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ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has affirmed that it remains firmly focused on meeting customer requirements despite an “exceptionally challenging environment”. “We continue to be significantly impacted by unprovoked attacks on our people and our assets. Since the beginning of the conflict, 15 of our vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including three vessels this week alone. Tragically, these attacks have resulted in one fatality and 20 injuries to crew members,” the company said in a statement on Friday. “In close coordination with the relevant authorities, ADNOC is taking…
Bharat Raigangar. How AI acceleration turned Supply Chain Trust Risk Management on its head – why the Board needs to rethink nth Party – vendor security today. For decades, enterprise supply chain security ran on a comfortable rhythm of polite trust and administrative paperwork. Once a year, vendor management teams sent out massive, 200-question spreadsheets: CAIQs, SIGs, SOC 2 reports asking third-party partners to attest to their security hygiene. Vendors stamped them, compliance checked the box, and everyone moved on. Then, artificial intelligence broke the timeline. AI hasn’t just introduced new threat vectors; it has fundamentally altered the economics of exploitation. Attackers no longer…
UAE and Russian Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments in phone call ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Russian Federation His Excellency Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call bilateral cooperation under the two countries’ strategic partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in support of mutual interests. The two leaders also addressed a number of regional and international issues of joint interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to advance security, stability, and peace for the benefit of all countries and…
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 12 % increase in customs transactions conducted through digital platforms during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Customs clearance transactions accounted for 32 % of the total, representing an increase of 3.9 %. Pre-arrival clearance transactions reached 89 %, an increase of 7 % compared with the first half of 2025. Proactive transactions increased by 13.3 %, while the number of transactions completed through direct integration rose by 23.5%. Abu Dhabi Customs achieved a customer satisfaction rating of…
Oil prices slip as markets weigh a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply fears despite ongoing tensions and sanctions hurdlesLONDON: Oil prices edged lower on Friday as investors weighed signals that Oman and Iran were closing in on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary arrangement aimed at allowing for broader talks to bring the Iran war to a close.Brent crude futures were down 70 cents, or 0.85%, at $81.79 a barrel at 1303 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 53 cents, or 0.69%, to $76.76.Oil futures settled more than $3…
On August 8, this year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations celebrates its 59th anniversary, with its eleven member states raising the Asean flag across their diplomatic missions worldwide including in the UAE.Following the signing of the Bangkok Declaration in 1967 by its five founding members, Asean has expanded its membership, with Timor-Leste officially joining last year.Its initial mandate – to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development – has matured into the orchestration of a dynamic regional organization.The Asean Charter calls for the development of mutually beneficial relations with external partners. Accordingly, Asean now has formal partnerships with…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey assembled Avengers-style to power the biggest movie weekend ever for the domestic box office. But beyond the dollar signs, do these films about an angsty superhero and a brooding Greek king have anything in common?Well, “Tomdaya,” of course.The portmanteau of Tom Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 29, has been scrawled across the Internet since they met during the casting process for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). A decade later, Generation Z’s fandom for the couple, now married, has grown even stronger.The actors and sweethearts helped draw young audiences to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which set a…
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday confirmed the schedule for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, with the eight-team tournament set to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, according to Cricinfo.The tournament will begin with a Group A clash between Hong Kong and Thailand on August 28. The marquee group-stage fixture between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 5. All matches will be played under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The final will be held on September 13.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Group A comprises…
Powered by the GPT-5.6 model family, ChatGPT Work combines connected workplace context, research, content creation, and task execution as OpenAI expands AI beyond conversational assistance Dubai — OpenAI has outlined its expanding vision for agentic AI in the workplace, positioning ChatGPT Work as a system capable of moving beyond answering questions to researching, creating and completing complex professional tasks. During a recent media education session, OpenAI demonstrated how ChatGPT Work brings together its latest GPT-5.6 models with connected workplace applications, files, research tools and automation capabilities. The session was hosted by Andy Rogerson, EMEA Communications at OpenAI, and Conor Spicer, Technical Lead…
DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have launched Horizon X, a new initiative designed to transform future opportunities into innovative projects that strengthen institutional readiness and accelerate the development of next-generation policing solutions. Led by the Future Foresight Centre, the initiative supports Dubai Police’s commitment to embedding a culture of innovation and future foresight by enabling general departments and police stations to identify emerging trends, develop forward-looking ideas and convert them into practical projects that support strategic priorities and enhance policing services. Expert Brigadier Hamdan Al Ghassieh, Director of the Future Foresight Centre, said Horizon X reflects Dubai…