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Karl Crowther. Karl Crowther discusses how orchestration, human accountability and workforce upskilling can help organisations scale agentic automation Gulf enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation, with attention shifting towards measurable business value, governance and the skills needed to scale adoption. Clear objectives and coordinated workflows are becoming increasingly important as organisations bring AI agents, software robots and people together across business operations. Speaking to TahawulTech.com during UiPath FUSION Dubai on Monday Karl Crowther, Vice President, Middle East, Africa, India and South East Asia at UiPath, discusses the differing stages of AI maturity in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. He explains…
Abu Dhabi will become the first city in the West Asia, North Africa and South Asia region to host a Frieze art fair, when the inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi opens its doors on November 19 at Manarat Al Saadiyat. The fair, organised by Frieze in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, brings together 84 galleries from 64 cities across 37 countries and regions. It builds on 17 years of Abu Dhabi Art, which concluded its final edition in 2025 before evolving into the new format. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call on Monday with Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea Kang Shin-chul. During the call, Prince Khalid congratulated Shin-chul on his appointment as minister of defense. The ministers discussed prospects for defense cooperation between the two friendly nations, as well as regional developments. They emphasized the importance of supporting efforts aimed at achieving peace in the region and the world. The ministers condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi alumni of Carnegie Mellon University held their 2026 annual gathering in Diriyah. Cyberani by aramco digital sponsored the event, which was attended by graduates from across the university’s disciplines. The event aimed to strengthen professional networking, encourage the exchange of expertise, and expand opportunities for collaboration among alumni. The gathering featured a dialogue with Eng. Abdulaziz S. Al-Shafi, Vice President of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Aramco – and Board Chairman at Cyberani. Al-Shafi reflected on milestones in his professional career and his leadership experience, as well as shared his perspectives on the digital technology and…
HEBRON — Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city in the southern occupied West Bank after a 10-day siege, allowing displaced families to return home, the governor of Hebron said on Monday. “Palestinian security forces have taken full control of the area following the Israeli withdrawal,” Khaled Dudin said. “Relevant authorities and Palestinian security forces are monitoring developments on the ground and working to provide the necessary conditions for residents to return safely,” the governor said. The Israeli army launched the operation in Hebron on Oct. 23 following a shooting attack by two Palestinians that killed two Israeli soldiers and…
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab. Agreements involving ADNOC, Mubadala and Inception42 aim to accelerate AI deployment, strengthen digital sovereignty and advance Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become the world’s first AI-native government Abu Dhabi has expanded its strategic collaboration with OpenAI through four agreements covering government transformation, energy, investment and enterprise AI adoption, marking a significant step towards deploying advanced artificial intelligence across the emirate’s strategic sectors. The agreements were signed following a…
Dubai’s What The Food festival returned to Alserkal Avenue over the weekend, bringing together homegrown food brands, activities and plenty of things for visitors to try. Among the brands taking part was HalaPop, which describes itself as the UAE’s first locally made prebiotic soda. The festival, held on October 31 and November 1, returned for its fifth edition under the theme Khubz wa Milh, meaning bread and salt, celebrating the tradition of bringing people together through food. Founded by Walid Antabli and Karim Jalloul, HalaPop was created as an alternative to traditional soft drinks, offering fruity flavours without added sugar. Visitors…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 3,680 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles over an electrical defect that could cause a fire and increase the risk of injury or an accident. The recall covers Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026. According to the ministry, the defect involves the protective covering of small electrical wires inside the engine compartment, which could cause the wires to become damaged and result in an electrical short circuit, potentially leading to a fire. Owners of affected vehicles are advised to check whether their Vehicle Identification Number…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has urged commercial establishments to obtain the necessary licenses to practice their registered activities within 90 days of registration in the Commercial Register. The ministry called on business owners to comply with the Commercial Register Law and its Implementing Regulations by obtaining the required licenses for activities subject to licensing within the specified period. It warned that failure to obtain the necessary licenses within 90 days would result in the cancellation of the activity’s registration in the Commercial Register, in accordance with Article 4 of the Implementing Regulations. The article requires traders to…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) supplied more than 1.3 million liters of safe drinking water to displaced and affected communities in Yemen’s Lahj, Taiz, and Aden governorates. The assistance is part of emergency response projects aimed at ensuring access to drinking water for displaced people and affected families. The distributions included 417,480 liters of water supplied to five camps in Lahj Governorate and 336,675 liters to Tuban and Al-Musaymir districts in the same governorate. Another 313,200 liters were supplied to Al-Mudhaffar District in Taiz Governorate, while 255,000 liters were delivered to Al-Firdous (2) Camp in Al-Buraiqah District in…