As global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, senior government and industry leaders at a high-level panel discussion at the 27th edition of Intersec discussed how AI is quickly transitioning from 'deep tech' to everyday frontline operations in safety-critical environments.
Saudi-based Golden Compass for Mining Services, a geological consultancy owned by Naif Alrajhi Investment and Rasi Investment, has signed a strategic partnership deal with Thara Future Investments, in a move aimed at building a fully integrated national mining services champion in the kingdom.
Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026.
The UAE’s full passenger railway network will connect 11 cities and regions through strategically located stations, forming the UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway system, Etihad Rail announced on Thursday.
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) will conduct the 2026 Labour Force Survey (LFS) from January to December 2026.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ranked first worldwide in the Road Network Connectivity Index, and also ranked fourth among G20 countries in the Road Infrastructure Quality Index, thus reflecting the continuous development of the road sector, said a report.
The UAE government has achieved historic milestones, establishing an inspiring development model for government work during the last 20 years under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
The Kingdom of Bahrain has begun its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2026-2027 with Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York joining the council.
As the world welcomed the dawn of 2026, celebrations unfolded across regions and time zones, uniting cities in a shared moment of renewal.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has increased the minimum wage for Emiratis employed in the private sector to AED6,000 per month, effective January 1.
