Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government and VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE, and Sherif Tawfik, Chief Business Officer, Core42. First joint offering brings on-demand GPU infrastructure to enterprise and government customers, accelerating the UAE’s sovereign AI ambitions globally. Abu Dhabi — e& UAE and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, today announced a partnership to deliver Sovereign AI Compute, giving organisations in the UAE and international markets immediate and secure access to in-country AI infrastructure for faster deployment of AI applications and use cases. The GPU Sovereign AI Compute platform marks the first joint offering under…
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RIYADH — A group of inmates at Buraidah Prison has completed vocational diploma programs in marketing and sales under the first graduating cohort of an educational initiative launched through a community partnership between the General Directorate of Prisons and Qassim University. The program aims to equip inmates with practical skills and professional competencies while providing them with accredited training certificates to improve their employment prospects after completing their sentences. The initiative also seeks to reinforce the role of education in rehabilitation and correction by preparing inmates for successful reintegration into society. The program is part of the partnership between the…
MUMBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a series of high-level business engagements in Mumbai, India, led by Group CEO Ramy Jallad. The visit formed part of a broader two-week RAKEZ roadshow across India, also covering Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Pune, aimed at strengthening UAE-India trade and investment ties and creating new pathways for Indian companies exploring regional and global expansion from the UAE. In Mumbai, the delegation held a series of B2B meetings with prominent Indian companies across diverse sectors, including automotive manufacturing, banking and financial services, IT and BPO, petrochemical trading, chemical…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Andy Burnham as the latter assumed the office of Prime Minister of UK. Sheikh Mohamed said that he wished Burnham “success in leading his country toward further progress,” adding that he looks forward to the two leaders working together to strengthen relations between their nations. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also congratulated the new PM. He said that he looks forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between UAE and UK, and “developing the exceptional historical relations that unite the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly rejected allegations made by the Houthi militia accusing the Kingdom of imposing a blockade on the Yemeni people and restricting maritime navigation, reaffirming its support for Yemen and vowing to take all necessary measures to protect its vessels in accordance with international law. In a statement on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia has worked alongside Yemen’s legitimate government over the past several years to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people through development projects, budgetary support and fuel supplies to operate power plants. The ministry said more than 300 commercial vessels carrying food,…
RIYADH — The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition said it has begun implementing measures to protect coalition commercial vessels transiting the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and will respond firmly to any Houthi threats against maritime navigation.Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the coalition’s measures are being carried out in accordance with customary international humanitarian law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).Al-Maliki rejected Houthi claims that Yemeni ports and airports are under blockade, describing them as false allegations intended to escalate tensions against the Yemeni government and neighboring countries.He said more than 300…
Salman Kazmi, Area Vice President, META, BMC Helix, speaks to http://TahawulTech.com about agentic AI, autonomous IT operations, governance, and how Middle East organisations are moving from AI pilots to production-scale deployments.@BMCHelix Watch: https://bit.ly/4wLjNpE Source: Tahawul Tech
DUBAI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) delivered strong investment performance during the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), continuing to enhance the efficiency of its securities investment portfolio while achieving significant growth in market value and returns and consistently surpassing its performance targets. By the end of H1 2026, the cost value of the securities investment portfolio reached approximately AED1.398 billion, compared to AED1.199 billion during the same period in 2025, representing growth of 16.6%. The portfolio’s market value also increased to AED1.475 billion, up AED76.5 million, or 5.5%, reflecting…
A Dubai school is set to tap into the UAE’s growing passion for motorsport with the launch of a dedicated Motorsport Academy from the 2026-27 academic year, offering students a unique pathway that blends racing, engineering, technology and business skills. The new programme, to be launched at GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), will initially be open to students from Years 4 to 9. Designed as a specialist enrichment programme, it aims to move beyond traditional sports offerings and give children hands-on exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
ADEN — Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi announced Monday the resumption of the country’s oil exports, ending a suspension that has been in place since 2022 amid the conflict with the Houthi militia. In a televised address, Al-Alimi said the government had begun implementing measures to resume oil exports “by all available means” starting Monday. He said the revenues would be directed toward supporting the state budget, paying public sector salaries, improving essential services, and strengthening economic stability to ensure Yemen’s natural wealth benefits all citizens. Al-Alimi also called on Yemenis to unite behind the state and support…