MANAMA — Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized their commitment to solidifying regional security and further bolstering strategic partnership between the two sides.Their discussions at the GCC-US Joint Ministerial Meeting, held in Manama on Thursday, focused on the latest developments regarding the Iranian issue and the strategic partnership between the two sides. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is among the GCC foreign ministers attending the meeting.Addressing the meeting, Rubio said the United States wanted to ensure the interests of its partners and allies in the region…
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Shaffra, a Saudi-based enterprise AI company building autonomous AI workforce infrastructure for governments and large organisations, has launched Subconscious AI at The Shaffra Convergence in Riyadh. Introduced before senior government representatives, enterprise leaders, investors, and technology stakeholders, Subconscious AI marks a major step in Shaffra’s vision to move enterprise AI beyond chatbots and copilots toward intelligent AI workforces that can operate with memory, context, and governance inside real organisations.Subconscious AI has been developed as the cognitive intelligence layer within Shaffra’s Enterprise AI Workforce Platform. It enables autonomous AI teams to remember what matters, prioritise relevant knowledge, and reason with stronger…
SHARJAH, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched Sheraa Membership, a unified founder support system designed to provide entrepreneurs with continuous access to mentorship, funding opportunities, strategic networks and ecosystem resources throughout every stage of their growth journey.The initiative supports Sheraa’s 2030 vision of supporting 1,000 ventures and facilitating AED50 million in commercial deals for Sharjah-based businesses.By 2030, the membership aims to help launch more than 50 youth-led businesses and create 1,000 jobs. Applications are now open on a rolling basis through Sheraa’s official website. Entrepreneurs of all nationalities interested in establishing or expanding ventures…
The UAE capital has unveiled plans for Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of Arts), a new cultural and artistic hub set to open in 2030 near the Saadiyat Cultural District, offering art lovers a major new destination in the emirate.The project launch was witnessed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, who toured the site and was breifed on progress.Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi project is part of the continued development of Saadiyat Island, which includes Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Robin Mann, Chairman of the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), has honoured Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), for his leadership in shaping a world-class excellence framework and his contribution in enabling DEWA to achieve this global distinction.A total of 11 DEWA teams have also been recognised for developing the outstanding practices.Every submission was classified as a global best practice, with ratings ranging from five to seven stars, reflecting DEWA’s deeply rooted culture of organisational excellence and its commitment to adopting and developing global…
Argentina unveiled the statue on Messi’s 39th birthday, and it quickly broke the internet.Fans were especially excited because the last statue dedicated to Messi, which was built in India was removed earlier this month after it began swaying in the wind, creating a serious safety risk. That statue stood 21 metres tall and was completed in just 27 days.The new statue in Argentina is larger, stronger, and took much longer to complete. Unlike the Indian statue, which used an iron framework with a fiberglass exterior, the Argentine statue is made from steel, iron, and concrete, making it far more durable…
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas believes the entertainment industry has become more accessible than ever before, saying that creative ideas now matter more than traditional gatekeepers in determining success.Speaking at the Cannes Lions conference, Chopra Jonas pointed to the success of the low-budget horror hit Obsession as evidence of how barriers to entry for talent and filmmakers have fallen.”I feel like if you have an idea, shoot it, put it on YouTube, and it can become Obsession, the movie that just came out,” Chopra said. “What a wonderful time to be an entertainer, to be in the entertainment business, because ideas…
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched Procurement Connect, a new initiative designed to help businesses prepare for future procurement and supply opportunities with leading organizations across the emirate, enabling companies to strengthen their competitiveness and position themselves for long-term growth.The initiative was unveiled during a dedicated forum organised by the Chamber, bringing together representatives from major Abu Dhabi organizations, the private sector and the media. The event reflects the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening engagement across the business ecosystem while providing companies with practical insights into upcoming procurement opportunities.The forum featured participation from Etihad Airways, e& UAE…
دبي في 25 يونيو/ وام/ أطلق نادي دبي لأصحاب الهمم، النسخة العاشرة من نشاطه الصيفي 2026 تحت شعار «صيفنا يترك أثراً»، بمشاركة 220 منتسباً، ضمن برنامج متكامل يضم 120 فعالية متنوعة .ويتضمن البرنامج مجموعة من الأنشطة الرياضية والبرامج التخصصية وورش الفنون والأشغال اليدوية والبرامج التدريبية التفاعلية، إلى جانب 42 رحلة ترفيهية، بما يسهم في تنمية مهارات المشاركين وصقل قدراتهم في بيئة تعليمية وترفيهية متكاملة.وشهد حفل الافتتاح استقبال المشاركين والضيوف بواسطة روبوت الذكاء الاصطناعي «جي وان»، كما تضمن عدداً من الفقرات الترفيهية والتفاعلية التي لاقت استحسان المشاركين وأضفت أجواء من المتعة والحماس على انطلاقة البرنامج.وأكد ماجد العصيمي، المدير التنفيذي لنادي دبي…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — As Dubai advances its ambition to become one of the world’s top three economic cities, efficient dispute resolution is becoming an increasingly important part of the infrastructure that underpins business confidence, investment and growth.The DIFC Courts Mediation Service Centre supports that ambition by adding to the range of dispute resolution services available through the DIFC Courts, giving businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals a confidential, cost-effective and practical route to settlement where mediation is appropriate.Since its launch in September 2025, the Centre has provided parties with an electronic pathway to explore resolution by agreement, alongside…