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TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of actively sabotaging diplomatic efforts and said that it was the primary obstacle to a lasting ceasefire agreement with the United States, according to IRNA news agency. “The Zionist regime was and remains the biggest opponent and obstacle to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding. They made every effort to prevent such an agreement from being reached, every effort to make this agreement fail, and every effort to prevent it from being implemented,” he said. He further said Trump’s demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” did not materialize, as Tehran accepted…
More than half of all organs transplanted in the UAE have been kidneys and doctors said that there are two big reasons behind the number. Of the 1,780 organs transplanted in the UAE, 924 were kidneys, making them by far the most commonly transplanted organ. Doctors said that this is partly because kidney failure is much more common than failure of several other major organs, and partly because a healthy person can donate one kidney while still alive. “Unlike most major organs, a kidney can be donated by a healthy person while alive because we can live normally with one…
Farouk El Hamzawi, Head of Enterprise, OpenAI MENA. Farouk El Hamzawi discusses OpenAI’s UAE growth priorities, ChatGPT Work, local data infrastructure and the secure deployment of AI across regulated sectors. Dubai —The UAE’s national AI ambitions, expanding digital infrastructure and focus on data sovereignty are accelerating enterprise adoption across government, banking, energy, aviation and education. Organisations are increasingly exploring how AI can move beyond isolated pilots to become embedded within workflows, operating models and public services. Farouk El Hamzawi, Head of Enterprise, OpenAI MENA, spoke to Tahawultech.com about OpenAI’s growth priorities for the UAE, the role of ChatGPT Work in…
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of global shipping company PIL’s IRF service to Jeddah Islamic Port, a move that will enhance the port’s capabilities and support trade between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and regional and international markets. The new shipping service will strengthen Jeddah Islamic Port’s connectivity with Egypt’s Sokhna and Safaga ports, offering a capacity of up to 1,261 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The move is part of Mawani’s efforts to improve Saudi Arabia’s standing in global performance indicators, support national exports, and advance the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy to establish the Kingdom…
As demand for premium children’s products grows across the Emirates, Russian brands are bringing together quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and natural ingredients to appeal to a new generation of families Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11:04 AM The UAE’s youngest consumers are becoming some of its most influential shoppers. Children are no longer simply wearing what their parents choose or eating whatever appears in the pantry – they are actively shaping family purchasing decisions. According to global consumer research by GWI, most children aged 8 to 11 have a significant influence on household spending, from snacks and toys to clothing.…
MANILA — A grade 10 student at a Catholic junior high school in the southern Philippines was shot dead by a fellow student, who later took his own life, a local official said on Tuesday. The school shooting, the country’s second in as many months, took place at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, a Catholic private institution in western Mindanao. The alleged shooter managed to sneak in a .45-calibre pistol into a classroom at the school in Zamboanga City, Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso told local radio. The suspect fired at the teacher who was seated at the table, but missed. Afterwards,…
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday held a phone call with Donald Trump during which he urged the US president to pursue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday. According to the statement, Erdogan told Trump that making maximum use of diplomacy amid tensions between Iran and the US is “important.” Turkey, which has NATO’s second-largest army and borders Iran, has repeatedly called for an end to the war. It has maintained close contact with the United States, Iran, and mediators such as Pakistan and Qatar, while also…
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque invited visitors to Makkah to visit an exhibition highlighting the services and care provided at the Grand Mosque, organized by the authority from August 16-20, 2026, as part of the summer activities at the Two Holy Mosques cultural and enrichment center. The interactive experience showcases aspects of the work and services provided at the Grand Mosque and introduces visitors to developments across various fields of care for the Two Holy Mosques. The exhibition is part of the authority’s efforts to enrich the experience of visitors…
Formula E has awarded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia its newly introduced “Best Host Country” award in recognition of the Kingdom’s outstanding organization of one of the world’s leading electric car racing championships. The award was presented for the first time in the championship’s history at the 2025/26 Formula E End of Season Awards ceremony, held in London on Sunday evening. It recognizes the destination that sets a global benchmark in event organization, infrastructure development, and partnership building. Saudi Arabia’s receipt of the award reflects its excellence in hosting the FIA-sanctioned ABB Formula E World Championship races and the high standards it…
Polina Anokhina Denis. Polina Anokhina Denis outlines how AI-powered collaboration, integrated ecosystems and sustainable technology are reshaping workplace experiences across the region. Hybrid working is prompting organisations to rethink how employees collaborate, communicate and remain productive across offices, homes and flexible workspaces. Demand is shifting from standalone devices towards integrated workplace ecosystems that combine AI-powered collaboration, interoperability, ergonomic design, simplified management and sustainability. In an interview with TahawulTech, Polina Anokhina Denis, Regional Head, IMEA, Logitech, discusses the workplace trends influencing the region, the growing role of AI in hybrid collaboration and Logitech’s strategy for delivering flexible, scalable and people-centric experiences…