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Qualcomm‘s CEO Cristiano Amon recently spoke at the annual Computex event in Taiwan to stake the company’s claim in the next phase of AI. In his keynote he argued that AI technology will reshape demand for compute across devices, networks and data centres. Amon described 2026 as the “year of the agent”, stating AI is moving from prompt-based interactions to autonomous systems capable of planning, reasoning and acting across smartphones, PCs, cars, robots and industrial equipment. “Agents are not coming in the future. They’re already here”, he said, adding the shift is “changing a lot of the compute” and could…
DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE) announced that it has renewed its partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), which has committed AED11 million in support of the ‘Dubai Schools’ project for the 2026-2027 academic year. The contribution marks the third consecutive year of DIB’s support, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing national priorities and strategic initiatives with long-term social impact. The contribution forms part of ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for Emirati students, in line with Dubai’s future aspirations. It also supports the development of a generation of Emirati talent equipped…
The UAE Embassy in Tokyo urged its citizens in Japan to exercise utmost caution and vigilance due to heavy rains and strong winds expected as a result of Typhoon ‘Jangmi’. The severe tropical storm battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi — which was downgraded from a typhoon — rumbles northwards after bearing down on the subtropical island of Okinawa on Monday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
The UAE approved oral treatment Wegovy (semaglutide), becoming the second country in the world to authorise the once-daily treatment for long-term weight management and reduction of cardiovascular risks. The approval offers residents a new non-injectable option for weight management and related health issues. However, doctors said that the medication is not intended for everyone seeking to lose weight and should only be taken after proper medical assessment. Doctors said the pill can support weight loss, but delivers best results when combined with healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that enhancing the resilience of Dubai’s economy is a strategic priority to ensure sustainable growth and keep pace with global economic trends. This objective is well integrated into the framework of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to build a diversified economy based on innovation and effective partnerships. H.H. said: “We continue to work on developing a resilient economic system capable…
SHARJAH, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — In line with directives of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), to accelerate the transition towards a government powered by Agentic AI, the Sharjah Digital Department has affirmed its readiness to lead the development of the Sharjah Agentic AI Programme in collaboration with government entities across the emirate. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of the Sharjah Digital Department, stated that the directives of H.H. mark a significant milestone in Sharjah’s digital transformation journey and…
DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The combined estimated market value of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squads sits at a record-breaking figure of over €17.5 billion, with individual squad valuations driven by the expanded 48-team format. According to the Transfermarkt, the football website with focus on transfers & market values, the Top Most Valuable Squads heading into the tournament feature immense talent pools led by the sport’s biggest powerhouses: France: ~€1.53 billion England: ~€1.31 billion Spain: ~€1.26 billion Portugal: €1.02 billion Germany: ~€998 million Brazil: € 912.2 million The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World…
Telstra recently collaborated with Google to bolster the digital infrastructure across Australia and Asia-Pacific. The duo aim to accomplish this by using a combination of fibre and subsea network integration to tap into growing demands for AI technology. The partnership will see Google work with Telstra on its fibre backbone Aura network, securing inter-city dark fibre capacity, and target new opportunities “along some of Australia’s key connectivity corridors”. The increase in capacity is intended to give more Australian businesses and households the opportunity to connect faster and more securely to the rest of the world. The Aura network is described…
Dubai will develop a ‘smart medical visa’ and more seamless services for patients travelling to the emirate for treatment under a new agreement signed by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority. The strategic Memorandum of Understanding aims to create an integrated healthcare journey for medical tourists, linking visa, residency and healthcare services from before patients arrive in Dubai through to treatment and follow-up. The agreement was signed by Lt-Gen Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA Dubai, and Dr Alawi Sheikh Ali, Director General of DHA. Stay up to date…
European luxury brands have sharpened their focus on the United States, with a surge of store openings and fashion shows to lure a new crop of wealthy shoppers enriched by the AI and tech boom and offset weak consumer confidence in the rest of the world. After two years of contraction, the luxury goods sector was showing signs of stabilisation until the Iran war that began at the end of February, disrupting travel and denting luxury spending far beyond the Middle East. And China, the biggest source of luxury sales growth for two decades, is still struggling to tackle deflation…