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Tim Pfaelzer and Mena Migally discuss AI governance, data security, Saudi Arabia’s technology transformation and Veeam’s regional partner ecosystem. Source: Tahawul Tech
Humidity at 90% will bring mist and low visibility to Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the weekend, but calm seas make for ideal evening beach conditions Dubai: After a week of falling temperatures, the mercury is gradually rising again this weekend, as relative humidity spikes to 90% across coastal, island and internal regions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather this weekend, with a probability of convective cloud formation eastward, by afternoon today. These clouds may bring rainfall to regions like Fujairah and Khor Fakkan. Mercury rising However, expect a slight increase in temperatures across…
The Dubai Financial Market climbed 0.704% to 5,884 points while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange rose 0.503%, driven by real estate, telecom and industrial stocksDubai: The UAE stock markets continued their upward trend for the second consecutive session, with the Dubai Financial Market index rising by 0.704% and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange index climbing by 0.503%. This resulted in market capitalisation gains exceeding Dh14 billion in Friday’s session, the last trading day of the week, driven by the strong performance of leading stocks. The market capitalisation of listed shares on both exchanges increased from approximately Dh3.572 trillion at the close…
US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American country agreed to grant the United States control of a huge chunk of its vast oil reserves.US Energy Secretary Chris Wright traveled to Caracas to oversee the signing of deals worth “tens of billions of dollars of investment,” seen as a quid pro quo for Washington winning majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.Wright said the deals signed by Venezuela with US oil major Chevron, GE Vernova, a General Electric offshoot, and Italy’s ENI were “critical in starting this…
The gates of Hogwarts have reopened. The first official trailer for the much-awaited Harry Potter series has been unveiled, bringing audiences back to the world of wizardry and dark arts.The two-minute-and-37-second trailer opens with students arriving at Hogwarts as Professor McGonagall leads them into the Great Hall. The clip then offers the first glimpses of Harry, Ron and Hermione aboard the train to Hogwarts.The trailer also features the iconic Sorting Ceremony, during which students are assigned to their Hogwarts houses.Harry meets members of the Hogwarts staff, including Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape and Hagrid. He is also seen attending Herbology and Potions…
Abdullah Khorami, discusses Salam B2B 2.0, its integrated technology portfolio and the company’s role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital economy. Source: Tahawul Tech
From 98-day maternity leave to mandatory workplace nurseries and grievance processes for flexible work rejections, here’s what the FNC is proposing for Emirati women in 2026 Dubai: A parliamentary report adopted by the Federal National Council during its last session affirmed that balancing the participation of Emirati women in the labor market with their family role is one of the fundamental pillars of the UAE’s approach to building a cohesive society and a prosperous economy. Since the founding of the state, the leadership has given strategic attention to empowering women and ensuring their effective contribution to sustainable development, without compromising…
The UAE Artificial Intelligence Office, in collaboration with Google Gemini, has launched one-year complimentary access to ‘Google AI Plus’, a plan that offers university students with access to Google Gemini, as well as other AI-powered tools and technologies.This step falls within the framework of the UAE Government’s efforts to empower students with modern digital skills and tools, and to prepare a generation capable of effectively and responsibly leveraging the growing capabilities of AI. This supports national capacity-building and enhances the readiness of young talents for future requirements.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Omar Sultan…
Ryan Reynolds is heading to Abu Dhabi this month as one of the major speakers set to appear at LIVEX 2026.The Hollywood actor, producer and entrepreneur will take part in the inaugural Livability and Investment Exhibition, which will run from September 29 to October 1 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.Organised by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, the three day event will bring together figures from entertainment, technology, government, investment and sustainability to discuss the future of cities and quality of life.Reynolds is expected to draw on his experience across entertainment and business. Alongside starring in films including Deadpool and Free Guy,…
Moments after Argentina beat England to set up a World Cup final clash with Spain in July, old pictures of a young Lionel Messi holding a baby Lamine Yamal, the Spanish sensation, resurfaced for the umpteenth time on social media.Messi taking on Yamal’s Spain in the 2026 World Cup final was a remarkable twist of fate — more than 18 years after he was photographed giving a bath to a five-month-old Yamal as part of a charity calendar in Barcelona.But as Messi announced his international retirement on Monday, it’s the perfect time to revisit a forgotten chapter of his life…