Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer (CBO). In his new role, Sherif will lead Core42’s global commercial organization, with end-to-end responsibility for all global
Further to Moody’s upgrade of RAKBANK’s outlook to Positive in 2025, Moody’s Ratings has concluded its latest periodic review (rating committee held on 18 March 2026), reaffirming the Bank’s key ratings and maintaining the Positive outlook. RAKBANK’s Baa1 long-term deposit rating and baa3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) have been affirmed, reflecting the Bank’s continued
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has marked a key milestone with the simultaneous handover of Riviera 69 and Beachfront I within its flagship French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community, Azizi Riviera, in Meydan, MBR City. The dual handover, led by Mr. Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group, reflects the developer’s accelerating
Set within the welcoming surrounds of traditional Dubai, Novotel Dubai Gold District invites families and friends to embrace a gentler, more meaningful Easter celebration at The Spicery, where the focus shifts from occasion to connection. Designed as a space to pause and unwind, the Easter brunch brings together the comfort of familiar flavours with the […]
DAZ Festival is back, inviting families to escape the city and reconnect with nature through a celebration of all things wild. Taking place from 3–12 April at Al Jahili Park, Al Ain, the festival offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure, with fun and surprises to discover at every turn. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of […]
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced a major expansion of its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, giving customers a framework for deploying AI across their entire infrastructure – from central data center to local sites where data is created and decisions are made. Enterprises, neoclouds, sovereign clouds, and service providers can now move AI from pilot to full-scale […]
Lenovo today announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies. The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Saudi Arabia’s higher education sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decades, with university enrolment rising from fewer than 10,000 students in the 1970s to over 2 million today, according to government and international education data. As institutions continue to scale, integrated student living is emerging as an increasingly important
Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Village Capital, announced today the launch of the eighth edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE, continuing its support for women-led, tech-enabled startups at a critical stage of growth. The 2026 cohort will equip founders with investment readiness training, catalytic funding, and access to global
AI assistants like ChatGPT have rapidly become trusted environments for handling some of the most sensitive data people own. Users discuss medical symptoms, upload financial records, analyze contracts, and paste internal documents—often assuming that what they share remains safely contained within the platform. That assumption was briefly challenged when new research
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the launch of the Vertivâ„¢ CoolPhase Wall, a space-saving, wall-mount cooling system designed for small IT spaces and edge environments. The system is designed for the needs of IT equipment, removing heat and enabling continuous operation while taking up zero floor space. Vertiv […]
Autotech Ventures is expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by establishing a presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move by the global venture capital firm focused exclusively on ground transport innovation is aimed at pursuing opportunities in the use of disruptive technologies that will further improve the region’s auto commerce ecosystem. To […]
Spring and Summer bring warmth, brightness, and a sense of renewal that calls for indulgence and sensory delight. Canéza captures this seasonal spirit with an exclusive offer that makes enjoying your favorite scents even sweeter. Until April 30th, enjoy a flat 20% off across select Canéza creations, inviting you to embrace the vibrant energy of the season. […]
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026, which concluded this weekend, brought together the global beauty industry at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. Insights shared during the event, based on Euromonitor International data, indicate that the global beauty and personal care market is set to exceed $826 billion by 2029, growing at an average annual rate […]
Forex: The Middle East conflict continued to underpin the dollar, albeit at a slower pace in the latest reporting week to last Tuesday, 24 March. While positioning flows turned more mixed and less one-sided, the gross dollar long versus eight IMM futures still rose to USD 7.53 billion, the highest level since early December. […]
This April, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito are turning up the excitement with a dynamic lineup of new premieres, action-packed stunts, and fan-favorite takeovers. From brand-new adventures across fantastical realms to nostalgic returns and all-day programming, audiences across the region can look forward to a month filled with humor, high-energy storytelling, and
Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as middle age, a new Mayo Clinic study shows. The research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, highlights the importance of abdominal muscle quality, a component of core strength, as a key predictor of fall risk in […]
At a time when global infrastructure, energy security, and supply chains are under increasing pressure, Abu Dhabi is moving decisively from vision to delivery, advancing one of the world’s largest infrastructure pipelines, valued at over US$57 billion. Today, the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) announced the second edition of the Abu Dhabi
U.S. Markets U.S. markets remain pressured, with the S&P 500 (SPX) falling 2% in Friday’s session amid rising oil prices and higher bond yields, which continue to weigh on sentiment. Today, the index is trading around $6,373, 0.27% higher. The S&P 500 ended its fifth consecutive week of declines, marking the longest losing streak in […]
Crypto markets declined to multi-week lows this week, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor confidence and triggered a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets. According to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro, rising oil prices have led traders and investors to scale back expectations for interest rate cuts this year. “Bond





























