’s most significant software updates in recent years, spanning iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and other devices. At the heart of…
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management solutions, today announced major updates to its IT operations and cybersecurity solutions. The company’s observability platform, OpManager Nexus, now natively supports gRPC Network Management Interface (gNMI) and OpenConfig streaming telemetry for real-time network visibility, while its unified security platform, Log360, features native SOAR capabilities and helps to reduce the time between detection and response through cross-domain orchestration. OpManager Nexus: A Move Towards Continuous and High Fidelity Network Observability With the addition of native telemetry streaming support via gNMI and OpenConfig models, OpManager Nexus enables enterprises to…
Visitors at Dubai’s waterfront may have witnessed an unusual marine guest this week after popular restaurant 3 Fils shared footage of what appears to be a whale shark swimming near its location. The restaurant posted an Instagram Story showing the large spotted fish gliding through the water beside the pier, captioning it: “Unexpected visitor! polka whale shark.” The sighting quickly caught attention online, with viewers noting the animal’s distinctive white spots and broad head, features commonly associated with whale sharks. Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish species and are considered harmless to humans. They are occasionally spotted in UAE…
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended with immediate effect following a probe into sexual misconduct allegations, the tribunal’s governing body said. In a statement on Monday, the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties said it will refer Khan to disciplinary proceedings to the court’s 125 member states, which will vote on his fate in a special session. The oversight bureau stressed that the suspension does not prejudge the outcome of the case. The bureau, which is the executive committee of the court’s oversight body, said it referred Khan after making…
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al-Mahd governorate in the Madinah region. During the survey work, it has documented 1,774 archaeological discoveries across three survey areas, namely Al-Suwayriqiyah, Al-Muwayhiyah, and Hadhah. The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites, yielding 461 Islamic inscriptions, 34 Thamudic inscriptions, 1,259 rock art panels, 11 stone structures, three historical palaces, two caravan routes, and four wells. Among the most notable finds are rock inscriptions bearing the name of the second Islamic Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab, alongside Arabic poetry engraved on rock faces, significantly elevating the site’s…
Siemens and Infineon Technologies recently entered into a collaboration to help protect electrical supplies in data centres, production facilities and battery storage systems. The pair are working to provide semiconductor breaker technology, which Siemens describes as providing protection for electronic devices, circuits and components in the event of a short-circuit or power surge. Infineon is to provide silicon carbide power modules which Siemens intends to install in its semiconductor circuit breakers. The German-headquartered company stated the move would “enhance the efficiency, power density and reliability” of the products. Siemens explained the lack of mechanical elements in semiconductor circuit breakers can…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in cooperation with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), organized an in-depth strategic session today via videoconference to discuss challenges and solutions for enhancing humanitarian access in Afghanistan, Gaza Strip, and Syria. The session brought together directors of specialized departments at KSrelief, a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and officials from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Afghanistan. Discussions focused on the key challenges affecting the flow of humanitarian assistance into Afghanistan, as well as the delivery…