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Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, recently announced it is working with OpenAI as part of the OpenAI Daybreak Cyber Partner Program. The collaboration brings together OpenAI’s frontier AI capabilities and Tenable’s leadership in exposure management to help organisations better understand cyber risk, prioritise action and stay ahead of attackers through Tenable product and service workflows. The announcement comes as AI is reshaping the threat landscape. Attackers are already using AI to accelerate reconnaissance, automate vulnerability discovery and compress the window between exposure and exploitation. Security teams face a growing asymmetry: the volume…
Serial entrepreneur, digital media maverick and KT Luxe‘s trusted luxury voice, Atul Hegde passed away on July 7, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt across the industry and by everyone fortunate enough to have known him. To the wider business world, he was the pioneering founder of YAAP and one of India’s most influential digital marketing visionaries. But within the pages of KT Luxe, Atul was a storyteller with impeccable taste, a connoisseur of the finer details and someone who understood that true luxury was never defined by a price tag, but by the stories that gave…
The US Department of Commerce loosened export controls on the UAE on Friday, making it easier to export military items, certain commercial satellites and spacecraft, according to a US government posting in the Federal Register. The UAE government and approved companies also will now be able to access advanced computing items licence-free, the posting said. UAE companies G42 and Core42 and US companies operating in the country, including Amazon, Apple, and xAI, are among those that no longer need licenses for AI chips and servers. In providing the more favorable treatment for certain exports to the UAE, the Commerce Department…
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the second edition of the “Prompt Engineering” programme for members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Al Ain. This is part of KFED’s continuous efforts to empower entrepreneurs with future skills and enhance their readiness to leverage AI technologies in developing projects. The programme focuses on enabling participants to understand the latest AI trends and develop their skills in designing effective prompts, in addition to utilising AI tools in building innovative businesses using the ‘Lean AI Canvas’ methodology. Offering an intensive, hands-on training experience,…
KATHMANDU, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, in the presence of Abdullah bin Jarwan Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nepal at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Kathmandu. At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to President Kast the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy…
Fady Younes, Managing Director for Cybersecurity at Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS. The UAE is among the world’s fastest adopters of AI, driven by strong government policies, heavy investment in digital infrastructure, and widespread enterprise interest. As the country pursues its National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, organisations are becoming acutely aware that the unprecedented pace of AI adoption requires them to strengthen cyber resilience at the same pace as innovation. While AI unleashes immense potential, it also introduces new and complex risks. That’s why cybersecurity is the ultimate enabler of trusted AI, especially in highly-regulated…
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has announced a bunch of relief measures for tourism establishments in the emirate, including extended utility bill payment deadlines, fee waivers and flexible payment plans. The initiative is aimed at boosting the sustainability and competitiveness of the emirate’s tourism sector while creating a more attractive environment for investors. Among the key measures is an one-month extension for paying utility bills. Tourism businesses will also be able to pay their consumption bills in instalments, while penalties for service disconnections will be waived for three months. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has inaugurated a central control room dedicated to managing and monitoring autonomous vehicle (AV) operations across Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT. This strategic step aims to enhance direct supervision and effective regulation of the sector through advanced systems for real-time monitoring, data analysis, and decision support, ensuring the highest levels…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has announced today the resumption and expansion of its network operations into Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo International Airport (ALP). Scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026, Aleppo becomes flydubai’s second destination in Syria, joining the capital city, Damascus. This reinforces the airline’s commitment to opening up previously underserved markets. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said, “We are pleased to resume our operations to Aleppo after nearly 14 years of halted operations. The introduction of our daily service to Aleppo marks an important…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — A joint workshop organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the UAE Basketball Association (UAEBA) recently reviewed the regulatory frameworks for basketball practitioners, ensuring streamlined procedures for coaches, players, academies, and teams participating in tournaments across the sporting season. Held at the UAE National Olympic Committee headquarters in Dubai, the session featured key leadership, including Abdul Latif Nasser Al Fardan, President of the UAEBA, and Ali Al Mutawa, DSC Board Member and Chairman of the DSC’s Basketball Development Committee. Also in attendance were Salem Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAEBA; Ahmed Salem Al…