Amir Shodiev, Owner & CEO, Nazemius LTD – MARK AI, outlines how the company is developing technology to connect organisational memory, evidence and governance in this exclusive opinion piece. Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from experimentation into everyday business. The next challenge is enabling AI systems to understand the organisations in which they operate, including the history, assumptions and constraints behind business decisions. Stanford’s 2026 AI Index reports that 88% of respondents to a 2025 McKinsey survey said their organisations used AI in at least one business function, while 79% reported regular use of generative AI. Scaled AI-agent deployment remained…
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RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe places amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia through Wednesday. The directorate called on people to avoid flood-prone areas and valleys, refrain from swimming in floodwaters, and follow instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. The Civil Defense emphasized the importance of cooperation from citizens and residents and compliance with its instructions during the expected period of weather fluctuations, stressing that everyone’s safety is the top priority. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said the…
DUBAI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 kicks off next Tuesday, organised by the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF), in cooperation with Dubai future foundation, from 13 to 15 October. The three-day meeting will bring together more than 700 global leaders and experts from government, business, academia, sport, and culture for a programme of strategic dialogue, experiential learning, and practical collaboration. The meeting is part of a long-standing partnership spanning more than 17 years between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum, a partnership that has produced a series…
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 980th goal of his career as Al Nassr cruised to a 3-0 victory over Diriyah Club on Friday, moving level on points at the top of the Roshn Saudi League standings. The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 23rd minute at Al Awwal Park before Samu Costa and Kingsley Coman completed a comfortable victory for the defending champions. The result marked Al Nassr’s sixth win in eight league matches this season and provided an impressive return to domestic action following the three-week international break. Ronaldo broke the deadlock after Diriyah goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah…
Uygar Doyuran, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Technologies Process Automation across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Honeywell Technologies’ Uygar Doyuran discusses the cybersecurity, data and AI foundations needed to advance industrial autonomy while protecting safety and uptime. Industrial autonomy brings new opportunities to improve operations, alongside cybersecurity challenges as connected systems and AI take on greater responsibility. Uygar Doyuran, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Technologies Process Automation across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, explains why progress depends on secure operational technology, connected data and AI grounded in industrial expertise. He also outlines how organisations can…
SHARJAH, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second Middle East Cosmetics Show opened on Friday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together regional and international companies and brands. Running concurrently until 18th October, the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition features more than 200 companies and approximately 700 brands, alongside companies and brands specialising in cosmetics at the Middle East Cosmetics Show. The exhibitions were inaugurated by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, in the presence of…
BAKU, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team won a gold medal at the World Championships (Baku 2026), concluding its participation in the competition hosted by the Azerbaijan Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF) from 4th to 10th October, with 622 athletes from 93 countries taking part. The team raised its medal tally to two at the championships, following the silver medal won by athlete Mohammed Bek in the under-73kg category, marking an exceptional achievement against the world’s elite in judo. Yeliza Vita claimed gold in the women’s under-78kg category after defeating…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump announced Friday that Russia had agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to American and global markets following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said the agreement would see Russia immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons shortly afterward. An additional 3 million tons could be delivered within a short period, depending on the condition of Russian refineries, bringing the potential total to more than 4.8 million tons. “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir…
DUBAI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The Health and Safety Hub at WETEX 2026 will host a range of activities and exhibitions, including the Health and Safety Conference, which will feature discussions on the latest developments in occupational health and safety in schools, homes and workplaces. The conference will…
ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation in industry, technology and artificial intelligence, with meetings held in Tokyo and Kyoto. The visit focused on identifying opportunities to turn innovation and scientific advances into practical solutions that enhance industrial competitiveness. The MoIAT delegation was led by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry. During the visit, he took part in the UAE–Japan Technology and Artificial Intelligence Roundtable in Tokyo and the 23rd Science and Technology in Society Forum Ministerial Roundtable in…