Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening as he seeks to downplay differences with President Xi Jinping over the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump is bringing a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week. Among those joining the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP Morgan, Boeing, Cargill and more. In total, 17 US executives will join Trump on the…
WASHINGTON — US intelligence assessments indicate Iran retains significant missile capabilities despite repeated claims by the Trump administration that Tehran’s military had been “shattered,” according to The New York Times. The report said intelligence findings from early May show Iran has regained operational access to most of its missile sites, including 30 of the 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz. Citing people familiar with the assessments, the newspaper said Iran still possesses roughly 70% of its prewar missile stockpile and mobile launchers. The assessments also found that nearly 90% of Iran’s underground missile storage and launch facilities nationwide…
The care nurses provide doesn’t stop at hospital doors. Beyond wards and clinics, nurses in the UAE often find themselves in a first responder role by circumstance. On May 12, International Nurses Day, several nurses shared how they remained calm and acted quickly when emergencies unfolded in public and at home. Miracle Villart, a nurse at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), recalled being woken up by sirens and seeing flames near her residential building late at night. While residents rushed away from the scene, she moved towards it after spotting an injured man alone and in severe pain.…
Enercap has announced a collaboration with Prism Digital to boost its visibility at Make it in the Emirates 2026 “MIITE” held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, appointing the agency to deliver turnkey social event coverage and performance marketing campaigns throughout the four-day event. Enercap is a forward-thinking energy storage company on a mission to power the energy transition — and do so without the limitations that have long held back chemical batteries. Operating across domestic, industrial, infrastructure, and microgrid applications, Enercap is guided by a clear vision: a technologically advanced, sustainable planet powered by energy storage that is as reliable as…
Secretary-General of Makkah Chamber of Commerce Dr. Thamer Baazeem met yesterday with Consul General of Thailand in Jeddah Banpoth Ujjin to discuss aspects of cooperation and review investment opportunities in several promising economic sectors, contributing to enhancing economic partnerships and supporting development in Makkah. During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in tourism, hotels, jewelry, and alternative medicine sectors, in addition to reviewing the investment potential enjoyed by Makkah and the opportunities available to investors amid the rapid developmental and economic momentum witnessed by the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Talks during…
Samsung Electronics recently partnered up with Oracle to acquire software to simplify the operations of its global semiconductor teams. The tech giant is seemingly preparing for anticipated growth in the sector this year and beyond. The South Korean giant is employing an Oracle subscription management set-up to help standardise its global software development. The US company stated Samsung required a cleaner approach to maintain growth and manage an increasingly international operation. Oracle is supplying its Java SE Universal Subscription product, stating it would enable Samsung to simplify IT operations and bolster security. It stated the product would enable Samsung engineers…
JERUSALEM — Israel is increasingly concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing several core issues that drove the two countries to launch the war in the first place, CNN reported citing multiple Israeli sources. Tehran’s missile program and regional proxies appear absent from early negotiations, raising fears in Israel of an incomplete outcome. At the outset of the conflict, Trump said Washington aimed to dismantle Iran’s ballistic missile program, end its backing of regional armed groups, and permanently shut down its nuclear facilities to prevent the development of a nuclear weapon. But 10…
SYDNEY — Plans to build Australia’s first Trump Tower in Queensland have been scrapped just three months after it was announced with the local developer blaming the “toxic” Trump brand and the Iran war for the project’s demise. It was claimed that the $1.1bn-, 91-story luxury hotel on the Gold Coast would be Australia’s tallest building, measuring 335 meters (1,100 ft) high, taller than the Shard in London. Details about the project have been deleted from the Trump Organization’s website with a spokesperson saying the developer had not met obligations. Altus Property Group denied those claims and maintained the project…
Dubai’s streets will soon be filled with vintage motorcycles, tailored suits, and conversations around men’s mental health as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) returns to the emirate on May 17. For Khan FM, host of the Dubai ride, the event carries a deeply personal meaning. The long-time motorcyclist, who discovered he was on the autistic spectrum three years ago, says the initiative is about far more than motorcycles and fashion, it is about creating a space where men feel comfortable speaking openly about mental health. Hosted by Dubai’s Piston Kings Motorcycle Community for the third consecutive year, the global charity…
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority affirmed the importance of plant health and its pivotal role in protecting ecological balance and ensuring the sustainability of food resources, coinciding with the International Day of Plant Health, which sheds light on the importance of preserving plant cover as one of the fundamental pillars of natural life sustainability and the support of global food security. The authority indicated that plants represent a fundamental element in the stability of ecosystems, given their role in improving air quality, combating desertification, and preserving biodiversity, in addition to their contribution to supporting the…