Three drown after boat carrying 25 French tourists capsizes in Oman
A tragic boat accident in Oman has resulted in the deaths of three French tourists and injuries to two others. The incident occurred approximately 2.5 nautical miles off Sultan Qaboos…
Kuwait reports year without active measles and rubella transmission
Kuwait has achieved a significant public health milestone, successfully interrupting the active transmission of measles and rubella for over a year. This accomplishment, confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO),…
Murona Forum 2026 brings global crisis experts to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is hosting the Murona Forum 2026, commencing today, Tuesday, at Erth Hotel, as the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) seeks to bolster the emirate’s…
Does your protein contain insects? Dubai Municipality launches new lab to find out
Dubai Municipality is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance food safety and streamline regulatory processes. The municipality recently showcased Ghalia, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to provide instant information on food…
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters ahead of new version
Meta announced today it is temporarily pausing teen access to its AI characters across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp globally. The move, impacting users identified as under 18, comes as the…
PSG seal teen Dro signing from upset Barca
Paris Saint-Germain has officially signed 18-year-old Spanish midfielder Dro Fernandez from FC Barcelona, a move that has sparked disappointment in Catalonia. The transfer, confirmed by PSG on Monday, sees the…
Oman’s aviation sector to soar with 40 million passenger target
The Sultanate of Oman is poised for significant growth in its aviation sector, aiming to welcome over 40 million passengers by 2040. This ambitious target is a cornerstone of the…
Virkkunen warns X of ‘clear obligations’ amid investigation into Grok
Online platforms face increasing scrutiny over illegal content, with the European Union launching a formal investigation into X, formerly Twitter, and its AI chatbot Grok. The probe centers on potential…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copies of credentials of Gambia, Indonesia Ambassadors
Qatar’s diplomatic ties with The Gambia and Indonesia were further solidified this week with the formal acceptance of new ambassadors. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad…
Qatar and Saudi Olympic academies sign cooperation agreement
The Qatar Olympic Academy and the Saudi Olympic Academy formalized a sports cooperation agreement yesterday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).…