Artificial Intelligence

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Luxury brands turn to AI as consumers embrace technology, says expert

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a growing strategic focus for luxury companies as consumers increasingly use AI tools during purchasing decisions, although many brands are still working to move beyond experimentation, according to an industry expert.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry experts call for stronger AI governance as enterprise adoption grows

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a strategic operating layer for modern enterprises, but with that shift comes a new set of governance, cybersecurity and business risks, said industry experts at a key event hosted by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai).

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AI set to reshape water infrastructure management, says industry expert

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape water and waste water infrastructure management globally as utilities adopt autonomous AI agents to analyse operational data and support real-time decision-making, but human oversight will remain essential, said an industry expert.

IT & Telecommunications

29 countries sign accord to establish world AI organisation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), Xinhua news agency reported.

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek launches AI-powered Bluebeam Max in Middle East

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Nemetschek, a global leader in construction artificial intelligence, has launched its AI-powered Bluebeam Max software across the Middle East region, targeting growing demand for digital tools in the region's architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) sector.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions IT & Telecommunications

UN report warns AI is advancing faster than science, regulation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than scientific understanding and governments' ability to regulate it, creating growing risks that require urgent global action based on a shared scientific evidence base, a landmark United Nations report warned.

Construction & Real Estate

Compliance with new intelligence: Growth of AI Tools for use with building codes

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Building safety professionals, including code officials, plan reviewers, engineers, designers and contractors, are increasingly using AI to access information and solve problems both in the office and at the job site, says Ed Cilurso, Senior Product Manager, Digital Assets, leading the ICC AI Navigator product roadmap strategy.

IT & Telecommunications

100 global AI experts to discuss trends at Global AI Show Riyadh 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, taking place on June 29 and 30, has unveiled its first line-up of thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global AI experts set to drive the direction of artificial intelligence and put it on the edge of innovation until 2026.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

AI is ready, but companies are not: Over $143bn at risk, report finds

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

AI is ready, but companies are not: Over $143bn at risk, report finds

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.