Author: Editorial team
AT&T Business recently made history by being the first major North American service provider to offer a quantum resilient SD-WAN service. The operator unveiled this the new capability in partnership with Cisco. The mobile operator is positioning the service as a direct response to the long-term security implications of quantum computing. The offering blends post-quantum cryptography into AT&T’s existing SD-WAN portfolio, drawing on the Cisco 8000 router to deliver what the operator describes as next-generation cryptographic defences for enterprise customers. Global availability for AT&T Business customers is slated for later this year. The move reflects growing urgency around so-called “harvest…
Ras Al Khaimah is taking a major leap toward autonomous mobility, with early trials of robotaxis and robobuses showing strong performance, safety, and public interest as the emirate builds a future-ready transport system. The pilot programme for self-driving vehicles has logged more than 650 operational hours and covered over 16,000km across real-world traffic settings, operating both day and night. These trials tested advanced sensing, navigation, and decision-making systems under diverse driving scenarios, helping evaluate how autonomous vehicles respond in live traffic. According to officials overseeing the project, the vehicles have demonstrated high levels of safety, reliability, and transport efficiency. The…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM has marked its successful participation in the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 in Los Angeles, following announcements by eight major global financial institutions managing combined global assets worth US$4.4 trillion during March and April regarding plans to establish a presence in the emirate. During the visit, the delegation, led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, reinforced Abu Dhabi’s position as the Capital of Capital and highlighted the emirate’s role as a key connector of capital between the global north and south. Alongside Al Zaabi, senior executives from ADGM engaged with…
The care nurses provide doesn’t stop at hospital doors. Beyond wards and clinics, nurses in the UAE often find themselves in a first responder role by circumstance. On May 12, International Nurses Day, several nurses shared how they remained calm and acted quickly when emergencies unfolded in public and at home. Miracle Villart, a nurse at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), recalled being woken up by sirens and seeing flames near her residential building late at night. While residents rushed away from the scene, she moved towards it after spotting an injured man alone and in severe pain.…
Enercap has announced a collaboration with Prism Digital to boost its visibility at Make it in the Emirates 2026 “MIITE” held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, appointing the agency to deliver turnkey social event coverage and performance marketing campaigns throughout the four-day event. Enercap is a forward-thinking energy storage company on a mission to power the energy transition — and do so without the limitations that have long held back chemical batteries. Operating across domestic, industrial, infrastructure, and microgrid applications, Enercap is guided by a clear vision: a technologically advanced, sustainable planet powered by energy storage that is as reliable as…
SHARJAH, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced the activation of the academic certificates issuance and attestation service through the “Dalil” platform. The electronic integration between the two entities represents a qualitative step that reinforces digital integration among government entities and reflects an advanced model of joint government collaboration based on the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in data exchange. The initiative supports the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme by simplifying procedures and providing a proactive service experience designed to save time and effort…
Samsung Electronics recently partnered up with Oracle to acquire software to simplify the operations of its global semiconductor teams. The tech giant is seemingly preparing for anticipated growth in the sector this year and beyond. The South Korean giant is employing an Oracle subscription management set-up to help standardise its global software development. The US company stated Samsung required a cleaner approach to maintain growth and manage an increasingly international operation. Oracle is supplying its Java SE Universal Subscription product, stating it would enable Samsung to simplify IT operations and bolster security. It stated the product would enable Samsung engineers…
The Dubai Civility Committee and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has once more reminded business and shop owners to abide by the rules governing signages. In line with the DCC’s objectives, DET continues to regulate storefront signage across commercial outlets. These measures are based on the guidelines set out in the Outdoor Advertising Manual, introduced in 2024, in line with leading global standards, and issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Municipality. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The rules include: 1. Only one trade name on the storefront…
ABU DHABI, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) — EMSTEEL on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue of AED2.2 billion, remaining broadly in line with the corresponding period in the prior year. EMSTEEL reported EBITDA of AED483 million for Q1 2026, representing an 82 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. EBITDA margin expanded to 22.3 percent, compared to 12.3 percent in Q1 2025. The improvement was driven by a combination of factors, including lower raw material costs, ongoing optimiSation initiatives, a 3 percent YoY increase in average selling prices for finished steel products (and a 1 percent increase compared to Q4 2025), and disciplined cost control…
Dubai’s streets will soon be filled with vintage motorcycles, tailored suits, and conversations around men’s mental health as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) returns to the emirate on May 17. For Khan FM, host of the Dubai ride, the event carries a deeply personal meaning. The long-time motorcyclist, who discovered he was on the autistic spectrum three years ago, says the initiative is about far more than motorcycles and fashion, it is about creating a space where men feel comfortable speaking openly about mental health. Hosted by Dubai’s Piston Kings Motorcycle Community for the third consecutive year, the global charity…