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DUBAI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, said women’s empowerment has been a national priority since the UAE’s establishment, reflecting the leadership’s belief in women as essential partners in building society and shaping the nation’s future. She noted that prominent role played by women today is the result of decades of support and empowerment. Speaking during a plenary session titled ‘National Vision: Creating Opportunities for Emirati Women’ at the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum, organised by Dubai Women Establishment, today at Madinat Jumeirah, to mark…

Lakshimi Narayanan, General Manager, Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia. The company will showcase AI, connected stadiums, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud and digital infrastructure solutions supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions. Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, announced its participation in LEAP 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Conference Center – Malham. The company’s presence at the event reflects its growing focus on how artificial intelligence, connected stadiums, smart cities, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, intelligent digital infrastructure, and digital workplace innovation are transforming sports, cities, and enterprises across…

Smart design starts with understanding the student’s needs, then making every part of the room work harder, with some elements serving more than one purposeDubai: As the new school year approaches and students return to their daily study routines, Ebarza is highlighting the importance of rethinking bedroom design to create spaces that support studying, sleeping, relaxing and storage, particularly where space is limited.“You don’t necessarily need a large room to create a suitable study space. Smart design starts with understanding the student’s needs, then making every part of the room work harder, with some elements serving more than one purpose,”…

Her Excellency highlighted key milestones in the UAE’s approach to women’s empowerment and the opportunities that enabled women to demonstrate their capabilities in leadership and decision-making. Dubai: Her Excellency Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, said women’s empowerment has been a national priority since the UAE’s establishment, reflecting the leadership’s belief in women as essential partners in building society and shaping the nation’s future. She noted that prominent role played by women today is the result of decades of support and empowerment. Speaking during a plenary session titled ‘National Vision: Creating Opportunities…

ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held a high-level meeting with the State of Palestine to review the latest developments related to enhancing the effectiveness of its national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, as well as shared priorities for the next phase. The MENAFATF delegation was headed by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of MENAFATF, and included Shaikha May bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of MENAFATF, and Suliman bin Rashid Aljabrin, Executive Secretary of MENAFATF. The Palestinian delegation was headed by Yahya Shunnar, Chairman of the…

BEIRUT, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to the Republic of Lebanon, where he was received by Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, to discuss strengthening bilateral raltions. Ahead of their meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of…

Inside a training centre in southern China, more than 100 humanoid robots stand in neat rows. A dozen human trainers wearing headsets guide some of them through simple tasks – sorting crates, packaging noodles, making coffee.The humanoids are slow and awkward. A novice trainer might get them to produce one usable movement in 300 attempts; an experienced trainer, one in 50.Robot maker UBTech won an $18 million tender from the Guangxi regional government last October to supply the training facility with humanoids and related hardware. The mission: to produce training data for so-called embodied AI – robots able to perceive,…

Dubai’s gaming ecosystem is expanding, with the DMCC Gaming Centre growing 30 per cent over the past year to 165 member companies, as more developers, publishers and gaming businesses establish operations in the emirate.The centre added nearly 40 companies over the past 12 months, according to DMCC, and forms part of its wider technology community of more than 4,000 businesses spanning gaming, artificial intelligence, crypto, Web3 and cybersecurity.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The growth comes as DMCC signed a strategic partnership with the Serbian Games Association (SGA) aimed at strengthening commercial links between…

Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro.Soomro, 21, made national headlines last year after winning an international bout in Bangkok in a rare feat for a young woman from Pakistan, where patriarchal and cultural norms dictate that girls and women belong at home, not at gyms or sports clubs.Women boxers recently captured the nation’s attention again when Fatima Zahra, 22, became Pakistan’s first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist, winning bronze in the 60kg category in Glasgow in late July.Thirteen-year-old Zahra, like…

ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — Tasleeh Holding Group is participating in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 28th August to 6th September, showcasing a range of products and solutions for hunting, shooting, sports and tactical equipment. The company’s participation features sporting firearms, hunting and shooting products, tactical equipment, airsoft products, air rifles, and specialised accessories, catering to the interests of a wide range of enthusiasts and professionals in these sectors. Salem Al Matroushi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tasleeh Holding Group, said, “Our participation…