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Naji Atallah, Head of Construction and Manufacturing, EMEA Emerging, Autodesk. Regional organisations are reporting stronger productivity, innovation and decision-making outcomes from AI than their global counterparts. Dubai, UAE – Autodesk has released regional findings from its 2026 State of Design & Make: AI Pulse report, showing that Middle East organisations are leading global markets in converting artificial intelligence investment into measurable business outcomes. The research found that 87% of organisations across the region feel an urgent need to adopt AI, the highest level recorded globally and above the worldwide average of 68%. Meanwhile, 92% reported productivity gains from AI deployment,…
More than 8,000 workers across Dubai have undergone free health screenings at their workplaces as part of efforts to reduce health risks linked to high summer temperatures and direct exposure to the sun. A total of 8,350 on-site health screenings were carried out with the support of around 28 specialised healthcare professionals. Workers also attended awareness sessions on heat stress, sun exposure and preventive measures they can follow while working in hot weather. The screenings were carried out in areas with large concentrations of workers, including Muhaisnah, Al Mankhool, Al Jaddaf, Al Qusais and Al Muraqqabat. Muhaisnah was covered in…
SHARJAH, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by SCCI Youth Council, organised a forum to mark International Youth Day, focusing on the role of youth in driving economic transformation and harnessing emerging opportunities in innovation and digitalisation. Held in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Youth Council under the theme “Partners in Shaping the Future Economy”, the forum highlighted the strategic role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the economic landscape and explored ways to equip young people to leverage AI-driven opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation. Discussions also addressed the importance…
The initiative seeks to ensure supporters understand both their responsibilities and the consequences of behaviour that could compromise the safety or experience of others. Dubai: As football fans prepare for the start of the 2026 to 2027 ADNOC Pro League season, Dubai Police is calling on supporters to enjoy matches responsibly, follow stadium safety rules and ensure their support reflects the positive sporting spirit associated with major events across the UAE. Coinciding with the start of the new season on Friday, Dubai Police has launched the latest edition of its annual “Your Commitment is Happiness” initiative, which raises awareness of…
Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia on Thursday reported a net profit of Dh374 million for the first half of 2026, down 51 per cent compared with the same period last year, as the regional conflict disrupted operations across its network.Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 declined one per cent to Dh3.48 billion, compared with Dh3.52 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.More than 8.7 million passengers travelled across the airline’s operating hubs during the first half, a 14 per cent decline compared with H1 2025,…
Travis Kelce has opened up about his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift, describing the celebration as “the best night of my life”, according to Reuters.Speaking during Kansas City Chiefs training camp, Kelce reflected on the July 3 wedding at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which brought together around 1,000 guests.“It was the best night of my life,” Kelce said, according to Reuters, as he thanked those who attended and helped make the celebration possible.The guest list included several major names from entertainment and sport, including Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez and Tom Brady, as well as a number…
Iga Swiatek rallied from a break down in the deciding set to beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-3 1-6 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, securing her place in a final for the first time this season.Swiatek will take on Elena Rybakina for the title at the US Open tune-up event after the Australian Open champion beat Coco Gauff 5-7 6-2 6-2.Swiatek, who won one of her six Grand Slam titles in Flushing Meadows in 2022, secured the rain-delayed first set in Toronto before Svitolina turned the tables and broke the Pole twice in a one-sided second set.Svitolina broke to…
ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), has said that the UAE views sport as an investment in people and society and as an integral part of enhancing quality of life and promoting a culture of health and physical activity. Al Hamed noted that the wise leadership has made sports a national approach that instills positive values, teamwork, and a sense of belonging and challenge. His remarks came during his participation in Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, organised by ADNEC Group and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, sponsored…
The UAE plans to expand its organ transplant programme to include procedures involving the face, hands, arms, uterus and intestine, as part of the next phase of the country’s transplant services. The Ministry of Health and Prevention said future plans under the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, known as Hayat, include widening the types of organs and tissues that can be donated and transplanted. Among the planned procedures are intestine and uterus transplants, as well as what are known as vascularised composite tissue transplants. These can involve complex body parts such as the face,…
ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is solidifying its position as a leading global hub for Islamic finance and the Halal industry through an integrated strategic ecosystem comprising legal, Shari’ah, and regulatory frameworks, as well as governance systems led by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This approach enhances legal and Shari’ah certainty within Islamic banking and finance, supports the sector’s growth within a legislative framework, and bolsters its competitiveness and sustainable growth. The UAE Cabinet’s approved in May 2025 “The UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025 – 2031”, aimed at diversifying the economy…