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…
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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.…
DUBAI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers today launched specialised training tracks aimed at equipping more than 14,000 member companies of the Business Groups and Business Councils operating under Dubai Chamber of Commerce with the skills to adopt Agentic AI across their operations. The initiative forms part of the programme to transition Dubai’s private sector towards Agentic AI. The training will be delivered through Dubai Chambers Academy, a new integrated e-learning platform offering specialised Agentic AI training tracks for the private sector, alongside a range of other training programmes. The Academy was launched in the presence of Eng. Sultan…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sport on Tuesday launched a new licensing service to regulate organized adventure travel activities, known as “Al-Rahhala,” inside and outside Saudi Arabia. The new Al-Rahhala licensing section has been introduced through the Riyadi platform to unify regulatory procedures and ensure that trips are conducted safely and in an organized manner. The activity combines adventure travel with environmental exploration and is intended to promote a culture of responsible and sustainable travel. Through the platform, applicants can submit permit requests that will be reviewed in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure trips comply with applicable regulations, whether…
RAFHA — Tuesday, Sept.1, marked the beginning of the meteorological fall season across Saudi Arabia, signaling the end of summer and the start of a transitional weather phase that will continue through November. Barjas Al-Fulaih, member of AFAQ Society for Astronomy, said that the arrival of fall does not trigger an immediate drop in heat. Instead, the season brings fluctuating weather and gradually moderating temperatures, bringing noticeably cooler conditions by November. He noted that September is historically the country’s fourth-hottest and driest month of the year. Due to Saudi Arabia’s vast geographical area and diverse terrain, weather patterns are expected…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and UnifyApps, a global provider of Agentic Automation technology, recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enabling government entities and enterprise customers across Saudi Arabia to adopt AI and become AI-native organisations. The partnership was announced at LEAP 2026, where Salam is participating as a strategic sponsor under the theme, “Powering what’s next.” The collaboration combines Salam’s position as a local enabler with UnifyApps’ specialised Agentic Automation platform technology, creating a powerful offering that addresses the unique needs…