Toshiba has recently released a platform it stated can lower the need for specific fibre connectivity and equipment in deploying quantum-safe networks. The Japanese company is targeting the platform at network operators, enterprises, public-sector groups and companies running data centres. It is pitching the set-up as offering more than a bump to security, highlighting potential competitive advantages and revenue opportunities. Toshiba echoed concerns expressed by many over the potential dangers of quantum computing, noting some nefarious types are already harvesting data to be decrypted when compatible machines come online. It stated governments, “regulators and standards bodies” are already pressing for…
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Baxter International Inc., a leader in patient monitoring, physical assessment and vision screening products, announced the launch of the Welch Allyn Connex 360 Vital Signs Monitor in Qatar, among the first markets to introduce the technology. The launch event in Doha, brought together healthcare leaders, clinicians, and IT specialists from the Ministry of Interior, Hamad Medical Corporation, The View Hospital, Military Medical City Hospital, and Sidra Medicine, who experienced live demonstrations of Connex 360’s automated documentation and Early Warning Score capabilities. The launch comes as Qatar continues to advance its healthcare transformation agenda under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the…
JAKARTA, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Vice-Chair of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum, has stressed the importance of cooperation in tax administration among countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. In remarks made at the forum, he explained that cooperation contributes to the exchange of expertise and information and the wider adoption of smart systems in the tax sector, helping to facilitate tax transactions and the flow of trade and investment. He also emphasised the importance of joining forces to strengthen the…
DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has concluded the latest phase of the Dubai Content Creators Programme, focused on the economy and tourism. Two weeks of engaging sessions and workshops equipped participants with storytelling and production skills to showcase Dubai’s growing profile as a global economic and tourism hub. The programme highlighted the role of content creators in communicating Dubai’s opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship, employment, and creativity, as well as its competitive strengths and diverse tourism experiences. Dubai’s story is shaped by how business,…
BRUSSELS, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission today presented an EU Framework for Climate Resilience to strengthen Europe’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, and manage climate risks. This summer, prolonged heatwaves and droughts fuelled dangerous wildfires and drove some of Europe’s biggest rivers to historically low water levels. Likewise, we have seen devastating floods in the past years. This highlighted the serious consequences that climate change can have on citizens, businesses and infrastructure. 75% of the Europeans live in cities and urban areas. They are feeling firsthand the impacts of climate change. Building climate resilience is therefore a…
Ahmed el Saadi, Group Vice President, MEA & TRC, Splunk. Cisco recently released the Splunk State of Observability 2026: Restoring Predictability in the AI Era report, marking its sixth analysis of the observability industry. The new research, which surveyed 2,050 ITOps and engineering respondents across 10 countries, exposes a significant disconnect: the urgency to deploy AI agents is rapidly outpacing the ability to monitor them. With AI costs becoming more volatile, organisations are struggling to maintain both agent quality and fiscal predictability. This year’s report highlights how observability is helping to restore stability and financial predictability of agentic AI systems,…
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club has announced the expansion of its training and development programmes for young riders and students through the “Fares Abu Dhabi” initiative, aimed at equipping participants with the skills and opportunities needed to keep pace with the remarkable growth of equestrian sports. The initiative is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and in coordination with the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and…
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — etisalat today announced its Q3 2026 consolidated financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 19.5 billion, growing 6.9% year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, up 10.0 per cent YoY. Consolidated net profit in Q3 reached 11.2 billion, while consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9% YoY, reinforced by continued progress in building higher-value capabilities across connectivity, sovereign digital infrastructure and AI and by disciplined portfolio management. In Q3, EBITDA rose by 5.1% YoY, reaching AED…
Nitish Jain and Alex S. Yang. London Business School professors Nitish Jain and Alex S. Yang examine how leadership, experimentation and trust shape the success of AI adoptionAcross the GCC, artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from experimentation to execution. Governments are investing billions in AI infrastructure, sovereign capabilities and digital transformation, while businesses across financial services, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and energy face growing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns from AI. This regional momentum provides a useful context for case studies we examined at London Business School on how organisations can design their approach to AI experimentation, impact and trust. The…
DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is advancing plans that balance economic growth with population expansion, enhance infrastructure readiness and service efficiency, and ensure that development translates into the wellbeing of citizens and residents alike. Chairing a meeting of The Executive…