Author: Editorial Team
Hani Nofal, Executive Head of Infrastructure Solutions in Middle East and Africa, NTT DATA. NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, recently announced its intention to launch the NTT DATA AI Factory Lab in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designed to help organisations accelerate AI adoption, the lab will bring together NTT DATA’s full stack AI solutions and services expertise and technologies from leading ecosystem partners, including Cisco and NVIDIA, to help scale AI with confidence. Scheduled to open in September 2026, the AI Factory Lab will support executive briefings, AI strategy workshops and hands-on experiences that…
CAPITALS, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold fell on Wednesday to its lowest in more than three weeks. Spot gold was down 0.6 percent at $4,304.01 per ounce by 00:17 GMT, its lowest since 7th August. US gold futures for December delivery fell 1 percent to $4,350.80. Among other metals, spot silver lost 1 percent to $63.60 per ounce, platinum edged 1 percent lower to $1,722.23 and palladium fell 1.4 percent to $1,292.21. Source: Emirates News Agency
The first week of school is often a mix of excitement, new routines and children getting used to being back in classrooms. But as students across the UAE returned to school on August 31, schools were also reminding parents of another important back-to-school rule: children who are unwell should stay home until they have recovered. Schools are reminding families to keep children home with symptoms such as fever, cough, vomiting or diarrhoea, helping them recover while limiting the spread of illness in classrooms. The guidance comes as schools begin a new academic year and settle millions of children into classrooms…
WASHINGTON — The US military attacked two Iranian state-owned oil tankers as part of the round of strikes that took place on Tuesday, the Axios news website reported citing US officials. The strikes marked the first time the US has targeted Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios said. A US official said the operation was part of a new “tanker for tanker” policy approved by President Donald Trump to deter Iranian attacks on tankers transiting the strategic waterway. US officials said about 100 targets were struck Tuesday, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
AL AIN, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Bahraini Al-Nassr opened the second round of the International Youth Volleyball Tournament by securing their second consecutive victory, defeating Qatari Al-Rayyan 3–0. The tournament, organised by Al Ain Club under the patronage of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and in technical cooperation with the UAE Volleyball Federation, is being held at Khalifa bin Zayed Sports Hall in Al Ain. In the “Kuwaiti clash,” Al-Qadsia defeated Burgan 3–0, securing their first victory in the tournament after losing in the opening round…
SHARJAH, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in cooperation with the Shams AI Club of Sharjah Media City (Shams), organised a specialised workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Media. This comes as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to develop the skills of its employees and keep pace with the rapid developments in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, in order to enhance performance efficiency and improve the quality of outputs. The workshop covered a range of topics related to artificial intelligence applications in digital media, including an introduction to AI concepts and their…
Vanja Novakovic, Lucidya explores why true agentic CX must move beyond conversation to deliver end-to-end resolution and measurable customer outcomes. Source: Tahawul Tech
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Ducab Metals Business (DMB), a leading global provider of high-quality copper and aluminium solutions and a subsidiary of Ducab, is showcasing its advanced conductor solutions at the 50th edition of Middle East Energy (MEE) 2026, taking place from September 1-3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As a provider of advanced overhead conductor technologies, DMB is helping utilities enhance transmission efficiency, increase grid capacity and support the transition towards cleaner energy. As energy systems globally adapt to growing power transmission demands and increasing shares of renewable power, grid constraints and network bottlenecks are increasingly…
RIYADH — A total of 108 government employees were arrested on corruption charges during the last month of August, with some of those arrested later released on bail, according to the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Nazaha initiated a number of criminal and administrative cases during August as part of its ongoing efforts to promote integrity and combat corruption across government entities. The authority conducted 2,659 oversight visits during the month, leading to investigations into the suspected involvement of 352 employees in corruption cases. The investigations resulted in the arrest of 108 employees from the Ministry Interior, Ministry of Health,…
Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, recently announced a strategic partnership with Veeam Software, the global leader in Data & AI Trust. Mindware has been appointed as a value-added distributor for Veeam across the Middle East, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt and Libya. The partnership brings together Veeam’s industry-leading data resilience capabilities with Mindware’s extensive regional channel network, technical expertise, local market presence, partner ecosystem and cloud capabilities. Together, the companies will work to help organisations protect their critical data and applications, recover rapidly from disruption, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly complex threat landscape.…