As Saudi Arabia continues one of the most ambitious periods of urban development in its history, architects, planners, developers and industry leaders will gather in Riyadh for the 2nd Desert Architecture KSA Forum, taking place from 12–13 October 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention
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TOYOTA RACING celebrated another memorable home victory at the 6 Hours of Fuji, with Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa claiming first place in the No. 8 TR010 HYBRID. The victory, Toyota’s 10th at Fuji, extends the team’s lead in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) manufacturers’ standings to 23 points, while the No. […]
The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has announced that the ADIS International Roadshow 2026 will take place at EXPO REAL in Munich from 5-7 October, showcasing Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure opportunity, valued at more than US$56bn, to a global audience at one of Europe’s leading platforms for real estate, investment, and infrastructure. The Roadshow […]
WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, announced the opening of its first Africa-based office in Johannesburg, South Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing importance to the company’s global business. The investment comes as governments, banks, telecommunications providers, and retailers across Africa accelerate efforts to
Vision Hospitality, the group behind McGettigan’s, has officially opened McGettigan’s Bla Bla, bringing the brand’s signature Irish hospitality, live entertainment, sport and all-day dining to one of Dubai’s most popular beachfront destinations. Spanning 6,000 sq. ft., McGettigan’s Bla Bla offers expansive indoor and outdoor spaces overlooking the Arabian Gulf and
The Youth Council of the Ministry of Justice organised a youth-led session titled “The Role of Youth in Preventing Crime and Addressing Emerging Crimes in the Digital Age” on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026. The session aimed to highlight the role of […]
Lenovo today announced Lenovo AI Express, a new accelerated path to production AI that removes deployment complexities by giving customers of all sizes quicker return on their AI investment. According to Lenovo’s 2026 CIO Playbook, organizations moving from AI experimentation to scaled execution are expecting an average $2.78 return for every $1 invested, with 94% […]
TARAF, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, and Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a major mixed-use waterfront destination on Al Reem Island. The agreement was signed by Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director,
U.S Markets The S&P 500 trades near $7,693, holding steady after slipping 0.2% Tuesday as US consumer confidence hit a 12-year low, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 outperformed, up 0.2% to $30,412. Oil sold off sharply, logging its largest one-day decline in over a week on news that Saudi Arabia is restoring flows along its […]
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced NetApp Novus™, the fastest storage on the planet designed for AI infrastructure providers operating large GPU environments. Built to support a zettabyte-scale file system, this next-generation architecture will allow AI factories to keep millions of GPUs continuously fed with data,
Emirates Park Zoo & Resort continues to strengthen its long-standing educational programmes for schools, building on more than a decade of experience welcoming students and educators to the zoo. As an ADEK-approved school trip destination, the zoo provides curriculum-aligned learning experiences that complement classroom education through direct observation,
The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), a leading knowledge initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), has launched the “Illustrations for Children’s Stories Workshop 2026.” Designed to transform stories developed through the program into professionally illustrated books for ages six to nine, the workshop aims to enhance
Changing economics and demographics unlock new opportunities for developers and investors Dubai, UAE, 30 September 2026 – Student accommodation and senior living concepts are key to shaping the GCC’s real estate sector over the next decade, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. These and other concepts like serviced living,
The UAE is among the fastest-growing AI markets globally, with businesses across key sectors significantly expanding their adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, according to new research from Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched in collaboration with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office. The “Unlocking the UAE’s AI Potential
New agreements across six countries take Aleph Hospitality closer to its target of managing 100 hotels by 2029 Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Dubai , 30 September 2026: Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured 1,330 keys so far this year, across nine properties in six countries. […]
Epson, the global technology leader, and Classera, the leading digital education platform, have entered into a strategic partnership to support digital transformation in schools and educational institutions in the UAE and contribute to the country’s ambitions for technology-enabled, high-quality education. Under the agreement, the two companies will empower schools
More dynamic, more responsive and available to order with fully electric propulsion for the first time, Range Rover Sport Electric begins a new chapter of sporting luxury for the performance SUV. Uniquely tuned to reward drivers, with a suite of advanced chassis technologies, Range Rover Sport Electric offers further enhanced visceral performance and the rewarding […]
Dulsco Group has announced the launch of Khutwa National Talent Programme, a new leadership and development initiative created specifically for Emirati employees across the organisation. Derived from the Arabic word “Khutwa” (خُطوة), meaning “step”, the programme represents a purposeful move forward in participants’ professional journeys towards achieving career goals,
LG Electronics (LG) hosted an exclusive sneak peek event in Dubai, bringing together industry partners, media, and content creators for a first look at the future of home entertainment. The showcase offered an insider preview of LG’s flagship audio-visual lineup set to roll out to consumers later this year, headlined by the all-new LG Sound […]
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai (EHRDC) formalised a cooperation agreement with Majid Al Futtaim to support employment and skills development of Emirati talent, while creating career opportunities that align with their ambitions and the evolving needs of the labour market. The agreement was signed during EHRDC’s participation in Ru’ya, Careers UAE





























