Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has announced the launch of Alhambra, the final release of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi. Inspired by Mediterranean Spanish architecture, Alhambra features Souk Alhambra, which lies at the heart of the development and brings together retail and essential services, forming the social centre of Bloom Living and offering a carefully curated mix of everyday essentials. Carlos Wakim, CEO of Bloom Holding, said, “Alhambra marks a defining milestone for Bloom Living,…
ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development, held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. The Council reviewed the Agentic AI Project’s strategy and updates, and other related national initiatives. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,…
Sportswear giant Adidas has apologised after a campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier who lost a leg during his military service sparked widespread criticism and calls for a boycott. The controversy centred on Shalev Biton, an amputee runner who appeared in an Israeli campaign promoting the company’s Single Shoe service. The initiative allows people who require only one shoe, including amputees and those with limb differences, to purchase a single shoe instead of a pair. Biton lost his left leg after being wounded by an anti-tank missile while serving in the Israeli military near Gaza during the 2021 conflict. He…
Huawei has reportedly emerged as Malaysia’s preferred supplier for AI chips. The details specify that serious consideration is being given for the Chinese vendor to provide hardware for a MYR2 billion ($494.3 million) sovereign AI initiative. Bloomberg reported the country is leaning towards Huawei to drive its AI efforts, in a move which would prove unpopular with the U.S. government but be a significant victory for Chinese AI technology. Malaysia outlined a digital transformation project in October 2025 involving numerous initiatives including adopting blockchain, quantum computing and AI to give it more control over national data, while pledging to establish…
ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Marking the seventh anniversary of Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), a national journey of pioneering achievements continues to strengthen ADEX’s position as a strategic partner in supporting UAE industries and expanding the presence of national products in global markets. This journey reflects the UAE’s approach to building a diversified and sustainable economy, supported by an advanced and integrated industrial ecosystem that enhances competitiveness, resilience, and the ability of UAE exporters to expand internationally. Through an integrated range of innovative financing tools and solutions, ADEX has helped transform the productive capabilities of UAE companies…
DUBAI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, stated tolerance is a fundamental form of capital on which prosperity is built and an essential condition for sustainable economic growth and investment stability. He made the remarks in his opening address at the fourth edition of the “Governments as Incubators for Tolerance” conference, organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in cooperation with the AIM Congress and the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Sheikh Nahyan highlighted President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s vision that prosperity should be founded on…
Accord to a recent report published by consultancy group PwC, global spending on data centres is set to hit $31.6 trillion by 2050 as demand for AI computing capacity drives a boom in infrastructure investment. In its Global Data Centre Outlook report, PwC predicted annual data centre capex will rise from about $800 billion this year to $1.1 trillion in 2030 and $1.8 trillion by 2050. The consultancy added spending could even approach $50 trillion depending on the pace of AI adoption. The US is expected to capture almost half of the spending, with $15.1 trillion in cumulative capex through…
LONDON — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has backed Britain’s decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, saying escalating violence against Palestinians has made such measures unavoidable. His response comes as Britain moves to restrict imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where settlement construction and settler violence have intensified despite widespread international opposition. Announcing the sanctions on Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament that settler terrorists supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government are committing ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, in the UK’s starkest condemnation since the foundation of the Israeli state.…
CAPITALS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM)– Major European clubs made strong starts to their 2026–27 UEFA Champions League campaigns on Tuesday evening, with Manchester City, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Real Betis all securing maximum points in their opening matchday fixtures. Manchester City kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 away victory against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Striker Erling Haaland provided the breakthrough for the English side immediately after the restart, opening the scoring in the 47th minute before doubling the advantage in the 90th minute to seal the win. At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid earned a…
DUBAI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM)– Fahad Al Gergawi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, stated global investment priorities are increasingly shifting towards advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, infrastructure and long-term strategic partnerships. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of AIM Congress 2026, Al Gergawi said the UAE continues to strengthen its investment environment and focus on priority sectors, particularly advanced technology, AI, logistics and infrastructure, including ports, airports and transport networks. He added the UAE’s investment approach extends beyond financial returns to creating a positive impact on both host economies and the national economy,…