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As organisations look to move beyond isolated AI pilots and achieve measurable business outcomes, the challenge is shifting from experimenting with individual AI tools to embedding AI securely and effectively across everyday operations. While AI technology continues to evolve rapidly, many organisations are still trying to layer AI onto systems and processes that were not designed for it. Operationalising AI is not simply about deploying more models, but about creating the conditions for AI to deliver value across the enterprise. According to the 2025 Cisco AI Readiness Index, only 33% of organisations have a formal plan to guide employees through…

International recognition reinforces Mediclinic’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality endoscopy services across its Dubai network Published: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 9:01 AM Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care. This designation recognises Mediclinic Middle East’s commitment to delivering high standards of quality patient care and safety, while consistently supporting high standards of clinical quality, patient care and safety across multiple facilities. It also reinforces the organisation’s integrated model of care, ensuring patients benefit from…

The NCM says humidity levels are reaching up to 90% in coastal and mountainous areas, like Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, making the UAE’s mid-40s heat feel even more intense. Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE today are in the mid-40s, as they have been over the past few weeks. But ever wonder why it is suddenly feeling hotter than it actually is? According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the relative humidity (RH) is on the rise today, reaching 65% to 85% in internal areas, and between 70% to 90% in mountainous, coastal and island regions. The spike in humidity…

OpenAI introduced “ChatGPT for Teens” on Tuesday, tailored for minors with parental controls and enhanced security features in place, as platforms face fierce criticism over the risks associated with AI chatbots.The $852-billion startup faces multiple lawsuits alleging ChatGPT harmed children, as it prepares for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering.The new version automatically engages when a user is estimated to be under 18 or self-identifies their age as between 13 and 17, OpenAI said in a blog post, aiming to encourage critical thinking and real-world support for teenagers.As AI chatbots become more lifelike, companies have touted their ability to serve…

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has crossed Rs 130 crore, almost Dh50 million, at the worldwide box office within four days of its theatrical release.The film, which also stars Disha Patani, continued its strong run on Monday after benefiting from the Independence Day weekend in India. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 9.25 crore in India on its fourth day, taking its domestic net collection to more than Rs 91 crore by Tuesday morning.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The sequel has now crossed Rs 130 crore in worldwide gross collections and…

Godolphin’s Ombudsman hopes to continue his superb 2026 season by becoming the first horse in 30 years to win back-to-back renewals of the G1 Juddmonte International on Wednesday.Since its introduction in 1972, only three horses have managed to achieve this feat in the showpiece of York’s Ebor Festival.Godolphin star Halling was the most recent to achieve this for legendary Emirati trainer Saeed bin Suroor in 1995 and 1996.Ombudsman was a convincing winner last year when he beat Delacroix.A runner-up in the G1 Champion Stakes at Ascot in October, Ombudsman returns to York in magnificent form, having won all three of…

DIFC Courts attract opt-in cases from 22 overseas jurisdictions in H1 2026, highlighting Dubai’s role as a trusted English-language common-law forum for cross-border commercial dispute resolutionDUBAI: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts received 243 opt-in cases in the first half of 2026, representing 30 percent of the 810 cases filed across all divisions. Of these, 201 were filed in the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT), while 42 were filed across the Court of First Instance (CFI), the Arbitration Division and the Digital Economy Court (DEC).Across the SCT, CFI and DEC, opt-in cases involved UAE-based parties alongside businesses and individuals from…

Gen Z uses artificial intelligence more actively than other generations. Almost half use AI every day or almost every day, while more than a quarter already interact with it as they would with a friend, according to new research* conducted by Kaspersky’s internal market research center among 7,200 respondents worldwide. For many zoomers, AI has already become part of their daily routine. Almost half of Gen Z respondents (47%) use AI every day or almost every day, which is the highest share across all the demographic groups. Among them, 56% use it for searching for information, 49% for studying, 47%…

The oil market is increasingly behaving as though disruptions to Middle East energy supplies are not a temporary shock but a new reality. Nearly six months after war erupted between the U.S. and Iran, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough have faded. An interim ceasefire agreed on June 17 has effectively collapsed, the 60-day negotiating period has expired, and neither Washington nor Tehran appears willing to compromise over the future of the Strait of Hormuz.Instead, both sides are digging in. Iran warned on Monday it would escalate tensions unless Washington fully implemented the interim peace deal within weeks. A senior Iranian…

Viola Davis and other Hollywood celebrities paid tribute to the actress Hayden Panettiere. She passed away on Sunday, August 16, at 36. Her representative confirmed the news to PEOPLE on behalf of her father, Alan Panettiere.”It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father said in a statement to PEOPLE. He remembered the actress as someone who brought love and happiness to the people around her and to the millions who watched her work.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”She was an incredible light and a…