Arada, one of the world’s fastest-growing master developers, has announced its entry into the Syrian Arab Republic through a joint venture with the state-owned Syrian Sovereign Fund. The joint venture’s first project will be the development of a major new fully integrated city on a four
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Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released its annual State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report, which found that identity-based attack techniques were used in 85% of ransomware attacks against education institutions. Those techniques include malicious email, phishing, compromised credentials and brute force attacks. The 85% rate exceeded the cross-sector
UAE Net Zero 2050 – Indian Businesses Eye New Green-Economy Opportunity as Trade Target Nears $200bn
The UAE’s drive towards Net Zero by 2050 is opening a new multi-sector growth opportunity for Indian businesses, with companies expected to play an increasing role in renewable energy, waste management, sustainable construction, green finance, e-mobility and climate technology. That was the key message from an executive webinar hosted today by the Indian Business and […]
Lenovo today unveiled its first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey to establish a world-class manufacturing and innovation ecosystem in the Kingdom. As Lenovo continues to expand its presence across Saudi Arabia, the launch reinforces its commitment to developing local talent, advancing technology innovation, and
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced at LEAP in Riyadh that its first AWS Cloud Infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is on track to launch in December 2026. Together with HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund–owned company, AWS will also make up to 50 megawatts (MW) of capacity available in Saudi Arabia’s first AI Zone […]
Unifonic, the AI-native Customer Experience (CX) platform purpose-built for enterprises and the public sector across emerging markets, is showcasing its vision for the future of customer experience at the LEAP 2026 conference. Unifonic demonstrates how enterprises can engage without limits in an era defined by AI agents that can reason, act, and complete customer journeys
What makes an ideal productivity tablet is a combination of versatile hardware and powerful software. The HUAWEI MatePad Air fares exceptionally well in both these departments. But what caught everyone’s attention is the integration of AI within productivity tools that help users boost their productivity without getting in the way. The PC-level WPS Office suite […]
In just a few years, Saudi Arabia has built the most thriving film industry in the Middle East. Last year, the industry’s overall company revenues reached $245 million, up 9% year-on-year. Representatives of the country’s film industry spoke about its rapid development during the session “Moscow — Saudi Arabia: A Film Bridge to the Middle […]
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack AI solutions, today announced that AMD Instinct MI355X GPU-based AI infrastructure built on Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia and serving HUMAIN customers in the Kingdom and beyond. The production deployment, powered by AMD Instinct MI355X […]
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) officially launched the Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance (EHSA) at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, marking a significant new chapter in advancing environmental sustainability across the UAE’s dynamic hospitality sector. The landmark gathering brought together hospitality leaders, sustainability professionals, industry
In an era where consumers are increasingly skeptical of corporate marketing claims, iD Fresh Food Co-founder and Global CEO PC Musthafa has put his brand’s clean-label promise to an unconventional, literal test. Musthafa underwent a live, 30-minute polygraph (lie detector) session, answering raw, unfiltered questions about the brand’s ingredients, supply chain,
Alef Education, a UAE‑based global leader in education technology, announced a series of platform enhancements designed to ensure clarity, confidence, and sustainable learning routines for students in the new academic year. Alef Education’s updated learning ecosystem supports effective digital learning adoption from day one, helping students recognise their academic level,
Rixos Hotels Egypt has marked an exceptional night of success at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, securing seven prestigious awards across its portfolio in Egypt. The accolades were announced during the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, held on 28 August 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, bringing together leading names from across Africa’s […]
Commodities In commodities, the latest reporting week to 25 August covered the period following the surprise US Treasury bond buyback announcement, which triggered a rush into hard assets, particularly precious metals, while the accompanying dollar weakness provided broader support across the commodity complex. It was also a week in which the geopolitical temperature
Exabeam, a leader in Behavior Intelligence for the agentic enterprise, today announced it has been named a Google Unified Security Recommended partner, a designation that recognizes the strength of the integration between Exabeam New-Scale Analytics and Google Security Operations as part of the Analytics & Ops domain. Google Security Operations gives organizations a
SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, will participate in GISEC Global 2026 (16-18 September 2026) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. Across the three-day event, experts from SANS Institute will deliver certified training and three technical workshops spanning AI security, ICS/OT and cybersecurity leadership.
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Markets Limited Friday Closing Prices S&P 500 7,712 (-0.25%) Nasdaq 26,402 (-0.52%) Gold $4,455 (-3.20%) Brent Crude Oil $88.16 (-0.34%) Source: Bloomberg Last week delivered a modest net gain for risk assets, but the headline numbers masked significant cross-asset volatility. The S&P 500
LG Electronics’ (LG) proprietary AI-powered communications intelligence platform, PRISM AI, has been awarded one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Best AI Tool or Product category at the 2026 IN2 (Insight & Innovation) SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific. PRISM AI has also advanced as a finalist for the Consumer Electronics & Telecommunications category at the
Sustainability, pressure on prices and supply, and a growing crossover between stationery, gifting, and lifestyle products are emerging as key factors shaping the international paper and stationery industry, according to exhibitors participating in Paperworld Middle East 2026 taking place from 13-15 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. The insights point to a market
Zenn Ariane Garceles, a 38-year-old Filipina expat who has called Dubai home for 13 years, has become The UAE Lottery’s first female millionaire after winning the third AED 5 million Prize in the Lucky Day Draw using ‘Easy Pick’. A former dental assistant, Zenn moved to the UAE from the Philippines and has since built […]





























