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NEW DELHI — Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in New Delhi on Tuesday after they tried to breach barricades during a protest march demanding the resignation of the country’s chief election official over a controversial voter roll revision. The march presents a fresh political challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi midway into his third term, just months after similar protests forced the resignation of his education minister over exam paper leaks. Main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka and other MPs were forced into a police bus. Released shortly after, they resumed their march and began a sit-in…
The UAE’s perfume industry is anything but new, but it has evolved into a diverse industry that combines regional heritage with modern perfumery. While oud and attars remain deeply rooted in the region’s fragrance culture, UAE perfume houses are developing modern scents that are going viral with perfume lovers around the world, turning affordable scents into serious contenders in a market once dominated by luxury names. And this isn’t simply a passing trend. Brands such as Lattafa, Armaf, Afnan and Arabiyat Prestige show just how far UAE perfumery has come, combining sophisticated scent profiles with prices that make them accessible…
Riyadh Holding Company, the investment and executive arm of Riyadh Municipality, announced the launch of “Marafid,” its executive arm for developing and enabling economic infrastructure in Riyadh across three key sectors: logistics and mobility, industrial clusters, and the circular economy. Marafid aims to transform economic assets and opportunities into integrated projects and operational ecosystems that support economic growth, enhance service efficiency, and promote sustainable development and quality of life in the capital. Marafid’s operations encompass a range of projects, including logistics and distribution centers, smart parking facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, recycling clusters, and light industrial zones, thus enhancing the…
SOFIA — A search is underway in the Black Sea for the crew of a cargo ship that sank after being attacked by drones off Bulgaria early on Tuesday. Sea and aerial drones hit two commercial vessels at about 3 am local time (23:00 GMT), around 70 nautical miles east of the town of Byala in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Radev did not say who was behind the attacks, which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea, particularly the eastern side, as part of its war against Ukraine. Moscow has not commented on…
Businesses across the Middle East are moving beyond AI experimentation towards practical deployment, with performance, security and data governance shaping their technology choices. On-device and edge AI are expanding opportunities to improve productivity and support sector-specific applications, while industry collaboration helps organisations identify workable adoption paths. Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa (META) at ASUS, discusses the company’s approach to enterprise AI deployment and the role of AI Everything in advancing regional adoption How is ASUS helping businesses move from AI experimentation to real-world deployment? To make AI functional within organisations, simply purchasing high-end hardware won’t…
TAIZ — The Yemeni army said Tuesday that around 100 Houthi fighters were killed and 150 others wounded during military operations in the southwestern province of Taiz as part of the ongoing Operation Dawn of Yemen. The Taiz Military Axis said government forces carried out five operations Monday across several fronts, including Al-Arbaeen north of Taiz city, Al-Aqroudh to the south, Al-Anin and Jabal Habashi to the west, and Al-Bireen on the outskirts of the Al-Kadha front. The army said five Houthi drones were shot down, while six military vehicles and a tank were destroyed or damaged. Government forces also…
From AI-created scents to masterclasses with some of beauty’s biggest names, Beautyworld Dubai is back for its milestone 30th edition. The three-day trade show opened today, October 6, at Dubai World Trade Centre and runs until October 8, bringing fragrance, skincare, hair, makeup and beauty technology under one roof. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, this year’s edition puts the spotlight on both the products filling our beauty shelves and the people deciding what comes next. Fragrance takes centre stage Perfume lovers in the industry have plenty to explore. According to the organisers, the fragrance section has more than tripled…
RIYADH — Three people suffered minor injuries after attacks targeted King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport on Monday evening, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Tuesday. GACA said the attacks also caused property damage at the two airports. Emergency response teams and relevant authorities responded immediately in accordance with established protocols and emergency plans, the authority said. The three injured people were transported to hospital for medical treatment. GACA said it was coordinating with relevant authorities to assess the damage and verify the safety of airport facilities. The authority said necessary…
The 4th ASEAN “Khair Ummah” Conference, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, concluded its first day with its fifth session. The conference brings together scholars, officials, and Islamic figures from Saudi Arabia and ASEAN member states. The final session of the day examined the role of governments and their institutions in promoting moderation and protecting communities from extremist ideas. It also discussed the impact of educational and religious institutions in fostering a culture of moderation while strengthening coexistence and social stability. The discussion highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote a moderate…
NAIROBI — Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case on Tuesday after a citizen who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi. The Kenyan patient had been ill for about a month before traveling by road from Congo to Uganda’s capital, Kampala, and then flying to Nairobi on Saturday, Health Minister Aden Duale told a news conference. Duale said the patient, who was treated in several hospitals in DR Congo, died days after arriving in Nairobi. The patient boarded a flight on Saturday and underwent normal public screening at the main airport in Nairobi before he was…