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ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council and SCC Middle East today announced plans to develop a new Centre of Excellence for Cyber Resilience and Trusted Technology in the UAE, to serve the region and the globe, announced during AI Everything Abu Dhabi. The Centre will provide an environment where government, enterprises, technology partners and specialists can explore emerging technologies, test real use cases, and understand how new solutions can be adopted securely and at scale. The initiative follows a three-phase approach: Phase 1 – Building national capability: Executive learning, practical labs and specialist development…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the banner of “The Rocket Revolution,” the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) at the University of Sharjah marked World Space Week 2026 with a rich programme of scientific and interactive events running from October 4 through 10. The initiative aimed to deepen public understanding of space science and technology, with a particular focus on the evolution of rocket technology and space missions, through a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on activities designed to blend knowledge, exploration, and innovation. Throughout the week, participants engaged with a range of lectures and scientific activities…
SHARJAH, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Training and Development Center (STDC), affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), organised Oxford and Cambridge Strategic Leadership Programme for employees of government and private-sector entities in Sharjah. The programme is part of STDC’s efforts to provide specialised international programmes that strengthen leadership capabilities, build organisational readiness, and equip professionals to navigate the rapidly evolving business environment and contemporary developments. As part of the programme, the renowned Lady Margaret Hall at the University of Oxford hosted a segment of the training, providing participants with an integrated learning experience that…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting the UAE’s strategic position in the international financial system, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), will organise the “Annual UAE Banks Reception 2026” in Bangkok, Thailand, on 15th October 2026. The reception will serve as a global gathering held on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, taking place from 12th to 18th October 2026. The event aligns with the key themes of the Annual Meetings, particularly strengthening…
The UAE’s perfume industry is anything but new, but it has evolved into a diverse industry that combines regional heritage with modern perfumery. While oud and attars remain deeply rooted in the region’s fragrance culture, UAE perfume houses are developing modern scents that are going viral with perfume lovers around the world, turning affordable scents into serious contenders in a market once dominated by luxury names. And this isn’t simply a passing trend. Brands such as Lattafa, Armaf, Afnan and Arabiyat Prestige show just how far UAE perfumery has come, combining sophisticated scent profiles with prices that make them accessible…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Finance in Ajman is participating in Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, taking place on 6th and 7th October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘The New Intelligence Order – From Abu Dhabi, the AI Capital of the World.’ Through its participation, the Department is showcasing its latest smart services and its approach to leveraging artificial intelligence to advance government financial services and operations across the emirate. The Department’s participation in the global artificial intelligence event reflects its commitment to embedding innovation across the workplace and accelerating the adoption…
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.The deal brings together the studios behind “Mission: Impossible”, “Harry Potter” and DC Studios alongside major television and streaming networks such as CBS, CNN, Paramount+ and HBO Max — forming an expansive entertainment company spanning film, TV and news.Shares of the combined company moved to the New York Stock Exchange from Nasdaq on Tuesday to trade under the ticker “SKYD”.Stay up to date with the latest news.…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Open Innovation AI, the UAE-based sovereign AI infrastructure and orchestration company, and NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced a technology collaboration at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026. The collaboration aims to identify opportunities to bring together the following; Open Innovation AI’s Sovereign AI Fabric: hardware-agnostic software that provisions, orchestrates, secures and operates GPU infrastructure across on-prem, hybrid and air-gapped deployments. NetApp Platform: The NetApp Platform is an intelligent, governed foundation that turns distributed enterprise data into trusted, AI-ready knowledge without requiring it to be moved, copied, or consolidated. It enables seamless…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — Solutions+ and Saal.ai have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate the adoption of enterprise data platform solutions. The agreement was signed at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, where Solutions+ is a Global Partner. Under the collaboration agreement, Solutions+ will be the enterprise transformation partner, leading client engagement, advisory, implementation, integration, change enablement, governance, assurance, training and managed services. Saal.ai brings its enterprise data platform DigiXT and Data Prism 360, enabling organisations to build stronger data foundations and turn organisational data into actionable intelligence. Combining Solutions+’s established client relationships and industry expertise with Saal.ai’s…
ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has started implementing the resolution that sets caps on the levels of target ingredients in selected food products in the UAE. The measure aims to protect public health and reduce obesity rates and other noncommunicable diseases linked to unhealthy food. The resolution sets a national framework to gradually reduce all types of sodium, processed sugar, and fat in a range of food products in the UAE, to improve their nutritional value and further support balanced food choices for community members, through clearly defined phases that extend…