Beijing: Chinese technology giant Baidu Inc is making a significant investment in digital employees powered by artificial intelligence agents, spurred by rapid advancements in AI technology and the development of new algorithms, models, and applications. According to Emirates News Agency, industry experts noted that as AI is increasingly used to understand people’s needs and address problems, digital workforces are emerging as a core component for transforming organizational structures and enhancing operational efficiency. Ruan Yu, vice-president of Baidu, emphasized that the capabilities of large language models are advancing rapidly, leading to a shift from human-machine collaboration to AI agent forms. AI

Taipei: Typhoon Podul is forecast to make landfall on the southeastern coast of China’s Taiwan region on Wednesday noon, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that are expected to affect a wide swath of southern China in the coming days, according to the National Meteorological Center. According to Emirates News Agency, Tai Xinyan, chief forecaster at NMC, stated that the center of Typhoon Podul, categorized as a severe typhoon, was located approximately 85 kilometers southeast of Taitung, Taiwan, at 10 am. The storm packed maximum sustained winds of 42 meters per second. “Podul is forecast to move northwest at a

Ras al khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Dmytro Senik, Ambassador of Ukraine to the UAE, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, marking the conclusion of the ambassador’s tenure. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr commended the Ukrainian Ambassador’s efforts in enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Ukraine across multiple fields. He extended his best wishes to Ambassador Senik for success in his future endeavors. In response, Ambassador Senik expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the Ruler of Ras

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has supported Al Sharqi Shipping, a Dubai-based logistics company, in its expansion into the Kenyan and Ugandan markets. The chamber’s office in Kenya played a crucial role in facilitating this expansion by providing essential market insights, fostering local partnerships, and offering strategic advice on navigating complex regulatory environments. According to Emirates News Agency, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in assisting Al Sharqi Shipping with fulfilling legal and administrative requirements necessary for establishing operations in both Kenya and Uganda. Salem Al Shamsi,

Abu dhabi: Presight AI Holding, a company specialising in AI-powered analytics and big data, today announced its financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, reporting revenue of AED1.09 billion, an increase of 80.2 percent compared to the same period last year. The company recorded an organic growth rate of 33.5 percent, excluding the contribution of AIQ. EBITDA rose by 59.6 percent to reach AED245.5 million, while net profit increased by 18.8 percent to AED209.7 million. According to Emirates News Agency, second-quarter revenue alone reached AED523.9 million, up 53.5 percent year-on-year, with organic growth contributing 19.7 percent. Quarterly

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has issued two administrative decisions appointing Khawla Jassim Al Serkal as Vice Chairperson of Sharjah Hospitality Group, and Wafaa Taymour as Chief Executive Officer of the Group. According to Emirates News Agency, the Sharjah Hospitality Group was established by decree of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as one of the entities affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council. The Group includes both Sharjah

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for ambitious projects in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, supported by advanced infrastructure, progressive legislation, and a thriving investment environment. This has been reflected in the steady growth of advanced technology companies in the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, Ahmad Ali Alwan, Chief Executive Officer of the global tech ecosystem Hub71, stated that the platform successfully attracted 13 new AI-driven start-ups during the first half of 2025. With this addition, the number of AI-focused start-ups under Hub71 has risen to 53, representing top talent and

Abu dhabi: The civil aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates has recorded significant growth across key performance indicators during the first half of 2025, with passenger traffic, air cargo, and air traffic movements showing strong results that affirm the sector’s strength and ongoing development. According to Emirates News Agency, airports across the UAE welcomed 75.4 million passengers during the first six months of the year, up from 71.7 million passengers during the same period in 2024, representing a 5 percent increase. January recorded the highest number of passengers, exceeding 13.7 million travellers. UAE national carriers continued their global expansion