Tim Pfaelzer, General Manager and Senior Vice President for EMEA, Veeam. 70% of organisations admit that AI workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight. New research from Veeam® Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, reveals a growing ‘shadow agent’ crisis across EMEA enterprises. According to the findings, organizations are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organizations admit that automated AI workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight. Meanwhile, on the governance side, IT is losing control, with 67% reporting that employees are creating autonomous AI workflows that…
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DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award continues to attract innovators, researchers and institutions worldwide as its fifth cycle enters the final phase, with applications open until 30th September 2026. Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the award carries a total prize value of US$1 million and promotes sustainable solutions to address water scarcity and improve access to safe water, particularly in communities most affected by shortages. Applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive information on their innovations, covering…
DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), alongside its partners and stakeholders, will participate in the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 17th September. The event returns as Dubai’s tourism sector focuses on renewed growth and continued investment, providing a platform to connect with international partners, exchange insights on emerging trends and forge collaborations supporting the emirate’s visitor economy. More than 115 co-exhibitors from Dubai’s public and private sectors will join DET at the Dubai stand, including hotels, destination management companies, tour…
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the announcement of the new iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo makes its debut seven years after Samsung launched its first foldable smartphone and on the heels of a recent launch by Huawei. Pre-orders for the device begin in October. After running through the launches of the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5, Ternus saved the foldable for last but drew a quick distinction between the Duo and competing devices. “Others have created foldables that just feel like two phones awkwardly stuck…
BEIJING, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — China launched two new groups of remote sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The satellites of the Yaogan-53 and Yaogan-56 groups were launched aboard a Long March-4B carrier rocket, and they entered the preset orbits successfully. They are primarily used for scientific experiments, land and resources surveys, crop yield estimation and disaster prevention and reduction. The launch marked the 666th mission of the Long March carrier rocket. Source: Emirates News Agency
BEIJING, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) to establish the China–UAE Business Advisory Committee (BAC), a business-led platform designed to enable direct private sector engagement and strengthen investment cooperation and connectivity between the UAE and Chinese business communities. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Lin Honghong, Vice Chairwoman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). During the signing ceremony, Yousef Tahnon Al…
BERN — Several people have been killed after a tourist coach carrying 48 people crashed and overturned on a mountain road in Switzerland. Helicopters and paramedics raced to the scenic Engadine valley in the Alps as they desperately pulled survivors from the wreckage. A huge rescue operation was launched with police confirming “multiple emergency services” were on the scene. The bus overturned between Susch and Zernez in Graubünden — also known as Grisons — late Thursday afternoon. A police spokesperson said that the coach collided with the crash barrier and then overturned. No other vehicles were believed to be involved.…
Robo.ai’s first-half results contain a dramatic increase in revenue and a return to reported profitability. A disciplined reading shows that these improvements are real but arise from different drivers, making segment economics and continuing operations the next focus for investors. Two positive headlines with different economic meanings Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) reported net revenue of US$55.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with US$0.6 million in the same period of 2025. It also reported net income attributable to shareholders of US$46.7 million, compared with a net loss of US$2.2 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted…
KYIV — Five people were killed and at least 67 others wounded after a Russian strike on a shopping center in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, authorities said. Among those injured are three teenage boys. Shops and vehicles were hit in the daylight attack, which took place “when the streets were full of people”, Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi said in a social media post. Two other shopping malls in the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Sumy were targeted by Russian air strikes earlier this week, according to Ukrainian media. “The world sees what Russia is doing. There will be support for Ukraine. One…
SEOUL, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports jumped 82.6 percent year-on-year in the first 10 days of September, customs office data showed Friday. Yonhap News Agency reported that data from the Korea Customs Service showed outbound shipments reached $34.97 billion during the 1-10 September period. Imports also rose 20.7 percent year-on-year to $24.61 billion during the period, resulting in a trade surplus of $10.36 billion. Source: Emirates News Agency