The UAE–Kuwait Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi, aligning the 50:50 Vision with Kuwait 2035/Representative Image The first UAE–Kuwaiti Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation with a strong focus on women’s empowerment, sustainable development and future leadership. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint … Read more
AI Revolution: Dubai Magnate Warns of Job Market Disruption, India’s Outsourcing Sector Vulnerable At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Dubai business magnate Hussain Sajwani sounded a stark warning about the future of global employment: artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool, it is a job-market revolution and economies dependent on outsourced … Read more
(AI-generated image used for representation) In a strategic victory for the “Donroe Doctrine”, the Supreme Court of Panama has cancelled a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm. Driving the news Panama’s Supreme Court has struck down the concession allowing a Hong Kong conglomerate to operate key ports at either end of … Read more
The US Navy has expanded its military presence in the Middle East by deploying another warship, as confirmed by a US official to Reuters on Thursday. This move comes during a significant military buildup in the region amid rising tensions.An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the USS Delbert D. Black had entered the … Read more
UAE AI Adoption: Chatbots Become Everyday Partners for Residents In the United Arab Emirates, artificial intelligence is no longer a niche technology used only by tech companies. It is becoming an integral part of how people think, shop, work, plan and even solve day-to-day problems. As AI adoption accelerates, many residents are turning to chatbots … Read more
Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday resumed direct air connectivity after a 14-year suspension, marking a move towards improving bilateral ties as Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated its inaugural Dhaka–Karachi flight.The flight, BG341, landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 11.03 pm after departing Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8.15 pm, according to flight tracking data … Read more
US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that he hopes to avoid military action against Iran and has plans to pursue further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal, even as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East.The President spoke to … Read more
A South Carolina woman was shot and her body set on fire after she was lured to what police said was a fake puppy sale, authorities said.Two suspects, Iryanna Jarissa Fleming, 19, and Daquinn Taheen Thomas, 31, were arrested on January 23 and charged with murder, first-degree arson and possession of a weapon during the … Read more
A Minnesota man armed with a BBQ fork and a pizza cutter was arrested at a Brooklyn jail on Wednesday after allegedly impersonating an FBI agent in an attempt to bust high-profile inmate Luigi Mangione out of custody.According to a criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York, Mark Anderson was arrested at … Read more
A helicopter with four people crashed into powerlines and ended up in the Meramec River at Meramec State Park in Sullivan, Missouri, around 1 p.m. Thursday, officials said.All four occupants made it out of the river safely and suffered “minor injuries”, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. They were under medical care at … Read more