Srikrishna Shankavaram, Principal Engineer, AI Security, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently highlighted the urgent security risks and measures needed to implement and maintain AI agents in business for sectors like retail and logistics. 2026 has witnessed several high-profile cases of AI agents used in increasingly autonomous cyber-attacks and agents breaking out from secure environments. While one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls. “These systems are…
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Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are five worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. 1. Emirati breakfast for two at ANA Start the day with a table full of familiar Emirati flavours at ANA. The contemporary Emirati restaurant is serving its breakfast for two with…
Aesthetic medicine in the Gulf is entering a more mature phase. After years of rapid growth in clinics, patient demand and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, attention is increasingly turning to an equally important part of the sector: how healthcare professionals are trained. Across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat and other Gulf cities, physicians, dentists, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals are encountering a broader and more sophisticated range of aesthetic treatments. Learning individual techniques is only part of the challenge. Anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, complication prevention and clinical judgment are becoming increasingly important as the field evolves. A Regional Market Entering…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal. Trump’s threat of a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods will not take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, he announced hours before, sparing roughly $20 billion worth of imports. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have…
As organisations look to move beyond isolated AI pilots and achieve measurable business outcomes, the challenge is shifting from experimenting with individual AI tools to embedding AI securely and effectively across everyday operations. While AI technology continues to evolve rapidly, many organisations are still trying to layer AI onto systems and processes that were not designed for it. Operationalising AI is not simply about deploying more models, but about creating the conditions for AI to deliver value across the enterprise. According to the 2025 Cisco AI Readiness Index, only 33% of organisations have a formal plan to guide employees through…
International recognition reinforces Mediclinic’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality endoscopy services across its Dubai network Published: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 9:01 AM Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care. This designation recognises Mediclinic Middle East’s commitment to delivering high standards of quality patient care and safety, while consistently supporting high standards of clinical quality, patient care and safety across multiple facilities. It also reinforces the organisation’s integrated model of care, ensuring patients benefit from…
Gen Z uses artificial intelligence more actively than other generations. Almost half use AI every day or almost every day, while more than a quarter already interact with it as they would with a friend, according to new research* conducted by Kaspersky’s internal market research center among 7,200 respondents worldwide. For many zoomers, AI has already become part of their daily routine. Almost half of Gen Z respondents (47%) use AI every day or almost every day, which is the highest share across all the demographic groups. Among them, 56% use it for searching for information, 49% for studying, 47%…
Nvidia recently disclosed that they hold nearly 123 million shares in SpaceX valued at around $21 billion at the end of the second quarter, pointing to increasingly deeper ties between these companies. In a Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Nvidia revealed its stake, worth approximately $17 billion. SpaceX’s share value has fallen sharply since its June IPO. Nvidia invested $10 billion in xAI as part of a $20 billion funding round at the start of the year, around a month after Musk folded the AI company into SpaceX in a $1.25 trillion deal. The disclosure provides more evidence of…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has penalized three expatriates for transporting passengers in private vehicles without a valid license. The penalties included fines totaling SR 35,000, in addition to deportation from Saudi Arabia. An Egyptian national and Indian national were imposed fines amounting to SR12,000 each for transporting passengers in private vehicles without a license. A Chadian national was slapped fine amounting to SR11,000 for attempting to transport passengers in a private vehicle without a license. The penalties include deportation of all the three illegal transporters. The TGA emphasized that engaging in transportation activities without a valid license…
For many parents in the UAE, a child’s birthday invitation comes with another question: what do you buy for a child you may barely know? It is a problem Salman Yousuf noticed repeatedly while living in the UAE, where children’s birthday parties can be a regular fixture on family calendars. His curiosity eventually led him to speak to more than 300 parents across the country about how they shop for toys and gifts. The conversations ultimately became the foundation for Toy Souk, which Yousuf launched in December 2025 as what he says is the UAE’s first AI-enabled dedicated toy marketplace.…