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DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Digital Dubai has launched the “AI Workforce Transformation Programme (AI+)”, a strategic initiative to train 50,000 Dubai Government employees. The programme is delivered in collaboration with the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, under the umbrella of the Dubai Future Foundation, to enhance the future readiness of government talent and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across government operations. The programme is designed to equip all Dubai Government employees with the skills and knowledge required to effectively adopt and apply AI technologies in developing government services and institutional…
Nokia recently partnered with Orange Business to jointly develop AI-RAN use cases. This collaboration, supported by Nvidia’s AI infrastructure, will explore how the industry can use emerging capabilities to enhance network performance, energy efficiency and offer new operator services. Nokia and Orange stated it will focus work through a co-innovation framework, jointly identifying, designing and evaluating new AI-RAN capabilities. Specifically, they will explore how a GPU-based radio processor can boost radio performance with more advanced receivers, how AI can be tightly integrated into the RAN to improve performance, support new services such as sensing and bring greater automation and intelligence…
The UAE announced the launch of a Dh100 million Non-Profit Organisations Empowerment Fund on Thursday, aimed at transforming community initiatives into measurable, long-term impact. Addressing a press conference, Shamma bint Sohail Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, highlighted a shift towards sustainable social development. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, had first announced the fund in October last year while unveiling a ‘Volunteering and Community Engagement Ecosystem’ to reinforce the impact of volunteering and support non-profit organisations. (More to follow) Source: Khaleej Times
JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Wednesday to review bilateral relations and regional developments, including ongoing US-Iran talks. The meeting focused on the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, exploring opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors. The Crown Prince praised Sharif’s efforts to drive economic growth in Pakistan and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Discussions also covered regional and international developments, with particular focus on the situation in the region and the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, currently hosted by Pakistan.…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s army chief landed in Tehran leading a high-level military delegation to a warm welcome as he tries to help renew talks between the United States and Iran after the two sides failed to clinch a peace agreement in Islamabad over the weekend. Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with a delegation of officials, arrived in Iran’s capital Wednesday evening “as part of the ongoing mediation efforts,” Pakistan’s military said in a statement. Munir came with a new message from the US and plans to coordinate a second round of US-Iran talks, after…
BEIJING, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Investment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jereh Group to develop an integrated clean energy and industrial platform in the UAE. The MoU aims to deepen bilateral economic ties between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China, and positions the UAE as a regional hub for next-generation energy technology and advanced manufacturing. It was signed by Mohammad Abdrulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Li Weibin, Executive President of Jereh Group. Jereh Group’s investment plan encompasses four components: the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technology to…
SHARJAH, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is continuing to implement its ambitious projects to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its power transmission network. The authority has achieved strategic qualitative milestones during 2025 as part of its plan to improve the efficiency of the electricity network and strengthen its reliability and sustainability in line with the highest approved technical standards. Among the key achievements was the completion and commissioning of eight electricity transmission and distribution substations operating at 33/11 kV with high operational efficiency. Work is also continuing on 15 additional projects within…
Maliha Jilani, Partner-in-Charge at Heidrick & Struggles Middle East & North Africa and Dr. Jay Bevington, Global Board Advisory Leader and CEO and Board of Directors Leader in the Middle East & North Africa. New Heidrick & Struggles survey finds leaders across the region are confident in managing cybersecurity risks while governance and leadership capabilities around AI continue to evolve. Dubai — Heidrick & Struggles’ latest CEO & Board Monitor report, which surveyed 148 leaders across the Middle East at the end of last year, reveals that cybersecurity has emerged as the most significant issue organisations in the region expect to face in 2026. …
BEIRUT — Three successive Israeli attacks killed at least three paramedics in southern Lebanon on Wednesday,a day after landmark talks with a Lebanese government envoy in Washington, Lebanese officials said. The officials accused Israel of deliberately targeting health workers as it pressed the war against Hezbollah.“The Israeli enemy targeted paramedic teams in the town of Mayfadoun, Nabatiyeh District, three consecutive times,” the Lebanese health ministry said. “This resulted in the martyrdom of three paramedics and the injury of six others, while one paramedic remains missing.”A team from the Islamic Health Association was attacked as it tried to rescue people from…
NEW DELHI — India is preparing for a redraw of its political map, driven by what the government says is a push to reserve one-third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has framed the moment as historic, calling the proposed amendments “the fulfillment of an important responsibility towards the women of our country,” while urging parties to support the legislation in “one voice.” Parliament begins a high-stakes debate on Thursday on bills that would activate women’s reservation and expand the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, with the government seeking a quick…