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NASA, Google unveil new AI tool to support astronaut health during deep space missions

Communication delays in deep space make real-time medical consultations nearly impossible for astronauts 

Saudi Arabia celebrates World Humanitarian Day with over $141 billion in global relief contributions

At the center of the global outreach is the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Saudi Arabia’s official humanitarian arm

Saudi Media Academy kicks off global event management training in Switzerland

The Media Leaders Track targets professionals and creatives across a range of sectors, with the goal of enhancing Saudi Arabia’s media presence

Global IoT Congress 2025 to showcase Saudi Arabia’s role as MENA’s leading IoT hub

As the largest dedicated IoT event in the MENA region, the congress will spotlight how IoT is rapidly transforming the kingdom’s digital landscape in alignment with Vision 2030

Stock market today: U.S. indexes fluctuate as Europe shows resilience and Asia rises amid trade talks 

Global markets balance cautious sentiment with hopes for trade progress and key economic releases this week 

Crude oil prices drop to $66.20 amid upcoming peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Analysts predict that geopolitical easing could lower crude prices to $58 per barrel by 2026

UAE achieves top 20 global ranking in Government Support Index 2025

The rankings reflect the UAE’s ability to balance fiscal discipline with growth-oriented policies, while also adapting swiftly to global economic shifts

MENA records 425 M&A deals worth $58.7 billion in H1 2025, highest in 5 years

The UAE and Saudi Arabia together accounted for 87 percent of outbound deal value, with sovereign entities playing a major role

UAE has provided $100.2 billion in foreign aid ahead of World Humanitarian Day

As the world marks World Humanitarian Day, The UAE stands out not only for the scale of its global aid but also for the diversity and depth of its assistance

Gartner: Securing cybersecurity budgets in uncertain times

To safeguard funding, it is essential to clearly demonstrate how cybersecurity investments contribute to business outcomes that matter to executive leadership

Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei hits fresh record high as Wall Street futures gain

Powell is scheduled to speak on the economic outlook and the central bank’s policy framework this week

Crude oil prices climb to $65.89 as Russia supply concerns cool after Trump-Putin meeting

Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders in a bid to secure a swift peace deal

The trust imperative in the region’s digital future

Today’s wealth centers must offer more than fiscal advantages; they must guarantee stability, transparency, and the assurance that rules won’t suddenly change

A personal palace overlooking Lisbon: Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina

Perched above the capital city, Verride Palácio blends aristocratic charm with modern luxury — an intimate, 18-room sanctuary where heritage, elegance, and exclusivity effortlessly meet

Temerario at Estoril: Where legends and futures collide

The Lamborghini Temerario marks a new chapter for the supercar manufacturer — the brand’s first twin-turbo V8 hybrid

Securing our digital world in the age of quantum and AGI

In a threat landscape shaped by quantum decryption and AGI-driven compromise, identity, particularly machine identity, has become the new perimeter

How can price intelligence ensure viability of premium pricing?

Luxury brands are facing mounting pressure worldwide to reconsider pricing strategy

Future-proofing smart cities: Why interoperability is the next CEO priority

Interoperability is more than a boardroom buzzword — it’s a strategic advantage, enabling vendor flexibility, scalable infrastructure, and future-ready technology investments across the organization

What the Gulf’s industrial future needs: Strategy, discipline, and market competition

A critical factor for long-term growth and resilience is creating a dynamic, rules-based environment where markets, entrepreneurs, and businesses can compete, innovate, and experiment

Key takeaways from Trump-Putin summit: What lies ahead for U.S.-Russia relations? 

Key discussions centered on Ukraine, but no immediate solutions were proposed 

The art of the impossible: Lamborghini’s Stephan Winkelmann on the Fenomeno ‘Few Off’

Described as a “design manifesto”, the Fenomeno introduces Lamborghini’s Hyperdesign philosophy: Every surface, every line serves both beauty and purpose

Stanford develops brain-computer interface that translates imagined speech into words

The advancement could dramatically improve communication for individuals with severe paralysis who have lost the ability to speak

ASEAN Islamic finance industry to cross $1 trillion by 2026, supported by GCC ties: Fitch

Closer links could foster growth, as seen with GCC investors’ support for the Islamic finance industry in the UK, Türkiye and Kazakhstan

Stock market today: Asian markets recover as Nikkei trades near new record high

In the U.S. stock market, futures were up 0.2 percent in early trading and were on track for a fourth day of gains