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A woman in Abu Dhabi has been convicted of child neglect after she allowed a young girl to be alone at a beach late at night and failed to supervise her social media use. The defendant was also initially ordered to perform two months of community service. Prosecutors said the woman failed to take the necessary measures to protect the child’s moral safety. The young girl also allegedly misused a social media platform, which caused her photographs to be circulated among other people. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The prosecution brought the…

Dubai will host leading steel executives next month as the Middle East cements its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing steel markets, supported by massive infrastructure spending, expanding industrial activity and increasing demand for lower-carbon steel.According to analysis by Fastmarkets, the regional steel market is expected to grow from $44 billion in 2026 to $60 billion by 2031, driven by nearly $2 trillion worth of infrastructure and industrial projects across the Middle East. The outlook comes as steelmakers globally grapple with shifting trade patterns, carbon-related regulations and market uncertainty.Industry leaders are set to discuss these trends at the Middle…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police are advancing plans to integrate artificial intelligence into policing and administrative operations, with a particular focus on Agentic AI, as the UAE moves towards transforming 50% of government sectors, services and operations through autonomous AI technologies within two years. The plans were discussed during a meeting of the Dubai Police Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council, chaired by Major General Dr Ahmad Zaal bin Krishan Almuhairi, Deputy Commander in Chief for Financial and Administrative Affairs. Almuhairi emphasised that the successful adoption of advanced technologies must deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, decision…

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the club will open its new 2026–2027 sporting season by staging the 17th edition of the Pink Polo event on Saturday, October 31. The exhibition match will headline the event, bringing together polo, sportsmanship and solidarity in support of breast cancer awareness. Held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Month, the event will highlight the importance of early detection, regular screening and preventive healthcare, drawing on the appeal of sport and its ability to…

Artificial intelligence increasingly looks like a contest designed for very large countries. US private investment in AI reached almost $286 billion last year, more than 23 times the figure recorded for China, according to Stanford University’s 2026 AI Index. Training and running advanced models increasingly demands vast computing infrastructure, expensive chips, electricity and a relatively small pool of highly skilled people. Yet two countries with populations and domestic markets far smaller than either superpower have placed themselves unusually close to the centre of that race. The UAE is pouring capital into computing infrastructure, models and international technology partnerships. Singapore has…

ATHENS, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the Technical Training & Qualification Centre in Greece, which specialises in training and preparing military personnel across various technical fields. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled met Emirati military students studying at the centre and engaged them in cordial conversations about their studies and training, discussing the knowledge and experience they are gaining to hone their skills and develop their technical and military capabilities, and wishing them success in their academic and professional journeys. H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin…

As companies across the UAE deploy hundreds of artificial intelligence agents to automate tasks, cybersecurity experts are warning that many organisations still lack clear visibility into how those systems operate, creating new risks as AI adoption accelerates.The challenge is emerging as businesses increasingly use AI not only to generate content and analyse data, but also to carry out actions on behalf of employees, including accessing systems, calling tools and interacting with applications.According to research cited by TrendAI, 62 per cent of chief information officers in the UAE believe their organisations have more than 50 AI agents running in production environments.…

SHARJAH, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and Africa could become important markets for the global animation industry, offering new creative perspectives and opportunities for international coproduction, according to Pietro Pinetti, CEO of Studio Bozzetto. Speaking during a session titled International Coproductions Beyond the Idea at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC 2026), Pinetti said producers and artists from the two regions could bring new ideas and creative approaches to international projects, with opportunities to reach audiences in Europe, North America and Japan. “What I believe is that the Middle East and Africa will be the future…

CAPITALS, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices edged higher on Friday after hitting their lowest level in more than three months, but remained on course for a second consecutive weekly loss. Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to US$4,030.67 per ounce, having touched US$3,986.50 earlier in the session. US gold futures for December delivery, meanwhile, fell 0.3 percent to US$4,046.40 per ounce. Among other precious metals, silver declined 1.3 percent to US$53.81 per ounce, platinum slipped 0.9 percent to US$1,557.03, and palladium shed 0.4 percent to US$1,050.50. Source: Emirates News Agency

ALEXANDRINA, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage has held a series of meetings with scientific and academic institutions in Egypt, led by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, to explore opportunities for cooperation, exchange expertise and develop joint initiatives in cultural heritage documentation, digitisation, publishing and library development. As part of its efforts to strengthen scientific and academic partnerships and advance the preservation, protection and accessibility of cultural heritage, the institute was represented by a delegation headed by Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. During a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Dr Al Musallam…