The public relations services market in the UAE is projected to have reached US$812 million in 2025, up from US$705 million in 2021, according to reports. The market is driven by high-profile investments in UAE real estate, luxury, and digital PR tools. Ad spend on influencer marketing
For more than a decade, the SANS Institute’s flagship RSAC keynote has served as the security industry’s most reliable early warning system, surfacing the attack techniques that will define the threat landscape before most organizations have had to face them. This year’s session, moderated by SANS Technology Institute President Ed Skoudis, delivers an
Dubai’s luxury property market continues to show strong momentum, with developer sales of AED10.92 billion in March and a 42% year-on-year increase in transaction volume to 900 deals, with one week of the month remaining. A market analysis from the Keturah luxury brand today shows that over the first 24 days of March, the […]
Dubai Peninsula, developed by H&H, is progressing on schedule, with lead contractors appointed and construction activity underway. These early milestones mark the beginning of a new neighbourhood in Jumeirah, conceived as one of Dubai’s most exclusive waterfront destinations. Positioned along the coastline at the edge of Dubai Canal, Dubai Peninsula is
Checkout.com, a leading global digital payment company, today announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com. The collaboration supports Trip.com’s global expansion by enabling high performing payments and an effortless booking experience for its customers around the world as they plan their next adventure online. Trip.com is a
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, today released findings from the United Arab Emirates as part of its Tenth Edition State of Marketing Report. The research, based on responses from 100 marketing decision-makers across the UAE, reveals a market that is embracing AI with greater confidence than global counterparts, yet facing significant data […]
National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: TABREED / ISIN: AEA002201018), the world’s leading and most diversified district cooling company, yesterday held its Annual General Assembly (AGA). In recognition of the company’s resilient financial and operational performance throughout 2025, shareholders approved a second-half dividend payment of 6.5 fils per share, to be
With the patronage of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and in legacy collaboration with Huawei, the SAMENA Telecommunications Council confirms that its Leaders’ Summit 2026 will take place as scheduled on April 1st at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. This confirmation follows a review of the Summit’s timing with UAE-based
Above Digital, the Dubai-based performance marketing agency, has announced a refined strategic direction as it closes the year, reinforcing its focus on revenue-driven performance marketing for businesses where lead quality, sales readiness, and measurable growth matter more than volume. The announcement marks a clear evolution for the agency over the past five
American University of Sharjah (AUS) has recorded significant progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with multiple disciplines climbing in the global rankings and new subjects entering the list for the first time. The results highlight the university’s growing international reputation across a wide range of academic fields and reflect its continued
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today released the AI Factory Security Architecture Blueprint — a comprehensive, vendor-tested reference architecture for securing private AI infrastructure from the hardware layer to the application layer. Leveraging Check Point’s industry-leading
Denodo, a global leader in data management, powering trustworthy AI agents and applications, today announced that it is joining the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative that creates a universal specification for all companies to standardize their fragmented data definitions with an open, vendor-neutral semantic model specification. OSI aims to enhance
Arada has completed construction and commenced the handover of five new residential blocks in Naseej District, the creative hub of its AED35 billion Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah. Each of the 482 homes in the five Sokoon buildings is close to an array of high-quality cultural, artistic and retail destinations, including Il Teatro, a landmark performing […]
Cartoon Network announced today the return of one of its most celebrated animated comedy series, Regular Show. Premiering with a special half-hour episode on Cartoon Network HD and air Weekdays @ 5pm KSA | 6pm UAE | 4pm CEST starting May 11th., Regular Show: The Lost Tapes uncovers all-new chaotic escapades of Mordecai and Rigby. […]
MovitOn, the pioneering Web3 decentralized logistics platform, announces the successful completion of its $2 million community pre-sale round. The milestone represents a significant advancement in the firm’s mission to revolutionize global logistics through blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and peer-to-peer (P2P) delivery networks. The pre-sale
From Beirut to Harvard: Layal Merhi’s “Aamha” Reimagines the Urban Landscape Through Design Research
Architect, designer, and educator Layal Merhi is part of a growing generation of practitioners working at the intersection of research, representation, and urban inquiry. With an academic trajectory spanning Beirut, London, and Boston, her work explores how architecture can uncover the layered histories, ecologies, and narratives embedded within cities. Most recently,
GFH Financial Group (“GFH” or “the Group”) today announced the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at GFH House, Bahrain Financial Harbour, for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, with shareholders also able to participate via virtual attendance. During the Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved a number of key resolutions
Mixed Signals – Navigating the S&P’s Resistance, Gold’s Bounce, Oil’s Supply Shock, and USD Strength
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets are attempting to stabilise, with the S&P 500 trading around $6,608, just below its 200-day SMA (~$6,624), as markets navigate mixed geopolitical signals. Oil prices have eased, with WTI pulling back below $89. After rising nearly 4% earlier in the session, crude gave up gains to close largely flat, reflecting […]
City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus welcomes back the iconic Lebanese pop sensation Nancy Ajram for a spectacular live performance on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Dubbed the Queen of Arab Pop, Ajram will once again take the stage for an electrifying night of music, performing her biggest hits and captivating fans with the energy, glamour […]
LG Electronics is bringing to the Middle East, its new 27-Inch UltraGear™ Gaming Monitor (27GX790B-B) which is engineered for those who demand supreme performance and responsiveness. Packed with gaming-centric innovations, such as a refresh rate up to 720Hz and Dual Mode FPS/RTS, this monitor offers customizable gameplay settings for rapid transitions and dominating speed.





























