Author: Editorial Team
Two decades ago, Art Dubai launched in a city that was still finding its cultural footing. Today, as the fair marks its 20th edition at Madinat Jumeirah, it’s hard to separate the story of Art Dubai from that of the city itself. Both have grown rapidly, onto the global stage. “We are twins in a way, Art Dubai and Dubai,” Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director of Art Dubai Group, tells Khaleej Times. It’s a comparison that holds up. What began as a relatively small annual fair is now a key fixture on the international art calendar, mirroring Dubai’s own evolution into…
Novo Nordisk is presenting a new sub-analysis from the large clinical trial STEP UP at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) on 12-15 May in Istanbul, Turkey, showing that the higher dose of the weight loss drug Wegovy® is highly effective at helping people with obesity lose significant amounts of weight regardless of how quickly their body responds to the treatment. Moreover, a separate STEP UP sub-analysis presented at ECO shows that most of the weight loss with Wegovy® was coming from body fat, and most of the muscle mass was kept. The STEP UP trial in people with obesity…
Recent research by Ericsson has revealed that while mobile operators are bullish on the revenue potential of AI and advanced 5G services, a disconnect between ambition and action threatens to leave them at a disadvantage. The global study from Ericsson, based on 455 senior telecom executives, found 90% are confident in their organisation’s ability to capture new revenue opportunities, but around 70% have yet to start implementing the technologies they identify as critical to delivering growth. The vendor’s research found there is broad consensus on where the opportunities exist. Private 5G and enterprise connectivity tops the priority list at 49%,…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia won two gold, three silver, and one bronze medals at the second edition of the North African Olympiad in Informatics (NAOI) 2026 held in Libya on April 18. The first edition launched in Algeria; this year’s edition included 58 competitors from nine North African countries and guest nations. With the aim of enhancing regional cooperation in competitive programming, the NAOI helps identify young talent in computer science and prepares them for international competitions, most notably the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). The Kingdom’s achievements in the second NAOI fare results of intensive training programs comprising multiple…
Nestlé Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of the “Nestlé Academy” program, following the completion of the program by 15 male and female students. This milestone reflects the company’s deep commitment to empowering national talent, investing in Saudi human capital, and strengthening its role as an active partner in achieving national development goals. The training program aims to develop their skills and enhance their readiness to enter the labor market, It was held from May 3 to 14, 2026, and included theoretical training and practical applications, in…
SHEROES 2026, organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration with Khaleej Times, concluded on a powerful and emotional note at the Khaleej Times headquarters in Dubai, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, sustainability advocates, media professionals and changemakers from around the world for a celebration of women, leadership, creativity, and collective growth. Held under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, the fourth edition of the initiative explored how community-led leadership can create more inclusive and resilient societies. Through art exhibitions, panel discussions, storytelling, and cultural dialogue, the event created a space where conversations around purpose and human connection took centre stage. The…
“Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate has launched its new corporate campaign, “Towards brighter horizon”, which embodies the company’s direction and long-term vision toward developing more sustainable urban communities centered around people, balancing quality of life, aesthetic design, and thoughtful planning. The campaign reflects the company’s journey spanning more than five decades in the real estate development and investment sector across the Kingdom. The slogan “Towards brighter horizon” represents a future promise that reflects “Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate’s direction toward developing more sustainable and human-centric communities. It also marks a new phase in the company’s real estate development and investment…
Anthropic recently added a toggle instal inside of Claude Cowork in an attempt to move its AI capabilities down from the enterprise level to small- and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The AI player bills its Claude for Small Businesses suite of services as way to put AI inside the software small business owners are already using, including QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, Docusign, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. It is available with 15 ready-to-run agentic workflows and 15 skills built around the tasks business owners said slow them down most. The task-automation platform allows businesses to browse the web, manage files and execute…
NEW DELHI — Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS nations to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States and Israel, including “their illegal aggression” his country. His remarks at a two-day meeting in New Delhi underscore divisions within the expanded BRICS bloc, as the US-Israeli war in Iran casts a shadow over the gathering of foreign ministers. Araghchi criticized Washington, describing the war as “illegal expansionism and warmongering,” and said Iran remained open to diplomacy while being ready to defend itself “with all available means.” “Iran therefore calls upon BRICS member states…
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, saying the Trump administration likely violated her free-speech rights by imposing the measures after she criticized Israel’s war in Gaza. Albanese, an Italian lawyer who is UN special rapporteur on the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories, was sanctioned after she publicly criticized Washington’s policy on Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. The sanctions barred her from entering the US and banking there. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed the sanctions on Albanese in July 2025, following an executive order…