Pioneering UAE teachers are being encouraged to apply for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2027, a Varkey Foundation initiative, as applications close in just one month, on 12 October. Founded by renowned education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, the $1 million award is the
At The Florentin, luxury is defined by a highly personalised approach, where thoughtful service, attention to detail and a deep understanding of each guest shape the experience. Set within a meticulously restored historic estate in Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district, the hotel combines refined surroundings with intuitive, discreet hospitality. At the heart of this
WOW Design, a ceramic design brand specialising in designer pieces and small formats, presents new collections and ceramic developments at CERSAIE 2026 alongside The Unexpected, a space through which the brand explores new materials, functions and scales of application. All of this is presented in a 400 m² exhibition area designed by Summumstudio for WOW’s […]
The UAE Show Jumping Team is preparing for a new competition format at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with team and individual honours to be decided across three days of show jumping competition in Tokyo. Show jumping will take place on 1, 3 and 4 October at the JRA Equestrian Park, with the UAE vying […]
Delinea, the identity security platform that controls what AI agents, humans and machines can do once they have access, has joined Project Glasswing, Anthropic’s initiative to secure the world’s most critical software using frontier AI. Delinea is testing Claude Mythos 5.1 for defensive cybersecurity work, beginning with its own code that stores, brokers, and
Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park, a first-of-its-kind surf and leisure destination at Bilaj Al Jazayer, has reached a major construction milestone with the filling of the lagoon now completed, ahead of its opening this year. Set to become a distinctive addition to the Kingdom’s leisure, wellness and tourism portfolio, Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf […]
Samsung Gulf Electronics announced the launch of The Movingstyle in the UAE, introducing a portable 27-inch QHD touchscreen designed to move naturally with everyday life. With a detachable display, rollable floor stand and built-in battery, The Movingstyle brings entertainment, fitness, work and everyday content wherever users need it around the home. The
Global consumer electronics technology company UGREEN has introduced a new generation of charging solutions from its MagFlow and Nexode series across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the official announcement of the latest generation of iPhone devices. The new portfolio is designed to address the growing need for practical charging solutions across multiple
US 10-year real yields hit their highest level in more than 20 years on Friday at 2.63%, a 76 basis point increase since the start of the year, while total gold-backed ETF holdings continued to recover following a drop in H1 2026. The divergence highlights an increasingly notable disconnect between gold demand and what historically […]
Musafir Holdings, the diversified regional travel group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire FLYCT MEA Holdings, which operates the Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com online travel platforms in the Middle East. Musafir Holdings currently holds a 25% stake in FLYCT and intends to acquire 75% from the founding management team, taking full ownership […]
The Government of Maldives and Eagle Hills have signed a Commercial terms agreement for the development of Maldives Waterfront and Marina, a major new integrated island destination in the Ras Malé area, marking one of the most ambitious development initiatives in the country’s history. The Commercial terms agreement sets out the shared vision and principal […]
From 6 to 8 October 2026, France will return to Beautyworld Dubai with 47 companies showcasing expertise across the beauty value chain, from ingredients and formulation to skincare, packaging and fragrance. Organised by Business France, the French Pavilion will also introduce “The French Art of Scent”, a new dedicated showcase bringing together ten French perfume […]
The UAE Cyber Security Council and IBM today announced a skills development initiative designed to help strengthen the country’s pipeline of digital and cybersecurity talent. Through IBM SkillsBuild, IBM’s free technology education program, learners across the UAE will gain access to learning opportunities and industry-recognized digital credentials in areas
PRsonaME, the AI-powered PR and personal branding platform created to make professional communications more accessible to entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs, has announced a significant expansion of its international footprint, with the company now established across the UAE, the United States and United Kingdom, alongside plans to expand into Saudi Arabia by the end of 2026
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, announced the launch of new capabilities for Catalyst by Zoho, its cloud platform for application development, for developers and businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to turn AI-generated code into production-ready applications faster and with greater control. The new enhancements to Catalyst enable
Gold & Silver Gold prices rose 0.84% on Friday, closing the first week in the green after three straight weekly declines. Silver was up 1.58% by Friday’s close, ending the week with a 2.72% rise. Both metals were about 0.60% weaker during Monday’s Asian session. Precious metals remain in a tight range, with gold caught […]
Leaders and experts from healthcare, government, academia, and industry gathered at Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai for the inaugural Digi-Health Lab Symposium 2026, examining how digital health, artificial intelligence and connected technologies are contributing to more preventive, personalised, and accessible healthcare. Hosted by MDX Dubai’s Digi-Health Lab, the
Group-IB, a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, today announced a strategic partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) during GISEC Global 2026.The two organizations will focus their cooperation on threat intelligence exchange, coordination on incident response, and a joint program of
Al Ghurair Development unveils Tessera, a new residential address in Dubai South designed by Portugal-based architect Manuel Aires Mateus. Marking the practice’s first residential project in the UAE, Tessera introduces a new way of living where the space, privacy and amenities traditionally associated with townhouse communities are now integrated within a low-density
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Markets Limited Friday Closing Prices S&P 500 7,650 (+0.17%) Nasdaq 26,522 (+0.39%) Gold $4,378 (+0.84%) Brent Crude Oil $103.09 (-0.87%) Last week was dominated by a renewed global tightening cycle, with a host of major central bank meetings. The most significant was the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike […]





























