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SHARJAH, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) hosted a series of workshops on Wednesday examining how artificial intelligence, resilient supply chains and commercial arbitration can help businesses meet regulatory requirements, manage risks and support investment. As UAE tax regulations continue to evolve, specialised AI systems are helping businesses access legislation, identify applicable rules and manage compliance obligations. These applications were examined during ‘Investing in the UAE: How AI Simplifies Tax and Compliance’. Omar Odeh, CEO and Founder of MIO & Partners and Asly AI, said: “The UAE’s tax landscape has changed considerably since 2018,…

SHARJAH, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Leading government officials, business leaders and investors at the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) highlighted the need to move beyond facilitating business establishment towards creating the conditions for companies to expand, reinvest and sustain long-term growth. The insights and opinions were shared during a discussion, held on the opening day’s panel ‘Beyond Ease of Doing Business: Building Economies Where Businesses Grow,’ led by Hussein Al Mahmoudi, CEO of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK); Abdelaziz Alshamsi, Assistant Director General for Communication and Business Sector at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI); Mariam…

ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the two countries. During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two top diplomats reviewed the continued progress in bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including the economy, trade and investment, as well as other areas supporting the development priorities of both countries. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Dr. Jaishankar, reaffirming the deep-rooted, long-standing ties between…

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s advanced infrastructure, flexible regulatory environment and economic integration across its emirates are strengthening its appeal to international investors, with growing opportunities in industry, energy, transport and logistics, according to participants at RISE Summit 2026. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the summit at Dubai World Trade Centre, participants highlighted the UAE’s diversified economy and resilience to economic and geopolitical challenges as key factors supporting investor confidence and attracting long-term capital. Ludovic Subran, Chief Investment Officer of Allianz and Co-Managing Director of Allianz Investment Management, said the Gulf…

SHARJAH, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Wednesday morning, in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the launch of ‘Najm’, an AI agent by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). The launch took place during the opening ceremony of the 9th Sharjah Investment Forum, held at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The launch of ‘Najm’, which aims to help investors identify commercial and industrial opportunities in Sharjah that match the requirements…

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Inmates from Dubai Police’s General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments participated in the sixth Intercontinental Chess Championship for Prisoners, held online with 134 teams from 54 countries. The championship, organised under the supervision of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in cooperation with Dubai Chess and Culture Club, was hosted by Cook County in the United States. Brigadier Sultan Abdullah Al Owais, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, said participation reflected Dubai Police’s commitment to rehabilitation, with chess helping inmates develop strategic thinking and mental discipline. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Abdullah…

NEW YORK, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The US dollar climbed to an 18-month high on Wednesday as renewed expectations of an interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve later this month boosted the currency. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.68% to 102.86, its highest level since April 2025. The euro fell 0.69% to $1.1121, hitting a fresh 17-month low against the dollar and a 16-month low against sterling. The British pound declined 0.58% to $1.3178, while the Japanese yen weakened 0.33% to 158.81 per dollar. Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, 15th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is all set to become the main crossing point for capital moving between East and West. And all of this is to happen within the next five years, building on a regulatory framework that has drawn one of the world’s largest groups of licensed digital asset companies, the head of the Dubai Digital Asset Association said on the opening day of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2026 on Wednesday. Speaking at a panel titled “Capital Without Borders: Where Smart Money Is Moving Next,” Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General of the association, was joined…

KUWAIT, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, was briefed on the Fujairah Culture & Media Authority’s key programmes, initiatives, and activities, including its participation in international book fairs and cultural events. The briefing took place during a meeting with Fatima Yousuf Al Ali, Director of the Authority’s Media Affairs Department, on the sidelines of her participation in the “Media Institutions Leadership” programme in Kuwait. Her participation reflects the Authority’s commitment to developing media professionals, strengthening leadership skills and exploring modern approaches to media management to enhance institutional performance and keep pace with…

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE already has a control tower agent that every deployed AI agent must plug into, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, said today at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai. He was speaking at the “Trust Test for Agentic AI” session, part of the meeting held from 13th to 15th October 2026 as part of the long-standing strategic partnership between the UAE Government and WEF. The session examined how to govern AI systems that act with greater autonomy while preserving accountability, judgment…