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MOSCOW — Russians are withdrawing billions of dollars from the country’s banks as growing fears that the Kremlin could possibly move to freeze or nationalize private deposits to fund its war in Ukraine. Nearly $3.4 billion was withdrawn in the first two weeks of August, according to Russian Central Bank data. That followed $7.3 billion in July and more than $4.5 billion in June. The amount withdrawn so far this year has already exceeded the $24.7 billion removed during the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Data from the Banks.ru financial marketplace show that demand for cash began…
JAZAN/ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four border security violators and seized 60 kilograms of khat, approximately 24 kilograms of hashish and 112,350 tablets in separate operations across Jazan and Asir. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni border security violators for attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat. In a separate operation in the Al-Daer Sector of the Jazan Region, Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle 112,350 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. Asir, Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately 24 kilograms of hashish.…
Electronic music star Alan Walker is set to return to Dubai this weekend, headlining Frequency 971 at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 22. The Norwegian DJ and producer, best known for tracks including Faded, Alone and Sing Me to Sleep, will take the stage as part of a line-up that also includes UAE-based artists DJ Bliss and DJ Slim. Walker rose to international fame following the release of Faded in 2015. The track went on to become one of his biggest hits, accumulating billions of streams and views across digital platforms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein. During the call, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance consultation on regional issues, as well as topics of mutual interest. Source: Riyadh Daily
Srikrishna Shankavaram, Principal Engineer, AI Security, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently highlighted the urgent security risks and measures needed to implement and maintain AI agents in business for sectors like retail and logistics. 2026 has witnessed several high-profile cases of AI agents used in increasingly autonomous cyber-attacks and agents breaking out from secure environments. While one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls. “These systems are…
Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are five worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. 1. Emirati breakfast for two at ANA Start the day with a table full of familiar Emirati flavours at ANA. The contemporary Emirati restaurant is serving its breakfast for two with…
Aesthetic medicine in the Gulf is entering a more mature phase. After years of rapid growth in clinics, patient demand and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, attention is increasingly turning to an equally important part of the sector: how healthcare professionals are trained. Across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat and other Gulf cities, physicians, dentists, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals are encountering a broader and more sophisticated range of aesthetic treatments. Learning individual techniques is only part of the challenge. Anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, complication prevention and clinical judgment are becoming increasingly important as the field evolves. A Regional Market Entering…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal. Trump’s threat of a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods will not take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, he announced hours before, sparing roughly $20 billion worth of imports. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have…
The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation team successfully coordinated four organ retrieval procedures last week involving brain-dead donors, helping save the lives of 14 patients, including four children, in cooperation with several medical entities inside and outside the Kingdom. Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation Director-General Dr. Talal Al-Goufi explained that the organs were allocated in accordance with medical ethics, ensuring fair distribution based on patients’ medical priorities. He noted that the achievement resulted from cooperation and coordination among various entities, praising the efforts of the air medical evacuation department and the medical teams participating in the cases. Source: Riyadh Daily
As organisations look to move beyond isolated AI pilots and achieve measurable business outcomes, the challenge is shifting from experimenting with individual AI tools to embedding AI securely and effectively across everyday operations. While AI technology continues to evolve rapidly, many organisations are still trying to layer AI onto systems and processes that were not designed for it. Operationalising AI is not simply about deploying more models, but about creating the conditions for AI to deliver value across the enterprise. According to the 2025 Cisco AI Readiness Index, only 33% of organisations have a formal plan to guide employees through…