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DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships Launched Master’s in Applied AI in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The first-of-its-kind programme in the UAE spans two years across 34 credit hours, focusing on the development, deployment and leadership of AI-driven solutions within real institutional environments. The inaugural cohort is made up exclusively of UAE government employees, marking the first dedicated government intake under an institutional partnership between the two organisations. Ting Yu, Programme Director of the Master in Applied AI and Professor of Computer Science at MBZUAI, said: “The programme is…
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa has outlined an ambitious vision to transform the capital into one of the world’s most livable cities, revealing that the emirate is fast-tracking development plans even amid global uncertainties. Speaking during a panel moderated by Razan Salman, Al Shorafa said Abu Dhabi is not slowing down. Instead, it is “doubling down” on infrastructure, housing and urban development to sustain growth and attract residents. “We are business as usual… on the contrary, it’s giving us more boost to continue what we are doing,” he said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The thirty-first Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) started today in a hybrid format. Over 300 government representatives are attending the meeting at IRENA Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, both in person and virtually. Over the course of two days, the Council will review progress on the Agency’s work and discuss collective priorities for the next phase of the global energy transition. Central to this will be programmatic discussions on strengthening energy security through renewables, as well as the role of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and electrification, in…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 443 inmates from the emirate’s correctional and punitive establishments, who had been convicted in various cases and met the conditions for pardon after being rehabilitated to reintegrate into society and contribute to its development, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. This generous gesture reflects H.H.’s care and concern for this group, and his keenness to enable them to spend this blessed occasion with their families, in line with the values…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. The agentic engine inside the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform automates the orchestration of critical steps, including prioritisation and mobilisation Dubai — Tenable Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced the general availability of Tenable Hexa AI, the agentic AI engine of the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. Tenable Hexa AI is an advanced agentic AI for cybersecurity solutions, equipped with advanced multi-step reasoning and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, enabling custom agent building and workflows that accelerate risk reduction at machine speed. LLMs and AI frontier models, such as Anthropic’s…
Emirati patients may soon be able to access hospitals and specialised treatment across the UAE more easily under the country’s newly approved national healthcare and health insurance system, experts told Khaleej Times. Healthcare leaders said that the move could remove long-standing barriers that often limited patients to hospitals within their own emirate due to insurance restrictions, especially in cases involving cancer treatment, cardiac care, and complex surgeries. Earlier this week, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved a unified national healthcare and health insurance system for Emirati citizens across all emirates, aimed at creating a more integrated…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group and e& UAE on Thursday announced the successful deployment of an AI-ready high-capacity terrestrial connection, linking major maritime and logistics assets across the Group’s portfolio. The new high-capacity network extends AD Ports Group’s terrestrial digital backbone to more than 1,000 kilometres, seamlessly connecting the Group’s strategically located assets in Abu Dhabi. This enables the continuous streaming of high-volume sensor data, video feeds, and IoT signals, creating a fully integrated environment ready for machine learning and automated decision-making. Designed for ultra-low latency, this high-bandwidth terrestrial connectivity establishes a robust foundation for…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Government has launched a strategic knowledge partnership with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to build Agentic AI expertise across the federal government workforce. The partnership seeks to strengthen institutional readiness, develop national competencies, and ensure the responsible deployment of AI across federal ministries and entities through executive education and specialised capability-building programmes. The agreement was signed in the presence of Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Agentic AI Project Executive Committee, and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs…
Telstra and Ericsson recently signed a letter of intent to collaborate on 6G research and trials. This news comes as the duo look to accelerate the development of next-generation mobile technology with a specific focus on AI-native architecture. As part of the deal, the pair cited a focus on standards development, including work tied to 3GPP evolution and access to Ericsson’s 6G testbed facilities in Sweden. Telstra engineers will test emerging 6G technologies at Ericsson’s Swedish research site while the vendor’s teams will work from Telstra’s Innovation Centre on Australia’s Gold Coast to assess 6G performance across different geographic environments.…
In a world where sharing online has become a daily habit, the UAE continues to treat privacy, national security, and cultural values as main principles protected by law that every UAE resident needs to know before hitting publish or send. The National Media Authority has started a broad media campaign launched across the country targeting media professionals, institutions, and students in the field, later expanding to other entities and the community as a whole, to raise awareness on media content standards, reminding residents and institutions alike of the strict guidelines governing what can and cannot be shared online or broadcast.…