SHARJAH, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed final preparations with the Embassy of the bortherly Republic of Korea to the UAE for an official business mission to Seoul from 23rd to 30th August, 2026. Led by Halima Humaid Ali Al Owais, SCCI Board Member, the delegation will include prominent female business leaders, entrepreneurs and representatives of key economic sectors in Sharjah. The mission aims to promote business-to-business engagement, explore trade and investment opportunities and establish strategic partnerships between Sharjah and the Republic of Korea. The mission coincides with Emirati Women’s Day…
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DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to advance cooperation in Agentic AI and support the growth and expansion of Indian companies specialising in these technologies in Dubai. Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will work together to develop strategic partnerships among stakeholders across the Agentic AI innovation ecosystems in Dubai and India. The cooperation will also focus on the exchange of knowledge and expertise and the launch of joint initiatives in this field. The agreement aims to support…
ABU DHABI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Organisers of the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi have unveiled the official race routes as preparations gather pace for the event, which will bring more than 4,000 athletes to Hudayriyat Island from 13th to 22nd November. Organised by World Triathlon and hosted by Modon, the event will mark the first time the Championships are held in the Middle East and North Africa. Athletes will compete for world titles across six disciplines: Duathlon, Cross Duathlon, Aquathlon, Long Distance Aquabike, Cross Triathlon and Long Distance Triathlon. More than 35 National Federations have confirmed…
MADRID – Spain is preparing the transfer of around 500 unaccompanied migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland Spain as authorities allegedly seek to ease pressure on the enclave following the mass influx at the end of July. Spain’s Ministry of Youth and Childhood is working with Ceuta on a reception plan that would allow the girls to be accommodated in specialized facilities on the mainland without transferring legal guardianship to Spain’s autonomous communities, according to ministry sources cited by Spanish media. The plan includes several measures to speed up the reception of unaccompanied minors, including a proposed royal decree establishing…
RIYADH — King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh began on Tuesday the first phase of the gradual implementation of its ‘Silent Airport’ project at Terminal 5. The airport explained that the project aims to provide passengers with a quieter and more comfortable travel experience by reducing public announcements and limiting them to departure gates, while increasing reliance on digital screens and other digital channels. Passengers can follow their flight updates through the airport’s WhatsApp number 920020090, its website, signage, and the “Ask Me” team. The airport added that further phases of the project’s implementation will be announced in due course.…
OpenAI has recently launched a new version of its ChatGPT AI program for users aged 13-years to 17-years with enhanced safety measures, parental controls and learning tools as the company faces rising scrutiny over the risks its chatbot poses to younger people. According to OpenAI, the ChatGPT for Teens service will automatically activate when the AI chatbot detects underage user activity or when a user self-identifies as aged 13-years to 17-years. The safeguards aim to “reduce exposure to content that may be harmful or developmentally inappropriate” and help teens “learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence”. The…
For many UAE families, the first week back at school means more than setting early alarms, preparing uniforms and packing lunchboxes. Some working parents are also adjusting their own schedules, taking annual leave or working from home to help their children settle back into a routine. Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, a mother of two children under the age of 10, is among those who planned her annual leave around the start of the new school year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “As much as I look forward to them going back to…
DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions, improves resource efficiency and supports Dubai’s standing as a global model for smart and sustainable cities. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “At DEWA, we draw our inspiration for environmental protection and sustainability enhancement from the directives of our wise leadership, whose vision has established the UAE…
AL AIN, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the first edition of Al Ain Future Business Forum will take place on 28-29 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Organised by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the forum aims to drive investment and long-term economic growth in Al Ain Region, focusing on talent development, research and development, higher education, agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, smart transportation, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism. Held under the theme “Invest, Develop, Thrive”, Al Ain Future Business Forum…
RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers held their third strategic dialogue meeting. In his opening remarks, Prince Faisal underscored the strong and longstanding relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan, built on trust and mutual respect and spanning decades. The Saudi minister described Japan as an important economic partner for the Kingdom, expressing the Kingdom’s aspiration to further strengthen bilateral relations and capitalize on the economic opportunities available in both countries. “We see promising opportunities to expand…