AI adoption is accelerating across the Middle East, bringing a new generation of identities into enterprise environments as AI agents and other non-human identities gain greater autonomy. This shift is placing identity security, governance and real-time access control at the centre of enterprise cybersecurity strategies. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Kamel Heus, Vice President of Sales-MEA, Saviynt, discusses the company’s Zuma AI Identity Security platform, the growing role of identity as a control plane for AI, the convergence of identity governance and privileged access, and Saviynt’s expanding presence across the Middle East. What will Saviynt showcase…
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ABU DHABI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today announced the return of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum for its landmark tenth annual edition. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), part of EAD, the Forum will take place on 30th September and 1st October 2026 at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Hotel in Abu Dhabi, with Dolphin Energy Limited and TAQA as lead sponsors. This milestone edition brings together leaders from across the region under the theme “Redefining Prosperity: How a Nature Positive Economy and Valuing Natural and Social Capitals Shape Sustainable Development.”…
Katy Perry will perform in Dubai on December 31, headlining the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm. The singer announced the show on Instagram, telling fans she would ring in 2027 at the resort. Atlantis said her outdoor performance will feature hits including Firework, Roar, Last Friday Night and Dark Horse. A fireworks display is planned for midnight. Tickets are listed on Platinumlist from Dh6,500, the starting price for premium seating for children aged four to 13. Adult tickets start at Dh8,500. Rouge Circle seats start at Dh10,500 for adults, while Golden Circle seats start at Dh14,500.…
RIYADH — Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, stated that the Air Defense Forces have foiled the Houthi attempt to target Taif and Yanbu. Al-Maliki affirmed that the escalations and violations by the Houthi terrorist militia will be dealt with firmly. Source: Saudi Gazette
SYDNEY — Australian rock singer, actor, youth advocate and charity ambassador Angry Anderson has died just weeks after being hospitalized in Germany during his band’s Eourpean tour. Anderson’s family and bandmates announced in a statement that the 79-year-old had died on Monday, surrounded by loved ones in Australia. “Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved bandmate, friend, and member of the wider music and entertainment community,” the statement said. “His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas.” It comes after Anderson suffered a cardiac arrest in August while…
DUBAI, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance to support the UAE’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, announced a partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), aimed at expanding opportunities for high-growth-potential startups and strengthening connectivity across the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the partnership will operate through a two-way referral mechanism. MBRIF members will be screened for introductions to DFDF’s network of fund managers, giving eligible companies a potential route to institutional capital at their next stage of growth. In parallel, DFDF portfolio…
As the world rethinks its relationship with itself, Russian products certified under “Made in Russia” offer a clear and reliable choice – care for yourself, without unnecessary doubts or searching Published: Thu 24 Sept 2026, 11:01 AM How JOMO is changing the way we treat ourselves The world is tired of the race. For years we lived in “get everything done” mode – afraid of being late, of missing out, of not trying something. Social media fuelled that feeling: someone is having a better holiday, achieving more, living brighter. The result – burnout, familiar to almost everyone. This state has…
Suresh Sambandam, CEO, Kissflow. Kissflow, a global leader in enterprise applications, recently announced that it holds the #1 position on Gartner Peer Insights based on customer reviews over the past 12 months in the category of AI-Augmented Low-Code Application Platforms. The recognition reflects the growing voice of Kissflow customers on Gartner Peer Insights, where business and technology leaders share firsthand experiences of the platforms they use to drive digital transformation. For Kissflow, the milestone represents more than a ranking. It reflects the confidence customers place in the platform as organisations look to move beyond AI experimentation and turn AI and…
MONTREAL, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Elisa Longo Borghini, a UAE Team rider, won gold with Italy in the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada. Italy recorded the fastest time over the 40.6-kilometre course, finishing eight seconds ahead of France, while Switzerland took bronze, 20 seconds behind. Two other UAE Team riders competed, with Paula Blasi finishing sixth with Spain, 1:11 behind the winners, and Dominika Wlodarczyk placing eighth with Poland, 1:49 behind. The event also marked Longo Borghini’s 27th appearance at the UCI Road World Championships, making her the Italian cyclist…
BEIJING, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket from the southern island province of Hainan Wednesday, sending a batch of internet satellites into space. According to Xinhua News Agency, the rocket lifted off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The payloads, the 26th group of low-orbit internet satellites, entered the designated orbit successfully. Source: Emirates News Agency