The UAE is well positioned to support the next phase of Islamic Finance as the industry evolves into a stronger connector of capital, trade and investment across borders, according to Standard Chartered. Global Islamic finance assets are approaching USD 6 trillion, yet only 6% of global sukuk
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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
NTT DATA AI for Insurance Converts Complex Workflows into Governed, Repeatable AI-delivered Services
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced NTT DATA AI for Insurance, an AI-native agentic solution that converts complex core insurance workflows into governed, repeatable services. Built for highly regulated insurance environments, the Service-as-Software solution combines configurable AI agents, insurance-specific data
A new international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has identified a genetic factor that may explain why some patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver experience more severe liver damage after chemotherapy. For patients with colorectal liver metastases, surgery offers the best chance of long-term survival. To improve outcomes, many […]
AppsFlyer, The Modern Marketing Cloud, has announced its integration with ChatGPT Ads, enabling marketers to measure ad campaigns in ChatGPT directly within the AppsFlyer platform. Grubhub and more than a dozen other advertisers are already using the integration to bring mobile app measurement — including installs, app opens, and in-app purchases — to their ad […]
Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service (CS) Strategy Conference 2026, a virtual forum that brought together representatives from Panasonic Middle East & Africa, its business partners, Panasonic overseas business division and Global Customer Service Headquarters to review FY25 performance and align on priorities for FY26. The annual conference
SUMEA, the Dubai-headquartered international sourcing, procurement and supply chain group, has opened SUMEAWORLD, a nearly 12,000 square metre global trade hub in DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), consolidating sourcing, procurement, warehousing and global distribution under one roof. The facility, secured on a 20-year commitment, will serve as SUMEA’s regional
Tencent today announced broader international access to Tencent Hy3 (Tencent Hy, formerly known as Tencent Hunyuan) following the model’s official release on 6 July. The rollout broadens access for developers, users and enterprises, offering multiple ways to experience and integrate the model. Users and enterprises can access Hy3 through WorkBuddy, where it is
Mothers spend more than 23 hours a week breastfeeding in their baby’s first year, close to a full working week, every week, yet many still navigate that journey with little structured support. This Breastfeeding Month, Momcozy, the world’s No.1 wearable breast pump chosen by over 6 million mothers across 80 countries,* is bringing its global […]
A long-standing favourite for GCC travellers, Thailand is seeing record numbers of visitors from the region this summer as holidaymakers look to escape city heat for tropical breezes. To help Middle Eastern guests feel at home, SAii Hotels & Resorts has introduced two distinct island escapes that prioritise privacy, seclusion and family time. From the […]
Edenred UAE, part of the global Edenred Group and a long-standing provider of payroll solutions in the UAE, today announced it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for its application to operate as a licensed Stored Value Facility (SVF) provider. Edenred has been part of the UAE’s payroll infrastructure […]
Globally, a remarkable transformation is underway, characterized by an unprecedented pace of digitization and rising reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation, and scientific research. Aligning with this, the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2025 report highlights how knowledge transcends its traditional role in education, information dissemination, and intellectual
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the Digital Tourist VAT Refund System continues to expand across the UAE, delivering strong operational results during the first half of 2026. The number of retail outlets registered with the Authority and electronically connected to the system rose by 5.9% to approximately 19,340 outlets by the […]
US Markets US equity indices closed higher yesterday as earnings momentum continues. SPX rose 1.8% to $7,750, a new record, and NDX jumped 3%. In today’s session, both indices are marginally higher, with SPX trading around $7,770. The outlook for today is bullish. Strong earnings results from Palantir and Caterpillar helped pull stock indexes higher. […]
Mental and physical wellbeing have become core parts of how people and businesses think about health, performance and quality of life. Money, however, is still too often treated as a private concern, despite influencing stress, decision-making, confidence and long-term security. Launching to bring financial wellbeing into that wider conversation, In Good Wealth is a new
etoro, the NASDAQ-listed trading and investing platform, and Papaya Global, a leader in global workforce payments, today announced a partnership to advance a simple but powerful idea: that salary should be the beginning not the end of a wealth building journey. Together they are launching etoro work powered by Papaya Global’s Banco, a new offering […]
For years now, the Pura series has shown us what the cutting edge of mobile photography looks like. It was already incredibly good to the point that when the Pura 90s Pro Max was announced, the question was where could it go from there. What the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series did was unexpected by most. […]
Capital.com, the global online trading platform, today announced the appointment of Mamoon Sbeih as Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Mamoon will lead corporate strategy, government relations and corporate communications as Capital.com expands into new markets and jurisdictions. The appointment affirms Capital.com’s commitment to growth and the strategic
Shaffra, the GCC-born AI Workforce Platform building Autonomous AI Teams for enterprises and governments, has expanded beyond the GCC for the first time, bringing its AI workforce expertise to the Caspian region. The company has opened a regional headquarters in Azerbaijan, introducing three enterprise AI workforce solutions: the AI Call Center, AI Sales Center, and […]
GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (GR-WRT) celebrated a home podium sweep at Rally Finland, with Sami Pajari and co-driver Marko Salminen securing victory in the No. 5 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1. Teammates Oliver Solberg and Elliott Edmondson finished second in the No. 99 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1, while Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin completed the […]





























