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Enjoy Gourmet Easter Roasts and Curated Delicacies at The First Group Hospitality

News Desk 31/03/2026

This April, The First Group Hospitality brings the spirit of Easter to Dubai with vibrant celebrations across its dining destinations.   Families can enjoy an elevated Easter roast and egg hunt at JamJars, or some farm-to-table goodness at Farmers Commons, while The Blacksmith Bar &

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ALEC Holdings Mobilises 1,400+ Personnel for Ramadan Donation Drive Supporting Communities in Need Across the Region

News Desk 31/03/2026

Marking the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan, ALEC Holdings has contributed AED 185,000 towards health programmes supporting workers in the UAE, as well as communities in need in Palestine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative brought together more than 1,400 employees, subcontractors, and partners across the Group’s operations, reflecting a

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Chaat Junction Brings India’s Favourite Street Food Classics to Mausam

News Desk 31/03/2026

Step into the vibrant flavours of India’s bustling street food culture at Mausam’s Chaat Junction, a specially curated experience celebrating the country’s most loved bite-sized classics. Inspired by iconic chaat from cities like Delhi and Kolkata, the menu brings together tangy, spicy, sweet, and crunchy favourites in one colourful spread. Guests can enjoy signature

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Core42 Appoints Former Microsoft Executive Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 revenue-generating functions, including global sales and marketing, business

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RAKBANK’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by Moody’s with Positive Outlook Maintained

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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Azizi Developments Hands Over Riviera 69 and Beachfront I, Reinforcing Ongoing Delivery Momentum

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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Novotel Dubai Gold District Introduces Easter Brunch at The Spicery from AED 99

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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A Wild Escape Awaits at DAZ Festival 2026

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Enable Scalable, Secure AI Anywhere

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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Lenovo Announces Global Partnership with David Beckham

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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The Myriad Advances Saudi Arabia Expansion as Student Living Gains Strategic Focus

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital launch the 2026 ‘Women in Tech’ Accelerator in the UAE

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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When AI Trust Breaks: The ChatGPT Data Leakage Flaw That Redefined AI Vendor Security Trust

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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Vertiv expands Thermal Portfolio with New Wall-Mount Cooling System for Edge and Small Data Rooms in EMEA

News Desk 31/03/2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the launch of the Vertiv™ 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 […]

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Digitization-led disruption set to reshape GCC auto commerce ecosystem

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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Celebrate Spring & Easter with Canéza

News Desk 31/03/2026

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. […]

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Global Beauty Market Set to Surpass $826 Billion by 2029, Spotlighting the Middle East’s Growing Influence at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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COT update: dollar buying eases; grains in demand; metals slump attracts muted response – Saxo Bank

News Desk 31/03/2026

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. […]

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April Brings Bigger Adventures and Bigger Laughs to Cartoon Network & Cartoonito

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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Mayo Clinic researchers use AI to predict patient falls based on core density in middle age

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]