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Hexnode XDR Brings Deeper Threat Intelligence and Automated Response for Middle East Security Teams

News Desk 30/09/2026

Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has expanded Hexnode XDR with new capabilities for threat detection, alert prioritization and remediation, alongside support for macOS. The enhancements address a persistent challenge for security teams: detecting a threat does not

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Women Shaping Wealth Summit Positions Riyadh as a Global Meeting Point for Women and Capital

News Desk 30/09/2026

The inaugural Women Shaping Wealth Summit opened in Riyadh on Monday, bringing together more than 3,000 investors, founders, executives and business leaders from across the Gulf, the wider Arab world and international markets for two days of dialogue, investment and connection around one of the most significant shifts in the global economy: the growing influence […]

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Holo uses AI to cut UAE mortgage submission times by 65%

News Desk 30/09/2026

Following the UAE Central Bank’s latest 25-basis-point increase in its base rate, financing costs are once again in focus for UAE property buyers. Against this backdrop, Holo, the property buying ecosystem helping people make better property decisions, has reduced the average time from mortgage application to disbursal by 78%, as technology helps remove friction from […]

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FOREX.com Named Best CFD Broker – MENA at the 2026 Global Forex Awards – Retail

News Desk 30/09/2026

FOREX.com – a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., a publicly traded financial services company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker SNEX – has been named Best CFD Broker – MENA at the 2026 Global Forex Awards – Retail, recognising its continued efforts to deliver a high-quality trading experience tailored to the needs of […]

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ADREC and Hub71 sign MOU to connect Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector with technology startups

News Desk 30/09/2026

The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem. The two organisations signed the agreement at LIVEX 2026, the Liveability and Investment

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FHS WORLD 2026 OFFICIALLY OPENS IN DUBAI

News Editor 29/09/2026

Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2026:  Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026 has officially opened in Dubai today, with an esteemed line up of speakers addressing 1,000 delegates from 50 countries across the globe on the first day of the Middle East’s most influential hospitality investment forum. The 2026 edition of FHS World kicked off with […]

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Ecocoast and Xylem partner to strengthen environmental monitoring across the GCC

News Desk 29/09/2026

Marine solutions specialist Ecocoast has been appointed by Xylem, a global provider of water and environmental monitoring technologies, as its Authorised Systems and Service Partner for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).   The partnership strengthens Ecocoast’s environmental monitoring solutions portfolio across the GCC through the integration of proven Xylem

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Global minimum tax is reshaping how companies are bought and sold in the UAE: Report

News Desk 29/09/2026

Businesses buying or selling companies in the UAE are finding that the transaction itself, rather than their existing operations, brings them within the global minimum tax. That is the central finding of the latest ‘Deals Decoded’ publication from Dhruva, a Ryan LLC affiliate, on how the rules influence what a business is worth, how a […]

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Samsung’s 2026 TV Lineup Now Available in the UAE

News Desk 29/09/2026

Samsung Gulf Electronics announced that its 2026 Vision AI TV lineup is now available to purchase across the UAE, bringing its latest advances in premium picture quality, AI-powered viewing and lifestyle entertainment to consumers across the country. Spanning Samsung’s premium and lifestyle display categories, the 2026 portfolio is led by Micro RGB, The Frame and […]

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Gold Near $4,100 as Oil Risks and Rising Yields Keep Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 29/09/2026

U.S Markets The S&P 500 trades near $7,679 and the Nasdaq 100 near $30,326, both holding steady after finding support and stabilising following the recent pullback. Rising Treasury yields, $100+ oil and a firmer dollar remain the key macro overhang, but AI-linked megacaps continue to absorb much of that stress, keeping the index resilient near […]

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PureHealth’s Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City receives Magnet Recognition from American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence

News Desk 29/09/2026

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), part of PureHealth, has earned Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), becoming the second hospital in the UAE to achieve the prestigious designation, joining an elite group of 30 healthcare organisations outside the US recognised for nursing excellence. Widely regarded as the global gold standard for

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Snowflake to showcase how enterprises are shifting from AI experimentation to production at AI Everything Abu Dhabi

News Desk 29/09/2026

Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, will participate in AI Everything Abu Dhabi, taking place on 6–7 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Under its “AI for Business” theme, Snowflake will demonstrate how enterprises can shift from AI pilots to building successful AI deployments at scale by using a foundation of trusted, governed data, […]

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh Minhal Celebrates Saudi National Day Through Community & Inclusion

News Desk 29/09/2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh Minhal, marked the Kingdom’s Saudi National Day with a celebration built around community, inclusion and national pride. This year, the hotel joined hands with Nutq Association for Speech and Language Disorders, (جمعية ذوي اضطرابات النطق واللغة – نطق) welcoming members of the association to take part in the […]

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Emirates Environmental Group Celebrates 35 Years of Environmental Leadership, Partnership and Impact in the UAE

News Desk 29/09/2026

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) marked a defining milestone in its journey as it celebrated its 35th Anniversary, bringing together government representatives, Ambassadors, Consul Generals, business leaders, sustainability professionals, Corporate and academic members, media houses, partners and long-standing supporters at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science

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Aleph Hospitality accelerates Dubai expansion with the management of the landmark Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan

News Editor 29/09/2026

This third hotel agreement cements long-term partnership between Aleph Hospitality and West F5 Investments LLC Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2026: Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has officially taken over operation of the landmark hotel Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan. The transition, effective since 1 July 2026,

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GEMS Education and BravoBravo partner to strengthen Arabic learning across all GEMS schools

News Desk 29/09/2026

GEMS Education has partnered with BravoBravo as its exclusive Arabic language learning platform for native and non-native Arabic A and Arabic B students across all GEMS schools. The strategic partnership marks one of the educational platform’s largest implementations to date and aligns with GEMS’ dedication to spearheading innovation in the education sector.  

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Saudi German Health UAE transforms digital healthcare in the UAE with the HPE Self-Driving Network

News Desk 29/09/2026

HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Saudi German Health UAE, one of the leading private healthcare providers across the Middle East and North Africa, has selected HPE’s wired, wireless NAC solution managed via HPE Aruba Central to modernize its network infrastructure and accelerate the next phase of its digital healthcare transformation in the UAE. HPE and Saudi German

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Citi® Token Services Expands Global Footprint into UAE and Japan

News Desk 29/09/2026

Citi today announced the expansion of Citi Token Services into UAE and Japan, advancing our strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. The expansion is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy, which is focused on solving real-world client needs by building bank-grade

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MUFG appoints Edward Bell as Head of Research for Middle East and North Africa

News Desk 29/09/2026

MUFG today announces the appointment of Edward Bell as Head of Research Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In his new role, Edward will lead MUFG’s research coverage of the Middle East and Turkey, providing macroeconomic insights and analysis for clients and the bank. His coverage will also include energy markets, with a focus on […]

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Vertiv strengthens EMEA Power and Cooling Manufacturing Capacity to Help Customers Reduce Time-to-Token and Accelerate AI Deployment

News Desk 29/09/2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced a major expansion of its Nové Mesto nad Váhom campus in Slovakia, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting growing customer demand across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).   The investment represents another significant milestone in Vertiv’s long-term