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HomeUAEtalabat and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment announce five-year strategic partnershipThe renewed agreement will expand talabat’s presence across Dubai’s flagship festivals and events from 2027 to 2031, creating more opportunities to engage residents and visitorsEmirates247Published: 13 October 2026, 14:44 (UAE)3 min readThe partnership agreement was signed by Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), and Simonida Subotic, Vice President and Managing Director, talabat UAE; in the presence of H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Toon Gyssels, CEO, talabat. Source: Emirates 24|7
The ruling follows the customer’s criminal conviction for physically and verbally assaulting the delivery worker during a food delivery According to court records, the delivery worker filed a lawsuit seeking Dh50,000 in compensation for the material and moral damages he suffered, in addition to legal interest of 9% from the date the lawsuit was filed until full payment, as well as fees and expenses. Source: Emirates 24|7
Microsoft recently showcased the third-generation of its custom in-house AI chip, as part of the organisation’s plan to reduce reliance on purchasing processors from Nvidia. The Maia 300 chip will be used for the tech giant’s multi-gigawatt deployments in 2027, making it the primary inference system for Microsoft products and services. Reuters reported it plans to potentially deploy more than 1 million of the chips next year. According to a blog post from EVP Scott Guthrie, the company expects Maia 300 to deliver 40% more tokens per megawatt compared to leading GPU-based systems without naming Nvidia. The Maia 300 is…
Muna Busamra, President of the Dubai Media Academy, said cyber fraud is no longer merely a technical threat targeting devices and accounts, but has evolved into a danger that infiltrates everyday life, targeting the trust of individuals and the security of families and institutions. She stressed that fraudsters no longer need to knock on doors to reach their victims, as an email, suspicious link or notification appearing to come from an official source can be enough to facilitate deception. As a result, she said, digital awareness has become a necessity for protecting society rather than a specialist technical skill. Speaking…
Cycls, a Saudi AI platform, has introduced a team of specialized AI agents designed to help individuals and businesses across Saudi Arabia streamline daily operations and accomplish tasks more efficiently. AI no longer just answers questions and makes suggestions. It now executes complete tasks: researching, gathering information, analyzing, and delivering ready-to-use outputs. This is where Cycls offers an experience that goes beyond traditional AI conversation. Instead of just receiving an answer, users can assign agents multi-step tasks: researching, browsing, analyzing, organizing information, and preparing final outputs. Founded in 2021 by engineers Mohammed Alrujayi and Mohammed Alogayyil, Cycls has delivered specialized…
SHARJAH, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in digital capability building and the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise. The MoU supports Sharjah’s digital transformation journey and the continued development of the Emirate’s government digital services and capabilities. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of SDD’s participation in AWS Summit 2026, by Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director-General of SDD, and Chris Erasmus, General Manager, UAE & Rest of MENA, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi…
UAE AI Minister Omar Al Olama says artificial intelligence must earn trust through risk-based oversight and accountability before gaining broader decision-making powers By Ibadah IbrahimPublished: 14 October 2026, 10:05 (UAE)Updated: 14 October 2026, 10:20 (UAE)2 min read His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at the Global Future Leaders meeting at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, October 14, 2026. (Photo: Patrick Castillo) Source: Emirates 24|7
The ceremony, held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, honoured participants in the ‘UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders’ Published: Wed 14 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of the UAE Olympic Committee, attended the graduation ceremony for participants in the ‘UAE Healthcare Leadership Development Program for 100 Emirati Leaders’, launched by American Hospital Dubai in partnership with Harvard Business Impact. The programme aims to develop a new generation of Emirati leaders capable of advancing the healthcare sector and shaping its future in line with the highest…
TOKYO, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures rising 89 cents, or 0.8 percent, to US$106.58 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 80 cents, or 0.9 percent, to US$94.94 per barrel. Brent crude fell 0.9 percent on Tuesday, while US crude rose 0.4 percent. Source: Emirates News Agency
As Faateh Group expands into an integrated business ecosystem, its managing director and co-founder explains why connected businesses, operational excellence and sustainable value are central to its growthPublished: Wed 14 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM For Adil Faridi, building a successful business has never been about remaining within the boundaries of a single industry. It is about recognising opportunities, understanding evolving market needs and creating businesses that complement one another.As managing director and co-founder of Faateh Group, Faridi has played a key role in shaping the organisation’s evolution from a real estate venture into a diversified business ecosystem, with interests spanning…