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Mohamed Yasser, Solution Architect, Sharjah City Municipality. Mohamed Yasser explains why workload assessment, model selection, and performance testing should guide enterprise AI infrastructure investment Enterprise AI infrastructure discussions often begin with hardware. How many GPUs do we need? Should we buy a bigger server? Will 24 GB of GPU memory suffice, or should we move straight to 48 GB? Workload requirements should come first. What must the AI system do, and how many requests must it handle simultaneously? Consider a local language model whose weights occupy approximately 4 GB of GPU memory on a machine with 12 GB available. When…
Dubai: The latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that the UAE continues to consolidate its position as one of the leading economies benefiting from global transformations, supported by the strength of its non-oil sector and its position as a centre for trade, investment and technology, at a time when the global economy is facing increasing challenges related to geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices. The report predicted that the UAE economy would grow by 7.7% in 2027, one of the highest growth rates among energy-exporting economies in the region, supported by a return to activity in energy…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is leading a global dialogue, in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), to develop the Global Principles for Strategy in the Agentic AI Era: a framework to guide how governments and institutions redesign strategic planning and decision-making, and use artificial intelligence (AI) to make better decisions. Agentic AI systems can now reason, coordinate and act with greater autonomy than tools that simply respond to instructions. The principles will address how that capability is applied to strategic planning and decision-making. The dialogue opens on 13 October 2026, during the Annual…
Dubai: Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director of the Cybersecurity Planning and Performance Monitoring Department at the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, warned of the dangers of neglecting to secure home surveillance cameras and Wi-Fi networks. He stressed the importance of adhering to three basic procedures to enhance protection against cyber intrusions, including using strong passwords for systems, not sharing them with others, and ensuring the installation of security updates issued by manufacturers, which contributes to protecting the privacy of families and securing devices connected to the Internet. Al Suwaidi explained that one of the best ways to protect surveillance cameras inside homes…
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the ‘New Global Narrative’ Majlis explored how Dubai can translate the trust it has established globally into sustainable economic value, strengthening its ability to attract investment, business and talent while enhancing its competitiveness in the global economy. The discussion, held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, comes at a time when trust is playing an increasingly important role in shaping investment and business decisions, destination preferences and market trends. The Majlis…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments since the US-Iran war started on February 28]More than 300 flights due to depart Saudi Arabia tomorrow (October 14) have already been cancelled, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, extending a week of heavy disruption that began with Houthi attacks on the kingdom’s airports.Of 1,097 departures scheduled for October 14, as many as 313 (28.53 per cent) are marked as cancelled or no-fly, and the figure may rise as the day approaches.On October 13, around 556 of 1,058 scheduled departures, or 52.55 per cent, were cancelled or…
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has passed away aged 34, prompting an outpouring of grief from his former co-stars, led by Bryan Cranston, who played his on-screen father in the acclaimed crime drama.Cranston, 70, shared an emotional tribute to Mitte, who portrayed Walter White Jr — the son of Cranston’s chemistry teacher-turned-drug kingpin Walter White — across the AMC series’ five-season run.“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston wrote, recalling first meeting Mitte when he was just 14 and had been cast as his TV son. “I watched him grow from a teenager into a really fine…
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the third cohort of the Dubai Family Business Management Programme. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), the third cohort comprised 27 second-tier leaders from family businesses. The graduation took place during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership, organised by the MBRCLD. The Forum brought together 1,000 prominent government…
Dubai: In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the ‘New Global Narrative’ Majlis explored how Dubai can translate the trust it has built globally into sustainable economic value, enhancing its ability to attract investment, business and talent while strengthening its competitiveness in the global economy.Held as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the discussion comes at a time when trust is playing an increasingly significant role in shaping investment and business decisions, destination preferences and market trends.The Majlis was attended by Her Excellency Mona…
Sumanta Roy, Mannai Corporation, discusses the evolution of connected stadiums, technology’s role in athlete performance and fan engagement, and more. Source: Tahawul Tech