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Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
OpenAI Gets Pentagon Contract to Develop AI for National Security Challenges
OpenAI Public Sector was awarded a $200 million contract to address national security challenges by the Defense Department. The San Francisco company will develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains, the Pentagon said Monday.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Hijri New Year: UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees
Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. Public sector employees will also get similar days of holidays. A unified holiday policy implemented in the UAE for public and private sector workers ensures all employees get equal breaks throughout the year. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) announcement applies to all private sector employees in the country. The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar's first month. The date was confirmed in line with the approved list of official holidays for 2025, issued by the UAE Cabinet.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
AG: Federal government needs to understand why contract rules are not being applied
Watch Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan explains how procurement works within the federal government.
Trade Arabia
03-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
UiPath appoints Sara Al-Alsheikh as Regional VP for Saudi Arabia
UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation, has appointed Sara Al-Alsheikh as Regional Vice President (RVP) and Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, amid rising demand for AI-powered automation adoption across the Gulf. Al-Alsheikh will lead UiPath's go-to-market and customer success strategy across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain and act as Managing Director of the UiPath regional hub, headquartered in Riyadh. She will focus on accelerating growth in key sectors such as government, banking, oil and gas, and others, strengthening UiPath's partner ecosystem, and driving customer success across large-scale digital transformation initiatives, the company said. Agentic Automation Momentum The Gulf region is experiencing a significant surge in digital transformation initiatives, with organisations increasingly adopting advanced automation technologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. UiPath is at the forefront of this evolution, enabling local businesses and governments to develop and orchestrate complex AI-powered automation deployments through seamless integration of AI agents, software robots, and human collaboration. Thanks to her exceptional track record of success having worked closely with UiPath customers in the region since joining in 2023 as Director of Public Sector and Public Investment Fund (PIF), Al-Alsheikh's appointment aligns with this momentum. Furthermore, it is placing UiPath in a solid position to further support the Gulf's ambitious Vision 2030 objectives by fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across key sectors, while also supporting gender inclusion goals, the company said. With over a decade of experience at global technology firms including HP, IBM, and SAP, she represents a new generation of Saudi leaders driving innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth across the region's technology landscape. "Sara's leadership is a strategic asset for UiPath and a symbol of what's possible when talent, vision, and inclusion intersect," said Zakaria Haltout, Area Vice President Middle East and Africa at UiPath.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
£265k government grant for Rotherham council building upgrades
Three council-owned buildings in Rotherham will undergo upgrades funded by a £265,000 government grant to cut carbon Gardens, 115 Middle Lane South and Swinton Customer Service Centre and Library will be fitted with low-carbon heat pumps, smart-controlled LED lighting solar panels, improved insulation, double glazing and water-saving fixtures.A fourth building, Peacock Lodge Children's Home, will be upgraded using council funding after narrowly missing eligibility for the grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation total cost of the scheme is estimated at £422,000, with the council contributing around £156,000 from its decarbonisation budget. It is expected to cut around 30 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, contributing to Rotherham Council's commitment to its operations being net zero by reductions will not be as significant, with the council anticipating yearly energy savings across the four sites to be about £3, buildings were chosen based on the condition of their existing heating systems and their suitability for efficient decarbonisation works, according to the Local Democracy Reporting is expected to begin later this year, with all upgrades to be completed by March 2026 in line with the scheme's funding of contractors will begin over the summer, with construction starting in the autumn. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
