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Abu Dhabi — The National Experts Program (NEP) has announced the names of the 32 outstanding Emirati experts who have recently joined its newly launched AI Track, marking a significant milestone in the program’s mission to prepare national AI experts to support the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031. The cohort represents the largest and most diverse group since the program’s inception in 2019. The selected experts were chosen from a highly competitive pool of more than 1,000 applicants through a rigorous assessment process based on scientific, professional, and strategic criteria designed to identify leadership potential, technical excellence, and innovation capabilities. The cohort has an average age of 33 and represents the public, state-owned, and private sectors of…
DUBAI — Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said early Monday that the US-Iran talks in Switzerland have delivered major progress toward ending the war in Lebanon and easing pressure on Iran’s economy. Araghchi’s statement comes after high-level negotiations facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar seeking a permanent end to the Iran-US war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week. A joint statement by the two mediating countries said significant progress has been made in ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran following the conclusion of the first round of high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit…
DOHA — An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night, injuring at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later, authorities said. An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion and fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement. Emergency response teams were deployed to contain the fire, which was now under control, it said. Qatar’s Interior Ministry attributed the explosion to a “technical accident” and said there was no threat to public safety. QatarEnergy did not…
DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has ruled out the possibility of his country intervening militarily in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon after US President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested Damascus could get involved. Trump’s comments to Fox News on Sunday came as the conflict in Lebanon has threatened to derail US-Iranian negotiations underway in Switzerland. “We are looking for economic channels between Lebanon and Syria, not military ones,” Sharaa said in an interview broadcast on television channel Al Mashhad on Sunday. Trump and US Vice President JD Vance have both repeatedly complained about Israel’s conduct in Lebanon, portraying it as…
Source: Riyadh Daily
Source: Riyadh Daily
For many people, GLP-1 medications have become synonymous with dramatic weight loss. But UAE doctors say the scale may reveal only part of their impact. Growing research and local clinical experience suggest these therapies may also support heart, liver and kidney health, highlighting an expanding role for a class of drugs once used primarily to treat diabetes. “GLP-1 receptor agonists offer benefits beyond weight loss,” said Dr Julie Shah, Consultant in Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “They reduce cardiovascular…
Source: Riyadh Daily
Source: Riyadh Daily
ABHA — The southern Asir region aims to attract more than three million visitors and offer over 100 events and experiences as part of its preparations for the 2026 tourism season. These will showcase prominent natural, heritage, and cultural attractions, including Abu Sarah Palaces, Al-Yanfa Village, and the Sawt Abha Festival. The Tuesday Market will also reopen following its redevelopment, while Talal Maddah Theater will resume its role as a cultural and artistic venue hosting a variety of events that enrich the region’s tourism and cultural landscape. The Asir region continues to strengthen its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s…