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Five business functions already powered by AI workforce

News Desk 27/04/2026

Across the GCC, the real question is no longer whether organisations are using AI, but whether AI is actually doing the work. Most deployments still sit at the surface, assisting employees without changing how execution happens. AI is now moving beyond individual task support into structured

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A Critical Week for Markets Earnings Oil and the Fed Collide – from Century Financial

News Desk 27/04/2026

U.S. Markets Today, US indices are trading flat, with SPX holding above $7,150 and NDX just above $27,303. Iran submitted a new ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while deferring nuclear talks until the US lifts its blockade. The whipsaw mirrors Friday’s pattern — geopolitics is now the dominant […]

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Salesforce Introduces Headless 360 to Empower Middle East Enterprises in the Agentic Era

News Desk 27/04/2026

Salesforce, the world’s #1 AI CRM, announced the launch of Salesforce Headless 360 in the Middle East, a new set of platform capabilities designed to make every function of Salesforce accessible to AI agents, developers, and enterprise systems without requiring interaction through a user interface. The launch marks a fundamental shift in how the Salesforce […]

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Part of PureHealth, SEHA CLINICS opens community clinic on Saadiyat Island

News Desk 27/04/2026

SEHA CLINICS, a subsidiary of PureHealth and one of the UAE’s largest primary and specialty care providers, has announced the official opening of its unique flagship community clinic on Saadiyat Island, in line with its commitment to set new benchmarks for accessible, preventive, patient-centric healthcare in Abu Dhabi. The clinic was inaugurated in a ceremony […]

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Rising Fuel Costs Accelerate Shift Towards Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in the UAE

News Desk 27/04/2026

Consumer demand in the UAE’s automotive market is increasingly shifting towards electric and hybrid vehicles, as rising fuel costs, driven by recent geopolitical developments, reshape purchasing priorities. Recent data highlights a clear and immediate surge in EV interest, with engagement increasing by 24% in the first week of April, which surpasses the 5% growth in […]

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At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa: Dining at Height, During Dubai Restaurant Week

News Desk 27/04/2026

Located 442 metres above the city on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, At.mosphere brings its Dubai Restaurant Week menu, part of the citywide dining programme organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), to a setting overlooking the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf. Floor-to-ceiling […]

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Lenovo appoints Salman Faqeeh to lead its strategic expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

News Desk 27/04/2026

Lenovo today announced the appointment of Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh as Vice President & General Manager, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the company’s long term commitment to the Kingdom as a strategic priority market and regional technology hub. Based in Saudi Arabia, and reporting to Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa President and Senior Vice President, Tareq Alangari,

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Shura Island Residences Welcomes First Homeowners

News Desk 27/04/2026

Shura Island Residences, part of Red Sea Global (RSG), has welcomed its first homeowners to SLS The Red Sea Residences, bringing SLS’s bold, lifestyle-led approach to residential living to Shura Island, marking a significant milestone for the destination.   “Welcoming our first homeowners to SLS turns our vision into a lived reality. These residents are […]

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MG Motor Middle East Introduces the New MG GT with Enhanced Design and Technology

News Desk 27/04/2026

MG Motor has introduced the new MG GT to the Middle East, featuring sharper styling, enhanced powertrain performance, a more premium interior, and an expanded safety suite — all brought together under the tagline: ‘The Rebel, Reborn.’   The first-generation MG GT built a strong following among drivers who demanded sporty style without compromise. With […]

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Silverfort and SentinelOne Form Strategic Alliance to Secure Identities in the AI Era

News Desk 27/04/2026

Silverfort, the identity security company, and SentinelOne®, the AI Security leader, today announced a strategic partnership to secure human, AI agent and other non-human identities (NHIs). This collaboration brings together best-in-class runtime security across identities, endpoints, cloud workloads and AI applications to protect against increasingly sophisticated

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Speedex Tools Expands into Abu Dhabi with New Experience-Led Store in Musaffah

News Desk 27/04/2026

Speedex Tools has officially opened its newest retail destination in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, marking another milestone in the company’s continued UAE expansion and its long-term commitment to serving the capital’s growing trade, industrial, and home improvement sectors. Strategically located in one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest commercial zones, the new store introduces a

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Pulmonology and the Global Respiratory Crisis: A Specialty at the Forefront

News Desk 27/04/2026

Pulmonology is one of the most vital specialties in respiratory care, often described as the medical detective of the respiratory system. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat conditions ranging from asthma to complex diseases such as lung cancer. Their role is especially critical in the Middle East, where respiratory diseases are becoming an increasingly urgent public health

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Omniconn becomes the first company in the GCC to secure UL3115 certification for smart building technology

News Desk 27/04/2026

Omniconn, a UAE-based pioneer of AI-powered IoT solutions, has become the first company in the GCC to achieve UL 3115 certification, a new international standard introduced by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. The certification recognizes the safe, secure, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in safety-critical environments. The

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Saudi Arabia’s Gen Z are redefining the future of sport and entertainment, new report reveals

News Desk 27/04/2026

Dentsu Sports International (DSI) has released a new report, KSA Youth PowerPlay, exploring how Saudi Arabia’s Gen Z population is reshaping the pace, identity and commercial future of sport and entertainment in the Kingdom. Drawing on insights from Dentsu Sports Analytics’ Decoding 360 study of more than 30,000 sports fans globally, alongside regional expertise, the […]

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ME by Meliá Dubai Partners with DET to Launch “ME Dubai Supports Local” Initiative

News Desk 27/04/2026

In a powerful show of community support and creative energy, ME by Meliá Dubai has announced the launch of “ME Dubai Supports Local”, a dynamic new initiative developed by the hotel’s Director of Marketing and Sales with the support from the wider management team and in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism […]

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Le Cloud Brunch at At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa

News Desk 27/04/2026

At At.mosphere, Le Cloud Brunch rises far above the expected, set on the 122nd floor where the city feels distant and almost imagined. Guests are welcomed into a sky-high setting defined by soft light, sweeping skyline views and a relaxed atmosphere. A place to unwind after a long week, enjoy good food, and settle into […]

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DECCA and Silal Sign MoU to Strengthen the Food Security in Dubai

News Desk 27/04/2026

The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silal, the UAE’s leading agri-food and technology Group, to strengthen sustainable food security in the Emirate of Dubai.   Signed on the sidelines of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Al Ain, the MoU establishes a cooperative […]

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Ericsson wins 2026 Google Cloud Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for Telecommunications

News Desk 27/04/2026

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been named a 2026 Google Cloud Business Applications Partner of the Year for Telecommunications. The award – won for the fourth consecutive year – recognizes Ericsson’s innovation with Google Cloud by developing a cloud‑native, AI‑powered ecosystem that enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to innovate at speed and scale, while

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EVERY MATCH, EVERY MOMENT: MCGETTIGAN’S LAUNCHES FIFA FAN ZONES IN DUBAI AND ABU DHABI

News Desk 27/04/2026

Football fever is officially taking over the UAE as McGettigan’s announces the launch of its FIFA Fan Zones in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, promising to screen every single match live throughout the tournament, something rarely seen at this scale across the region.   Set across two of the UAE’s most exciting destinations, the fan […]

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Johnson Controls launches Balanced Cooling to resolve low Delta T performance and cut energy waste in mission critical UAE campuses

News Desk 27/04/2026

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, today in announced the launch of Balanced Cooling, a purpose-built solution for buildings connected to centralized cooling systems in the UAE, designed to resolve low Delta T and improve cooling performance through a more