Launched earlier this year, RIQ will deliver AI-native risk transfer solutions for IHC and its group companies over 10 years
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Abu Dhabi’s IHC to invest 0mn in reinsurance premiums with RIQ
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests in AI open-source company Anaconda
Abu Dhabi company participates alongside Insight Partners in $150mn Series C Funding that values Anaconda at $1.5bn
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests in AI open-source company Anaconda
Turkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output
Turkey on Saturday turned on a supply of natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, whose infrastructure was ravaged by civil war, with annual deliveries expected to reach up to two billion cubic metres. Syria's Islamist authorities, who toppled Bashar al-Assad in December, are seeking to rebuild the battered country where power cuts can last for more than 20 hours a day.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output
US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv
US envoy Steve Witkoff met anguished relatives of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza on Saturday, as fears for the captives' survival mounted almost 22 months into the war sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack.Witkoff was greeted with some applause and pleas for assistance from hundreds of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, before going into a closed meeting with the families.The Hostages and Missing Families Forum confirmed the meeting was underway and videos shared online showed Witkoff arriving as families chanted "Bring them home!" and "We need your help."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv
Hamas says it won't disarm unless independent Palestinian state established
(Reuters) -Hamas said on Saturday that it would not lay down arms unless an independent Palestinian state is established.In a statement, the Palestinian militant faction said its "armed resistance ... cannot be relinquished except through the full restoration of our national rights, foremost among them the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital."Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war and deal for the release of hostages ended last week in deadlock.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas says it won't disarm unless independent Palestinian state established
Security forces thwart suspected terrorist armed with a knife from carrying out stabbing attack
The suspected terrorist, a Palestinian from Tulkarm, came to the entrance of the kibbutz with a knife.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Security forces thwart suspected terrorist armed with a knife from carrying out stabbing attack
Amsterdam Pride parade blends celebration and protest in LGBTQ+ show of solidarity
By Charlotte Van Campenhout and Milan BerckmansAMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Around 80 colorful pride boats sailed through Amsterdam’s World Heritage canals on Saturday in the finale of a week-long celebration in the city that stood in stark contrast to recent crackdowns on LGBTQ+ rights in fellow EU member state Hungary.While the flotilla is not political, attendees used the occasion to criticise conflicts or world leaders for their stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Amsterdam Pride parade blends celebration and protest in LGBTQ+ show of solidarity
More than a quarter of Australians feel public attitude toward Jews is negative
Collecting data from 1000 respondents from June 27 until July 1, the poll published on Tuesday found that only 24% of Australians believe public attitude toward Jews is positive.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: More than a quarter of Australians feel public attitude toward Jews is negative
Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran – New York Times
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the Islamic Regime had arrested 20 people alleged to be members of Israel’s Mossad.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran - New York Times
Iran FM: No official ceasefire with Israel, hostilities could resume
Aragchi hinted that financial compensation may be necessary for Tehran to reenter negotiations with the US, mirroring sentiments previously expressed to the Financial Times.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran FM: No official ceasefire with Israel, hostilities could resume