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Bitcoin touches one-month high on CLARITY Act optimism; Kazakhstan central bank to invest in crypto

Bitcoin briefly touched a one-month high of $74,000 last week, supported by renewed optimism around potential US crypto market regulation, according to the latest market commentary from Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro. Despite the temporary rally, the leading cryptocurrency ended the week roughly where it started, while major altcoins including Ethereum, BNB and
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Dubai residential transactions reach AED 45.39 billion in February as market activity remains resilient

Dubai’s residential real estate market recorded 15,369 transactions worth AED 45.39 billion in February 2026, reflecting sustained activity across the emirate’s property sector despite evolving global and regional dynamics. While transaction levels remained broadly stable compared with January, the market continued to demonstrate year-on-year expansion. Compared with
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Geopolitical Escalation Raises Oil and Inflation Risks but Equity Outlook for 2026 Remains Intact

Recent geopolitical developments involving Iran have heightened market sensitivity to oil prices, inflation, and interest rate expectations, according to Lale Akoner, Global Market Analyst. While the escalation has introduced new risks, the broader investment case for equities in 2026 remains intact—though the path forward has become more dependent on macroeconomic
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Stocks Rebound as Oil Surges on Middle East Tensions; Dollar Firms, Gold Steady – Comments from Century Financial

U.S. Markets  U.S. equity markets declined about 1.90% last week after a weak labour market report rattled investor confidence. The February Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data showed the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs, compared with expectations of a gain of 58,000, signalling an unexpected slowdown in employment growth. Following the data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
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SEVA Holds Its Table Open for Community This Ramadan

In moments when the wider landscape feels uncertain, SEVA Table continues to hold its doors open as a daily act of care. Guests are invited to break their fast, reconnect and regulate with Ramadan Sufra designed to gently restore after fasting. The menu features dishes that support digestion and help transition the body gradually from fasting to […]
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OPPO Announces Global Launch of Find N6 on March 17th

OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global launch of its latest foldable flagship, OPPO Find N6. Set to debut on March 17, 2026, in its new Binhai Bay Campus, China, Find N6 is designed to completely transform the foldable experience with its revolutionary Zero-Feel Crease*.   “The OPPO Find N series has […]
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Loylogic Appoints Adam Whatling as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Global Growth Strategy

Loylogic, a leader in global loyalty rewards management, today announced the appointment of Adam Whatling as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to scaling its global rewards marketplace and advancing its 2026 strategic growth agenda.   As loyalty markets expand across regions and brands seek smarter, more commercially sustainable
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Bybit Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to the UAE, Appoints Derek Dai as MENA Country Manager

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the appointment of Derek Dai as Country Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the United Arab Emirates as a strategic hub for digital asset innovation.   In this role, Derek will lead Bybit’s regional strategy
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Azizi Developments Signs MoU with Hyprlift to Advance Next-Generation Elevator Technologies Across Dubai Projects

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyprlift, Inc., a US-based innovator in advanced vertical transportation systems, to explore the potential application of ropeless elevator systems within selected Dubai developments.   Under the MoU, the two parties will undertake technical
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Western Australia’s Agrifood Exports Set for Growth Following Ministerial Mission to the UAE

Western Australia has concluded a high-level trade mission to the United Arab Emirates, marking another step forward in the state’s expanding economic relationship with the Gulf region. The visit centered on the WA Agrifood Showcase & Networking Event, where Western Australian producers connected with key buyers, partners, and investors from across the UAE’s rapidly
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GLIDE and UAE University Sign Partnership Agreement to Advance Research and Capacity Strengthening in Disease Elimination

The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across research, training, and knowledge exchange in support of infectious disease elimination and global public health priorities. The agreement establishes a framework for joint research addressing
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Women in AV & Tech Startup Competition Calls for Submissions

Alex Kemanes and Dino Drimakis, long-standing leaders in the global AV and technology ecosystem, have announced the launch of the Women in AV & Tech Startup Prize, a global call designed to identify and back early-stage founders building practical, execution-ready solutions for the AV ecosystem and closely related fields. The competition is built as a […]