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DigiTax Partners With Supy to Help Restaurants, Hospitality Groups and Suppliers Implement E-Invoicing in UAE

News Desk 19/10/2026

DigiTax, a UAE Ministry of Finance Accredited Service Provider (ASP), has announced a new partnership with Supy, the AI-powered restaurant inventory management, procurement and business intelligence platform. The partnership will support Supy’s extensive portfolio of hospitality and F&B

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PureCS Collaborates with Dell Technologies to Strengthen UAE’s Cybersecurity Landscape

News Desk 19/10/2026

PureCS, a sovereign digital infrastructure and cybersecurity company within PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to enhance cybersecurity services across the UAE. As part of the collaboration, Dell will leverage PureCS’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Abu Dhabi to deliver advanced threat detection and

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ALEC Partners with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi to Launch Hydrological Mangrove Restoration Project in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 19/10/2026

ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC – SPC (ALEC), part of ALEC Holdings PJSC (ALEC Holdings) has signed an agreement with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to support a first-of-its-kind mangrove hydrological restoration pilot in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.   The three-year project will explore whether restoring the natural hydrological conditions of a

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MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF ENRICO BARTOLINI RETURNS TO HIS UAE CULINARY HOME AT ROBERTO’S DUBAI

News Desk 19/10/2026

Roberto’s Dubai, the established Italian dining destination in DIFC, is entering a new chapter in its evolution, building on the culinary identity, hospitality and sense of place it has developed since opening in 2012. At the heart of that progression is its long-standing relationship with Michelin-starred chef Enrico Bartolini, Roberto’s Culinary Ambassador and one of

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100 Draws and Counting: The UAE Lottery Celebrates Its Lucky Day Journey

News Desk 19/10/2026

The UAE Lottery marked its 100th Lucky Day draw on 17 October 2026, with a special video featuring Chief Celebration Officer and international cricket legend Brett Lee as part of the celebration. The special video looked back at some of the defining moments in The UAE Lottery’s history, with Brett Lee guiding viewers through its […]

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UAE Stocks Rebound as Bank Earnings Set Up Next Market Test – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 19/10/2026

UAE market performance for the week and expectations (as of 16th October) UAE markets ended the week on a firmer footing, with the DFM General Index up 0.84% and the FTSE ADX General Index snapping a three-week losing streak. Investors looked past the escalation in Houthi attacks, as the Iran-aligned group has stepped up strikes […]

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Ericsson ConsumerLab: AI agents to transform digital life for UAE smartphone users by 2030

News Desk 19/10/2026

AI agents could become significant new invisible network users by the end of the decade, with 63 percent of smartphone users in the UAE expected to delegate everyday tasks to AI agents by 2030, according to new Ericsson ConsumerLab report. The research indicates that 10 percent of the country’s respondents – double the global percentage […]

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Elite Dash Gears Up to Bring UAE-Made Automotive Technology to SEMA Show 2026 in Las Vegas

News Desk 19/10/2026

Elite Dash Technology, a Dubai-based automotive technology company specializing in advanced digital dashboard systems and automotive electronics, is preparing to showcase its UAE-made innovations at SEMA Show 2026, taking place from 3–6 November in Las Vegas, USA.   The upcoming participation marks a significant milestone for the homegrown company as it prepares to

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UAE start-up Ayan raises Dh2.2 million as AI assistants reshape how consumers choose brands

News Desk 19/10/2026

Ayan, a UAE-based artificial intelligence start-up, has raised Dh2.2 million in pre-seed funding from strategic global business angels to expand rapidly beyond the Middle East and North Africa, where it already leads in front office intelligence for AI-led buying. Shoppers now meet a brand twice. First in AI, which answers their questions in words the […]

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Thumbay Puts Camel Science Centre Stage, Honours 12 Leaders in Animal Health

News Desk 18/10/2026

The Thumbay College of Veterinary Medicine and Gulf Medical University today brought together scientists, veterinarians and industry leaders at Thumbay Medicity for Advances in Camel Science, a multidisciplinary international seminar on camel health, reproduction, surgery and rehabilitation. Organized with Dubai Camel Hospital and Dubai Camel Reproduction Center, the

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LG Electronics Kicks Off UAE Winter Roadshow for the All-New LG OLED EVO W6 Wallpaper TV

News Desk 18/10/2026

LG Electronics (LG) has announced the official launch of its nationwide UAE Winter Roadshow, showcasing the groundbreaking LG OLED evo W6, True Wireless Wallpaper TV. Commencing this weekend, the showcase will invite residents and visitors across the Emirates to experience the future of ultra-premium home entertainment firsthand in some of the country’s most scenic and

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IKEA Turned Last-Minute Hosting into a 90-Second Guest-Ready Tidy-Up Challenge

News Desk 16/10/2026

IKEA, operated by Al-Futtaim in the UAE, gathered residents and visitors together for the Guest-Ready Tidy-Up on 15 October, at IKEA Festival Plaza and Dubai Festival City stores. The activation brought IKEA’s storage solutions to life through a playful challenge, showcasing how IKEA continues to be part of customers’ everyday stories. From laundry on the […]

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New IDC study identifies governance gap as AI adoption accelerates across UAE enterprises

News Desk 16/10/2026

In line with Cyber Security Awareness Month, Microsoft, CPX and IDC today released the findings of ‘Securing AI in the UAE Enterprise’, a new study examining how organizations across the UAE are adapting their cybersecurity models and governance structures as AI adoption accelerates. The study comes as the cyber environment grows increasingly complex and AI […]

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Seed Group partners with VerbaFlo to bring AI-powered leasing and resident communications to property operators in the UAE

News Desk 16/10/2026

Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based VerbaFlo to support its growth in the residential property sector in the UAE. VerbaFlo provides AI technology for leasing and resident communications, serving landlords and operators of rental housing and student accommodation. […]

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UAE will enter 2027 with a different, more productive economy, H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri shares at RISE Summit 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

The UAE will enter 2027 with “a different economy, a more productive economy”, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, said at the RISE Summit 2026 today, setting out recovery, execution and reform as the country’s three economic priorities for the year ahead.   Addressing global audiences and investors during […]

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LG Electronics Brings Smarter Technology to Everyday Laundry Across the UAE and GCC

News Desk 15/10/2026

As households across the UAE and the wider GCC balance busy schedules with everyday household responsibilities, LG Electronics (LG) is highlighting its range of washing machines designed to make laundry simpler through intelligent washing technology, tailored fabric care and convenient connected features.   By combining advanced washing technologies with practical

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Seafood, But Make It McDonald’s: A New Limited-Time Menu Lands in UAE

News Desk 15/10/2026

Here’s something you might not expect to see on the McDonald’s menu: a shrimp burger, crispy fish tempura wrap, and Fish & Fries. Starting October 12, McDonald’s UAE is launching its Seafood Festival, a limited-time menu created for seafood lovers and anyone curious enough to try something different from their usual McDonald’s order. At the […]

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FREELANDER 8 Takes Centre Stage at Chery International User Summit Following UAE Debut

News Desk 15/10/2026

FREELANDER will showcase FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit, hosted by Chery Auto at its global headquarters in Wuhu, China, next week. Following its Global Brand Launch in Abu Dhabi on 29th September 2026, where the UAE was confirmed as its first international market, the brand will present how British design heritage […]

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UAE-based startup Persium wins London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

Persium, a UAE-based environmental technology startup which provides advanced air quality, noise, and environmental sensors, data and solutions, has won the London Business School (LBS) MENA Startup Competition 2026, held in Dubai on 14 October. Supported by London Business School’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), the competition attracted nearly

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OMODA & JAECOO Global Sales Jump 123% as UAE Deliveries Cross 6,000

News Desk 15/10/2026

OMODA & JAECOO recorded a 123% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales in September 2026, driven largely by growing demand for electrified models, as the company prepares to unveil the all-new OMODA X crossover on October 20. The announcement comes as the brand continues its international expansion, including in the UAE, where cumulative vehicle deliveries […]