Deadly Israeli strike on Beirut likely targeted Hezbollah security chief

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas welcomed the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and former defence minister Gallant over war crimes in Gaza, with the Palestinian Authority calling it a step towards justice. The warrants accused Netanyahu and Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes, while Hamas also supported the decision but highlighted the need for global support. Despite the warrants, Palestinians affected by the Gaza war expressed skepticism about the enforcement and...

Global Village in Dubai has become a leading Fitness Hub as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024, offering a range of activities to promote an active lifestyle in line with the city's goal of becoming the world's most active city. Activities include interactive fitness sessions for all ages, Kids' Theatre workshops, and the Step Challenge, where participants can win a Wonder Pass for completing 3,000 steps in 30 minutes. This initiative showcases Global Village's...

Dozens of people were killed or missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes, including one near Kamal Adwan hospital and another in Gaza City, with a total death toll of 43,985. Israel is also fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas's attack, with the US seeking a truce in the region. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens to strike Tel Aviv, while Israel intensifies strikes in Syria and Lebanon, with 52 soldiers killed in ground operations. Full Article

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) reported strong financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with total revenues of AED 23.8 billion and a net profit before tax of AED 12.4 billion, driven by robust demand in Dubai’s real estate market and consistent project execution. Emaar's property sales reached AED 50 billion, with a revenue backlog of over AED 100 billion, while its international operations contributed 7% of total revenue. Additionally, Emaar's hospitality, leisure,...

Analysts at Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference in Dubai presented the top strategic technology trends for 2025, including Agentic AI, AI Governance Platforms, Disinformation Security, Postquantum Cryptography, Ambient Invisible Intelligence, Energy-Efficient Computing, and Hybrid Computing. These trends focus on AI advancements, data protection, disinformation prevention, energy efficiency, and the integration of smart technologies into everyday life. Organizations are encouraged to explore and implement these trends to shape the future with responsible and ethical innovation,...

Director General of the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi stated that the IAEA does not consider Parchin in Iran a nuclear facility, despite Israel's claim of hitting a component of Iran's nuclear program there. While the site may have been involved in past activities, the IAEA has no evidence of current nuclear material presence. Meanwhile, a resolution censuring Iran was introduced by France, Germany, the UK, and the US at an IAEA...