Author: Editorial Team
Bertrando di Renzo does not believe a table is something to look at. He believes it is something to play with. “I always say that tables are like playgrounds,” says the founder of Italian interiors and lifestyle brand Les Ottomans. “We can have fun with them.” From 15 October to 15 November, that philosophy takes over Bungalo34, the beachfront restaurant at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, in a month-long collaboration called “The Art of the Table”. The collaboration has been a long time in the making. Almost a decade ago, Natasha Sideris – Founder of Tashas Group and its…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) implemented the Saudi Noor Volunteer Program to combat blindness and eye diseases in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 11 to 19, 2026, with the participation of four volunteers from various specialties and in cooperation with the Al Basar International Foundation. The volunteer medical team examined 5,545 individuals, performed 406 surgical procedures, and distributed 1,150 pairs of prescription eyeglasses. The project is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts, implemented through KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of patients and the injured wherever they may be. Source: Riyadh Daily
Kaspersky’s experts have examined the digital interests and online activity of children across the Middle East, identifying the most visited web resources and popular mobile applications during the first eight months of 2026. The analysis also highlights cybersecurity threats young users may encounter on these platforms, including multiplayer online games, as well as risks driven by AI. According to Kaspersky’s experts, YouTube (30.5%), TikTok (15.3%), and WhatsApp (13.6%) were the most popular mobile applications among children in the Middle East during the first eight months of 2026. Multiplayer games featured among the top 10 most visited online resources in most…
PARIS — French teenagers clashed with police on Tuesda as they blocked the entrances to schools demanding better conditions,while civil servants went on strike in a show of discontent with planned budget cuts ahead of next year’s presidential election. The actions came as unions planned a day of nationwide demonstrations and also strikes over the budget of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron. Seven months before the election, and just two days before the government unveils its 2027 budget draft, opinion polls consistently show the deep unpopularity of France’s center-right government. High school students have…
For some UAE residents who spend their weekends playing cricket, football or badminton, knowing the rules of the game is no longer enough. They are learning CPR, or planning to, so that they know what to do if a player collapses in front of them. The concern has grown after deaths involving sports players in the UAE this year. In June, Mohammed Safwan Shanu, 38, collapsed during a routine cricket match in Dubai. His friends called an ambulance and CPR was performed before he was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead. Days later, Anwar Sadiq, 42, collapsed while…
Nscale recently obtained $3.4 billion in pre-IPO financing as the UK-based AI infrastructure company makes preparations for a U.S. public listing. Bloomberg reported Third Point led the convertible note offering, which also drew backing from Nvidia, Apollo, Citadel, Hudson Bay Capital, Abu Dhabi Investment Council and 8090 Industries. Earlier this month rumours emerged Nscale was looking to raise up to $3.5 billion before the flotation. Nscale signed the subscription agreement on 15 September, three days before filing it with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The deal required the company to raise at least $3.1 billion. The financing package agreed…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 12 tents and 23 shelter kits in Yemen’s Marib Governorate. The aid is part of Saudi Arabia’s relief and humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to assist the brotherly Yemeni people in response to the humanitarian crisis they face. Source: Riyadh Daily
In addition to check-ups, NMC specialists will be on hand to guide participants on nutrition, exercise, stress management and everyday habits that protect and strengthen the heart Published: Tue 29 Sept 2026, 10:13 AM On World Heart Day, happening on 29 September, NMC Healthcare is encouraging communities across the UAE to take proactive steps toward better heart health. To mark the occasion, NMC will offer complimentary screenings at select hospitals, medical centres and community locations across the country. The human heart beats more than 100,000 times a day, yet this vital rhythm often goes unnoticed until health concerns arise. Globally,…
NEW DELHI — The partial demolition of a historic mosque in the central Indian city of Ujjain for a road widening project sparked tension in the area on Monday, with protesters resorting to stone-pelting and police using tear gas and batons to disperse the crowd. The confrontation came as the city administration began the process of removing the portion of the six-centuries-old Shahi Masjid that falls within the proposed alignment of the road being widened ahead of a major Hindu religious festival in 2028. A large crowd gathered at the site as the action began, with police and protesters coming…
WASHINGTON — OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, in the next few weeks due to safety concerns, the ChatGPT maker confirmed on Tuesday. The New York Times reported that OpenAI was planning to release GPT-6.1 Astra “in the coming days or weeks,” sometime in October, as its next major model release. GPT-6 Astra launched on September 3. GPT-6.1 Astra is said to have been “more capable” compared to GPT-6 in “completing challenging tasks from end-to-end without human assistance, as well as writing.” The AI system, which performs tasks like browsing the web and using…