Author: Editorial Team
Shukri Eid, General Manager, IBM Gulf, Levant and Pakistan. Enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, but most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change, reinforcing the growing importance of AI sovereignty to maintain business continuity and performance, says a new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value. Based on insights from 1,000 senior executives, The Calculus of AI Sovereignty study* reveals that 88% of surveyed executives in the UAE say switching their primary AI vendor or model would be difficult if they had to do it today, highlighting the extent of AI…
BEIJING — The Minister of Communications and Information Technology met with government leaders and major technology companies in China to strengthen partnerships in artificial intelligence and the space sector. Minister Abdullah Alswaha was accompanied by Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Governor Haytham AlOhali and Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Alharbi during a series of meetings with senior government officials and business leaders. Among the meetings, Alswaha met with China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Yin Hejun, where the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, the digital economy, technology transfer, and talent exchange programs. They also explored opportunities…
More than 25,000 low-income families across the UAE will continue to receive maintenance support for Hassantuk early fire-warning devices under an initiative backed by Dh10 million, as authorities step up efforts to improve home safety and protect lives. This comes as the ERC and the Ministry of Community Empowerment, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, announced the continuation of maintenance services. No costs for families Maintenance of the safety and alarm devices will begin in 2026. Beneficiary families will bear no financial burden for the devices, upkeep, safety equipment, or annual subscription fees, in coordination with the relevant authorities.…
DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police is participating in the ninth edition of the National Service Career Fair 2026, which will be held tomorrow and will continue for three days at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. Brigadier Rashid Nasser, Director of the General Department of Human Resources, affirmed Dubai Police’s commitment to participating in the fair as part of its efforts to strengthen its cadres with graduates of the National and Reserve Service Programme. He noted that these conscripts possess distinguished qualities of commitment, discipline, and readiness, having been trained through exceptional, high‑level programmes during their…
The Fifa World Cup comes to an end on Sunday, July 19, with football’s biggest prize on the line. Whether you’re looking for a lively fan zone, a sports bar packed with supporters, or a premium dining experience with giant screens, Dubai has plenty of options for every kind of fan. Here’s where to watch the final: 1. Palm Arena, Palm West Beach If you’re after a stadium-like atmosphere, Palm Arena is screening the final across multiple giant screens. There will also be food stalls, beverages from 5 pm to 7 pm. Good for: Groups and football fans looking for…
DUBAI — Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill over the past 24 hours as renewed US-Iran strikes and attacks on commercial vessels heightened security concerns in the strategic waterway. Shipping industry sources said vessels were increasingly switching off their public tracking transponders, making it difficult to determine the full number of ships crossing the waterway. MarineTraffic data reviewed by Anadolu showed that only two tankers completed passages through the strait in the 24 hours up to 0625GMT Tuesday. The vessels were the oil and chemical tankers Seafaith and Niki. The actual number of crossings…
NEW DELHI — India summoned Iran’s deputy ambassador to the country on Tuesday following the killing of an Indian seafarer in Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, an official from the foreign ministry in New Delhi said. The NDTV news channel reported Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini and other Iranian diplomats were summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs to lodge a protest over the killing. Social media videos showed the Iranian diplomats apparently leaving the ministry after the meeting. The Indian seafarer was a crew member of th Mombasa hit…
Almost half a million people from around 136 countries have sent their heartfelt messages to thank the UAE. A new national initiative by the Dubai-based Security Industry Regulatory Agency called ‘Thank You UAE’, the digital platform has already seen 454,643 people from around the world claim their message for the country. Launched by SIRA following the regional war, the initiative enters its second phase with the participation of Dubai Customs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Director of Media at SIRA, Dr Mohamed Al Hasan, said that they launched Thank You UAE…
AJMAN, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department recorded 6,815 real estate transactions worth more than AED10.8 billion in the first half of 2026, according to statistics published in the Ajman Real Estate Index. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, said 5,435 trading transactions were registered during the period, with a total value of AED7.64 billion. The highest-value sale, worth AED215 million, was recorded in the Al Amera area. He added that 969 mortgage transactions were registered, with a total value exceeding AED1.88 billion,…
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has further strengthened its teacher-led learning ecosystem with a suite of enhanced classroom tools designed to help educators deliver more responsive, engaging, and personalised instruction. The latest enhancements enable educators to monitor student understanding in real time, adapt instruction on the spot, and foster greater participation across the classroom. The new capabilities include Present Mode for live instruction, flexible assignment functionality for whole-class, group, or individual learning, live classroom analytics, interactive polls, open-ended response tools, gamified assessments, and new interactive activity types. A key…