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TARAF Signs MoU with Mubadala to Explore Major Mixed-Use Waterfront Development on Al Reem Island

News Desk 30/09/2026

TARAF, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, and Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a major mixed-use waterfront destination on Al

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Oil Retreats as Fed Rate Bets Ease, but Bond Yields Keep Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 30/09/2026

U.S Markets The S&P 500 trades near $7,693, holding steady after slipping 0.2% Tuesday as US consumer confidence hit a 12-year low, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 outperformed, up 0.2% to $30,412. Oil sold off sharply, logging its largest one-day decline in over a week on news that Saudi Arabia is restoring flows along its […]

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NetApp Removes Storage Bottleneck for AI Factories

News Desk 30/09/2026

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced NetApp Novus™, the fastest storage on the planet designed for AI infrastructure providers operating large GPU environments. Built to support a zettabyte-scale file system, this next-generation architecture will allow AI factories to keep millions of GPUs continuously fed with data,

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Emirates Park Zoo & Resort strengthens its educational programmes to bring learning beyond the classroom

News Desk 30/09/2026

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort continues to strengthen its long-standing educational programmes for schools, building on more than a decade of experience welcoming students and educators to the zoo. As an ADEK-approved school trip destination, the zoo provides curriculum-aligned learning experiences that complement classroom education through direct observation,

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Dubai International Program for Writing launches “Illustrations for Children’s Stories Workshop 2026”

News Desk 30/09/2026

The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), a leading knowledge initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), has launched the “Illustrations for Children’s Stories Workshop 2026.” Designed to transform stories developed through the program into professionally illustrated books for ages six to nine, the workshop aims to enhance

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UAE AI Office and AWS Announce 72% AI Adoption Rate Across UAE Businesses

News Desk 30/09/2026

The UAE is among the fastest-growing AI markets globally, with businesses across key sectors significantly expanding their adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, according to new research from Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched in collaboration with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office.​   The “Unlocking the UAE’s AI Potential

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Epson and Classera Join Forces to Enhance Learning Experiences in UAE Schools

News Desk 30/09/2026

Epson, the global technology leader, and Classera, the leading digital education platform, have entered into a strategic partnership to support digital transformation in schools and educational institutions in the UAE and contribute to the country’s ambitions for technology-enabled, high-quality education. Under the agreement, the two companies will empower schools

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RANGE ROVER SPORT ELECTRIC: TUNED FOR VISCERAL DYNAMISM

News Desk 30/09/2026

More dynamic, more responsive and available to order with fully electric propulsion for the first time, Range Rover Sport Electric begins a new chapter of sporting luxury for the performance SUV. Uniquely tuned to reward drivers, with a suite of advanced chassis technologies, Range Rover Sport Electric offers further enhanced visceral performance and the rewarding […]

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Dulsco Group Launches Khutwa National Talent Programme to Empower Emirati Employees

News Desk 30/09/2026

Dulsco Group has announced the launch of Khutwa National Talent Programme, a new leadership and development initiative created specifically for Emirati employees across the organisation. Derived from the Arabic word “Khutwa” (خُطوة), meaning “step”, the programme represents a purposeful move forward in participants’ professional journeys towards achieving career goals,

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LG Unveils Next-Generation Home Entertainment Ecosystem at Exclusive Sneak Peek Event in Dubai

News Desk 30/09/2026

LG Electronics (LG) hosted an exclusive sneak peek event in Dubai, bringing together industry partners, media, and content creators for a first look at the future of home entertainment. The showcase offered an insider preview of LG’s flagship audio-visual lineup set to roll out to consumers later this year, headlined by the all-new LG Sound […]

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Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and Majid Al Futtaim sign cooperation agreement to advance shared goals of expanding opportunities for Emirati talent

News Desk 30/09/2026

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai (EHRDC) formalised a cooperation agreement with Majid Al Futtaim to support employment and skills development of Emirati talent, while creating career opportunities that align with their ambitions and the evolving needs of the labour market. The agreement was signed during EHRDC’s participation in Ru’ya, Careers UAE

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DEVELOPERS HOLD OFF-PLAN PRICING STEADY WHILE SALES VOLUMES AND ABSORPTION RATES ADJUST

News Desk 30/09/2026

Dubai’s developers have largely held their off-plan prices steady through 2026 in the face of adjustments in sales volumes and absorption rates, according to a new market analysis by fäm Properties.   Of 717 off-plan projects launched since July 2023 with sufficient registered sales to measure their performance, just 44, or 6%, have reduced prices […]

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Emirates Jumping Team Final Preparations Ahead of Asian Games Team Competition

News Desk 30/09/2026

The Emirates Jumping Team completed its final preparations for the opening day of Jumping competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Wednesday, with all horses passing the veterinary inspection before the UAE combinations took to the main arena at JRA Equestrian Park for the warm-up round. With the first medals of the Jumping […]

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Rotana Builds on Regional Momentum with Latest Portfolio Expansion at FHS World 2026

News Desk 30/09/2026

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is building on its regional growth momentum at FHS World 2026, following a year of new openings, market expansion and continued investment across its portfolio. With 40 properties and 8,334 keys currently under development, alongside 78 operating properties, […]

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Mashreq collaborates with Citi and Swift to advance always-on cross-border payments using Swift’s blockchain infrastructure

News Desk 30/09/2026

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has successfully completed a live transaction with Citi using Swift’s blockchain ledger infrastructure, marking an important step in the evolution of always-on cross-border payments. The initiative uses bank-issued tokenized deposits to explore faster, cross-border payment capabilities. By connecting tokenized

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New Longevity Research and Community Platform Launches in Dubai as Wellness Economy Surges

News Desk 30/09/2026

EYWA, the longevity-led real estate brand by Dubai-headquartered European developer R.Evolution, has launched House of Longevity, a new platform designed to bring together research and expertise across health, wellbeing, science and the built environment, and translate it into practical guidance for everyday life. Founded in partnership with the Future Readiness Forum

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Big 5 Global returns to Dubai for its 47th edition, addressing supply chain resilience, technology advancement, sustainability and a future-ready workforce

News Desk 30/09/2026

Big 5 Global, the most influential industry event for construction and urban development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 – 26 November 2026, supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism and Dubai Civil Defense. Marking […]

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The INFINITI QX80 and the Engineering of Calm

News Desk 30/09/2026

Picture a typical commute on Sheikh Zayed Road during peak hour: engines revving in the next lane, tyres against asphalt, traffic noise building the longer the drive goes on. Inside the INFINITI QX80, very little of that reaches the cabin, and that’s the result of specific engineering decisions built into the vehicle rather than something […]

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PureHealth and Erth Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine Patient Experience Through a Hospitality-led Model

News Desk 30/09/2026

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced a strategic partnership with Erth Hospitality, the catering division of Erth Abu Dhabi and a homegrown Emirati brand renowned for authentic service and culinary excellence, to introduce a service-led patient experience model at SEHA Corniche Hospital. The partnership combines world-class clinical

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SCC Middle East appoints Shams Hasan as VP of Sales as regional expansion accelerates

News Desk 30/09/2026

SCC Middle East has appointed Shams Hasan as Vice President of Sales as the company expands its UAE-based team and accelerates its growth plans across the Middle East. Hasan will lead the company’s commercial development across the region, with responsibility for expanding SCC ME’s customer base and strengthening its engagement with government, critical industries and […]