Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night.
The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols.
“A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,” he said. "He was like, ‘Last night I sent a message to your mother.’”
Marte was seen in tears on the field after the 22-year-old spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte’s late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona’s 4-1 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball banned the fan indefinitely from all stadiums the following day.
Marte’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. He said he's used to being taunted, but had never been heckled about his mom. He said what made it more painful for him was the Diamondbacks were in Chicago to play the Cubs when she died.
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The Chicago White Sox display a sign on the big screen in support of Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Fans show support for Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) fouls off the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 7, 2026--
Dubai Chambers has launched specialised Agentic AI training for more than 14,000 private sector companies, helping businesses build the skills needed to adopt the technology across their operations.
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The training forms part of Dubai’s wider programme to transition the private sector towards Agentic AI, launched under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Delivered through the new Dubai Chambers Academy, an integrated e-learning platform, the training provides practical guidance on applying Agentic AI in business. Participants will explore tools and solutions that can improve operations, efficiency, productivity, and decision-making, while identifying practical applications that support growth and innovation.
The training is designed to help companies build a strong foundation in Agentic AI, identify relevant applications across their businesses, and develop the capabilities needed to prepare for the technology’s growing role in the future of business.
H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said: “Agentic AI is opening up new possibilities for the way companies operate. It can help manage complex tasks, enable more effective decision-making, enhance productivity, and create new opportunities for growth. Through these specialised training tracks, we aim to equip the private sector with the capabilities and expertise needed to understand Agentic AI and translate its potential into practical applications.”
The initiative is part of a broader programme that includes support for companies developing and deploying Agentic AI solutions, the establishment of incubators for Agentic AI companies, and knowledge-sharing and capacity-building. Dubai Chambers has also formed an Executive Committee for Agentic AI to accelerate private sector adoption, prepare the business community for global technological shifts, and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for the digital economy and future industries.
About Dubai Chambers
Dubai Chambers is a non-profit public entity that supports Dubai’s vision as a global business hub by empowering businesses, providing innovative value-added services, and unlocking access to influential networks.
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H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori speaking during the launch of the training programme (Photo: AETOSWire)
