Author: Editorial Team
BRUSSELS — NATO says there is no provision for member states to be expelled from the military alliance after a report said the United States was seeking to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support its war against Iran. Reuters quoted a US official as saying that an internal Pentagon email suggested measures such as suspending Spain from the alliance for failing to back the US-Israeli campaign. The email also suggested reviewing the US position on the UK’s claim to the Falklands islands in the south Atlantic, which are also claimed by Argentina. Asked whether it is possible to…
LONDON — After 24 years, including long stretches of solitary confinement, in Israeli jail, Marwan Barghouti remains a rallying figure for his people and could lead a “democratic renewal” in Palestin, his son Arab Barghouti has told the AFP news agency. Called the “Nelson Mandela of Palestine” by his supporters, Barghouti, 66, is Israel’s most high-profile prisoner and has become a symbol of the Palestinian cause. The Palestinian presidency, the Fatah movement, and Barghouti’s family marked the 24th anniversary of his arrest late last week. President Mahmoud Abbas pledged to continue efforts to secure his release. Fatah said Barghouti, known…
A new studio is turning Emirati heritage into large-scale artworks finished in pure 24K gold, positioning cultural symbols as collectible pieces within the UAE’s growing luxury art scene. Golden Emarat, founded by Aaron Tal, introduces a concept that moves beyond traditional prints or decorative objects, handcrafted metal artworks plated in genuine 24-carat gold, designed to be long-lasting cultural pieces that sit in homes, majlis spaces, and private collections. “Golden Emarat is not about creating decorative pieces,” said the founder of the studio. “Each artwork is conceived as a cultural object, something that carries meaning, something that belongs, and something that…
The mountainous coffee farms of Jazan have transformed into premier rural tourism destinations, blending traditional agriculture with immersive visitor experiences. These farms, a cornerstone of regional heritage and income, now offer interactive tours where guests can participate in harvests and witness traditional roasting techniques amidst the region’s iconic terraced fields. This evolution is supported by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program. Modern innovations, such as panoramic viewing platforms, mountain cabins, and digital guides, have further enhanced the appeal of these sites. Strategic investments have also introduced specialized workshops and rural cafes, turning…
Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. Rubrik, the Security and AI Operations Company, announced recently it is offering cyber resilience capabilities to organisations running Google Cloud SQL. The integration enables Cloud SQL customers to leverage Rubrik Security Cloud to protect their managed PostgreSQL databases with immutable, automated backups that add Rubrik’s enterprise-grade cyber resilience without disrupting their current database operations or recovery strategy. Cloud SQL has become a foundational database service for enterprise applications, housing some of organisations’ most critical production workloads. As these databases grow, so do customer requirements for comprehensive cyber resilience. The new integration delivers Rubrik’s…
TEHRAN — Iran is expected to resume passenger flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport starting Saturday, with Istanbul and Muscat among the initial destinations. International passenger flights will resume on April 25 after being suspended during the war, Ramin Kashef Azar, CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport City, told the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA). Round-trip flights to Istanbul and Muscat have so far been authorized, he said, adding that permits for additional domestic and international routes will be issued gradually based on demand. “All infrastructure and navigation systems are fully operational, and there are no issues for conducting flights,”…
ISLAMABAD — Senior Iranian leadership will arrive in Pakistan Friday or Saturday as the world waits for Tehran to agree to a second round of peace talks with the United States, Iranian and Pakistani government sources told The Post. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead a delegation to Islamabad, which is set to arrive around 10 p.m. local time, an Iranian source said. Two sources from the Pakistani government said a US logistics and security team was already in place for potential talks. There was no immediate response from Washington or Tehran to the report. The last round of…
In the UAE’s luxury gold market, bigger is a lot more than just better. From layered bridal sets to heritage-inspired statement pieces, high-value purchases are increasingly defined by weight, craftsmanship, and a deeper sense of purpose. Across leading retailers, the most expensive gold pieces are no longer just about ornamentation. They are tied to milestones, shaped by culture, and increasingly positioned as long-term assets. In many cases, they are bought with the intention of being passed down. “The pieces that command the highest value right now are from our diamond and heritage gold collections,” said John Paul Alukkas, CEO of…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš, concerning bilateral relations. The message was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during his meeting at the ministry’s branch in Jeddah with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka. Source: Riyadh Daily
Naji Salameh, CEO, IT Max Global, emphasises the need for security to evolve into a strategic enabler of trust, resilience, and innovation to be truly effective in today’s uncertain landscape. In an economy defined by constant disruption, trust has become the most valuable currency. Data and AI now drive everything about businesses, from customer engagement to strategic decision-making, yet they also introduce unprecedented risk. Forward-thinking organisations are realising that traditional security controls are insufficient in the age of AI. Protecting data, preventing model leakage or manipulation, and ensuring secure human-in-the-loop processes are now critical concerns. Security can no longer operate…