Author: Editorial Team

SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — SIATT, a Brazilian EDGE Group entity specialising in smart weapons, missile systems and systems integrator for Brazil’s strategic SisGAAz programme, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran Electronics & Defence to explore cooperation in missile systems, loitering munitions, coastal defence and related technologies. A key initiative under the agreement will be to establish solid rocket motor development and production capabilities at SIATT’s facilities in Brazil. The companies will also explore cooperation in critical technologies including inertial measurement and navigation systems, GNSS receivers, actuators, optronic sights and seekers. Hamad Al…

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026/27 Dubai Racing Carnival, which returns to Meydan Racecourse on Friday, November 6. The new season will feature 16 race meetings alongside new restaurants, hospitality packages and entertainment experiences. Racing will continue until March, with three feature meetings scheduled during the season. General admission tickets start at Dh10, while entry to Paddock Garden begins at Dh75. Hospitality packages are available from Dh345. New dining venues Bisou, Alba and Himitsu will join Meydan’s hospitality line-up this season. Dubai Racing Club has also partnered with The Meydan Hotel to introduce a hospitality experience at Silks…

MOSCOW — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed that Saudi Arabia will use all available means to protect its interests and will not hesitate to defend itself against the Houthi aggression. He made the remarks while speaking at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after their meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. Prince Faisal said that the Houthis have “opened a Pandora’s box.” He affirmed that the path of diplomacy remains open and that the Kingdom will not hesitate to support any action that serves the interests of Yemen and the region. The Saudi foreign minister…

Dr. Moataz BinAli, Chief Executive Officer, Magna AI. Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, concluded its four-day participation at LEAP 2026. Magna AI showcased its sovereign AI capabilities and signed a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping governments and enterprises move AI from ambition to secure, production-scale deployment in Saudi Arabia and beyond. At Booth H5 F40 in the DeepFest Hall, the company presented its ‘Own Your Intelligence’ proposition across eight live demo pods spanning the AI value…

Saudi Arabia has built strong momentum in adopting and scaling advanced technologies. The next opportunity is to turn that momentum into more ideas, solutions and businesses created in the Kingdom.“When I look back over the last 12 months, one word comes to mind: momentum,” said Fadle Saad, Managing Director, HP MENA Regional Headquarters. “Saudi Arabia continues to move quickly. We can see it in the growth of the startup ecosystem, in advanced digital government services and, increasingly, in how AI is becoming part of everyday work.”HP Research shows that 36% of Knowledge Workers in KSA use AI tools provided by…

ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, has awarded Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), Knight of the Order of the Green Crescent of Comoros. The recognition was granted in appreciation of his role in advancing renewable energy projects and strengthening electricity infrastructure in Comoros, following the delivery of a 20MW solar project supported by 16MWh of battery storage across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli. The plants were financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), implemented by Abu Dhabi Future Energy…

From the smell of bukhoor to traditional dishes served with a modern twist, Daan Coffee was created to give visitors a taste of Emirati culture while still feeling like a contemporary café. Located in Abu Dhabi, the family run business was founded by 21 year old Mariam Tareq Alsaiqal and her three siblings after struggling to find a modern café focused on authentic traditional Emirati food while capturing the spirit of an Emirati home. “We noticed that there has not been any type of café that serves the traditional Emirati menu alongside speciality tea and karak,” Mariam, owner of Daan…

Saudi Arabia is entering a pivotal phase in its cloud transformation, with local Microsoft cloud capabilities creating new opportunities for organizations to accelerate Microsoft 365, Cloud & AI adoption while addressing increasingly important requirements around data sovereignty, security and compliance. As government, financial services, healthcare and critical infrastructure organizations modernize their environments, the conversation is shifting from simply moving to the cloud to ensuring that critical data remains protected, recoverable and resilient. For Mena Migally, Regional Vice President for EMEA East at Veeam, the Kingdom’s transformation is creating significant momentum around data resilience. “Saudi Arabia is one of the most…

Kamel Heus. Cybersecurity veteran to drive regional growth, strengthen partner ecosystem and advance identity security across MEA  Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, today announced the appointment of Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Based in Dubai, Heus will lead Saviynt’s business across the MEA region, including Turkey, as the company advances its growth and strengthens its presence in key markets.  In his new role, Heus will drive new business, renewals and customer expansion across MEA, while leading Saviynt’s regional channel strategy, expanding its partner ecosystem, and building out the…

ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the UAE Wrestling Federation, led by its Secretary-General, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, visited the Ministry of Interior’s Police Sports Association headquarters. The delegation was welcomed by Brigadier General Mohammed Humaid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors. The meeting explored closer coordination in wrestling, opportunities to develop the sport, and ways to expand cooperation between the two federations. Discussions also covered initiatives to make effective use of available sports facilities and resources to support wrestlers, sharpen their skills, and improve their competitive…