A boat carrying 61 migrants has sank off the coast of the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk, leaving 51 people dead or missing, said a report, citing the Al Abreen Foundation for Migrants and Humanitarian Services. Ten migrants survived the shipwreck while search is on for the remaining missing migrants.
The UAE is entering a new phase of government development built on deploying Agentic AI in the design of public services, policies and procedures, advancing the leadership's vision of building the world's most effective and forward-looking government, a senior minister has said .
HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the 2026 employment plan, which provides 3,000 job opportunities for Sharjah citizens within government entities across the emirate, reported Wam.
The International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court has launched “Zayed”, an AI-powered spokesperson designed to communicate the Office’s initiatives, strategic priorities, and global engagements through advanced digital technologies.
The 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while offering Tehran a pathway to significant economic relief. However, it defers many of the most contentious issues that fuelled the recent conflict to subsequent negotiations.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, has issued a circular announcing the official holiday in observance of Ashura.
Qiddiya Investment Company is setting up a world-class centre for international tennis in Saudi Arabia that will be future hub for elite international competition. The new National Tennis Centre adds to the remarkable momentum at Qiddiya City, including the recent opening of Six Flags theme park and Aquarabia water park.
The United States and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief for Tehran and a new round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.
The total number of young people aged 15–34 in the GCC countries reached approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2% of the GCC states' total population.
US President Donald Trump said the United States could restart the war or become the "guardian of the Middle East" and receive 20% of the region's revenues if Iran fails to reach an acceptable agreement on its nuclear programme.
