Fernando Pernigo, Regional Vice President, Solera and Salman Al-Suhaibani, Chief Business & Operations Officer, NAJM. The strategic partnership will support faster claims processing, greater standardisation and improved customer experiences across the Kingdom’s motor insurance ecosystem Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the Middle East. Motor insurance remains one of the Middle East’s largest insurance segments, driven by rising vehicle ownership and mandatory insurance adoption. According to Research &…
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SHARJAH, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — More than 1,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-related companies have established operations at Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone), highlighting the growing presence of technology and new economy businesses in the emirate. The AI companies operating from SPC Free Zone cover a range of activities. Some 691 specialise in AI research, innovation and consultancy, while 125 focus on AI model training. A further 110 companies develop AI-powered solutions, while 26 are engaged in intelligent systems and robotics. Other businesses operate in areas including advanced AI research and robotics trading, taking the total number of…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched “Dubai Historic Doors” at Dubai International Airport in partnership with the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and Dubai Airports. The initiative provides travellers with an immersive visual, historical and cultural experience inspired by the historic doors that form a distinctive part of Dubai’s architectural heritage. The experience brings together the richness of Dubai’s past and its future-facing identity, welcoming visitors through an interpretation of the traditional doors that characterised the emirate’s historic homes, markets and neighbourhoods and reflecting Dubai’s message of welcoming the world. Running from…
Vehere, a global AI cyber defence company specialising in AI-powered Network Detection and Response (NDR) and Full Packet Capture (PCAP), recently announced Avientek FZCO as its official distributor for the Middle East region. Through this partnership, Avientek will distribute Vehere’s NDR and PCAP solutions across its regional reseller ecosystem, helping enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure organisations strengthen cyber resilience. Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the growing use of AI by bad actors, UAE authorities have reported a steep increase in cyber-attacks targeting organisations across the region. Around 70% of attacks targeting government platforms, critical infrastructure and enterprise networks are linked…
MOSCOW, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) –The benchmark MOEX Russia Index closed higher today, gaining 12.81 points, or 0.60%, from the previous trading session to settle at 2,134.34 points. Meanwhile, the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose by 0.60%, or 4.84 points, to close at 806.63 points. The MOEX Russia Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid Russian companies listed on the Moscow Exchange, while the RTS Index measures the same equities in US dollar terms. Source: Emirates News Agency
OpenAI targets enterprise data retention worries. Source: Tahawul Tech
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, affirmed that the growing success of the “Nokhatha Abu Dhabi” programme, now in its fifth year, along with the noticeable year-on-year increase in the number of students and visitors, reflects the programme’s growing status as a leading community initiative dedicated to developing future generations, strengthening national identity, and passing on the UAE’s rich maritime heritage. He noted that these objectives are aligned with the vision of the UAE leadership…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM)- The United Arab Emirates is expanding its integrated supply chain infrastructure in 2026, consolidating maritime, land, air, rail, and free zone operations to maintain global trade flows and enhance transit adaptability. Transitioning from a traditional import-export hub into an end-to-end logistics platform, the nation now links manufacturing and storage directly with ports, airports, and border crossings.Regional developments are accelerating this multi-modal integration. The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in coordination with Oman Customs, recently established a logistics corridor connecting Sharjah’s coastal ports—including Khorfakkan, which is targeting a future capacity of 10 million…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other countries have strongly condemned Israel’s continued settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territory and called for immediate international action to halt the E1 settlement plan east of occupied East Jerusalem. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt expressed their categorical rejection of the E1 plan and related settlement activities. The ministers also renewed their condemnation of violations and acts of violence committed by settlers, with the support of Israeli authorities, against Palestinians and their property. They stressed that such…
Micron Technology recently revealed the Micron Research Labs. This facility is a U.S.-based long-horizon research institution headquartered in Boise, Idaho which is backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade to advance memory and compute breakthroughs for the AI era. The company stated the hub would bring together customers, academia, government, start-ups and the broader semiconductor ecosystem to pursue advances beyond current technology roadmaps. Key research areas include critical memory technologies, advanced memory and compute architectures, packaging and future semiconductor manufacturing. Micron described the initiative as the first dedicated memory research hub of its kind in the…