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Abu Dhabi Residential Market Records Second Strongest Quarter on Record Despite Regional Headwinds

News Desk 28/04/2026

Abu Dhabi’s residential market delivered its second strongest quarter on record in Q1 2026, with transaction volumes in Abu Dhabi City exceeding 7,200, marginally below the all-time peak of over 7,600 recorded in Q4 2025, according to the latest Market in Minutes report from Savills. Activity

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Emirates Red Crescent Leads “We Are Their Support” World Orphan Day Initiative with Amwaj Rotana and Dubai National School – Al Barsha

News Desk 28/04/2026

Marking World Orphan Day, the Emirates Red Crescent hosted a heartfelt community initiative titled “We Are Their Support,” in collaboration with Amwaj Rotana, Dubai, and with the participation of Dubai National School – Al Barsha. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to fostering community connection and creating meaningful experiences that support children’s social

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NMDC Energy advances execution of its project portfolio and records 33% revenue growth to AED 5 billion in 1Q 2026

News Desk 28/04/2026

NMDC Energy (ADX: NMDCENR), a leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for offshore and onshore energy clients, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, recording revenue growth despite current regional conditions.   The United Arab Emirates demonstrated strong levels of stability, business continuity,

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NEW SMARTSUITE INTEGRATION BRINGS IQSIGHT VIDEO INTELLIGENCE SEAMLESSLY INTO MILESTONE XPROTECT

News Desk 28/04/2026

Milestone Systems and IQSIGHT, previously Bosch Video Systems, strengthen their collaboration with the release of SmartSuite, a consolidated plugin suite for Milestone XProtect® video management software. SmartSuite cuts installation time for system integrators by 70% and adds powerful new camera and analytics capabilities.      Elevating security operations  

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AWR Group unifies automotive division under AWR Automotive to scale integrated mobility and customer experience

News Desk 27/04/2026

AWR Group has announced the unification of its automotive marques, service offerings, and mobility solutions under a single, unified structure: AWR Automotive. As part of this transition, automotive operations across the Group – including those previously operating under distinct structures such as Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) – are now unified under AWR

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Asia in the AI age: Why investors may need to rethink tech exposure beyond the US- Saxo Bank

News Desk 27/04/2026

The new Asia trade: less about cheap markets, more about AI scarcity Asian stocks cannot escape short-term volatility from Middle East-related headlines. Higher oil prices, shipping disruption risks, and geopolitical shocks still matter, especially for energy-importing economies. But for now, the bigger force in markets appears to be FOMO around AI, not war angst.  

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The HUAWEI MatePad Mini Arrives in UAE, Offering a Compact Tablet Experience

News Desk 27/04/2026

Huawei today officially announced the retail availability of the HUAWEI MatePad Mini in the United Arab Emirates. The brand-new compact tablet from Huawei is designed for both portability and performance. Featuring an 8.8-inch OLED PaperMatte display and an ultra-lightweight chassis, the MatePad Mini slips effortlessly into your pocket while still handling reading, work,

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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 workforce roles, where it carries responsibility across workflows, follows […]

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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