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WASHINGTON — A resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate for the fourth time. More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran. If passed, the war-powers measure would have halted US military action in the conflict without congressional approval. Senators rejected it 52-47, largely along party lines in the chamber, which is run by the president’s…
KYIV — Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine, killing more than a dozen and wounding scores across the country, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. At least 16 people, including a child, were killed and 118 wounded across the country as Russian strikes damaged buildings and sparked fires, according to local authorities and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Russia launched 659 drones and 44 missiles in the 24 hours before Thursday morning, the Ukrainian Air Force said, in waves of attacks on major cities including the capital Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia.…
Dubai-based marketing consultant Keneth Misquith was working in a sales and promotional role for a tobacco product when the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. His company operated kiosks in outlets like Spinneys and Carrefour which remained open during the pandemic and as a result, Misquith found himself working through the tumultuous period. “If you think about it, we were not essential workers in that situation,” he says. “But we were out there, working, talking to customers … the company took extra precautions because on a busy day, you could be speaking to 100 people.” Long, nine-hour shifts, while masked…
The Makkah Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, held a meeting for tourism sector investors at its headquarters in Makkah, aimed at strengthening engagement with investors, supporting the development of hospitality services for pilgrims, and encouraging quality investments that enhance tourism services in the Holy City. The meeting reviewed the readiness of hospitality facilities in Makkah and highlighted the support and facilitation provided to investors to expand and improve their services. It is part of the chamber’s efforts to enhance the tourism investment environment and improve services for pilgrims, in line with the rapid growth of…
(L-R) Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems & Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems. Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems and Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems discuss the value of Cisco Security solutions and its wider implementation in Saudi Arabia. What makes Cisco Security solutions stand out in the KSA market? Sherif Azzam: Cisco Security excels with integrated platforms like SecureX, offering zero-trust and AI-driven threat detection tailored for KSA’s Vision 2030 digital push. Anas Abusaleh : As a leading Cisco Partner in…
BEIRUT — US President Donald Trump has announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak to each other for the first time in 34 years on Thursday. The announcement, made on Trump’s Truth Social account on Wednesday, came a day after Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held their first direct diplomatic talks in more than three decades in Washington, DC, with Lebanon seeking to end Israel’s devastating attacks on the country. “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Trump wrote. “It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years.…
LONDON — As many as 60 humanitarian organizations and trade unions called on the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel, ban trade with illegal settlements and suspend all arms transfers to the country.A joint letter released by Amnesty International on Thursday urged the EU toadopt the long-overdue measures proposed by European Commission President von der Leyen in September 2025, in particular the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.It also called for additional steps to comply with international law, including banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements and suspending all transfers and transit of arms to Israel.Meanwhile, a civil…
UAE residents may soon have access to a new weight-loss treatment that does not require injections; however, doctors have said that the recently approved oral obesity pill is not for everyone and will be prescribed under strict medical supervision. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral medication for chronic weight management, making the UAE one of the first countries to register the treatment. The approval comes amid a global shift towards pill-based therapies, after the US Food and Drug Administration also approved an oral version of semaglutide, sold as Wegovy by Novo Nordisk. Stay up to…
Heritage artifacts and antiques in Makkah represent an important aspect of the city’s collective memory, reflecting the features of daily life lived by its people over long decades, and highlighting the traditional tools and handicrafts associated with homes, markets, and gathering halls that formed part of the city’s local culture. Among the most notable pieces linked to Makkah’s past social life are traditional Makkah lanterns, which later became an aesthetic and heritage element that evokes the atmosphere of ancient Makkah. Heritage artifacts also include brass coffee pots used to prepare Arabic coffee, wooden and metal incense burners used to perfume…
Justin Smith, Managing Director at Ansarada. New research finds EMEA Renewable energy infrastructure investment surges, procurement pressures intensify globally Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28%, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a leading M&A and infrastructure procurement platform. Global renewable energy investment has reached US$496 billion, driven increasingly by rising AI compute demand, according to the 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report by Ansarada in partnership with Infralogic. The Middle East is gaining momentum as a key growth market, attracting US$12.9 billion in investments in 2025, up from US$10.1 billion…