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Accenture has recently increased its focus on enterprise customer experience. This move has lead to an investment round in specialist Netomi to bring more agentic AI capabilities to its existing products. The professional services company identified a growing business transformation opportunity stemming from the greater importance customers place on their experiences when seeking support, along with the potential for AI agents to play a bigger role in such processes. Netomi brings conversational AI technology which Accenture indicated is relatively straightforward to deploy because it does not use code orchestration. It provides companies with a range of AI agents capable of…
Motorists in Ras Al Khaimah are being advised to plan ahead after Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department announced a temporary closure on part of Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road (E11) near Etihad Bridge for road maintenance and improvement works. The closure affects the E11 Road stretch between Al Nadiya and Al Dhait South, close to Etihad Bridge, where maintenance teams have begun upgrade works aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Authorities said drivers should use the adjacent service road as an alternative route before…
ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM today announced that Rokos Capital Management (RCM) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi after receiving its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). RCM’s new Abu Dhabi office is located in the Sky Tower within ADGM’s jurisdiction and further expands the firm’s international footprint, which includes existing offices in London, New York, and Singapore. Chris Irish, Head of Middle East and Head of Finance at Rokos Capital Management, said, “Securing our full regulatory licence in ADGM is a significant milestone in RCM’s development in the region.…
Usually, we head to the Museum of the Future for a slice of art, tech and culture. But now, you can head there to do something totally unexpected — a workout. If you’ve ever counted wandering through its exhibits as your daily step count, you’re not entirely wrong, but this one actually belongs on your fitness tracker. The museum has introduced a Lagree class within its futuristic interiors, set against immersive, floor-to-ceiling AI-powered visuals that transform the workout into a multi-sensory experience. Running until May 15, Longevity Wellness Hub has taken its signature Lagree method beyond the studio, bringing it…
OMODA & JAECOO has reinforced its rapid global rise with the successful conclusion of the OMODA Global Music Festival and the unveiling of its ambitious “From Million to Annual Million” strategy, highlighting the brand’s evolution into a youth-driven, technology-led automotive force with growing relevance for the UAE market. Held in Wuhu, China, the global showcase coincided with the brand’s third anniversary and milestone of surpassing one million cumulative global sales in just three years, making it one of the fastest automotive brands to achieve this feat. The celebration formed the grand finale of the 2026 Chery International Business Summit, attended…
ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the implementation of field trials for a 23-foot autonomous patrol boat. The trials are conducted under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Blue Gulf Group. The trials aim to deploy advanced autonomous patrol boats powered by autonomous control technologies to support monitoring operations across waterways, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime. This includes enhancing monitoring and oversight activities within maritime channels to improve compliance with applicable…
According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost 19,500 malicious packages were found in open-source projects by the end of 2025, representing a 37% increase compared to the end of 2024. Modern software development is inseparable from open-source components. However, open-source software may contain intentionally hidden threats which can leave the products that use malicious packages vulnerable to manipulation, including supply chain attacks. According to a new Kaspersky global study, supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year. Kaspersky also reminded us about high‑profile supply chain attacks that have emerged recently: In April 2026, the…
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered once again as Al Nassr moved within touching distance of the Roshn Saudi League title with a 2-0 victory over Al Ahli on Wednesday. With the match finely poised, Ronaldo rose highest in the 76th minute to power home a header from João Félix’s corner, scoring what could prove the most decisive goal of Al Nassr’s season. The strike marked his 25th league goal of the campaign and his 99th in the competition, underlining his continued influence in the title race. Kingsley Coman sealed the win in the 90th minute with a thunderous volley past…
KYIV — Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize a cargo ship carrying what it says is stolen Ukrainian grain, escalating a diplomatic tussle between the two countries after Israeli authorities allowed a previous vessel with similar cargo to unload unchallenged at the port of Haifa. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Telegram on Wednesday that the vessel, Panormitis, was allegedly carrying over 6,200 tons of wheat and 19,000 tons of barley, “some of which was shipped” from Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The Panama-flagged bulk-carrier reached waters close to Haifa by 25 April, according to the marine traffic monitoring…
A private aircraft was granted permission to land at a UAE airport after its operators submitted forged documentation. The landing permit request, now part of the official court record, listed the cargo nature as “Humanitarian Aid/Medical” and named the consignee as the Federal Ministry of Health, Republic of Sudan Government. A separate shipping document described the contents as “Humanitarian Medical Equipments and Surgical Tools.” What the aircraft was actually carrying was Goryunov ammunition which is part of an elaborate arms smuggling scheme using front companies, falsified records, and the cover of humanitarian relief to move military materiel bound for Port…