DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) launched the Dubai Leadership Coach initiative, the first-of-its-kind AI-powered government leadership coaching project designed to reach Dubai Government employees. The initiative marks a step towards transforming leadership knowledge into an interactive experience accessible to employees wherever they are and whenever they need it. The project draws inspiration from the leadership and government management philosophy and approach of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
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WASHINGTON — US Ambassador to Greece Kimberley Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday, following a series of misconduct allegations, including claims that she offered a political donor access to senior administration officials in exchange for money. The Trump administration said earlier Tuesday it had asked Guilfoyle to leave her post after she faced severe criticism over accusations that she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. The announcement, after days of comments and speculation, came in response to a question to newly appointed White House press secretary Katie Zacharia at her first media briefing on…
ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Accelerating electrification powered by renewables must be a priority for the decade to 2035. A genuine energy transition means progressively displacing fossil-fuel systems, not simply adding new power capacity to an unchanged energy mix. Electrification with renewables, combined with more efficient technologies and sustainable fuels, can drive this shift by scaling clean power, unlocking energy efficiency gains, and meeting rising energy demand. The 2026 World Energy Transition Outlook (WETO) released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today sets out urgent energy system reforms to realign the global energy transition with the 1.5°C-compatible…
BANGKOK — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with any form of support, including potential military assistance, as the Kingdom faces intensified Houthi attacks. “Whatever is being asked by the Saudis, of course we will respond,” Abdelatty told Bloomberg Television when asked whether Egypt could provide military support to Saudi Arabia. “Without any reservation, we provide all kinds of support,” he added during an interview on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings in Bangkok, according to Anadolu Agency. Abdelatty also revealed that Egypt is seriously considering joining the Makkah Joint…
ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) hosted the Global Genomics Summit, bringing together international researchers and healthcare leaders from around the world to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale genetic data can advance precision medicine, an approach that tailors care to individual patients. The summit focused on three questions: how to include non-European populations, whose genetic data remains underrepresented in research; how AI can help interpret genetic information; and how research can be turned into clinical care that serves everyone fairly. Most of the world’s genetic research draws on narrow…
RIYADH — Saudi national taekwondo athlete Sabah Asiri has vowed to return to competition after suffering a serious hand injury in the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an incident that turned her journey home from a gold medal-winning performance into a battle for recovery. Asiri, who represents the Saudi national team and Al Shabab Club, recounted the terrifying moments of the attack in an interview published by the Saudi Ministry of Health on its official X account. She said she was waiting to board a flight to Jeddah with her father when the situation at the…
Ahmed El Saadi, Vice President MEA & TRC at Splunk, a Cisco Company. Cisco is introducing a dedicated Tokenomics capability within Splunk Agent Observability, helping organisations track and attribute AI token expenditure in real time as they look to optimise AI at scale. AI Tokenomics focuses on understanding and optimising token consumption while connecting AI spend to business outcomes. The new capability brings usage, cost and productivity insights together to support more data-driven budgeting and optimisation decisions. “Understanding how AI resources are being used and what they are costing is becoming increasingly important as organisations scale their AI investments”, said…
SHARJAH, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — The real estate sector in Sharjah recorded strong results from the beginning of 2026 to the end of September, maintaining solid performance with growth in both the volume of monetary transactions and the total number of transactions. Total monetary transaction volume reached AED 46.8 billion, compared to AED 44.3 billion during the same period in 2025, a growth rate of 5.6% The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department has disclosed that the total number of transactions carried out in the first nine months of this year amounted to 91,560, which represents a 14% increase on…
For most 10-year-olds, the summer holidays are a time to take a break from school, spend time with friends and explore new hobbies. But for Dubai-based Aryahi Tiwari, a summer project has turned into something she hadn’t quite imagined: becoming a published author and raising funds to help animals in need. And at the heart of it all is a tiny teacup poodle named Royal. Aryahi’s debut book, Paw-sitively Royal, tells the story of the world through a dog’s eyes, taking young readers on a journey filled with friendship and unconditional love that pet owners know all too well. But…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce recalled 769 BAIC BJ40 vehicles due to a defect in the electrical fuse box. The recall covers 2021–2022 models. According to the ministry, the defect may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners were urged to check whether their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in the recall through Recalls.sa and contact Petromin BAIC to have the necessary repairs carried out free of charge. Affected vehicle owners can contact Petromin BAIC at 8004420030. Source: Saudi Gazette