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“Family Care Authority”: Youth Represent a Driving Force for Positive Social Transformation

News Desk 11/08/2026

On the occasion of World Youth Day, H.E. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority (FCA), said “International Youth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the youth who are the driving force of social transformation in Abu Dhabi. Rooted in the vision of our wise leadership,

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LG INTRODUCES XBOOM STAGE 501, TURNING ANY SONG INTO INSTANT AI KARAOKE

News Desk 11/08/2026

As entertainment at home and in social settings continues to evolve toward more interactive, shared experiences, LG Electronics (LG) today introduced the LG xboom Stage 501, a portable Bluetooth party speaker that instantly turns any song into a karaoke experience. By removing the need for pre-recorded tracks or complex setup, the speaker allows users to […]

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Medcare Launches Kidney Transplant Program Following First Successful Transplant at Medcare Hospital Sharjah

News Desk 11/08/2026

Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres has officially launched its Organ Transplant Centre following the successful completion of its first kidney transplant at Medcare Hospital Sharjah.   The landmark procedure represents a major advancement in Medcare’s clinical capabilities and establishes the foundation for a comprehensive transplant programme serving patients

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Si-Ware Systems and SEMC Partner to Advance MEMS Sensing Technologies in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 11/08/2026

Si-Ware Systems, a global leader in MEMS sensing and semiconductor technologies, and Saudi Electronic Materials Company (SEMC), a Saudi-based developer of semiconductor materials and fabrication technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the advancement of MEMS sensing technologies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership

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How the Blend of Nature and Science is Reinventing Neem for GCC Skincare

News Desk 11/08/2026

The GCC’s combination of extreme heat, humidity, frequent transitions between outdoor heat and air-conditioned environments, dust exposure, and prolonged sunscreen and makeup use creates a unique set of skincare challenges. With acne and pimple concerns already affecting more than 65% of the GCC population, these seasonal conditions have renewed interest in one

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GLOBAL BUSINESS AVIATION LEADERS CHOOSE MEBAA SHOW 2026 AS THE UAE CONTINUES TO ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

News Desk 11/08/2026

The companies shaping the future of global business aviation are choosing MEBAA Show 2026, underlining the event’s position as the Middle East’s leading business aviation exhibition and reinforcing the region’s growing importance within the global aviation industry.   Taking place from 8–10 December 2026 at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site, the 11th edition

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dubizzle Cars and Al-Futtaim Auto Centers Partner to Enhance Used Car Ownership Across the UAE

News Desk 11/08/2026

dubizzle Cars, the UAE’s largest automotive marketplace, and Al-Futtaim Auto Centers, one of the UAE’s largest automotive aftersales networks with a presence across all Emirates, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce scheduled maintenance packages for eligible vehicles purchased through dubizzle Cars.   The partnership was officially unveiled

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BHM Capital Reports Strong H1 2026 Results with Revenue Rising 25% and Net Profit Up 14%

News Desk 11/08/2026

BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, marking another period of strong performance as the Company continues to scale its business, strengthen its financial position, and reinforce its market leadership across the UAE’s capital markets. For the […]

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Cisco Outlines Need for a New AI Cyber Defense Playbook as AI Shrinks Threat Windows from Weeks to Hours

News Desk 11/08/2026

Cisco has highlighted a shift in the cybersecurity landscape: the rapid acceleration of cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence (AI). As AI models accelerate the ability to find vulnerabilities and generate exploits, the time between disclosure and weaponization has, in some instances, shrunk from weeks to days or hours. Many organizations remain vulnerable by

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Alef Education Expands AI-Powered Professional Learning Program to Empower 2,300 Teachers Ahead of New Academic Year

News Desk 11/08/2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, is accelerating the future of AI-powered, teacher-led learning through an expanded professional learning program empowering 2,300 teachers ahead of the new academic year, with the introduction of Alef AI for Teachers as a core component of the initiative.   Designed to move beyond traditional

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UAE-BASED – COBI – THE AI DECISION STACK FOR CUSTOMER INTELLIGENCE, RAISES $1 MILLION IN PRE-SEED ROUND

News Desk 11/08/2026

Cobi, the AI decision stack for customer intelligence, announces a $1 million pre-seed fund raise.   The raise was led by Lunara Partners – a multi-stage alternative investment firm investing predominantly across the MENA region. Other participating investors included Plug and Play, Annex Investments and Spring.   The proceeds will be used to accelerate

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Tabreed Delivers Resilient H1 2026 Performance with Strong Cash Generation and Continued Growth

News Desk 11/08/2026

National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: TABREED / ISIN: AEA002201018), the world’s leading and most diversified district cooling company, has today announced its financial and operational results for the six-month period ending 30 June 2026, reporting revenue of AED 1.13 billion and net profit of AED 192 million.   Tabreed delivered revenue growth of 2% […]

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Holcim UAE & 44.01 Advances Industrial Decarbonization with Full-Time CO₂ Capture and Underground Mineralization Pilot

News Desk 11/08/2026

Building on the strategic partnership announced last year, Holcim UAE and carbon storage innovator 44.01 have achieved a milestone in industrial decarbonization with the UAE’s first continuous, live-condition carbon capture and underground mineralization pilot for the cement industry now fully operational in Fujairah. Following its official Commissioning Day, the

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North Africa brings the “Caravan” pavilion to the VIII Moscow Interior and Design Week

News Desk 10/08/2026

Companies from North Africa will take part in the VIII Moscow Interior and Design Week, running in the capital from August 13 to 16. Their national pavilion turns on the region’s craft traditions, artistic schools and contemporary design — the same crafts, ideas and imagery that traveled with the caravans for centuries, tying together the […]

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COT update: Dollar bulls retreat as metals attract fresh demand – Saxo Bank

News Desk 10/08/2026

Yen rebound hits dollar longs The latest reporting week to 4 August, covers a period in which the dollar’s recent advance came to an abrupt halt after late-July intervention by the BOJ and Fed helped support the Japanese yen. By the end of the reporting week last Tuesday, the dollar index had fallen 1.5%, while […]

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Snowflake powers KSA’s Zahid Group’s data and AI transformation to unlock enterprise value

News Desk 10/08/2026

Zahid Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading diversified business groups spanning heavy equipment, energy, transport and manufacturing, and others, has selected Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, as the strategic foundation for its enterprise data and AI transformation, giving the Group a scalable way to strengthen governance, advance AI adoption, and elevate

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Khalifa Fund’s ‘Future Entrepreneur’ Programme Reaches 31 Majalis Across Abu Dhabi

News Desk 10/08/2026

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is delivering its ‘Future Entrepreneur’ Programme, in collaboration with Majalis Abu Dhabi  in the Citizens and Community Affairs Office of the Presidential Court, across 31 Majalis throughout Abu Dhabi, giving young participants access to an interactive learning experience designed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, build

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US Stocks Rally as Gold Gains and Fed Rate-Hike Bets Retreat – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 10/08/2026

Gold and Silver Gold and silver are trading higher today, with gold up 0.35% and silver up around 1% at the time of writing. Gold is holding above the $4,300 level after gaining around 7% last week, its strongest weekly performance since January. The move continues to be supported by softer US labor-market data, which […]

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Bosch Home Comfort Group Highlights Real Summer HVAC Performance as Gulf Buildings Enter Peak Cooling Season

News Desk 10/08/2026

As the Gulf region enters the peak hot season, Bosch Home Comfort Group is highlighting the growing need for regional buildings to look beyond rated cooling capacity and assess how HVAC systems perform under real summer operating conditions.   Within this context, Hitachi Cooling & Heating, part of Bosch Home Comfort Group, is drawing attention […]

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Paperworld Middle East returns for milestone 15th edition as global paper and stationery markets set to exceed US$512 billion

News Desk 10/08/2026

The global paper and stationery industries are forecast to reach USD 294.53 billion and USD 218.12 billion, respectively, by 2030, according to Fortune Business Insights, underlining the continued evolution of one of the world’s most essential manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.   Against this backdrop, Paperworld Middle East will return to Dubai World