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HILTON APPOINTS MICHAEL SCHMITT AS CLUSTER GENERAL MANAGER OF HILTON YAS ISLAND PROPERTIES

News Desk 07/04/2026

Hilton has announced the appointment of Michael Schmitt as Cluster General Manager, overseeing its three flagship properties on Yas Island: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton™ (the world’s first Warner Bros. hotel), and DoubleTree by Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas

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IFS Breaks with Industry Convention Pricing to Unlock Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption

News Desk 07/04/2026

IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced a new pricing model that fundamentally changes how enterprise AI is bought and deployed. With this announcement, organizations will now have the freedom to deploy Industrial AI wherever it creates value, without constraint, and without the fear of escalating costs. IFS is disrupting enterprise software

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce hosts roundtable with more than 70 gold and jewellery sector leaders to enhance its resilience

News Desk 07/04/2026

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a roundtable discussion attended by more than 70 business leaders from member companies of the Dubai Jewellery Group. The meeting focused on reviewing the latest developments, enhancing the sector’s agility, and strengthening its resilience amid current

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Introducing Tenable Hexa AI: The Agentic Engine That Supercharges Security Productivity and Accelerates Risk Reduction

News Desk 07/04/2026

Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced Tenable Hexa AI, the agentic AI engine of the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform that automates security workflows and transforms exposure intelligence into coordinated action to reduce cyber risk.   AI-powered cyberattacks, rapid vulnerability discovery and the explosion of

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FTI Consulting Appoints Aurélien Vincent to Lead Financial Services Practice in the Middle East

News Desk 07/04/2026

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Aurélien Vincent as a Senior Managing Director in the Strategy & Transformation practice within the firm’s Corporate Finance segment.   Mr. Vincent, who is based in Dubai, will lead the firm’s financial services capabilities in the Middle East. He will support clients across the banking, […]

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Celebrate Songkran at Thiptar

News Desk 07/04/2026

Experience the vibrant spirit of Songkran, Thailand’s water festival, in iconic style at Thiptara, with the stunning views of the Dubai Fountains and the majestic Burj Khalifa.  Savor authentic Thai flavors with curated sharing menus, available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to celebrate the richness of Thai cuisine while

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CarniVibes: Curbside Alchemy Returns to Alserkal Avenue This April

News Desk 07/04/2026

Dubai’s open-fire culinary festival returns. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, CarniVibes: Curbside Alchemy Vol. 4 takes over Alserkal Avenue from 4 PM to 9 PM, bringing together some of the city’s most dynamic chefs for an evening of live cooking, bold flavours, and community-driven energy. Created by CarniStore, Dubai’s homegrown modern butcher and smokehouse, CarniVibes has

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Grovy Developers confirms construction progress on RIVO as main contractor mobilises

News Desk 07/04/2026

Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has confirmed steady progress on its residential project, RIVO by Grovy, in Dubai Land Residential Complex (DLRC). Al Ishrak Contracting Company L.L.C. has been appointed as the main contractor for the project, scheduled to mobilise on the construction site this month.   Following the groundbreaking

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HISTORIC MANSION GIVES BIRTH TO AN URBAN RETREAT: THE FLORENTIN TRANSFORMS PRIVATE VILLA COMPLEX INTO A LUXURY HOTEL

News Desk 07/04/2026

With the arrival of THE FLORENTIN by Althoff Collection, an urban retreat has emerged in Frankfurt—an ensemble uniting the 125-year-old Villa Speyer with a newer extension. A leafy inner courtyard serves as the hotel’s vibrant heart, with the original mansion—erected in 1901—acting as the property’s historic birthplace and architectural anchor. The original “villa” was

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UAE customers lose 83 million hours a year to poor customer service

News Desk 07/04/2026

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today released new research that highlights the gap between the potential of AI and how service is being delivered. The CX Shift: Customer Expectations in the AI Era, found that citizens and residents across the UAE are collectively spending more than 83 million hours a […]

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Emirati Developer Alta Real Estate Development Presents at Salone del Mobile 2026

News Desk 07/04/2026

Alta Real Estate will make its official debut at Salone del Mobile 2026 with the global unveiling of the first bespoke furniture piece. The presentation marks a significant milestone for Alta, making it the first Emirati developer to officially present at Salone del Mobile, and positioning the company among the international design houses and architectural brands […]

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The postpartum experience: Recognizing complications

News Desk 07/04/2026

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what’s normal and what could be a complication — even if you’ve given birth before.   The postpartum period is generally defined as the first six weeks after birth. “Postpartum begins immediately following birth […]

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Aspen Medical champions cross-border collaboration for World Health Day

News Desk 07/04/2026

Aspen Medical announced a series of initiatives aligned with the theme Health Without Borders: Global Scientific Collaboration for Health Security. The initiatives underscore the critical role of international cooperation in building resilient, accessible, and sustainable healthcare systems, particularly amid increasing global funding constraints. The initiatives

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Arthur D. Little Middle East appoints three new partners, underscoring its commitment to the region

News Desk 07/04/2026

Arthur D. Little (ADL) Middle East and India has announced the promotions of Maurice Salem, Prithweesh Ghosh, and Yiğit Saf to the position of Partner. The internal promotions reflect both ADL’s focus on talent development and its enduring dedication to a region it has served since the 1950s.   Based out of ADL’s Dubai office, […]

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Inside the Burj Global Power 100: A New Architecture of Influence Emerges in Washington, DC

News Desk 06/04/2026

Power, increasingly, is no longer defined by position alone. It is measured by access, networks, and the ability to translate ideas into global impact. That shift was on full display this week in Washington, DC, where the Burj Global Power 100 Gala & Global Power Summit convened a cross-section of leaders operating at the intersection of […]

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Biggest Annual Health Awards 2026 Open Nominations with 50+ Categories Celebrating Excellence Across the UAE & GCC

News Desk 06/04/2026

Health Magazine, in partnership with Thumbay Media, has officially opened nominations for the Annual Health Awards 2026—widely recognized as one of the UAE’s most influential healthcare recognition platforms. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards raise the bar again. A dedicated segment will honor 15 outstanding UAE nationals, alongside more than

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Dubai Chambers advances trade cooperation in meetings with Oman Chamber’s North Al Batinah Branch and SOHAR Port and Freezone

News Desk 06/04/2026

Dubai Chambers explored ways to strengthen the resilience of bilateral trade flows with the Sultanate of Oman during a visit today by a delegation led by H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, to Sohar in Oman’s Al Batinah North Governorate.   The delegation held a meeting with the Oman Chamber […]

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Samsung Takes Its Browser Beyond Mobile, Extending Agentic AI Across Devices

News Desk 06/04/2026

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the official launch of Samsung Browser for Windows, extending its popular mobile browser experience to PC with seamless cross-device continuity and new agentic AI capabilities designed to make the browsing experience easier and more intuitive.   Browse Seamlessly From Mobile to PC   Samsung Browser for Windows bridges the gap

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Cisco Appoints New Vice President to Lead Strategy and operations for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

News Desk 06/04/2026

Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, today announced a key leadership appointment for its operation in Saudi Arabia.  Bader Almadi will join as Vice President, Cisco Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, Bader will lead Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations to help customers unlock the full potential of technology to support Vision 2030. He […]

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The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Masters Colour Science, Turning Moments Into Visual Masterpieces

News Desk 06/04/2026

The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro feels like the natural next step in a series that’s always pushed boundaries. But this time, it sharpens its focus on something deceptively simple capturing the world and its colours as they truly are. At the centre it is the new True-to-Color Camera System, built to capture scenes the way […]