Author: Editorial Team

DUBAI — The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, according to the US Central Command. “At 6 a.m. ET today (1000GMT Wednesday), US Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran,” the commander said on the US social media company X. “The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” it added. Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent days over the Strait of Hormuz, with the two sides exchanging attacks despite a Pakistan-mediated memorandum…

Saudi Awwal Bank, one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has strengthened its position as an innovation leader after winning two accolades at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026, reaffirming its commitment to building an institutional ecosystem that fosters innovation and advances the development of banking services. SAB received the “Excellence in Innovation Award for the SAB Innovation Centre”, a key platform in embedding a culture of innovation across the Bank. The Centre plays a pivotal role in developing impactful initiatives, empowering employees to generate new ideas, and transforming them into innovative solutions that…

As AI moves from model development to production inference, compute demand is accelerating and shifting toward continuously operating AI factories that generate tokens at scale. This shift requires access to large‑scale, multi‑tenant accelerated computing that can come online quickly, stay highly utilised and support the economics of token‑scale AI services. Emerging AI companies historically have had limited access to capital-intensive infrastructure, with even long-term commitments insufficient to unlock financing for compute. To address this, NVIDIA is introducing a new business model that opens up compute access to the fast‑growing AI ecosystem of startups, model builders, enterprises, research organisations and regional…

ANKARA — Turkey on Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt with nationwide ceremonies, memorial events, and public gatherings honoring those killed while resisting the putsch. The anniversary was observed across the country’s 81 provinces with ceremonies organized by state institutions, municipalities, and security agencies, while museums in 54 provinces hosted exhibitions, remembrance events, and panel discussions focusing on the legacy of the failed coup. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the July 15, 2016 failed coup bid as a defining moment in Turkish modern history, saying it represented a “declaration of independence”. In an…

J1 Beach has changed the conversation around beachfront dining in Dubai. Rather than simply creating another stretch of stylish restaurants by the sea, it has brought together a collection of venues where the food is every bit as compelling as the setting. The view may get people through the door, but it’s the cooking that gives them a reason to return. Few restaurants demonstrate that better than Bâoli. While its Riviera-inspired interiors and electric atmosphere inevitably catch your attention first, it’s the consistency of the food that keeps people coming back. The menu effortlessly blends Mediterranean cooking with Japanese influences, delivering dishes that…

JEDDAH — High dust-stirring surface winds are forecast to affect much of Saudi Arabia’s western coast from July 16 to 25, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Based on an animated map issued by the NCM, starting Thursday, July 16, and continuing through the end of next week (July 25), dust-stirring winds are expected along the coastal road stretching from Yanbu to Jazan. Their effects are also expected to extend eastward into parts of the Makkah and Madinah regions, potentially reducing horizontal visibility to near zero. NCM’s animated map showing the areas forecast to be affected by dust-stirring…

Reinforcing its customer-centric approach to intelligent mobility, OMODA & JAECOO has hosted an exclusive preview of its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology for UAE owners, offering an early experience ahead of official market activation and creating a direct platform for authentic customer feedback. Held at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, the invitation-only customer preview introduced owners to Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP), OMODA & JAECOO’s next-generation intelligent parking assistance technology, ahead of its planned official market activation in the UAE. Rather than a traditional product presentation, the exclusive evening was designed as an interactive customer experience. Following an introduction…

Amplifai Health introduced NUR, a connected Thermal Intelligence platform that combines AI and thermal imaging to help athletes and performance professionals make more informed decisions around recovery, readiness, training, and return to play. Launched in Miami, Florida, recently, NUR transforms surface temperature patterns into clear visual insights, revealing what may be difficult to see through observation alone. The platform can be experienced through the NUR smart mirror, along with tablet, mobile, and web applications, while keeping thermal imaging at its core. “Your body always tells a story, but some of its most important signals are difficult to see,” said Dr.…

LONDON — Older teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced, but critics say it won’t achieve anything as the settings can be turned off. It would mean apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being set to be unavailable by default to 16 and 17-year-olds between midnight and 06:00. The government also wants “addictive” features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled, saying combined with the curfew, the measures will improve teenagers’ focus, sleep quality and family life. The initiative is part of Labour’s push to protect…

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa inaugurated the Third Forum of Pakistani Scholars in Islamabad in the presence of senior Pakistani scholars. He commended the forum for its rigorous scholarly discourse and broad perspective reflecting the Pakistani scholars’ commitment to unity and solidarity in addressing issues facing the Muslims. He also praised their efforts to build bridges of dialogue and cooperation among diverse Islamic communities and with humanity at large, thereby strengthening Islamic brotherhood and promoting harmony among peoples. He also highlighted Pakistan’s significant diplomatic efforts as a trusted…