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Sci-Tech 29.08.2026

Anthropic's new AI tool can conduct scientific experiments

WASHINGTON, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Anthropic has opened a research preview of a system that allows artificial intelligence (AI) assistants such as Claude to control scientific and engineering equipment and conduct experiments, marking the company’s first tool designed to operate in the physical world.Called the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), the technology enables AI agents to autonomously operate a wide range of devices that can be programmed using computer code. These include complex microscopes, liquid handlers, lasers and robotic arms.The research preview will initially be available to a first group of scientific research labs and advanced manufacturers, Anthropic said. The development comes as the Claude chatbot maker seeks to expand its enterprise business and boost revenues with new applications.Anthropic said AI agents can reason through individual steps in an experiment, change parameters in real time and, in some cases, recover from hardware errors without intervention. This could allow researchers and engineers to run autonomous experiments and workflows around the clock.The company said Claude can also interact with hardware in an exploratory manner, similar to how a scientist might approach an unfamiliar experimen.Anthropic said scientists have observed AI agents tracking, adjusting and repeating experiments in ways similar to human researchers. In one neuroscience experiment, an Anthropic scientist observed Claude examine live brain tissue and identify the alveus, a specific part of the brain, according to the Financial Times.Anthropic plans to open-source MHS, but said it will first work on safeguards to reduce the risk of errors when AI agents interact with physical equipment.The launch follows Anthropic’s introduction in June of Claude Science, its first product dedicated to scientists. The product includes applications such as rendering three-dimensional protein structures and assisting with drug discovery. MHS takes that push a step further by allowing AI agents to move from analysing scientific information and generating hypotheses to interacting with the physical equipment used to test them.

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Business 29.08.2026

G20 trade accelerated in Q2 2026, boosted by merchandise imports and services trade

PARIS, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- G20 merchandise trade accelerated in Q2 2026. Measured in current US dollars, quarter-on-quarter import growth rose markedly to 6.7%, from the 5.2% growth recorded in the previous quarter, reflecting strong increases in a number of G20 economies. G20 merchandise exports growth remained broadly flat at 5.9%. Preliminary estimates also point to an acceleration in services trade, with exports rising by 3.4% and imports by 2.5%, as compared to 2.0% and 1.5% respectively in Q1 2026.

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Markets 29.08.2026

Major US stock indices close lower

NEW YORK, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Major US stock indices closed lower at the end of Friday's trading session.The S&P 500 index fell by approximately 19.94 points, or 0.26%, to 7,711.05 points, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 140.79 points, or 0.53%, to 26,400.56 points.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 11.06 points, or 0.02%, to 53,558.38 points.

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Sports 29.08.2026

UAE Youth Muay Thai Team claims 11 medals at 2026 Arab Championship in Libya

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Youth Muay Thai Team has returned from the 2026 Arab Muay Thai Youth Championship in Libya with 11 medals, including two gold, six silver and three bronze, across age categories from 10 to 17 years.The performance reflects the readiness of the UAE's next generation of Muay Thai athletes and the sustained preparation programmes delivered by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation across youth age groups and weight categories.Mohammed Al Shaari won gold in the 16–17 years, 67 kg category, while Aziz Al Hammadi claimed gold in the 14–15 years, 60 kg division.Silver medals went to Faisal Shehab in the 16–17 years, 51 kg category; Youssef Abu Maali in the 14–15 years, 42 kg category; Zayed Al Marzouqi in the 10–11 years, 34 kg category; Ahmed Abu Jaish in the 14–15 years, 75 kg category; Rakan Ahmed in the 14–15 years, 63.5 kg category; and Ammar Abu Jaish in the 12–13 years, 48 kg category.Bronze medals were won by Mohammed Bilal in the 14–15 years, 54 kg category; Saeed Amer in the 14–15 years, 48 kg category; and Mohammed Abu Maali in the 14–15 years, 40 kg category.Ali Khouri, Board Member of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said, "This achievement reflects the Federation's vision of building a sporting generation capable of representing the UAE with distinction at Arab and international events."He added that winning 11 medals demonstrates the success of the Federation's preparation and development programmes for young athletes.Khouri said, "We are proud of the athletes who raised the UAE flag high in Libya and proved that the future of the sport is in trusted hands. These results are a motivator to keep working and investing in our youth categories as we prepare for continental and world championships."He also thanked the Arab Muay Thai Federation, under the leadership of Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi, for its efforts in organising the championship and supporting young talent across the region.The UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation reaffirmed its commitment to building on the achievement through upcoming international competitions.

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Emirates News 29.08.2026

Mattar bin Lahej, eL Seed to discuss ‘The Power of Art in Storytelling’ at Arab Media Summit 2026

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Emirati artist and sculptor Mattar bin Lahej and internationally renowned artist and sculptor eL Seed will take part in a session titled ‘The Power of Art in Storytelling’ at the Arab Youth Media Forum, to be held during the Arab Media Summit 2026.Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the Summit will take place from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The session will highlight the growing role of art in storytelling and in expressing human experiences, as well as its ability to transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries and build bridges between communities.Mattar bin Lahej is a prominent Emirati artist whose practice spans painting, photography, design and sculpture. Known for his distinctive use of Arabic calligraphy, his work explores identity, culture and the relationship between tradition and modernity. His major works include the ‘Power of Words’ sculptures at Qasr Al Watan and the calligraphic façade of Dubai’s Museum of the Future, both of which demonstrate his approach to using public art to engage audiences and create dialogue.eL Seed is a globally renowned contemporary artist whose work spans painting, sculpture and installation, blending the visual tradition of Arabic calligraphy with the scale and energy of urban art.His practice uses language as a bridge between people, cultures and histories, with works exploring identity, cultural memory, unity, coexistence and human connection.His projects have appeared at locations ranging from the pyramids of Giza and the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris to Rio de Janeiro and the Korean DMZ, while his works are part of major collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

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Emirates News 29.08.2026

Arab Media Summit 2026 announces GCC Secretary General as keynote speaker

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit 2026, announced that Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, will deliver a keynote address during this year’s edition of the Summit.Scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th September 2026, the Summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.The participation of Albudaiwi adds particular significance to the summit’s discussions, given the GCC’s central role in shaping regional cooperation amid rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics.Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, welcomed Albudaiwi’s participation, highlighting the value his diplomatic experience and broad perspective on regional and global developments would bring to the 24th edition of the Arab Media Summit.She noted that the GCC offers a strong model of regional coordination, integration and joint action, with media playing an important role in supporting these efforts.She also emphasised that engaging with a senior political and diplomatic figure of Albudaiwi’s stature would bring valuable perspectives to the summit’s discussions on the future of media and its evolving role amid a rapidly changing regional and international landscape.The Arab Media Summit 2026 will feature a diverse range of specialised events, including the Arab Media Forum, the Government Communication Forum, the Arab Youth Media Forum, the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, the Films Forum, the Games Forum, and the Dubai PodFest, alongside several international media forums.