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Indian data centre company AM Intelligence recently placed an order for roughly 9,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs, aiming to deploy one of Asia’s first Vera Rubin clusters at its new AI factory located in southern India. The company said the GPUs will be deployed as Nvidia Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems at a 30MW AI factory in the city of Hyderabad. The facility is slated to come online in Q1 2027. AM Intelligence said the site is being designed to run trillion-parameter models and agentic AI applications and will target customers including cloud providers, AI labs and organisations developing sovereign AI…

DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026, as airline capacity continued to return and demand strengthened through the second quarter following one of the most challenging operating environments in the airport’s history. While regional airspace constraints continued to influence traffic during the first half of the year, guest volumes increased steadily throughout Q2, rising from 3.5 million in April to 4.5 million in May and 5 million in June. The steady return of international carriers, improving connectivity and strengthening load factors signal resilient demand across key…

Public transport, paid parking, customer centres and vehicle testing services to operate under adjusted schedules on August 28 Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its service hours for the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday holiday, which will be observed on Friday, 28 August 2026. According to the authority, the announcement covers a range of services, including: Customer Happiness Centres Marine transport services Service provider centres for vehicle technical testing RTA said the revised schedules are intended to ensure the continued provision of transport and customer services during the public holiday. The authority advised customers and public transport users…

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and other digital assets edge lower as investors seek clues on future interest-rate movesDubai: Cryptocurrency prices declined across the board on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the release of the United States’ core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation.The pullback affected most major digital assets, with Bitcoin falling 0.65% to US$78,387, while Ethereum slipped 0.11% to US$2,459.Other cryptocurrencies also traded lower:Solana fell 1.1% to US$96.87XRP declined 4% to US$1.41Dogecoin dropped 2.04% to US$0.086Markets are closely watching the upcoming release of the core PCE index for fresh…

ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Thirty-two Emirati experts have completed the second module of the National Experts Program’s AI Track (NEP-AI), achieving four key objectives, which include identifying and structuring AI use cases relevant to their sectors; understanding AI cost structures, return on investment and the dynamics of scaling; applying UAE governance and responsible AI principles to real initiatives; and integrating technical, economic and ethical considerations when navigating complex AI decisions. Themed “From AI Stack to AI Value,” Module 2 built on the technical foundations established during the first module in July. It moved the focus from how…

ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — SEHA CLINICS, a subsidiary of PureHealth, has launched “The Future Starts Here”, a back-to-school campaign designed to engage children and families through interactive experiences focused on healthy development, wellbeing and preventive care. The initiative invites children to explore roles including doctors, pilots, civil defence heroes and chefs through interactive technology, practical activities and gamified challenges, while learning how healthy habits and preventive care can support their development and future ambitions. The campaign also highlights the role of primary care in supporting children throughout their development, from preventive health and routine care to specialised…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has welcomed Maison Management, a culinary and hospitality company founded by award-winning Indian celebrity Chef Ishijyot Surri in partnership with investor and entrepreneur Sameer Musale. The company will use RAKEZ as its regional base for expansion into the UAE, beginning with multi-concept cloud kitchens in partnership with Talabat in Business Bay and Al Rashidiya in Dubai. RAKEZ supported the company with formation, visa processing for its international team and ongoing business services, enabling Maison Management to focus on bringing its concepts to market. The company plans…

Abu Dhabi’s residential property market is set to witness a strong supply of new units between 2026 and 2028, which could slow the pace of price and rental increases in the capital.According to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest report, sales prices and rental rates continued to grow in the first six months of the year, with apartment prices up 16.4 per cent and villa prices more than 10 per cent compared to H1 2025. Apartment rents rose 9.4 per cent, with villa rents up nearly 4 per cent.The temporary rent freeze, announced on June 2, should limit further rental hikes in the…

Arabic music fans in Abu Dhabi have a packed few months ahead, with five major concerts set to bring some of the region’s biggest artists to the capital.The line up, announced by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, will span Egyptian pop and shaabi music, Arabic classics and orchestral performances at Etihad Arena and Space42 Arena between August and October.Kicking off the line up on August 28, Ruby, Mahmoud El Esseily and Pousi will perform together at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, bringing together Egyptian pop, heartfelt melodies and shaabi vocals.Ahmed Saad and Disco Misr will follow on…

Sri Lanka mounted a brief fightback, but India remained firmly on course for a series-sweeping victory in the second and final Test on Wednesday.After being bowled out for 290 in their first innings, Sri Lanka appeared to be clawing their way back into the match through defiant knocks from Pasindu Sooriyabandara (92) and Kamindu Mendis (55).However, once the pair were separated, Sri Lanka’s middle order stuttered again. They finished day four on 229-6, 16 runs ahead, with only four wickets in hand.Sonal Dinusha, who top-scored with a fluent 103 in Sri Lanka’s first innings, was unbeaten on seven, with Keshara…