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He said brands looking to stand out need to communicate value, be creative and remain truthful, in an age where content has become commodity Dubai: Dubai is a strong example of how a brand can remain innovative, authentic, and connected to people, Rayan Karaky, Managing Director of Amazon Ads, EMEA & Southeast Asia, said at the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai on Tuesday. Speaking during the session, “Amazon: What’s Worth Paying Attention To,” , Karaky cited Dubai while discussing whether brands were losing their way in a rapidly changing digital environment. Businesses need to innovate, take risks, and find…
More than 55,000 industry professionals are expected to attend as technology, AI and the future of travel take centre stageDubai: The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 opens tomorrow (14/09/2026) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with expectations of attracting more than 55,000 participants from across the global travel and tourism industry.The event will run until 17 September and comes as Dubai continues to benefit from record visitor numbers and strong hotel sector performance, alongside growing investments in tourism, aviation, hospitality and travel technology.Arabian Travel Market is one of the region’s leading business platforms for the tourism industry, bringing together airlines,…
Bilateral meetings were also held between company representatives to discuss cooperation opportunities in the fields of manufacturing, research and development, advanced technologies, and supply chains Abu Dhabi: The UAE-India Defence Industry Forum commenced today in Abu Dhabi, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, while exploring opportunities to develop new partnerships between companies in the between the two countries. The Forum, organised by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the UAE and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), aims to provide a platform to advance dialogue and…
An Indian woman died after collapsing at her home in Sharjah. Afina Basheer, 32, was a mother of two young children aged 3.5 and 1.5 years. The family hails from the southern Indian state of Kerala and has been living in Sharjah for over four years. “She was perfectly healthy and did not show any signs of being ill,” her husband Yasser told Khaleej Times. “She was at home when the incident occurred. Preliminary reports say she collapsed and died. We don’t know the actual reason as yet.” Afina was trained as a dentist, but her husband said that she…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — The next phase of Arab journalism will depend on transforming newsroom structures and skills around evolving platforms while keeping credibility at the heart of professional reporting, leading editors said at the Arab Media Summit 2026. During a session titled “Arabic Journalism: The Editors-in-Chief Perspective!”, moderated by Ibrahim Shukralla, Editor-in-Chief of Emarat Al Youm Newspaper, editors from four major Arab newspapers outlined the need to integrate print, online platforms, social media and artificial intelligence within broader editorial strategies rather than treating them as separate areas of operation. Waleed Al Nisf, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Qabas Newspaper, said…
AJMAN, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 continued its activities on its second day at the Emirates Hospitality Hall, recording 310 real estate deals with a total value of AED 208 million, amid strong visitor turnout reaching 5,270 visitors. The second day featured a full programme of panel discussions and specialised topics addressing property ownership, the Golden Visa, innovation, technology and digital currencies in the real estate sector. The programme was led by three specialised panel discussions, beginning with the Real Estate Innovation session, presented by Wael Handous, which addressed the role of innovation and…
The Council explored the rapid transformation of the sector, the growth prospects of film and gaming, and their expanding role in the digital economy Dubai: From the changing economics of gaming to the enduring influence of Gulf television, the Dubai Media Council put the forces reshaping media and the creative industries in focus on the opening day of the Arab Media Summit 2026. Through a diverse programme of specialised sessions and conversations, the Council explored the rapid transformation of the sector, the growth prospects of film and gaming, and their expanding role in the digital economy. The Films Forum and…
SimuPhish co-founders Shubh Arya and Hritik Jain explain why continuous behavioural intelligence is essential for building workforce cyber resilience AI-powered social engineering, deepfakes and personalised attacks are making deception increasingly difficult for employees to detect. Traditional security awareness training alone is no longer sufficient, prompting organisations to adopt continuous Human Risk Management strategies that measure behaviour, identify vulnerabilities and deliver targeted interventions. In this interview, SimuPhish co-founders Shubh Arya and Hritik Jain discuss the changing nature of workforce cyber risk, the Middle East’s multilingual security challenges and how AI, automation and behavioural intelligence can help organisations build measurable cyber resilience. …
A former Google DeepMind employee warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence could become uncontrollable and has “the potential to kill us all,” adding to a growing list of industry insiders sounding the alarm.Monday’s comments from Bilal Chughtai, a research engineer who left Google DeepMind in July, echoed a warning issued last week by Jacob Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic and is a former OpenAI employee.Coxon’s statement ignited a renewed focus on AI safety that has prompted top tech CEOs and even President Donald Trump to weigh in.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”I earnestly…
Hollywood designer Bob Mackie, whose glittering creations helped define the looks of stars including Cher and Elton John, has died aged 87.Mackie’s official Instagram account announced his death on Monday. His cause of death was not disclosed.“His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world,” his team said in the post.Born in 1939 to a middle-class family in Monterey Park, California, Mackie built a career spanning five decades, becoming one of entertainment’s most recognisable costume designers.Known for his use of sequins, rhinestones and theatrical silhouettes, Mackie was nominated for more than 30 Emmy…