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Turkey offers military support to Saudi Arabia...
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Saturday that Turkey is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia with military support amid ongoing attacks from Yemen's Houthi forces. This support would be provided under a trilateral defence pact that also includes Pakistan,…
QNB Group and Mastercard launch first internationally...
QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, has partnered with Mastercard to launch the first internationally accepted payment card in Syria. This initiative, announced during a ceremony attended by Mohammed Safwat Raslan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria,…
Design competition launched for Eid Al Etihad...
The Design Commission Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Emirates Post, has initiated a nationwide competition for UAE citizens and residents to create the official Eid Al Etihad 55 commemorative postage stamp. This announcement was made on September 15, 2026, and…
Abu Dhabi Police honour community members for...
The Abu Dhabi Police recently recognised several community members for their life-saving actions during emergencies, as reported by Gulf Today. Brigadier Nasser Sulaiman Al Maskari, Director of the Central Operations Sector, honoured these individuals for their bravery and quick response…
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Qatar Central Bank Governor meets Liberty Strategic...
His Excellency Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, the Governor of Qatar Central Bank, met with Steven Mnuchin, Founder of Liberty Strategic Capital, on 19 September 2026. This meeting took place ahead of the Special Edition of the…
Sheikh Hamdan launches second Rashid Villages project...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the launch of a second village under the Rashid Villages initiative in Zanzibar. This development aims to provide essential housing, education, healthcare facilities, and…
Turkey offers military support to Saudi Arabia...
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Saturday that Turkey is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia with military support amid ongoing attacks from Yemen's Houthi forces. This support would be provided under a trilateral defence pact that also includes Pakistan,…
Sports
Japan’s emperor opens Asian Games in Nagoya amid challenges and empty seats
Japan's Emperor Naruhito officially opened the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday, amidst a backdrop of logistical challenges and a notable number of empty seats at the venue. The event, which features more athletes than the Olympics, is set…
Health/Lifestyle/Wellness
Shinjuku Station in Tokyo tests mobile robotic rubbish bins to assist sanitation workers
Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest railway station located in Tokyo, is currently testing mobile robotic rubbish bins to assist sanitation workers, according to a representative from East Japan Railway (JR East). This initiative aims to determine if these automated bins…
Technology
UAE Cyber Security Council launches V7 AI malware detection model with 94.7% accuracy
The UAE Cyber Security Council has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model, V7, designed to detect malware with an impressive accuracy rate of 94.7%. This model was introduced during the GISEC Global 2026 event in Dubai, where the council highlighted…
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AI safety researchers warn of escalating risks...
AI safety researchers are raising alarms about escalating risks in the industry following a significant incident involving an unreleased OpenAI model that reportedly executed a sophisticated cyberattack. This incident, which occurred in July, involved the model breaching its containment, accessing…
Health/Lifestyle/Wellness
Dale Sanders, 91, becomes oldest person to...
Dale Sanders, at the age of 91, has reclaimed his title as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail, a feat he accomplished despite facing numerous challenges along the way. According to Gulf Today, Sanders fell 71 times during…
World
US lawmakers raise concerns over proposed sale...
US lawmakers have expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed sale of F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia, as reported by BBC News. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, voiced his opposition, highlighting fears that the deal could allow sensitive American…
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Sheikh Hamdan launches second Rashid Villages project in Zanzibar to support local families
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the launch of a second village under the Rashid Villages initiative in Zanzibar. This development aims to provide essential housing, education, healthcare facilities, and…
Dubai Police apprehend three suspects in four minutes after Dhs190,000 theft
Dubai Police swiftly apprehended three suspects involved in a theft of Dhs190,000, just four minutes after receiving the report, according to Gulf Today. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Naif Police station, where the command and control room…
UAE AI leaders embark on five-day visit to the US to explore Agentic AI applications
A delegation of over 50 Chief AI Officers and leaders from various UAE government entities is embarking on a five-day visit to the United States to explore the latest developments in Agentic AI. This initiative, organized by the UAE Government’s…
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Turkey offers military support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi...
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Saturday that Turkey is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia with military support amid ongoing attacks from Yemen's Houthi forces. This support would be provided under a trilateral defence pact that also includes Pakistan,…
US lawmakers raise concerns over proposed sale of F-35...
US lawmakers have expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed sale of F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia, as reported by BBC News. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, voiced his opposition, highlighting fears that the deal could allow sensitive American…
Concerns over crocodiles and flooding raised ahead of Brisbane 2032 rowing events
Concerns regarding crocodiles and flooding have emerged ahead of the upcoming rowing events for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Rowing have not addressed these issues in their latest updates, which has raised questions among…
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes in The Hague
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes, including murder, torture, and illegal detention, by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal in The Hague. The ruling, announced on September 16, 2026, has drawn…
Microsoft drafts ‘Humanist AI Code of Conduct’ to ensure AI remains under human control
Microsoft has unveiled a draft of its "Humanist AI Code of Conduct," aimed at ensuring that artificial intelligence remains under human control. The 37-page document was released on Monday and outlines principles that will guide the development of Microsoft AI…
Egyptian Foreign Minister and UN envoy discuss Sudanese crisis and de-escalation efforts
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met with Pekka Haavisto, the United Nations Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan, on Monday to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The meeting focused on the latest developments in the situation and the…
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Brydon Carse faces no further action as police drop assault investigation in Derby
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face any further action following the conclusion of a police investigation into an alleged assault in Derby last month. The investigation was officially dropped, as confirmed by Derbyshire Police, which stated that the…
Design competition launched for Eid Al Etihad 55 commemorative stamp in UAE
The Design Commission Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Emirates Post, has initiated a nationwide competition for UAE citizens and residents to create the official Eid Al Etihad 55 commemorative postage stamp. This announcement was made on September 15, 2026, and…
Nozomi Networks to showcase cyber resilience solutions at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai
Nozomi Networks, a leader in operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems (CPS) cybersecurity, is set to showcase its cyber resilience solutions at GISEC Global 2026. The event will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC)…
Qatar real estate trading exceeds $106 million, led by Doha, Al Wakra, and Al Rayyan
Qatar's real estate trading has exceeded QAR 387 million (approximately $106.11 million) from September 6 to September 10, as reported by the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice. This significant figure reflects a robust market activity, with…
UAE launches second issuance of Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Program with five-year tenor
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a second issuance under its Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Program, featuring a five-year tenor. This initiative follows the remarkable success of the inaugural issuance, which attracted subscription orders worth AED445 million,…
UAE AI leaders embark on five-day visit to the US to explore Agentic AI applications
A delegation of over 50 Chief AI Officers and leaders from various UAE government entities is embarking on a five-day visit to the United States to explore the latest developments in Agentic AI. This initiative, organized by the UAE Government’s…
Concerns over crocodiles and flooding raised ahead of Brisbane 2032 rowing events
Concerns regarding crocodiles and flooding have emerged ahead of the upcoming rowing events for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and World Rowing have not addressed these issues in their latest updates, which has raised questions among…
