Meta is stepping up its push into consumer-focused AI agents and AI-powered wearable devices, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg describing the current period as a “wild time to be building”. Speaking at the company’s annual Connect conference, Zuckerberg said views remained divided over the future direction of the industry, arguing that the ultimate goal of superintelligence
The GCC economy is forecast to contract by 6.4% this year, after renewed escalation in the regional conflict disrupted Saudi Arabia’s oil export infrastructure, including damage to the critical East-West pipeline, and pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel. A rebound of 5.8% is projected for 2027 as energy markets gradually stabilise, according to the
Amadeus is preparing to introduce its new “Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers” across the Gulf region as part of its continued commitment to advancing intelligent travel technology and empowering travel sellers with faster, smarter, and more efficient workflows. Integrated within Amadeus Selling Platform Connect and drawing on Amadeus’ position as the industry’s trusted system of
The second edition of Voices of AI concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, bringing together nearly 200 participants from across the UAE and France. The forum welcomed policymakers, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and technology leaders for a day of high-level discussions on the future of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact across economies and societies. Jointly organised
Global Food Week 2026 will host the Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium, organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations and the world’s leading organisation dedicated to beekeeping, together with ADNEC Group, a Modon company. The Symposium will be the largest scientific gathering
Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), has stressed that the future of technology and innovation requires empowering women to move from participation to influence and decision-making in shaping the future. She underlined the importance of creating an environment that enables women to develop
Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, educational buyers and corporate procurement teams will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 to 30 September 2027 when Paperworld Middle East returns as the region’s leading international trade platform for paper, stationery and office supplies. The exhibition was originally scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 October 2026,
