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Cybersec leaders weigh in on the state of Middle East critical infrastructure cybersecurity Experts at GISEC Global 2024 provide insights into the current conditions surrounding critical infrastructure attacks – and how to prevent them Photo caption: GISEC Global 2024 welcomes cybersecurity leaders to discuss the status of critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 April 2024: According to a survey conducted by Allianz Risk Barometer, which analysed top cybersecurity risks around the world, cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure emerged as the as the second-highest concern among 1,112 global respondents. Paired with the turbulence of current geopolitical events and an ever-deepening reliance on…

Inter’s quest for history continues today at San Siro when they take on 13th-place Cagliari. With the Serie A title all but locked up, the only question that remains is just how many points the Nerazzurri can rack up. Winning out would get them to 103, which would top Juventus’ record-setting 2013-14 campaign by a single point. With no room for error, these matches for Inter continue to get more and more compelling. This match is about to start, at 2:45 p.m. ET today, and will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States, but we’ve found a couple…

Families are getting ready for back-to-school on Monday after a three-week-long break for most students in the UAE. This involves returning to school routines, organizing logistical arrangements for morning drop-offs and pick-ups, completing any remaining homework, and preparing uniforms and school supplies. Students enrolled in international curriculum schools enjoyed a three-week break for the spring holidays, which commenced on March 25. They are scheduled to resume classes tomorrow after the Eid Al Fitr holidays that followed the spring break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Meanwhile, Indian-curriculum schools began their new academic year…

The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one of the city’s busiest shopping centres, police said on Sunday. The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland, and police have spoken to his family after Saturday’s attack, according to police from New South Wales and Queensland states. Cauchi’s family recognised him and contacted police on Saturday after seeing news reports of the killings. “The family, when they viewed…

Flights to and from over a dozen destinations were affected late on Saturday and Sunday due to the Iran-Israel military conflict. Many airlines in the UAE, neighbouring GCC countries, Israel, the US, Europe and Asia either cancelled or rerouted their flights after Iran launched an attack on Israel with 300 drones and missiles early Sunday morning. Iran’s attack followed Israel’s bombardment of the Iranian embassy in Syria earlier, killing multiple Iranian nationals. In the wake of Iran’s attack on Israel, flights to and from Tel Aviv, Amman, Erbil, Beirut, Baghdad and some Iranian cities were cancelled by Emirates, Etihad Airways,…

Former UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson and global adventurer Bertrand Piccard to headline Masdar’s Green Hydrogen Summit in Abu Dhabi Image ©Licensed to Parsons Media. 05/09/2022. London, United Kingdom. Boris Johnson Portraits. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media Masdar’s 2024 speaker lineup to include Former UK PM as keynote speaker, global adventurer Dr. Bertrand Piccard, alongside energy ministers and industry leaders As the host of World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Masdar presents second Green Hydrogen Summit on April 16 bringing key leaders together to advance the low-carbon economy High-level UAE energy stakeholders to highlight the nation’s green…

In the world of spatial audio for streaming services, Dolby Atmos has enjoyed a near monopoly for years. Starting April 15, however, that will start to change as Disney+ rolls out support for DTS:X, the biggest spatial audio alternative to Dolby Atmos. Among the first titles to be presented in DTS:X will be Queen Rock Montreal, a remastered version of the concert film that was assembled from footage shot on November 24 and 25, 1981. The change is coming thanks to Disney’s collection of IMAX Enhanced titles. In the past, viewers of IMAX Enhanced movies like Avengers: Infinity War were…

The Real Estate Registration Department in Sharjah has linked ownership and usufruct deeds to the UAE Pass, making it the first government department in the Emirates to provide this service. The Department’s customers can download ownership and private benefit deeds (ownership deed, joint ownership deed, usufruct deed, or joint usufruct deed) through the UAE app on their mobile phones, according to a statement issued on Sunday. The UAE Pass is the first national digital identity for all citizens and residents of the Emirates, and it allows users to access the services of local and federal government agencies in a simplified…

A 30-year-old Pakistani man was named on Sunday as the security guard killed in a weekend knife attack in a Sydney shopping mall, according to two local community groups. The Australian Pakistani National Association and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community said Faraz Tahir was killed by a knife-wielding man who also killed five women. On Sunday evening, members of the Muslim community held a silent vigil for the man, who is said to have moved to Australia last year. “He quickly became an integral part of our community,” a statement said. The Australian Pakistani National Association encouraged the community to “stand together…

US energy shares are soaring as investors benefit from rising oil prices and a stronger-than-expected economy, while seeking to protect their portfolios from a feared resurgence of inflation. The S&P 500 energy sector is up about 17 per cent in 2024, roughly doubling the broader index’s year-to-date return. Its gains have accelerated in recent weeks, making it the S&P 500’s best performing sector in the past month. One key driver is the price of oil: US crude has risen 20 per cent year-to-date due to an unexpectedly strong US economy and worries over a broadening Middle East conflict. Some investors…