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SHARJAH, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) has launched an institution-wide initiative to review and enhance its academic programmes and courses using artificial intelligence and an outcomes-based education (OBE) model. The initiative targets faculty members across all colleges, equipping them with advanced skills to restructure and modernise curricula using AI tools while aligning courses with clearly defined learning outcomes. It forms part of UoS’ efforts to build an educational ecosystem that responds to rapid technological change and evolving labour-market requirements while promoting the responsible use of AI and innovation in teaching. Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of…
DUBAI, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector in the emirate of Dubai, has announced a strong performance during the first half of 2026, with the total value of signed contracts reaching approximately AED1.5 billion and covering 683 advertising assets. The results reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its role in developing an innovative and sustainable OOH advertising sector, in line with its vision and the objectives of its updated strategy, while creating shared value for all stakeholders. The first half of the year witnessed growing…
Roundtables highlight Dubai’s strengths in digital economy and advanced technologies as chamber deepens India tiesDubai: Dubai Chambers hosted a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, India, attended by 71 investors, to showcase investment opportunities in Dubai and strengthen trade and investment ties with the Indian business community.The sessions focused on opportunities across a range of sectors, particularly the digital economy, advanced technologies, Agentic AI and deeptech, highlighting Dubai’s position as a hub for innovation and business expansion.During the visit, a Dubai Chambers delegation led by His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, held eight meetings…
CAIRO, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, discussed with leaders of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy the future of the Arab economy amid the rapid transformations driven by artificial intelligence and modern technologies, and the new requirements these developments place on Arab countries in growth, investment, technology production, the data economy and human capital development. The discussions took place during a meeting at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The meeting addressed the challenges and opportunities facing Arab economies in the coming period,…
Adnoc Distribution signed an agreement with South African investment group Reatile Group for the latter to acquire a minority stake in Shell’s downstream business in South Africa, as part of Adnoc Distribution’s proposed acquisition of the business.The definitive agreement, signed on August 20, follows Adnoc Distribution’s announcement in July that it had agreed to acquire Shell Downstream South Africa (SDSA) from Shell South Africa Holdings.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Under the latest agreement, Reatile Group will take a minority interest in SDSA once Adnoc Distribution completes the proposed acquisition.The partnership is structured as…
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho accused opponents and supporters of bullying Vinicius Jr after the Brazil winger was targeted with rough treatment in the club’s opening 2-1 LaLiga win at Espanyol on Saturday.Real, who kicked off Mourinho’s return to the club with a late victory, were furious inside the opening five minutes when Alex Calatrava brought down Vinicius from behind and then appeared to catch him again while the forward was on the ground.Madrid’s players appealed for a red card but the referee took no action against Calatrava, who later scored Espanyol’s equaliser after Jude Bellingham had put Real ahead.Late…
Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ordered a seller to hand over a luxury car and transfer ownership of a distinctive licence plate to a buyer, ruling that a sales agreement concluded through WhatsApp messages constituted a valid and binding contract. The dispute centred on a transaction worth AED1.3 million, involving a luxury car and a special licence plate. The court relied on WhatsApp correspondence between the two parties, together with evidence showing that the buyer had paid the full purchase price by bank cheque, to conclude that a legally enforceable sales agreement had been formed. According…
NEW YORK, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Nvidia is preparing to raise prices for its artificial intelligence servers by more than 15 percent for systems scheduled to begin shipping early next year, following a sharp rise in memory chip costs. Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that the increases will cover systems equipped with Nvidia’s flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips, with the new prices to be determined according to the chip generation and memory configuration. Server manufacturers have begun notifying major data centre operators, including Microsoft, Google and Oracle, of the expected increases. Markets are awaiting Nvidia’s second-quarter financial…
SEOUL, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — A Korean container ship set sail for Europe via the Arctic on Saturday in the country’s first commercial voyage of its kind along the route, aimed at testing its commercial viability. The voyage is expected to take around 45 days in total, with the vessel scheduled to call at Felixstowe in the United Kingdom, Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Gdansk in Poland before returning to Korea. The Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the “PanStar Acro” departed from the southeastern port city of Busan and is scheduled to enter the Northern Sea Route…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and under the directives of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, and Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Al Ain Ladies Club, the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Volleyball Cup for Ladies 2026 got under way in Abu Dhabi…