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Cloudera, has announced findings from a new global study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Cloudera, revealing that while enterprises recognize AI’s transformative potential, most remain unprepared to operationalize it due to persistent data readiness challenges. Ahmad Shakora, Group Vice President, South – META, Cloudera Middle East, has said that organisations across the Middle East need to prioritise strong governance and trusted data in order to yield measurable outcomes from AI investments. In the Middle East, where governments and businesses are aggressively driving AI adoption as part of digital transformation agendas, the gap between ambition and readiness is…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City today Francisco Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the UAE; Gerardo Pérez Figueroa, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the UAE; and Jorge Rafael Archila Ruiz, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala to the UAE. H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassadors and discussed with them ways to enhance cooperation in a manner that serves mutual interests in the economic, trade and…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates as the UAE deals with heavy rains and unstable weather conditions.] As part of its ongoing field efforts to address the impact of the recent low-pressure system and ensure the highest levels of emergency response, Sharjah Municipality has launched a large-scale campaign to disinfect and treat stagnant rainwater. The initiative aims to limit the spread of public health pests, particularly mosquitoes, by addressing stagnant water and pooled rainwater that form after rainfall. This effort reflects the municipality’s commitment to providing high-quality services to residents while enhancing health and environmental standards. The municipality…
BRUSSELS, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — Recent data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, showed a decline in EU energy imports in 2025 in both value and volume, continuing a downward trend that began in 2022. According to estimates, the value of energy imports reached approximately €336.7 billion, with a total volume of 723.3 million tonnes, marking a decrease of 11.1 percent in value and 0.6 percent in quantity compared to 2024. Over three years, import value declined by 51.4 percent compared to its peak in 2022, while volumes fell by 14.9 percent. In terms of…
Commvault executives Ravi Baldev Singh and Hazem Abushaban outline why minimum viability, clean recovery, and air-gapped protection are becoming critical for enterprises navigating cyber risk and operational disruption. Cyber resilience, recovery readiness, and business continuity have become urgent boardroom priorities for enterprises navigating a more volatile threat landscape. CPI Media Group in association with Commvault and MDS, recently hosted ‘Save The Day’ webinar where Ravi Baldev Singh, Senior Director Systems Engineering (Emerging Markets), Commvault, and Hazem Abushaban, Cyber Resilience SME and Sr. Systems Engineer (UAE Enterprise), Commvault, outlined why traditional disaster recovery is no longer enough in an environment shaped…
DUBAI, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates will chair the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC38), hosting the ministerial meeting on 21st April in Al Ain. The event, held alongside the second edition of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition, highlights the UAE’s leading role in advancing sustainable agricultural and food systems across the region. The announcement was made during the Senior Officers’ Preparatory Meeting, a key stage for setting technical and policy foundations, discussing challenges and formulating recommendations to be adopted at…
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JEDDAH, 25th March, 2026 (WAM) — DP World has added three new semi-automated quay cranes at its terminal in Jeddah Islamic Port, increasing capacity and enabling more efficient handling of the world’s largest container vessels. This latest capacity expansion comes as shipping activity returns to the Red Sea, strengthening the terminal’s ability to maintain reliable trade flows amid ongoing maritime security challenges. With a lifting capacity of 65 tonnes each, the new cranes increase berth productivity and enable the terminal to serve multiple mainline vessels simultaneously, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions as a leading global logistics hub. Built by ZPMC and…
The AI track of the UAE National Experts Program received more than 1,000 applications in less than two months, after applications opened on 29 January and closed on March 24, underscoring the growing determination of Emirati talent to lead in the field of artificial intelligence. The UAE has made no secret about its AI aspirations and that has been reflected among the next-generation of Emirati leaders, with over 1,000 applications for its AI Track program. The figure reflects growing interest among Emirati professionals working across a range of AI disciplines, from core technologies and product development to emerging applications across…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates as the UAE deals with heavy rains and unstable weather conditions.] UAE residents have been urged to perform their prayers at home as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety amid unstable weather conditions in the country. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has issued this statement on Wednesday as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. The weather in the UAE is driven by active convective cloud systems associated with a low-pressure system, bringing widespread rain of varying intensity across several regions. Stay up to…