Shereen Faisal, Project Manager and AI Data Scientist, Nasser Centre for Science and Technology. Shereen Faisal, Project Manager and AI Data Scientist at Nasser Centre for Science and Technology, tells Tahawultech.com why transparency, governance, and focused pilot projects are essential to overcoming hesitation and scaling AI successfully. Artificial intelligence has moved firmly onto boardroom agendas across the region, yet hesitation continues to slow adoption among organisations and end users alike. Concerns around trust, transparency, data protection, and the impact on people and established workflows remain the most common barriers, often outweighing questions about the technology itself. Shereen Faisal, Project Manager…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved new regulations governing commercial activities operating around the clock, implementing a Cabinet decision that allows businesses to operate 24 hours a day in exchange for an annual fee of up to SR100,000. Under the regulations, the minister of municipalities and housing is authorized to determine the applicable fee and identify activities exempt from payment based on the public interest and the nature of the business. Businesses seeking to operate around the clock must obtain approval from the relevant municipality as well as the police before a 24-hour operating permit…
SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — For five days, Sharjah became the meeting point of the global jewellery industry. Master jewellers, renowned designers, international brands, manufacturers, collectors, and buyers travelled from across the world to participate in the 57th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, reaffirming the exhibition’s position as the Middle East’s largest and longest-running specialised jewellery exhibition and reinforcing Sharjah’s growing influence on the global exhibitions map. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this year’s edition reflected more than the success of an exhibition. It demonstrated the continued…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said bus deployment will be reduced to less than one minute, down from previous times of 30 to 60 minutes. This comes as the authority launched an AI-powered system to manage and operate buses efficiently across various operational conditions. The system will ensure that bus response is also consistent with changes in other modes of public transport, such as Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The tech monitors over 1,100 buses and supports 26 operational scenarios, according to a media release by…
When a city takes its dessert game as seriously as Dubai does, an occasion like World Chocolate Day (July 7) isn’t just a date on the calendar. This is, after all, the city that turned a single stuffed chocolate bar into a global obsession. Whether your idea of celebrating involves hunting down an ultra-limited drop, lingering over a classic French mousse or grabbing a cold gelato by the water, Dubai’s cocoa scene doesn’t require you to pick just a single lane. From maximalist showpieces to guilt-free artisan truffles, here’s how to navigate the ultimate sugar trail in the city this…
TEHRAN — Millions of Iranians assembled in the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on the first day of the war with the US and Israel. Footage from Iranian state TV showed many tens of thousands of mourners gathered to watch Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin being transported by a lorry along a 10km (6-mile) route that passed through the capital’s landmark Enghelab Square. Thousands had filled the Grand Mosalla on Sunday, where they paid their respects to Khamenei and his four family members. The entire Iranian leadership,…
Siada is live. NVIDIA B200 GPUs sold out worldwide and waitlisted into 2027, are running inside Innovation City Ras Al Khaimah today. RAS AL KHAIMAH — Siada, an IOPn enterprise, and Innovation City, the UAE’s premier AI-powered free zone, today announced they have secured exclusive access to the UAE’s first sovereign AI data center for their business ecosystem – live, operational, and ready inside Innovation City Ras Al Khaimah. The facility operated by Siada, is the first deployment of sovereign AI compute, in a planned network of data centers, with additional sites to follow across the UAE and wider region.…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has provided $3.21 billion in humanitarian aid to Sudan through 359 projects, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The projects span a wide range of humanitarian and development sectors. Key areas of Saudi assistance include budget support, education, water and sanitation, health, food security, industry, mining and mineral resources, financial and banking services, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and energy. Source: Saudi Gazette
DUBAI, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — Standard Chartered global research on Monday announced its latest economic analysis, forecasting stronger momentum in UAE business activity during the third quarter of 2026. The bank’s analysis indicates that the UAE’s June S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained above the 50 threshold, signalling continued expansion in non-oil activity. Positive non-oil growth appears to be driven by domestic consumption and investment, while the external sector is expected to gradually recover as regional trade flows normalise. Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Standard Chartered, said, “The UAE’s latest PMI reading…
An industrial facility in Abu Dhabi has been fined Dh25,000 for failing to implement the required measures to limit air emissions and prevent dust dispersion, according to the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). The administrative penalty was issued as part of the agency’s efforts to enforce environmental regulations and ensure compliance across industrial operations in the emirate. EAD said the facility violated environmental requirements aimed at controlling air pollution and reducing dust spread. Dust can affect air quality and public health. The agency reiterated its commitment to conducting routine inspections and monitoring activities to ensure that industrial establishments adhere…