AJMAN, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Government is showcasing a new generation of government services powered by Agentic AI during its participation in Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, being held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi on 6th and 7th October. The participation reflects the emirate’s direction towards a proactive government that delivers services seamlessly and efficiently, with people at the heart of its priorities. Ajman Government is participating through a unified pavilion, H2-A40, organised by Ajman Digital Department, with the participation of the Ajman Department of Economic Development, Ajman Department of Finance, Ajman Municipality & Planning Department and Ajman Free…
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SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) is participating in Beautyworld Middle East 2026, taking place from 6th to 8th October at Dubai World Trade Centre. Recognised as the largest trade fair for beauty, fragrance, and personal care products in the region, Beautyworld ME brings together more than 1,900 exhibitors and over 70,000 industry experts from across the globe. It provides an ideal networking platform for leading international companies and brands specialising in fragrances, cosmetics, personal care, haircare, packaging, and other related industries. Through its participation, SAIF Zone is showcasing the investment…
BT Business recently unveiled a new AI suite designed to help UK businesses adopt the technology while overcoming the complexity and security concerns which may be holding them back. The operator stated AI from BT was introduced following research it conducted which revealed 66% of small businesses recognise the potential benefits of AI, but more than half are not yet realising its full-value. It highlighted AI Receptionist as a standout feature. BT stated it can help businesses manage customer enquiries “around the clock” and never miss a call. BT stated small businesses in the UK can lose £3.7 billion per…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the banner of “The Rocket Revolution,” the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) at the University of Sharjah marked World Space Week 2026 with a rich programme of scientific and interactive events running from October 4 through 10. The initiative aimed to deepen public understanding of space science and technology, with a particular focus on the evolution of rocket technology and space missions, through a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on activities designed to blend knowledge, exploration, and innovation. Throughout the week, participants engaged with a range of lectures and scientific activities…
NEW DELHI — Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in New Delhi on Tuesday after they tried to breach barricades during a protest march demanding the resignation of the country’s chief election official over a controversial voter roll revision. The march presents a fresh political challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi midway into his third term, just months after similar protests forced the resignation of his education minister over exam paper leaks. Main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka and other MPs were forced into a police bus. Released shortly after, they resumed their march and began a sit-in…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting the UAE’s strategic position in the international financial system, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), will organise the “Annual UAE Banks Reception 2026” in Bangkok, Thailand, on 15th October 2026. The reception will serve as a global gathering held on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, taking place from 12th to 18th October 2026. The event aligns with the key themes of the Annual Meetings, particularly strengthening…
The UAE’s perfume industry is anything but new, but it has evolved into a diverse industry that combines regional heritage with modern perfumery. While oud and attars remain deeply rooted in the region’s fragrance culture, UAE perfume houses are developing modern scents that are going viral with perfume lovers around the world, turning affordable scents into serious contenders in a market once dominated by luxury names. And this isn’t simply a passing trend. Brands such as Lattafa, Armaf, Afnan and Arabiyat Prestige show just how far UAE perfumery has come, combining sophisticated scent profiles with prices that make them accessible…
SOFIA — A search is underway in the Black Sea for the crew of a cargo ship that sank after being attacked by drones off Bulgaria early on Tuesday. Sea and aerial drones hit two commercial vessels at about 3 am local time (23:00 GMT), around 70 nautical miles east of the town of Byala in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Radev did not say who was behind the attacks, which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea, particularly the eastern side, as part of its war against Ukraine. Moscow has not commented on…
Businesses across the Middle East are moving beyond AI experimentation towards practical deployment, with performance, security and data governance shaping their technology choices. On-device and edge AI are expanding opportunities to improve productivity and support sector-specific applications, while industry collaboration helps organisations identify workable adoption paths. Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa (META) at ASUS, discusses the company’s approach to enterprise AI deployment and the role of AI Everything in advancing regional adoption How is ASUS helping businesses move from AI experimentation to real-world deployment? To make AI functional within organisations, simply purchasing high-end hardware won’t…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Solutions+ and Saal.ai have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate the adoption of enterprise data platform solutions. The agreement was signed at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, where Solutions+ is a Global Partner. Under the collaboration agreement, Solutions+ will be the enterprise transformation partner, leading client engagement, advisory, implementation, integration, change enablement, governance, assurance, training and managed services. Saal.ai brings its enterprise data platform DigiXT and Data Prism 360, enabling organisations to build stronger data foundations and turn organisational data into actionable intelligence. Combining Solutions+’s established client relationships and industry expertise with Saal.ai’s…