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Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday unveiled Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model, stepping up competition with OpenAI and Anthropic as the race to build more capable coding and cybersecurity systems intensifies.The launch comes two weeks after Google introduced Gemini 4 Argon, as the company expands its Gemini family of AI models for developers and enterprise customers.The company said the Carbon model delivers state-of-the-art performance across cybersecurity tasks including vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and software patchingGoogle said Carbon generates secure code at more than twice the success rate of Gemini 4 Argon on internal benchmarksThe model is designed to handle complex,…
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — In light of the delicate circumstances facing the region, the United Arab Emirates affirmed that dialogue and adherence to international law are essential to addressing the ongoing crises. This reflects the UAE’s steadfast commitment to resolving disputes through diplomatic and peaceful means. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s call to exercise wisdom and pursue political solutions to help contain tensions, prevent further escalation, safeguard regional security and stability, and promote development and prosperity for the region’s people. The Ministry emphasised the need to intensify diplomatic efforts and…
RAF Abu Dhabi, the first-ever Real American Freestyle (RAF) event in the Middle East, will feature four Arab athletes as Bahrain’s Hamza Kooheji and Murtaza Talha, Jordan’s Ali AlQaisi, and Egypt’s Osama Elsaidy make their RAF debuts at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi on November 14.The star attractions at the inaugural event are Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington in the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.Also, Arman Tsarukyan, the UFC’s No. 1-ranked lightweight contender, will face Neiman Gracie, a three-time World BJJ bronze medallist, in Catchweight Crossover.But local fans will be keen to see how fighters from the region perform in…
ABU DHABI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer, LAHAB, has completed the first dynamic test firing of its 155mm Extended Range Full Bore (ERFB) artillery ammunition, which features a deep intrusion fuze well and was designed and produced in-house. Launch conditions were in line with expectations, and all rounds, fired from a 52-calibre barrel, held their predicted trajectories and impacted within the target area, demonstrating consistent grouping and tight dispersion. The trial was designed to confirm compatibility with weapons built to the Joint Ballistics Memorandum of Understanding (JBMOU) standard, agreement between theoretical and measured chamber…
The automotive brand showcases advancements in intelligent mobility, new energy technologies and off-road capabilities at its Global Technology Experience Day 2026 Published: Wed 28 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM Advances in artificial intelligence and new energy technologies are expanding what vehicles can do. Ke Chuandeng, President of Jetour International, said: “The future evolution of vehicles lies not only in improvements in power and performance, but also in coordinating intelligent interaction, energy applications, and mobility services to turn vehicles into intelligent travel companions for users.” From October 20 to 23, 2026, the 2026 Jetour Global Technology Experience Day took place across Wuhu,…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Over 250 senior maritime leaders will gather in Dubai on Thursday, 12 November 2026 for the inaugural Seatrade Maritime UAE Summit, held by Seatrade Maritime with host partner DP World, as geopolitical disruption across the region has placed resilience at the top of the industry agenda. Held under the theme, “Navigating the Future: The UAE and the New Era of Global Maritime Leadership”, the Summit has been curated for senior maritime stakeholders who are setting, shaping and defining the next chapter of the global shipping industry and the UAE’s maritime landscape. This includes a…
MANAMA, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — Al Wahda secured a 2-1 victory over Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya at Bahrain National Stadium on Wednesday in the third round of Group A fixtures in the AFC Champions League Two. The win maintained Al Wahda’s perfect record, taking their tally to nine points and keeping them at the top of the group standings, while Al Khaldiya remained bottom with one point. Facundo Kruspzky opened the scoring for Al Wahda in the 43rd minute before Gleison Moreira equalised for Al Khaldiya in the 65th. Alaeddine Zouhir restored Al Wahda’s lead in the 74th minute to…
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) — As the UAE accelerates its national AI agenda, Emirates Petroleum Company P.J.S.C. (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to explore how AI can reshape workforce productivity, strengthen enterprise readiness and support the next phase of digital transformation across the organisation. The MoU supports Emarat’s ambition to become a digital pioneer in its sector and aligns with the UAE National AI Strategy 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence. It further reflects Emarat’s focus on…
The race to make artificial intelligence commercially autonomous took a significant step forward in Abu Dhabi this week, where AI agents were used to make real-world purchases without requiring human approval, highlighting a broader shift towards what technology firms call the “agentic economy”.At a build day hosted by XDC Network at Hub71, AI agents bought coffee and merchandise from merchants before paying each other for services using USDC, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. More than 200 developers, founders and technology enthusiasts participated in the event, dubbed Unsupervised, with agent-driven transactions exceeding $1,000 by the end of the day.The exercise reflected a growing…
Pakistan’s team management will continue to back Babar Azam despite the star batter’s lack of big scores, batting coach Mike Smith said ahead of the home team’s tri-series final against Sri Lanka.Saturday’s final will be a big opportunity for Babar to prove that he still belongs at the highest level.Once a prolific batter in the 50-over format, Babar has cut a frustrating figure, having scored just 118 runs in four matches against England and Sri Lanka in the ongoing tri-series.Pakistan nevertheless booked their spot in the final with a consistent run in the league phase, winning three of their four…