The Middle East’s unparalleled influence on global energy security, investment and industrial development will take centre stage at ADIPEC 2026, as Abu Dhabi welcomes regional and international energy leaders from 2-5 November. Long established as a cornerstone of global energy supply, the region will help shape the next phase of energy development through major investments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to test investment proposals at an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, providing alternative arguments for investment committees while human reviewers check its analysis, delegates at Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026) heard on Wednesday. Maria Sanchez, Senior Vice President of AI Product Delivery at Inception (G42), outlined the deployment
AI agents now play a role in 9% of Majid Al Futtaim’s customer transactions by recommending products, influencing choices or directing purchases, up from virtually zero a few months ago, the company’s CEO, Ahmed Galal Ismail, told the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2026. He said the shift underscores the growing importance of consumer trust as
Alef Education (ADX: ALEFEDT), a UAE-based global leader in education technology, concluded its participation at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 on October 7, generating interest from representatives across the Gulf, Africa and Asia in practical AI solutions built to support teaching and learning. During the two-day event, Alef Education showcased its portfolio of AI-powered solutions
Abu Dhabi will host the third European Arab Medical Congress from 11th to 13th December 2026, bringing together international experts, scientists and specialists in psychology, mental health and rehabilitation medicine, alongside medical professionals and researchers from around the world. Coinciding with the International Day of People of Determination, the congress is organised by Emirates Scholar
The largest edition of Global Food Week has concluded in Abu Dhabi, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). The
The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has concluded the fourth edition of the Education First Forum 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, held under the theme From Impact to Ecosystem. Bringing together approximately 500 participants and delegates, including decision-makers, policymakers, educators, researchers, students, parents, and representatives of families and the wider community, the forum reflected a participatory
