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Fed Holds Steady as Markets Embrace a “Higher for Longer” Reality: Expert Insights from Saxo Bank

News Desk 01/05/2026

Following the Fed meeting yesterday, our spokesperson, Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading (MENA), Saxo Bank, has shared his insights on the developments.   “Yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting largely confirmed what markets had been signaling going in: policy remains firmly in a holding

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UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Shift in Oil Market Dynamics, Supporting Abu Dhabi Energy Stocks

News Desk 30/04/2026

The recent rise in Abu Dhabi-listed energy stocks reflects growing investor confidence in the UAE’s increased strategic flexibility following its exit from OPEC, according to Sam North, Market Analyst at eToro. North explained that markets are not pricing in an immediate surge in oil production, but rather a longer-term shift in optionality. “The move is […]

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CRUNCHYROLL PRESENTS: ANI-MAY – A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF ANIME ACROSS DIGITAL, RETAIL, EVENTS, GAMING, AND MORE

News Desk 30/04/2026

It’s an anime party – and everyone is invited! Crunchyroll, the global brand serving anime fandom, today announced its biggest Ani-May yet—a month-long, worldwide celebration filled with experiences across screens, games, and real-world moments, giving fans everywhere more ways to come together, celebrate, and show all the ways they love and live anime. This year, […]

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Menassah Distribution Unveils its First Participation at the Canadian Arabic Book Fair with Distinctive Emirati Titles

News Desk 30/04/2026

Menassah Distribution Company continues to expand its cultural presence across leading international book fairs, having recently concluded its first-ever participation in the Canadian Arabic Book Fair 2026, held in Mississauga on 25–26 April, with participation from more than 14 countries worldwide. This step forms part of a strategic approach that reinforces the company’s

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Careem launches ‘Seeds For Lebanon’, in Partnership with World Food Programme

News Desk 30/04/2026

Careem is launching ‘Seeds For Lebanon’  in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), expanding its humanitarian relief efforts beyond Gaza to support communities in Lebanon and matching every donation made through the initiative. As Lebanon faces one of the gravest humanitarian crises in its recent history, Careem is making it possible for customers

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SEHA’s Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Medical City Highlights Successful Weight-Reduction Outcomes Through Personalised Nutrition Care

News Desk 30/04/2026

SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced successful outcomes from a structured clinical nutrition programme at SEHA’s Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Medical City (STMC), reinforcing the role of evidence-based dietary care in improving long-term metabolic health.   The Clinical Nutrition Team at STMC implemented

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Zebra Technologies Makes Strategic Investment in Apera AI to Drive Intelligent Automation

News Desk 30/04/2026

Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), today announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. This venture investment reinforces Zebra’s focus on digitising and automating workflows to accelerate frontline operations for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics

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ABHI Announces Partnership with Qlub to Provide Instant Salary Access in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 30/04/2026

Abhi Saudi, powered by Alraedah Digital Solutions, has partnered with Qlub, a leading fintech platform revolutionizing payment experiences, to provide employees with instant access to their earned wages through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. Through this collaboration, Qlub employees will be able to access a portion of their salaries at any time during the […]

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Decarbonising Packaging for Climate-Neutral Value Chains Emirates Environmental Group Hosts 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026

News Desk 30/04/2026

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully hosted its 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026, titled “Decarbonising Packaging: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint, Innovation and Climate-Neutral Strategies.” The session convened policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, academicians and youth to examine pathways for reducing packaging-related emissions

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Ministry of Culture launches National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage

News Desk 30/04/2026

The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, marking a significant step toward documenting and safeguarding elements of the UAE’s modern architectural legacy. The launch coincides with the inaugural meeting of the National Identity Committee, chaired by H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and

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Poland Targets Strong Expansion in UAE Tourism Market as Strategic Bilateral Cooperation Deepens

News Desk 30/04/2026

Poland is positioning itself for significant growth in tourism from the United Arab Emirates while simultaneously strengthening bilateral cooperation across tourism, trade, aviation, and agriculture, according to Grzegorz Gawin, Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to “gulftourism.news “ in Abu Dhabi on the evolving tourism

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Oil Surges to Wartime Highs as Supply Shock Deepens – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 30/04/2026

US Dollar Index The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward move, closing the last session up 0.35% at $98.68. The strength is carrying in today’s Asian morning session as well, with the index trading around $98.77, up another 0.10%, supported by a firm tone following the Fed decision. The dollar is staying strong after […]

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Fed Holds Rates Steady as Experts Flag Policy Divide and Longer Pause Ahead

News Desk 30/04/2026

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive time this year, maintaining the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75% following its latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. While the move was widely expected, the decision was marked by an unusual level of disagreement within the central bank, with four […]

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Yango Group launches the new generation of Yango Yasmina Mini AI speaker in the UAE

News Desk 30/04/2026

Yango Group, a global tech company, has launched the new generation of Yango Yasmina Mini AI speaker in the UAE, expanding its AI speaker lineup with an updated compact model that combines more powerful 12 W sound, a built-in simple LED display, and a refreshed design created to blend naturally into modern home interiors. The […]

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“I Am Sophia”: MOBH Holding Group Introduces the Region’s First Agentic AI

News Desk 30/04/2026

Expanding its Agentic AI integration strategy across the Group, MOBH Holding Group has announced the launch of Sophia AI, described as the region’s first Agentic AI HR Intelligence Officer. Expanding AI Integration Across the Group Commenting on the launch, Deputy Chairman Mr. Rashed Mohammed Omar Bin Haider stated: “This is not about replacing people, but […]

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WHX Tech to take place alongside World Health Expo in January 2027 at DWTC

News Desk 30/04/2026

Informa confirms that the next edition of WHX Tech will take place from 27–29 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).   The event will run alongside World Health Expo (WHX), the flagship global healthcare event, forming part of a week-long gathering of the global healthcare community in Dubai.   Bringing WHX Tech […]

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Arabian Gulf Properties Welcomes Dubai Metro Gold Line as Major Boost to Real Estate Growth in Dubai

News Desk 30/04/2026

Arabian Gulf Properties has welcomed the approval of the Dubai Metro Gold Line by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, describing the landmark project as a major step forward for Dubai’s urban development and a strong positive signal for the emirate’s real […]

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Crude rally extends as Strait disruption continues; OPEC’s role tested after UAE exit – Saxo Bank

News Desk 30/04/2026

Crude oil has resumed its war-driven rally, with Brent rising almost non-stop since a brief mid-month tumble to USD 86, when hopes for a peace deal and a short-lived reopening of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp but temporary correction. Since then, a renewed US and Iranian blockage of the strait has pushed prices […]

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OMODA & JAECOO Demonstrates Smart Valet Parking Tech in Beijing, UAE Rollout Soon

News Desk 30/04/2026

OMODA & JAECOO has successfully completed the global public real-world test of its advanced Valet Parking Driver (VPD) technology during the Chery International Business Summit, marking a major milestone in the brand’s push toward AI-driven smart mobility. The achievement comes as the brand also celebrates surpassing one million cumulative global vehicle sales,

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Mayo Clinic scientist uses AI, wearables and implants to decode brain rhythms and forecast seizures

News Desk 30/04/2026

In a neurology lab at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Benjamin Brinkmann studies the brain’s electrical rhythms across days, weeks and months — searching for patterns that reveal when seizures are most likely to occur. Working with neuroscientists and clinicians, he combines data from brain waves, vital signs and imaging to develop tools that interpret those signals […]