Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of Georgia, over the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. 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 the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia. Source: Emirates News Agency
Chinese authorities are reportedly moving to restrict government agencies and state-run companies from using the agentic AI platform OpenClaw due to potential security risks. Bloomberg reported agencies and companies including the country’s largest banks have been instructed not to install OpenClaw software on office devices. OpenClaw is a growing phenomenon, with adoption rapidly increasing across the globe. It runs as an open-source AI assistant, performing a range of tasks including booking flights, organising email inboxes and conducting research. However, the Chinese government has growing issues with OpenClaw’s need to access vast amounts of private data, which can then be communicated…
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The statement also revealed the identities of the civilians who have died in the attacks in UAE so far. The victims are Alaa Nader Awni from the State of Palestine; Murib Zaman Nizar, Muzaffar Ali Ghulam, and Ismail Salim Khan from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Ahmed Ali from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;…
ABU DHABI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones. Source: Emirates News Agency
Vinay Surana, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Allianz Partners the impact artificial intelligence is having on both emboldening cyber criminals and empowering cyber security companies. With the revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) well underway, the world of cyber security is rapidly transforming, bringing with it both new threats, as well as powerful tools for prevention. On the one hand, AI is emboldening cyber criminals, making cyberattacks and digital fraud more frequent and sophisticated, and increasingly difficult for consumers to detect. On the other hand, leading cyber security companies and insurance companies are harnessing AI to…
The UAE Fatwa Council has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon-sighting committee for the year 1447 AH will convene on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, corresponding to the 29th of the holy month of Ramadan in Abu Dhabi. The meeting will be chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, and attended by Dr.Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Vice Chairman of the Council and Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat. The committee’s meeting comes as part of the council’s mandate to observe lunar crescents and officially announce their…
ABU DHABI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with members of the board of the UAE International Investors Council (IIC) to discuss strategic priorities shaping the UAE’s foreign trade agenda and broader economic objectives. During the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Trade presented a set of strategic initiatives to the Council, aimed at supporting the UAE’s long-term trade and economic strategy. The discussion provided an opportunity to review these initiatives with members of the Council and exchange views on their role in advancing the UAE’s economic agenda. Al Zeyoudi said…
DUBAI, 18th March, 2026 (WAM) — Highlighting its sustained efforts to strengthen social solidarity, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Charity Association, concluded the ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ (Goodness of Dubai by its People) initiative during the Holy Month. The initiative, undertaken in the Muhaisnah area, provided Iftar meals to members of the community while actively involving Emirati home-based entrepreneurs in preparing and providing the meals, thereby contributing to their economic empowerment by helping supplement their income. Inspired by the vision of ‘from the people of Dubai… to Dubai,’ the initiative embodies the CDA’s…
Nvidia recently entered into a strategic partnership with AI infrastructure provider Nebius, committing to a $2 billion investment in the company to develop and deploy its next-generation hyperscale cloud. In the latest of a flurry of recent deals, Nvidia stated its investment reflects a growing confidence in Nebius’ business and engineering expertise across the full AI technology stack. Nvidia pointed out global demand for high-performance compute continues to grow and stated the pair would target areas including AI factory design and support; inference solutions; AI infrastructure deployment; and fleet management. Nebius competes with the likes of Coreweave and Nscale in…
Eid Al Fitr prayers in the UAE will be held inside mosques only this year, the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said on Wednesday. They will not be held in Eid prayer grounds or open areas, and will only be limited to mosques, the authority clarified. This step, they said, aligns with the measures taken by the country to ensure the safety of worshippers. The Islamic Affairs Department and Charitable Work in Dubai, and the Islamic Affairs Department in Sharjah, have also coordinated with authorities to make this decision, according to the announcement. Stay up to date…