'I will end Islam in Texas': MAGA activist sparks outrage with Quran-burning video. Who is Valentina Gomez? August 26, 2025 at 01:45AM

UAE declares holiday for private sector on September 5 to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday August 26, 2025 at 12:50AM

The UAE has confirmed Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday for private sector employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The date corresponds to the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal in the Islamic calendar. As it falls on a Friday, workers may enjoy a long weekend from Friday to Sunday.

Saudi Arabia unveils HUMAIN Chat: A landmark Arabic AI powered by homegrown innovation August 26, 2025 at 12:26AM

Saudi Arabia has launched HUMAIN Chat, a conversational AI app powered by the ALLAM 34B Arabic language model. Developed entirely in the Kingdom by a diverse team, the app supports Arabic dialects, bilingual chat, and real-time search. It marks a major step in building sovereign, culturally aligned AI, with regional rollout and global expansion planned.

'I don't want to be defense only': Trump's new 'department of war' idea - what is it? August 25, 2025 at 11:53PM

President Trump has expressed interest in renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, believing the latter conveys a stronger image of American military power. He has criticized the term "Defense" as sounding weak and suggested the change reflects a rejection of political correctness. However, such a change would require congressional approval, given the department's legal foundation.