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Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for Gulf and Levant at Cisco. Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, recently launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio for customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure addresses the needs of organisations to innovate at pace while maintaining even greater control and autonomy over their data and digital infrastructure. The portfolio spans Cisco’s core product lines including networking, security, compute, collaboration, network management, AI and Splunk. Customers can configure and operate it in their own air-gapped, on-premises physical environments. The Journey to Sovereign Critical Infrastructure SCI is…
Doctors in the UAE are urging parents to stay alert to common ‘back-to-school bugs’ as students return to classrooms, saying infections often rise in the first few weeks as children mix again in close-contact settings. Pediatricians said common illnesses can range from colds and flu-like infections to stomach bugs, conjunctivitis and, in some cases, hand, foot and mouth disease. They also said changing weather, dust exposure, air-conditioning and dehydration may worsen allergies, asthma and respiratory irritation in some children. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels What are ‘back-to-school bugs’? Doctors said that it…
What does it take to keep going during uncertain times? Many business founders and CEOs are forced to make tough calls and re-examine leadership that is the need of the hour. Behind every redundancy decision is a calculation that goes far beyond numbers. As businesses navigate uncertainty, founders are being forced to take some of the most difficult decisions of their careers: deciding who stays and who goes. ‘You’re affecting people’s lives’ For Natasha Hatherall, founder and CEO of TishTash Group, these decisions are as personal as they are strategic. “There is no easy way to approach this,” Hatherall said.…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has partnered with noon Food to drive the growth and competitiveness of Emirati-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage (F&B) sector through a broad range of support mechanisms, including tailored commercial terms and structured digital enablement. The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a clear framework for onboarding eligible Dubai SME members onto noon’s digital marketplace, providing access to its customer base, delivery…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) announced strong annual results for 2025, reporting a 19.4 percent increase in revenue and a 17.8 percent rise in net profit compared to 2024. These results underscore the resilience of its operating model and the strength of its integrated economic ecosystem. DIEZ’s robust performance was driven by improved operational efficiency and the increasing attractiveness of its three economic zones, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity. The total number of companies registered within the DIEZ ecosystem grew by 24.6 percent by the end of…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Child Safety Organisation has launched a community initiative reaching more than 600 kindergarten children across schools in Sharjah, marking students’ return to in-person learning this week with activities centred on national identity and pride in the UAE. The programme included the distribution of UAE flags, national symbols and symbolic gifts to children at a number of public and private institutions. The activities were designed to introduce children to national symbols through interactive, age-appropriate experiences. The initiative reflects the importance of early childhood in shaping character, emotional wellbeing and social awareness. Kindergarten years are…
Eric Ashby, COO Kruger, predicted agentic AI could significantly cut operating costs if it can reduce downtime by even small margins. This statement accompanied the news that the company is an early adopter of a system Accenture is developing. Ashby said cutting typical repair times on factory equipment by 10 per cent to 15 per cent could translate into multi-billion-dollar savings, along with improving safety, productivity and performance at its sites. He explained the agentic AI factory system Accenture is developing with Avanade and Microsoft provides the means for Kruger’s staff to “respond faster to issues, capture operational knowledge and…
A quick tour through Global Village reveals one thing shoppers are always looking for: offers and discounts. While some vendors are promoting bulk deals, others have set up dedicated racks with specially priced items. In the Chinese pavilion, several clothing vendors had little signages advertising special rates, especially for bulk buys. ‘Three pieces for Dh100,’ read one sign. Several vendors loudly advertised their prices and invited customers to look at their products. One seller Anne, said she was giving bigger discounts to buyers on the first day. “Our brand new designs were selling for Dh150 per piece before Global Village…
A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined. Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “woman of the house”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home. The distinction may seem subtle, but educators say it changes the meaning entirely — from a limited label to one…
MANAMA, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant terrorist and sabotage plot aimed at undermining the security, stability, and social cohesion of the United Arab Emirates. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the efficiency and vigilance of the UAE security and intelligence services in dismantling the Iran-linked terrorist cell, arresting its members, and thwarting its criminal objectives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reaffirms Bahrain’s full solidarity with the UAE, asserting its support for all measures taken to safeguard Emirati sovereignty…