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ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — Avantguard Holding, an EDGE Group entity, and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on data and smart mapping. The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, and Hanadi bin Darwish, CEO of Avantguard, at the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The partnership aims to use high-precision positioning services and advanced navigation technologies to develop high-definition digital maps,…
Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), hosted the “Women Leading the Future” majlis as part of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026. Organised through a partnership between the UAE Government, the World Economic Forum and the Dubai Future Foundation, the meeting took place in Dubai from 13th to 15th October. The majlis brought together 29 women leaders from 22 countries, representing government, entrepreneurship, science, technology, finance and culture. Discussions explored the choices, responsibilities and collaboration needed to shape opportunities for the next generation, with…
BEIJING: Apple’s chairman Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence has been approved in China and a test version is due later in October, China’s state-backed media The Paper reported citing an exclusive interview with Cook on Thursday in Shanghai.The test version will have features of live translation, writing tools, image clean-up and does not include Siri AI, Cook told The PaperThe US company has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, Reuters previously reported, a departure from the iPhone maker’s strategy of relying on third-party models to power AI features in the countryThe AI model was developed in…
ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully issued and settled AED1 billion 3-year Digitally Native Green Notes, becoming the first digital green bond from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The landmark issuance brings together sustainable finance and digital capital markets infrastructure, reinforcing FAB’s commitment to financial innovation and its role in shaping the future of the region’s capital markets. The notes were priced on 13th October 2026 at an interest rate of 5.75 percent and settled today through Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI). They will mature on 15th October…
Commercial vehicle manufacturers are broadening their focus beyond trucks as the industry’s shift toward low-emission transport gathers pace, with energy infrastructure, battery technologies and fleet support services becoming increasingly important to operators.At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, SINOTRUK unveiled a portfolio of battery-electric trucks, electric powertrain systems and integrated energy solutions aimed at long-haul logistics, construction transport and urban distribution. The showcase reflects a wider trend in the commercial vehicle industry, where manufacturers are increasingly positioning themselves as providers of mobility and energy ecosystems rather than vehicle suppliers alone.A central attraction at the event is the SITRAK 4×2 battery-electric…
For years, we’ve been told that doing something we love and making money from it are two very different things. That painting, writing, creating videos or pursuing a passion might make for a fulfilling hobby, but not necessarily a sustainable career. And for many aspiring entrepreneurs, that belief can become the very thing that stops them from turning an idea into a business.But what if the problem isn’t the idea itself, but the way we’ve been taught to think about it? “I think a lot of people from a young age have been told a lie,” says British entrepreneur and…
The cross-border case involved 33 suspects of 12 nationalities and four interconnected networks allegedly using encrypted platforms to conceal illegal activities During a media briefing held by Sharjah Police General Command, Lieutenant General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, said the operation went beyond arresting those involved and stopping their criminal activities. It also helped protect interests and assets while reducing potential economic, security and financial repercussions. Source: Emirates 24|7
The roadshow will explore how AI-powered ServiceOps can help teams across organisations streamline IT operations, free up capacity and scale AI across the business BMC Helix, a leading AI-powered ServiceOps company, will host its annual roadshow for enterprise IT leaders, including customers, partners and technology leaders, at The Museum of the Future in Dubai on 22 October. The company’s senior leadership team will share practical insights into applying AI across enterprise IT services and day-to-day IT operations. The event will also feature customer success stories, hands-on sessions exploring incident management, workflow automation and IT service management, and insights into BMC…
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ordered a man to return AED311,360 to a young man after deceiving him into believing he would import a car with special specifications from abroad. The court also ordered him to pay AED4,000 in supplementary compensation for material damages suffered by the victim, bringing the total compensation to AED55,000, including the temporary compensation awarded in the criminal case. The young man filed a lawsuit against the defendant, demanding AED316,471, in addition to late-payment interest at a rate of 9% per year from the date the lawsuit was filed. He also sought…
FLORIDA, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed Florida to enforce a state law barring children under 14 from accessing social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat, rejecting tech industry groups’ claims that the law violates the US Constitution’s free speech protections, according to Reuters. In a unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel on the Atlanta-based 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court’s preliminary injunction blocking the law, known as H.B. 3. The court said the law does not regulate the content hosted by social media sites and therefore doesn’t run afoul…