Technology
Innovation City and EMB Global bring agentic AI to AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026
The Ras Al Khaimah free zone and its AI partner are exhibiting together at ADNEC Centre this week, as the UAE moves from adopting AI to building around it
Khaleej Times
Business
Tokenisation is about settlement, not liquidity, and banks must choose a path, says new report
Settlement efficiency, not liquidity, now drives the sector, says Arthur D. Little's new Viewpoint. It warns that the costliest mistake for lenders is failing to choose a strategy at all
Politics
India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi briefly detained in election protest
Opposition parties began their march from parliament towards to the Election Commission of India, but were stopped by heavy police deployments
Sports
France come from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in Nations League
Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio put the visitors ahead, but Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise, all on the bench at kickoff, turned the match on its head in the final 15 minutes
Business
du Pay to move into a subscription model for its remittance services
The company is planning on implementing a minimum-cost subscription model, in addition to receiving benefits even if a remittance is not sent
Technology
Abu Dhabi government service costs fall by 30% as satisfaction hits 92%, official says
A top official said AI is helping remove a ‘time tax’ from public services, with some transactions now completed before residents ask
Technology
UAE to have over 10,000 autonomous taxis, delivery vans by 2027, official says
Faisal Al Bannai says orders have already been placed as country prepares major expansion of physical AI with companies and wide scale deployment across the ecosystem.
Business
UAE, EU cut tariffs to boost trade to nearly $50 billion by 2032
Non-oil trade between the UAE and the five-member Eurasian Economic Union reached $33.6 billion in 2025, with the agreement targeting nearly $50 billion annually by 2032
Sports
Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point sparks backlash
The WTA has made efforts to tackle the issue of online abuse by introducing an AI-powered system which monitors thousands of players and officials on social media
Culture
'World’s finest actor': Anupam Kher cherishes lunch with 'dearest friend' Robert De Niro
The Indian actor took to Instagram to share that the two had spent time together over lunch, enjoying warm conversations
Technology
Etisalat to expand global connectivity capacity 25-fold by 2030
Project, launched in presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, will expand digital infrastructure in UAE and abroad to support AI growth
Culture
James Gunn confirms writing his next film ahead of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' release
Earlier in August, he revealed that the shooting of the superhero film has been wrapped
News
UniHawk launches A World Academy with winter residencies at leading global universities
Immersive campus-based programmes offer students a gateway to university life in Dubai, Oxford and Cambridge
Technology
AI powers the next generation of policing and public safety
As cities become smarter and more connected, AI is enabling police forces to move from reactive operations to predictive, data-driven decision-making
Culture
Director Matt Reeves steps away from 'The Batman Part II' production due to 'family matter'
Prior to the pause, the shooting of the film had been underway in London
Business
Etisalat offers free data to customers as it celebrates 50th anniversary
Customers have been promised 1GB for every year of loyalty, valid until October 13; anniversary packages include 50GB for Dh200
Business
The new HR agenda takes centre stage at HRSE Dubai 2026
This year's edition features an all-new premium stage line-up with 90 per cent new voices, headlined by Mo Gawdat and Stephen M R Covey, alongside the Future Workplace Awards
News
Pakistan, Turkey agree to rapid deployment of forces in Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Makkah Defence Alliance and would be carried out under the national laws of the three countries