ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Cycling Club (ADCC) has announced the launch of a new free community initiative titled “Laffa”, aimed at encouraging beginners to take up cycling and introducing them to the fundamentals of safety, cycling etiquette, and sports nutrition in a supportive environment that allows them to experience the sport for the first time. Held under the slogan “Ride Safe, Ride Smart,” the initiative targets individuals of all ages and nationalities who are interested in cycling across Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra Region, and Al Ain, with no prior cycling experience required. The initiative will…
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RIYADH — Four people, including two women, a man and a child, were injured after debris from two intercepted Houthi cruise missiles fell on residential areas in Riyadh, causing minor damage to 15 homes, Saudi Civil Defense announced Wednesday. The Civil Defense spokesman said the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, after air defenses intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital. Fragments from the intercepted missiles fell in residential neighborhoods, injuring four people and causing limited material damage to 15 houses. The spokesman confirmed that the relevant authorities had implemented the established…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation of the third cohort of the Dubai Family Business Management Programme. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, and in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), the programme’s third cohort comprised 27 second-tier leaders of family businesses. The graduation took place during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership, organised by the MBRCLD. The Forum…
Mohamed Yasser, Solution Architect, Sharjah City Municipality. Mohamed Yasser explains why workload assessment, model selection, and performance testing should guide enterprise AI infrastructure investment Enterprise AI infrastructure discussions often begin with hardware. How many GPUs do we need? Should we buy a bigger server? Will 24 GB of GPU memory suffice, or should we move straight to 48 GB? Workload requirements should come first. What must the AI system do, and how many requests must it handle simultaneously? Consider a local language model whose weights occupy approximately 4 GB of GPU memory on a machine with 12 GB available. When…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has mandated that barbers hold valid health certificates, maintain personal hygiene, and observe proper health practices before and during the provision of services. The ministry emphasized that offering home barbering services outside a licensed establishment requires a specific permit. The ministry stressed that men’s barber shops must clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable tools after each use, while single-use tools must be disposed of immediately after use. Establishments are also required to regularly clean and sterilize all equipment and maintain the cleanliness of service areas. The ministry explained that these stringent requirements aim…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is leading a global dialogue, in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), to develop the Global Principles for Strategy in the Agentic AI Era: a framework to guide how governments and institutions redesign strategic planning and decision-making, and use artificial intelligence (AI) to make better decisions. Agentic AI systems can now reason, coordinate and act with greater autonomy than tools that simply respond to instructions. The principles will address how that capability is applied to strategic planning and decision-making. The dialogue opens on 13 October 2026, during the Annual…
RIYADH — The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center has launched a service to verify certified online stores via the Tawakkalna application, allowing consumers to confirm the authenticity and reliability of commercial digital platforms instantly. The service aims to protect consumer rights, enhance commercial transparency across the e-commerce ecosystem, verify enterprise legitimacy, and bolster the overall competitiveness of the Kingdom’s business environment. Verification can be completed using the store’s certification number, the establishment’s unified national number, freelance document registration, the commercial trade name, or the direct online store link. The initiative supports the center’s ongoing efforts to streamline business establishment and…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the ‘New Global Narrative’ Majlis explored how Dubai can translate the trust it has established globally into sustainable economic value, strengthening its ability to attract investment, business and talent while enhancing its competitiveness in the global economy. The discussion, held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, comes at a time when trust is playing an increasingly important role in shaping investment and business decisions, destination preferences and market trends. The Majlis…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has designated 21 locations across all regions of Saudi Arabia to enable undocumented Yemenis to regularize their residency status. In Riyadh, the designated locations are the Passport Office in the Second Industrial City, the Passport Office at Al-Hair Administrative Center, Al-Malaz Passport Office, and Al-Kharj Governorate Passport Office. In the Eastern Province, the designated locations are the Passport Offices in Al-Khobar Governorate, Al-Ahsa Governorate, and the southern part of Hafr Al-Batin Governorate. In the Asir region, the designated locations are the Regional Passport Office, the Khamis Mushait Governorate Passport Office, and the Bisha…
Sumanta Roy, Mannai Corporation, discusses the evolution of connected stadiums, technology’s role in athlete performance and fan engagement, and more. Source: Tahawul Tech