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IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave UAE Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI

News Desk 14/07/2026

A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organizations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change, reinforcing the growing importance of AI sovereignty to maintain

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Kanoo Travel and Yatra Online enter strategic partnership to transform enterprise travel across the Middle East

News Desk 14/07/2026

Kanoo Travel, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and one of the MENA region’s largest travel management companies, announced a strategic partnership with Yatra Online Limited (BSE: 543992, NSE: YATRA), India’s leading corporate travel and expense management company, to transform enterprise travel across the region. The partnership combines Kanoo

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DUBAI GOLD DISTRICT AND DUBAI DEIRA CLUSTER OF HOTELS UNVEIL THE GOLDEN SUMMER ESCAPE WITH STAYS FROM AED 169

News Desk 14/07/2026

This summer, the Dubai Gold District and Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, introduce the Golden Summer Escape, a seasonal collection of stay experiences combining exceptional value, family-friendly benefits, wellness moments and dining experiences across six Accor hotels in the heart of Old Dubai. Located within the vibrant

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Alef Education Reinforces Leadership in AI-Powered Education with Enhanced Classroom Tools for Teachers

News Desk 14/07/2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has further strengthened its teacher-led learning ecosystem with a suite of enhanced classroom tools designed to help educators deliver more responsive, engaging, and personalised instruction. The latest enhancements enable educators to monitor student understanding in real time, adapt instruction on the

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IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City Brings Fans Together for World Cup Knockout Stage Excitement at Belgian Café

News Desk 14/07/2026

As World Cup 2026 knockout stage excitement builds, IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City is inviting football fans to witness the action at Belgian Café Dubai Festival City, where daily live match screenings continue to bring residents, hotel guests, and supporters together in a vibrant European-inspired setting.   With the tournament moving through its most […]

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Chef Rustamjon Eshkulov Appointed as Cluster Executive Chef at Novotel & Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha

News Desk 14/07/2026

Novotel & Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha has announced the appointment of Chef Rustamjon Eshkulov as Cluster Executive Chef, reinforcing the property’s commitment to culinary innovation, elevated guest experiences, and operational excellence. With more than two decades of experience spanning luxury hotels, international resorts, and multi-property operations

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Semi-Final Stage Set as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Heads Towards the Final

News Desk 14/07/2026

Just four teams remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with France, Spain, England and defending champions Argentina now one victory away from reaching football’s biggest match. The quarter-finals delivered another dramatic chapter in the tournament. France ended Morocco’s long unbeaten run, while Spain overcame Belgium in a hard-fought European contest. England

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Infobip supports thousands of startups and scaleups through Startup Tribe Programme

News Desk 14/07/2026

Global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has supported thousands of startups and scaleups from over 120 countries in the first five years of its Startup Tribe Programme.   Infobip launched its Startup Tribe Programme in May 2021 to help mission-driven startups and scaleups to build and manage their

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RAKEZ strengthens international business ties through new wave of delegation engagements

News Desk 14/07/2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continues to expand its international outreach, hosting over a dozen delegation engagements so far this year as interest in Ras Al Khaimah’s business environment continues to rise. The latest visits brought diplomatic, government and business representatives closer to the emirate’s investment landscape, sector opportunities and wider

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Mayo Clinic study finds 1 in 8 adults carries hidden genetic risk — and reveals what it takes to act on it

News Desk 14/07/2026

When Mayo Clinic researchers sequenced the genomes of 484 seemingly healthy adults, they found that about 13% carried a serious, previously unrecognized genomic risk — conditions those patients did not know about and that standard care would likely miss.   Nearly all participants, 98.6%, had at least one genetic finding, and for most, the results […]

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Amwaj Rotana Appoints Ahmed Hassan as Director of Finance

News Desk 14/07/2026

Amwaj Rotana has announced the appointment of Ahmed Hassan as Director of Finance, further strengthening its executive leadership team as the hotel continues to enhance operational excellence and drive sustainable growth.   With more than 25 years of hospitality finance experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, Hassan joins Amwaj Rotana from Rotana Hotels

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Shure to Showcase the Future of Intelligent Audio Experiences at InfoComm Asia 2026

News Desk 14/07/2026

Shure, a global leader in audio technology, will showcase its latest innovation in intelligent audio, conferencing, collaboration, and enterprise AV solutions at InfoComm Asia 2026, taking place from 15-17 July 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Visitors can experience Shure’s latest technologies at Booth B01, Ground Level,

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StakePredict by Stake Reveals Investors See No Slowdown Ahead: 69% Expect Dubai Property Prices to Keep Rising

News Desk 14/07/2026

Investor confidence in Dubai’s real estate market remains strong despite a challenging few months, according to the inaugural results from StakePredict, the Middle East’s first real estate prediction market launched by Stake, the MENA region’s leading digital real estate investment platform. Following a record-breaking first quarter for Dubai real estate, which set one of

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Meysan Participates in the Celebration of the Merger Between Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) and Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)

News Desk 13/07/2026

Reaffirming its longstanding excellence and leadership in the legal sector, and as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standard of legal services to its clients, Meysan lawyer & Legal Consultants participated in the celebration hosted by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) to mark the merger of Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company

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Snowflake Expands AWS Collaboration with $6B Commitment to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Adoption

News Desk 13/07/2026

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced that it has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate enterprise agentic AI adoption to help joint customers worldwide build and deploy AI faster and more securely. As part of the expanded collaboration, Snowflake is making a $6 […]

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UAE energy firms risk forfeiting millions in R&D credits unless spend is qualified and pre-approved

News Desk 13/07/2026

From enhanced carbon capture at gas processing plants to grid modernisation and renewable energy storage, the technology reshaping the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has acquired a new dimension. As of the 2026, a significant portion of the research and development (R&D) behind it can be converted into a corporate tax credit of up to […]

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Institutional Crypto Momentum Builds as Bitcoin Holds Firm and Global Finance Embraces Blockchain

News Desk 13/07/2026

Bitcoin continued to trade steadily around the US$63,000 mark as renewed institutional inflows and landmark developments from Circle and Swift underscored the accelerating integration of digital assets into the global financial system, according to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro. Bitcoin remained relatively stable over the past week as markets absorbed the latest

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Barwa Programme Concludes Second Phase: 169 Participants and 94% Customer Happiness

News Desk 13/07/2026

Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA), has concluded the series of interactive workshops held as part of the second phase of the Barwa Programme, bringing together 169 senior citizens and People of Determination. The workshops were organised as part of the two entities’ joint efforts to enhance real estate […]

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Arabian Center Turns Up the Summer Fun with Cocomelon, DSS Prizes and a Season of Family Activations

News Desk 13/07/2026

Forget beating the heat, this summer, Arabian Center is bringing all the reasons to step out and have fun . This summer, Arabian Center is inviting Dubai families to slow down, come together and make the most of the season, with a lineup of activities designed to entertain, surprise and delight visitors of all ages. […]

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The All-New Nissan Tekton – Expanding Nissan’s SUV Portfolio in the Region

News Desk 13/07/2026

Following the global debut of the all-new Nissan Tekton in Mumbai, Bachir Gemayel, Sales & Marketing Director at Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan and INFINITI in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra said the new model’s introduction reflects Nissan’s continued commitment to expanding its SUV portfolio and offering customers greater