Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) launched the Dubai Leadership Coach initiative, the first-of-its-kind AI-powered government leadership coaching project designed to reach Dubai Government employees. The initiative marks a step towards transforming leadership knowledge into an interactive experience accessible to employees wherever they are and whenever they need it. The project draws inspiration from the leadership and government management philosophy and approach of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today (13/10/2026) attended the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Forum brought together more than 1,000 government and private sector leaders from across Dubai. Broader horizons for integration His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Dubai operates as one team with a shared spirit, driven by a…
ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Accelerating electrification powered by renewables must be a priority for the decade to 2035. A genuine energy transition means progressively displacing fossil-fuel systems, not simply adding new power capacity to an unchanged energy mix. Electrification with renewables, combined with more efficient technologies and sustainable fuels, can drive this shift by scaling clean power, unlocking energy efficiency gains, and meeting rising energy demand. The 2026 World Energy Transition Outlook (WETO) released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today sets out urgent energy system reforms to realign the global energy transition with the 1.5°C-compatible…
New guidelines aim to standardise recreational anchoring practices and strengthen navigational safety in Dubai waters The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), has announced the launch of a new regulatory initiative to update, standardise and organise the guidelines governing leisure anchoring and the use of recreational mooring buoys in the waters of the Emirate of Dubai. Source: Emirates 24|7
Gold prices may remain under pressure in the coming weeks as investors weigh geopolitical risks against the prospect of higher US interest rates and a stronger dollar, according to market analysts.The precious metal has found some support from safe-haven demand and central-bank buying, but analysts say elevated bond yields and expectations of tighter monetary policy continue to represent significant headwinds.Gold was recently trading around $4,192 an ounce after recovering modestly from earlier losses, helped by lower oil prices and a softer US dollar. However, the broader picture remains uncertain as markets await fresh inflation signals from the United States.Vijay Valecha,…
There are certain moments that stay with you, even 26 years later. For Andre Timmins, co-founder of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, one such memory involves two of Hindi cinema’s biggest legends, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, meeting thousands of miles away from home.The two actors were sharing a stage at an IIFA ceremony when Dharmendra made an observation that Timmins has never forgotten. “You know, Amit ji, we stay not even five minutes away from each other, but we had to travel 15,000 miles to meet,” he recalls Dharmendra saying.It was a remark that captured something Timmins had…
Mohammed bin Rashid says the emirate’s development momentum is accelerating as major projects advance and a new generation of leaders is empowered His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said he was delighted to meet the Dubai team at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, which brought together 1,000 leaders from the public and private sectors, alongside an exceptional group of promising young leaders driven by a renewed spirit of change. Source: Emirates 24|7
ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) hosted the Global Genomics Summit, bringing together international researchers and healthcare leaders from around the world to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale genetic data can advance precision medicine, an approach that tailors care to individual patients. The summit focused on three questions: how to include non-European populations, whose genetic data remains underrepresented in research; how AI can help interpret genetic information; and how research can be turned into clinical care that serves everyone fairly. Most of the world’s genetic research draws on narrow…
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates have warned Indian nationals about fraudulent visa and migration processing agencies operating outside India, including in the UAE. According to the advisory, the missions have received complaints from Indian nationals against agencies promoting third-country employment and residency visa services through social media advertisements. These agencies allegedly collect fees from applicants but fail to provide the promised services or issue refunds. Indian nationals have been advised to exercise extreme caution and follow several safeguards when applying for visas. Applicants are advised not…
NEW YORK: Apple on Tuesday is expected to show off a new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops that will showcase its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant.The devices will help users control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks in a market where Apple has tinkered for a decade without major success. The devices could also include upgrades to its HomePod smart speaker and Apple TV devices, analysts said.Apple is launching these products as it tries to fend off challenges from rivals, including traditional competitors like Amazon.com, which has invested heavily…