The banking industry cannot continue tinkering with AI, it needs to embrace expertly designed systems that can address real world problems, says Patrick Sullivan, CEO of Parliament Street think tank The post GCC banks eye $100bn upside from agentic AI appeared first on Gulf Business.
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New campaign targets logistics, manufacturing and heavy industry leaders across the UAE Highlights reliability, scale and cost advantages of rail freight for long-haul and bulk cargo Positions rail as a proven, operational solution ready to support the UAE’s next phase of industrial growth Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 February 2026: Etihad Rail has today launched a national awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail. The campaign comes as the UAE’s industrial and logistics sectors enter a new phase of growth, placing increased pressure on road
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Gulfood 2026 capitalises on 8.4% CAGR for global logistics market by uniting global titans at newly launched sector, Gulfood Logistics Dubai – 14 January, 2026: As the global food industry converges on this January, Gulfood 2026 is proud to announce the launch of Gulfood Logistics at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The move comes as the global logistics and transportation market is projected to grow from $9.4 trillion in 2024 to $23.0 trillion by 20351, underlining the strategic economic weight of logistics in global trade and food supply systems. As global food systems become more interconnected, Gulfood 2026 places a ma
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The brand was officially launched with key partners, The General Command of Dubai Civil Defence, Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), and NAFFCO during a press conference, where Dubai, UAE was positioned as the world’s convening platform for safety, security and resilience New Intersec Global identity unifies leading international security and safety events into a single, connected global ecosystem Intersec 2026 takes place until Wednesday 14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East has officially unveiled Intersec Global, a new unified international brand that brings together the world’s
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26,500 graduated to date with an employability of 94% 13 January 2026, Dubai, UAE: At its glittering 36th graduation, Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated the accomplishments of a highly skilled class of 379 students. More than 26,500 students have graduated from EAU to date with the university boasting a 94% employability rate, demonstrating its ongoing contribution to the aviation and technology talent pipeline. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chancellor of the EAU conferred the graduates with their well-earned certificates. He said: “As the
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Light + Intelligent Building Middle East was officially opened today by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Co-located with Intersec, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East will feature more than 600 brands from 30 countries Beyond the exhibition floor, the Smart Building Summit, InSpotLight stage and THINKLIGHT conference will provide three days of engaging industry insights from over 140 experts around the world Dubai, UAE: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, MENA’s leading event for lighting and buildin
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Live product pitches, future focused discussions and insights from global lighting associations including IALD, IES, and SLL headline this year’s programme Artificial Intelligence, sustainability and education take centre stage as the lighting industry prepares for the future The three-day InSpotLight programme is part of Light + Intelligent Building 2026, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January Dubai, UAE: Following its success last year, the InSpotLight stage will return to Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, bringing together lighting designers, manufacturers, educators, associations and emerging talent to
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Industry leaders will converge at the Smart Building Summit at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East to discuss the critical standards and policies driving the region’s built environment Over 130 international and regional experts will highlight the evolving global regulatory landscape and share best-practice insights Light + Intelligent Building Middle East is set to welcome 16,000 industry professionals from 12-14 January at Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology, will examine the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape shaping
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Istituto Marangoni Dubai, the acclaimed Higher Education Institute has welcomed the renowned Delphine Bellini, CEO of Maison Schiaparelli, to its campus as part of an ongoing series of talks to inspire and offer industry insight and expertise to its students. The ‘In Conversation’ event was attended by Istituto Marangoni Dubai’s students and covered topics including Delphine’s career, her perspective on today’s fashion industry, and the importance of strategic business planning, as well as the history and evolution of the brand and how she successfully scaled it over the years. Maison Schiaparelli was founded in 1927 by legendary avant
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During Innovation4Mobility at Automechanika Dubai yesterday, Kearney shared insights from a global study on the future of AI in the mobility ecosystem The research outlines potential future scenarios for AI in mobility and underscores the need for shared governance and unified goals Other critical topics addressed at Innovation4Mobility this week include cybersecurity and circular mobility models Dubai, UAE: As mobility continues to evolve at pace, industry leaders, experts, and policymakers have convened at Innovation4Mobility at Automechanika Dubai to examine the technologies driving a smarter, cleaner, and more connected transp
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