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Technology war fuelling communications paranoia
Amid the deadly missile strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran in recent days, another battle is taking place involving communications, technology and the control of information that might prove decisive in the conflict. Minutes after the first...

How the UAE is cutting back on red tape with technology
Applying for a visa, obtaining a driving licence, renting a property or signing up for health insurance … what is sometimes called “personal admin” can be a time-consuming part of modern life. Most people, already busy with family and careers,...

EditorialHow the UAE is cutting back on red tape with technology
Applying for a visa, obtaining a driving licence, renting a property or signing up for health insurance … what is sometimes called “personal admin” can be a time-consuming part of modern life. Most people, already busy with family and careers,...

President marks Father's Day with video tribute to Sheikh Zayed
President Sheikh Mohamed has shared a touching video with the world on Father's Day. The 42-second clip, shot in black and white, was posted on X and shows UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with his sons. "Our...

Vladimir Putin pledges support for Iranian nuclear energy programme
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Iran has a right to a civilian nuclear energy programme, while he also added to calls for diplomatic efforts to resolve the escalating conflict between Israel and Tehran. He told Sky News Arabia that "Iran has...

Global stocks mixed as Israeli and Iranian air strikes go on
Global stocks were mixed on Friday as Iran and Israel exchanged air strikes and the US considered whether to join the conflict that has been raging for more than a week, damaging investor sentiment. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite...

Highlights: Comoros 0-0 Botswana in COFASA Cup
EVENT ENDED A very lively duel, despite attempts generated by both teams, neither managed to open the scoring, the match ended goalless and Comoros and Botswana split points in this second round of this important Cup. 6:01 PM10 hours ago 5:54 PM10...

Brazil Cooperates With Comoros In Waste Management
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo - A delegation from the Comoros Islands visited Brazil last week for tours and meetings focused on solid waste management strategies that could be implemented in their own territory. According to...

Highlights: Comoros 0-0 Botswana in COFASA Cup
EVENT ENDED A very lively duel, despite attempts generated by both teams, neither managed to open the scoring, the match ended goalless and Comoros and Botswana split points in this second round of this important Cup. 6:01 PM5 hours ago 5:54 PM5...

Summary: Zambia 0-1 Comoros in Cosafa Cup
EVENT ENDED Comoros defeated Zambia 1-0 in Matchday 1 of the Cosafa Cup, taking all three points. Image: VAVEL 6:02 PM2 hours ago The match ends with a final score of Zambia 0-1 Comoros. The two teams gave us a great match, but in the end, the...

Zambia vs Comoros Prediction and Betting Tips | June 6th 2025
Zambia and Comoros will battle for three points in the COSAFA Cup on Friday (June 6th). The game will be played at The Toyota Stadium. The Chipolopolo prepared for this game by suffering a 5-0 thrashing against Russia in a friendly. The hosts went...

UAE judokas begin four-year plan for Olympic glory at 2028 Los Angeles Games
While the 2024 Paris Games did not go according to plan for the UAE, preparations have already begun to get the Olympic mission back on track. The UAE sent six judokas to Paris who formed the core of the Games contingent of 14 athletes alongside...

Palestinian-Jordanian girl hopes for new life after US surgery
For much of her childhood, Leen Mohammad has depended on a wheelchair and walker to move around. Born in Amman with cerebral palsy, the Palestinian-Jordanian girl has spent her life with limited mobility, often watching from the sidelines as other...

Sheikh Mohammed announces AI system to become advisory UAE Cabinet member from 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday announced a host of changes taking place within the UAE government. He said the National Artificial Intelligence System will be an advisory member of the UAE Cabinet,...
Scaling Smarter: How a Modern Tech Stack Fuels Diagnostic Lab Growth
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Turkey’s ‘Asia Anew’ isn’t just a slogan—it’s a growing strategic surprise for India
India finds itself navigating one of the most turbulent geopolitical periods in recent memory. The strategic alignment between Pakistan and China during Operation Sindoor—India’s first two-front war—and Islamabad’s engagement with the United...

Ballistic missiles dominate talks at Paris Air Show
The Israel-Iran conflict loomed large over the Paris Air Show this week, accelerating talks on defence products and forcing airlines to suspend routes to the Middle East. The conflict brought a sense of urgency to the defence discussions at the...

At least 23 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli attack while waiting for aid
At least 34 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in two Israeli attacks on Friday morning in different parts of the Gaza strip, Palestinian news agency Wafa said. Al Awda Hospital in Nuseirat refugee camp, north-east of Deir Al Balah in...

A massive rift is opening in Africa, signaling the formation of a new ocean sooner than expected.
Show table of content Hide table of content A new ocean is emerging in Africa. A fault that appeared fifteen years ago on the African continent is being transformed into an oceanic ridge. And according to scientific discoveries revealed in 2023,...

South-East Asian countries are siding with Iran – this isn't surprising
While some western leaders have been shredding what little remains of the rules-based international order by bizarrely insisting that the appropriate way to respond to Israel’s illegal attacks on Iran is to state that “Israel does have the right...