Author: Editorial team
Karl Crowther. The conversation in boardrooms across the UAE and Saudi Arabia has begun to shift from developing more AI capabilities to ensuring that they work efficiently across the entire organisation. Typically, every novel technology follows the same chronology. First comes the capability phase, followed by questions about how that capability should be managed. Quite inevitably, AI too has arrived at this inflection point. As organisations move from experimentation and AI pilots to enterprise-wide production, the focus is shifting to how those capabilities are managed, governed and scaled. The need for oversight and accountability is becoming increasingly critical. The UAE and…
An Al Ain court has found a man guilty and ordered him to compensate a woman after he unlawfully breached her privacy and entered her private residence entirely against her will. The Al Ain Court of First Instance ruled that the defendant must pay financial damages of Dh20,000 to the victim following a traumatic trespassing incident that severely compromised her privacy and left her fearing for her safety inside her home. According to official court records, the woman filed a civil lawsuit against the defendant following a prior criminal court conviction. The criminal judiciary had already found the man guilty…
Burjeel Holdings marked the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market (ISM) with a Market Open Ceremony, following strong demand from regional and international investors. The listing follows the successful completion of Burjeel’s debut Sukuk issuance under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme, marking the healthcare group’s first entry into international debt capital markets and the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al…
NEW YORK, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, took part in the security session of the UNCOPS 2026 Police Chiefs Summit in New York, where it highlighted the country’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology and artificial intelligence to strengthen security, protect communities, and deepen international cooperation. The ministry noted that this approach reflects the UAE leadership’s vision of placing innovation at the centre of government action to support security at both the national and global levels. During its address, the ministry outlined its ongoing efforts to implement proactive initiatives aimed at tracking offenders…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Holdings on Friday celebrated the Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking the admission of its inaugural US$500 million Sukuk to trading on the International Securities Market. The ceremony was held in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in the UK; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings; alongside Burjeel Holdings’ leadership and representatives of the London Stock Exchange. The market opening follows the successful completion of Burjeel Holdings’ inaugural Sukuk under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured…
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has announced the launch of ticket sales for the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 through the exhibition’s official website and dedicated mobile application, available on both Android and iOS devices. The 23rd edition of ADIHEX will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club. Organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the event will take place from 28th August to 6th…
JT Newby, Principal Threat Research Lead, Fortra. Fortra’s latest BEC Global Insights Report reveals attackers are chasing bigger payouts through proven social engineering tactics, with gift cards dominating cash-out methods and free webmail powering nearly three-quarters of all attacks Business email compromise (BEC) activity climbed sharply in June 2026, with Fortra Intelligence and Research Experts (FIRE) recording a 22 percent increase in overall attack volume compared to the prior month, according to the company’s latest BEC Global Insights Report. The findings, drawn from hundreds of active defence engagements with BEC threat actors each month, point to a threat that remains…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest developments after the signing of the US-Iran MoU.] Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the resumption of alumina production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi following an Iranian attack on March 28, 2026 amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Alumina production at the facility is expected to ramp-up to 50 per cent of plant capacity within days. EGA expects to have the technical capability to ramp-up to full alumina production by the end of this year. The timing of further production ramp-up at Al Taweelah alumina refinery will be based…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won two prestigious international awards from Cambridge IFA in the United Kingdom, reaffirming its global leadership in corporate governance and sustainability. DEWA received the Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 and the Excellence in ESG and Sustainability Award 2026. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, received the two awards at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters. Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence, Dr. Ali Mohammed Khalifa Al Muwaijei, Vice President of Governance and Compliance, and DEWA’s Governance and Compliance team…
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Ali Humoud Al-Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. 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 Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages of condolences to the Kuwaiti Emir. Source: Emirates News Agency