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Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media Launches Artisans Majlis to Support Emirati Heritage and Strengthen the Creative Economy

News Desk 09/07/2026

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has launched the Artisans Majlis in the Emirate of Ajman, a pioneering initiative aimed at preserving traditional Emirati crafts and ensuring their long-term sustainability as an integral part of the UAE’s national identity and cultural

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Formative to expand Abu Dhabi footprint with new FitnGlam Masdar superclub

News Desk 09/07/2026

FitnGlam, part of Formative, the UAE’s largest fitness collective, is preparing to open its third location at My City Center Masdar in Abu Dhabi. Scheduled to open in Q4 2026, the 22,000 square foot facility will become FitnGlam’s seventh location across the UAE, further expanding the country’s leading luxury women-only brand’s presence in one of […]

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OMODA & JAECOO Records 178% Global Sales Growth in June, Surpassing 75,000 Vehicles Again

News Desk 09/07/2026

OMODA & JAECOO continues strengthening its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing intelligent mobility brands after recording another month of exceptional global sales growth while accelerating the rollout of advanced intelligent driving technologies destined for the UAE. The company delivered 75,102 vehicles globally in June 2026, representing a 178%

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Group-IB launches Purple Teaming service to close the gap between security investment and operational readiness

News Desk 09/07/2026

Group-IB, a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, today announced the launch of its Purple Teaming service, a collaborative security validation offering that brings offensive and defensive specialists together in real time to test whether an organisation’s defences, people, and processes can

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AI-Powered Arabic-friendly Mandarin Learning Platform Developed by 2 AURAK Students Makes Global Waves

News Desk 09/07/2026

An AI-powered Mandarin-learning platform built specifically for Arabic speakers is making global headlines. Developed by two students from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), the app named LingHua won Second Prize at the Global Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-26, held in Shenzhen, China, competing against the world’s most brilliant student

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Dubai’s Beat The Heat returns for its fifth season with an all-star music line-up

News Desk 09/07/2026

The countdown is almost over as Beat The Heat is set to return this week with an even bigger line-up of live concerts across Dubai. Established as one of the most popular events of Dubai Summer Surprises, this year will see the event’s fifth season and to celebrate the occasion, a number of prominent and […]

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Rocambolesco to Bring Playful Italian Flair to Uptown Dubai

News Desk 09/07/2026

A new chapter of Italian-inspired dining is set to unfold at Uptown Dubai with the upcoming launch of Rocambolesco. Operated by Eclectic Hospitality and scheduled to open in September 2026, the concept is rooted in the Italian philosophy of La Convivialità – the art of shared dining and connection.   Blending Italian flair with warm, expressive hospitality,

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Mayo Clinic study shows AI can reveal brain tumor risks without costly genetic testing

News Desk 09/07/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyze routine pathology slides to help clinicians classify meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumor in adults, and better understand a patient’s risk of tumor recurrence.   The study, published in The Lancet Digital Health, demonstrates that deep learning

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etoro launches new app: AI-first, smart, and social

News Desk 08/07/2026

etoro, the trading and investing platform, today unveiled a new mobile app at its ‘Intelligence in Motion’ event in London. etoro is moving beyond the app itself, to be wherever investors are. The company shared updates including agentic trading and sub-accounts, a new desktop platform for active traders, a growing app store, and new tools […]

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Oil jumps as fragile Iran ceasefire unravels – Saxo Bank

News Desk 08/07/2026

Brent crude has jumped more than 9% since Monday, rising back towards USD 79 per barrel as renewed US-Iran tensions revive supply concerns and force a rethink among hedge funds that had recently cut bullish exposure to near-historic lows. The latest rally followed US strikes on targets in Iran and Washington’s decision to revoke a […]

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From Tokens to Trust: AI’s $2.5 Trillion Reckoning

News Desk 08/07/2026

The era of speed and access is ending. What replaces it will define enterprise winners and losers. By Abhas Ricky, Chief Strategy Officer, Cloudera For two years, enterprise AI strategy ran on a single instinct: to get to the frontier fastest. The default path was a public cloud account, an API key from OpenAI or […]

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UK Exporters Information Service Expands Free Supplier Sourcing Support for Middle East Buyers

News Desk 08/07/2026

Companies across the Middle East offered free direct access to more than one million British companies through specialist UK sourcing service.   As demand for high-quality British products, engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities continues to grow across the Middle East, ExportUK Information Service is strengthening its support for organisations

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Sharjah Maritime Academy and Seamaster Maritime Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Maritime Training and Talent Development

News Desk 08/07/2026

Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seamaster Maritime Group in a strategic step aimed at strengthening cooperation in maritime education and training, developing national talent, and expanding practical learning opportunities for students to better align academic outcomes with the evolving needs of the maritime industry. The

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The Leela Ranked the World’s #2 Best Hotel Brand in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 Survey

News Desk 08/07/2026

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been ranked the #2 Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 Survey, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious global rankings. Voted by the discerning Travel + Leisure readers from around the world, the recognition places The Leela among the […]

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Savant⁶ Launches Match Day Free-Flow Drinks Offer @ AED 149 per person

News Desk 08/07/2026

The knockout stage is here! Catch every single match live and elevate your game-day experience from the Round of 16 up to the Final at Savant⁶. Guests can enjoy two hours of unlimited wine and beer at AED 149 for the duration of the matches. Great football, flowing drinks and an unbeatable atmosphere await football fans. Offer Details: AED […]

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A New Chapter for International Property Ownership in Madinah

News Desk 08/07/2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has welcomed the Saudi Government’s approval of the Executive Regulations for the ownership framework of real estate by non-Saudis, together with the designation of the zones in which such ownership is permitted, marking a historic milestone that opens a new chapter for international investment in one of Islam’s holiest cities. As […]

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Dubai Strengthens Its Global Position in the Digital Assets Race as Regulatory Frameworks Gain Strategic Importance

News Desk 08/07/2026

Regulatory certainty is rapidly becoming one of the most influential factors shaping investment decisions in the digital assets industry, as financial institutions accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology, stablecoins, and tokenised real-world assets. The shift is redefining competition among global financial centres. Rather than relying solely on market size or

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Anghami’s Sawt Jdeed Delivers First Breakthrough as Emerging Artist Yamane El Hage Sees 300x Stream Growth

News Desk 08/07/2026

Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in MENA, has announced the first breakthrough results from Sawt Jdeed, its platform for emerging Arab artists. The initiative is built around finding talented Arab artists early, backing them with platform support and helping them reach audiences across the region. For Anghami, this sits at the heart […]

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Al Masaood Automobiles Returns As Official Automotive Partner of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports for Third Consecutive Year

News Desk 08/07/2026

Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has announced its continued sponsorship as the Official Automotive Partner of the 5th edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) 2026. This marks the third consecutive year that Al Masaood Automobiles has partnered with the event, reaffirming […]

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi completes oyster bed mapping survey across emirate’s marine waters

News Desk 08/07/2026

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has completed a landmark multi-year oyster bed mapping survey, delivering the most comprehensive scientific understanding to date of oyster bed distribution across the emirate’s marine waters. With survey design established in 2022 and fieldwork carried out from 2023 to the end of 2025, the project reflects EAD’s continued