TEL AVIV — Israelis gathered in a moment of silence on Wednesday to mark three years since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023, which a UN inquiry confirmed killed 1,200 people and saw 252 taken hostage. In southern Israel, families mourned at road junctions, bomb shelters and the site of the Nova music festival, all places overrun by militants in the deadliest attack against Israel. It is the first anniversary on which all the hostages that survived have returned home, bringing a new phase of mourning. Among those marking the day was Elkana Bohbot, 37, who was abducted from…
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DUBAI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Artificial Intelligence Office in the UAE Government, in collaboration with Samsung Gulf Electronics, has announced the opening of registration for the latest edition of Samsung Innovation Campus 2026, aimed at equipping young Emirati talent with the technical and practical skills needed to develop artificial intelligence solutions and strengthening their ability to transform knowledge into innovations that enhance the competitiveness of the national economy and support the economy of the future. This year’s edition introduces a new training track in generative AI, providing participants with practical skills in one of the fastest-growing and most…
New research by Omdia highlights how, a majority of businesses are prioritising edge computing in IoT deployments. The company went on to speculate that the approach now at a tipping point in terms of delivering tangible benefits. Principal analyst for IoT John Canali said enterprises’ focus on edge computing is being fuelled by growing interest in using AI and machine learning in their IoT deployments. He said many are “considering how to adapt their architectures” to enable processing at the edge, as companies seek to improve security, and lower “transmission costs” and latency. Omdia quizzed 570 executives with organisations across…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) said that its shareholders have approved the proposed increase in the bank’s issued and paid-up share capital through a rights issue expected to raise approximately AED1.75 billion in gross proceeds. The resolution was approved by the requisite majority of shareholders at the General Assembly Meeting held on Tuesday. The capital raise will strengthen ADIB’s capital base and support the next phase of growth under Vision 2035, enabling the bank to pursue its growth trajectory while maintaining capital strength and creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders. The proposed rights…
STRASBOURG — French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan has removed an Israeli flag inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg. She said her action was a direct protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza, breaches of international law, and institutional “double standards”. The incident occurred on Monday during an unofficial event organized alongside the American Jewish Committee (AJC). The “unofficial event was organized with the diplomatic representation of the State of Israel and the AJC, which has been called out for its promotion of colonization through trips by European deputies to the occupied territories,” Hassan wrote on social media…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, witnessed on Tuesday the launch of Global Food Week (GFW), organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with ADAFSA. The event runs from 6th to 8th October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.H.…
ABU DHABI, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Co-Chair of the Investopia Board of Trustees, said Investopia has evolved into a platform that transforms dialogue into partnerships, opportunities and projects, while Investopia Bridge 2026 aims to connect capital with opportunities and markets with businesses. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Investopia Bridge 2026, bin Touq said the number of companies operating in new economy sectors in the UAE reached nearly 125,000 by the end of the first half of 2026, up about 37 percent from…
Enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation towards production deployments, increasing demand for infrastructure that combines accelerated computing, storage, networking and software. Performance remains a priority, alongside GPU utilisation, data sovereignty, energy efficiency and long-term operating costs. Laurent Chapoulaud, VP EMEA Marketing Professional Solutions, PNY Technologies Europe, discusses PNY’s end-to-end AI Factory approach, the role of NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell and opportunities across the Middle East as organisations invest in local AI capabilities. What will PNY showcase at AI for Everything, and which technologies best reflect your current AI strategy? At AI for Everything, PNY will showcase its comprehensive end-to-end AI…
AHOY, the group building the world’s leading deployed Sovereign Physical AI platform, today announced the appointment of Kamil Hilali to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director. Mr. Hilali is Group CEO of TASC Towers Holding, an independent digital infrastructure platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa. He previously served as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Zain Group, where he led the development and execution of the 4Sight and 4WARD strategies underpinning Zain evolution from a mobile operator into a diversified digital and infrastructure TechCo, leading landmark M&A, capital restructurings, IPOs and tower divestments. He serves as…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is participating in “AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026,” taking place on 6 and 7 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event brings together policymakers, technology companies, startups, investors and business leaders from around the world to showcase advanced technologies and applications and build partnerships that will help shape the next phase of the AI economy. Under the concept “UAE-Built Intelligence,” the Fund is showcasing the solutions and innovations of 10 Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that apply artificial intelligence and advanced technologies across a range of…