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DUBAI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of national and international exhibitions and conferences this September across key industries including energy, investment, healthcare, travel, finance, cybersecurity and technology, among others. With a dynamic line-up of 14 flagship events across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), September’s roster spans business, innovation and industry development. The full event agenda includes: Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Middle East Energy is the region’s largest energy infrastructure exhibition. The 2026 edition will bring together more than…
Abu Dhabi founded energy infrastructure investor ePointZero has agreed to acquire a 90 per cent stake in Azura Power Holding Limited, expanding its exposure to power generation assets across Africa. ePointZero, a subsidiary of Two Point Zero Group, said the transaction remains subject to the completion of required procedures and approvals from relevant regulatory authorities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Azura Power currently operates 752 megawatts of capacity across three assets: Azura Edo in Nigeria with 461MW, Tobene in Senegal with 116MW and CTRG in Mozambique with 175MW. The projects are located in…
Dolly Parton’s sister Freida Parton has shared an emotional tribute following the country music star’s death at the age of 80.In a Facebook post, Freida opened up about losing her older sister, revealing that Dolly had also become a mother figure to her while she was growing up.“I know to the entire world, she was a superstar, but to me, she was my Dolly Momma,” Freida wrote.She recalled how the sisters would climb into bed together as children because they were both afraid of the dark. Dolly later stepped in to help raise Freida during her teenage years.Freida also reflected…
Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training on Sunday amid continuing speculation about Barcelona’s pursuit of the Argentine forward.Alvarez missed Atletico’s three group sessions late last week because of what the club described as “an indisposition”, before training alone at Majadahonda on Friday afternoon.He was left out of the squad for Saturday’s 3-1 win at Sevilla, a result that briefly shifted attention back to the pitch.”The plan is crystal clear. Julian had a few days where he wasn’t feeling well. Yesterday he trained and we hope he’ll be back in action quickly and be available for the next LaLiga match.…
Srikrishna Shankavaram, Head of AI Security, Zebra Technologies, outlines the delicate balancing act between securing AI agents and governing them as digital identities in this exclusive feature. 2026 is touted as the year AI moves from speculation and interest to real-world deployment and value. Yet one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value, or inadequate risk controls. It suggests more and better advice, and an ecosystem of support are needed to make agentic projects a success, which must include addressing new security considerations. There are early signs that the rise of agentic AI is transforming how organisations operate. In…
Police intensify traffic patrols around schools during morning and afternoon peak hours to ease congestion and ensure student safety Dubai: Dubai Police have intensified the deployment of traffic teams and patrols across roads, intersections and areas surrounding schools as students return for the new academic year, coinciding with the ‘A Day Without Accidents’ initiative. The enhanced presence covers both morning and afternoon peak periods and aims to regulate traffic, reduce congestion, and ensure students travel to and from school safely. Targeted deployment around schools Brigadier Musabbah Saeed Al Ghafli, Assistant Commander-in-chief for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, said traffic teams…
Japanese automakers will jointly develop software and electronic control systems for vehicles due to enter the market in fiscal 2029Tokyo: Nissan and Honda have agreed to jointly develop software and key electronic components for future vehicles, expanding their collaboration as the automotive industry increasingly shifts towards software-driven technologies.Under the agreement, the two Japanese automakers will share standardised components for core electronic control units (ECUs) and jointly develop software for vehicles scheduled for launch in fiscal 2029.The partnership builds on discussions that began in 2024 on cooperation in electric vehicles and automotive intelligence technologies.The agreement focuses on software-defined vehicles, whose functions…
Coyote vs. Acme is finally making its way to cinemas, nearly three years after Warner Bros. decided to shelve the completed film. The live action and animation hybrid, starring Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor, opens in UAE cinemas today, August 27. But its journey to the big screen has been anything but straightforward. Warner Bros. announced in November 2023 that it would not release the film, despite production having already been completed. The studio planned to take a tax write off, with the decision coming as it shifted its strategy away from projects originally intended for streaming. The decision…
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has grown more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to more than 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Olama said the UAE had made significant progress across the energy sector, including expanding clean energy, developing the national electricity system, strengthening grid interconnection and deploying modern technologies and data to manage the grid and enhance its readiness. He…
Today marks Tim Cook’s final day as Apple CEO, bringing his 15 year run at the helm of the technology giant to an end.John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will officially take over as CEO on September 1, while Cook moves into a new role as executive chairman of the company’s board.Apple announced the leadership change in April, saying the transition was unanimously approved by its board following a long term succession planning process.Cook said in Apple’s announcement: “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been…