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Breaking NewsPentagon Secures Major Deals to Accelerate Patriot and Thaad Missile Production
The Department of Defence has signed long-term agreements with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to accelerate the production of Patriot and Thaad interceptor missiles, addressing critically depleted stockpiles.
PoliticsIraqi Court Jails Kataib Hezbollah Militiaman for 15 Years Over Kidnapping of US Journalist Shelly Kittleson
An Iraqi court has sentenced a Kataib Hezbollah militiaman to 15 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist Shelly Rene Kittleson, marking a significant step as Baghdad seeks to assert control over armed groups.
CultureSecond Rare Falcon Fetches Over Dh1 Million at Adihex Auction
A second rare falcon crossed the Dh1 million threshold at Adihex, selling for Dh1.1 million after being bred by the US-based Mark Moglich farm.
TechnologySaudi Arabia Boosts AI Capabilities Through Major Partnerships With AMD, Cisco, and AWS
Saudi Arabia has launched new AI computing infrastructure in partnership with AMD, Cisco, and Humain, while AWS announced its upcoming data center region during the Leap technology exhibition.
TechnologyTim Cook Bids Emotional Farewell as CEO, Paving the Way for Successor John Ternus
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's chief executive, transitioning to executive chairman while handing over leadership to incoming CEO John Ternus.
TechnologyTurkey Becomes Latest Middle Eastern Nation to Sign NASA-Led Artemis Accords
Turkey has officially signed the Nasa-led Artemis Accords, becoming the seventh Middle Eastern nation to join the international coalition for peaceful space exploration.
EconomyBank of England Governor Warns Advanced AI Models Threaten Global Financial Stability
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned G20 leaders that advancing artificial intelligence models present significant, borderless risks to global financial stability.
TechnologyTrump Urges Americans to Embrace Data Centres to Avoid Falling Behind in AI Race
US President Donald Trump warned that Americans must support data centre development or risk falling behind China in the AI race and ending up economically disadvantaged.
MiscellaneousIndian and Lebanese Governments Issue Urgent Scam Warnings to UAE Residents
The Indian and Lebanese governments have issued urgent alerts to their citizens in the UAE regarding fraudulent schemes involving biometric data theft and impersonation scams.
PoliticsAmid Regional Escalation, Jordanians Shrug Off US-Iran Conflict and Focus on Daily Life
Despite ongoing regional escalations between the US and Iran involving missile interceptions near Jordanian bases, local residents are increasingly indifferent, prioritizing economic survival over the conflict.
Breaking NewsHeartbreak in the UAE: Nepali Residents Mourn Missing Loved Ones Following Catastrophic Nepal Floods
Nepali residents in the UAE are mourning missing loved ones and mobilizing relief efforts following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal that have left thousands missing.
PoliticsTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Convene for Historic First Defence Pact Committee Meeting in Istanbul
Officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan met in Istanbul for their first committee meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen regional security and military cooperation.
PoliticsUAE Reaffirms Steadfast Support for Palestine as 50,000 Gather for Dubai Community Event
Dr Anwar Gargash reaffirmed the UAE's steadfast support for Palestine as 50,000 people gathered at Expo City Dubai for a major community celebration, coinciding with ongoing humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
PoliticsTurkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Convene for Historic First Defence Pact Committee Meeting in Istanbul
Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met in Istanbul for their first committee meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen military co-operation amid rising regional tensions.
PoliticsWhy Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from Iraq
As the September 30 deadline for American and coalition troops to leave Iraq approaches, experts warn that hasty withdrawal risks empowering Iran-backed militias and undermining regional stability.
SportsChelsea Edge Brighton in Seven-Goal Thriller to Maintain Perfect Start Under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea maintained their winning start under manager Xabi Alonso with a 4-3 victory over Brighton, while Leeds secured a draw against Brentford and Sunderland defeated Fulham.
Breaking NewsSevere Rains Hinder Rescue Efforts in Nepal and Tibet as Thousands Remain Missing Following Deadly Floods
Heavy rains and difficult terrain are hampering rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet after floods and mudslides left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
EconomyBP Accelerates Egyptian Energy Sector with Early Gas Production at Fayoum-4 Well
BP has successfully begun natural gas production from the Fayoum-4 well in Egypt's West Nile Delta concession nearly two years ahead of schedule, adding 80 million cubic feet per day to the national grid.
Breaking NewsRace Against Time: Nepal Rescuers Fight Debris to Reach Hundreds Trapped in Hydropower Tunnels After Deadly Flood
Rescue teams in Nepal are racing to reach 933 workers trapped in blocked hydropower tunnels following a devastating flood that left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
PoliticsIraqi Court Sentences Senior Oil Official and Former Lawmaker to Prison and Multimillion-Dollar Fines in Corruption Crackdown
An Iraqi anti-corruption court has sentenced deputy oil minister Ali Al Bahadli and former MP Talal Al Zubaie to seven years in prison and multimillion-dollar fines amid a sweeping crackdown on corruption.
EconomyBeyond Jackson Hole: How Gulf Dynamics Drive the Global Monetary Policy Debate
Following the Jackson Hole economic symposium, central bank policies and global inflation rates are increasingly tied to energy market disruptions and geopolitical developments in the Gulf.
EconomyBanque Misr UAE Operations Continue Normally Despite US Money-Laundering Scrutiny, Regulators Confirm
Regulators in the UAE and Egypt confirm that Banque Misr branches in the Emirates are operating normally following US money-laundering concerns and a proposed Treasury rule.
PoliticsSyrian Foreign Minister Restores Ties and Reopens Embassy in Tripoli During Libya Visit
Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani visited Tripoli to reopen the Syrian embassy after 14 years and discuss security and economic co-operation with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.
Breaking NewsKuwait Airport Customs Intercepts Major Drug Smuggling Attempt Using Paper Sheets
Kuwaiti customs officials at the international airport intercepted a French national attempting to smuggle over 13 kilograms of chemical narcotics hidden inside A4-sized paper sheets.