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Image credit: WAM/Website The UAE is setting global benchmarks in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve, promote, and digitise the Arabic language—ensuring its continued relevance in the digital age. Read-From budgets to layoffs: UAE businesses trust AI with big calls From education to publishing, major national institutions are deploying AI to elevate Arabic’s cultural, academic, and global status, a WAM report said. One of the most notable initiatives is the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, a landmark scholarly achievement led by Sharjah—widely recognised as the “Capital of Arab Culture.” This monumental work traces the development of Arabic…
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Image: Supplied With a bold vision for net-zero emissions and a $1.9bn smart grid transformation underway, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is at the heart of the UAE’s clean energy transition. Under the leadership of His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO, the authority is deploying cutting-edge technologies — from AI and hydrogen to solar and hydroelectric power — to drive Dubai’s ambitious sustainability goals. In an exclusive interview, Al Tayer outlines how DEWA is not only keeping the lights on for a fast-growing city, but also setting global benchmarks in energy efficiency, water supply, innovation and…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Abu Dhabi-based AI and big data analytics firm Presight has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dow Jones Factiva to explore co-developing AI-native risk and compliance solutions for financial institutions, regulators and sovereign entities. The collaboration will combine Dow Jones Factiva’s regulatory-grade risk, legal and sustainability data with Presight’s sovereign AI infrastructure and agentic AI capabilities. The companies aim to build predictive systems for sensitive areas of the global financial ecosystem. “This collaboration seeks to bring together the best of both worlds: Dow Jones Factiva’s unparalleled depth in regulatory-grade data and Presight’s sovereign-scale AI…
Image credit: Getty Images The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has officially extended the validity of resident cards for expatriates to a maximum of three years, following recent amendments to the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law. Read-Why GCC investors are turning to Oman for property opportunities According to Decision No. 78/2025, issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, and published in the Official Gazette (Issue 1608), expatriate resident cards can now be issued or renewed with the following options: one year for OMR 5, two years for OMR 10, and three…
Saad Maniar, CEO and managing partner of Baker Tilly UAE/Image: Supplied Baker Tilly International, a global network of accounting and advisory firms operating across more than 140 countries with over 43,000 professionals, has officially launched its new member firm in the United Arab Emirates. Headquartered in Dubai and led by newly appointed CEO and managing partner Saad Maniar, the UAE firm enhances the network’s presence in one of the Middle East’s most strategically significant markets. This launch marks Baker Tilly International’s ongoing commitment to the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, supported by the UAE’s dynamic economy, advanced infrastructure, and…
Image: Supplied Shaped by past global corporate reporting shortfalls, regulatory expectations on governance and financial integrity have become significantly more stringent than they were previously. Companies are strengthening their internal control frameworks as investors, regulatory bodies, and rating agencies demand reduced risks, transparency, and accountability. After the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) (2002) was introduced in the US, following Enron’s collapse, many countries, including Canada, India, the UK, and EU nations, introduced regulations to strengthen the internal controls on financial reporting of listed companies. New regulations have also been issued in the UAE following the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) establishing…
Image credit: Getty Images The Ministry of Tourism in Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed that all tourist hospitality facilities in the country must maintain a minimum 20-hour period between check-in and check-out, aligning with international hospitality standards. According to the policy, check-in and check-out times must be clearly documented in the reservation confirmation, and the total stay must not fall below 20 hours. While hotels and accommodations can set their own schedules based on location and clientele, they must still guarantee the full minimum stay, a Saudi Press Agency report said. Read-Saudi Arabia set to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by…
Image: Getty Images Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa, in collaboration with Saudi-based Taiba, has announced the relaunch of two Madinah properties: Millennium Al Aqeeq and Millennium Taiba. Situated just steps from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, the hotels are designed to provide a spiritually enriching stay for Umrah pilgrims, families, and travelers seeking premium comfort rooted in Islamic hospitality. “These properties are more than key assets in our portfolio—they are landmarks of faith, connection, and culture,” said Ali Hamad Lakhraim Al Zaabi, president of Millennium Hotels MEA. “Our partnership with Taiba ensures that every guest, whether a pilgrim, traveler, or…