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DRE-X Appointed to Spearhead Exclusive Sales and Market Rollout Dubai, UAE, 2 June 2026 – Sharafi Group Investments, the century-old Emirati family-owned conglomerate with diversified interests spanning hospitality, properties, facilities management, contracting, and consulting, has officially launched MAREA Residences, a boutique luxury waterfront development located on Dubai Islands.   Strategically positioned within one of Dubai’s most ambitious coastal destinations, MAREA Residences offers residents seamless connectivity to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Dubai International Airport, Al Khail Road, and Sheikh Zayed Road, while placing them moments away from the Dubai Islands Mall, marina, beaches, and waterfront boardwalk.   The G+2+12-floor residential project features…

Toyota and Lexus may have just shelved one of the most exciting electric vehicle concepts shown in recent years. According to reports from Automotive News and Nikkei Asia, Toyota has halted development of the next-generation Lexus EV that was expected to be based on the futuristic LF-ZC concept. For EV enthusiasts and Lexus fans, the news is particularly disappointing because the LF-ZC represented one of the clearest signs that Lexus was finally preparing to make a serious leap into the premium electric future. One of Lexus’ most ambitious EV projects has reportedly been paused The Lexus LF-ZC concept was first…

Middle East finance professionals seek purpose-driven careers amid workplace transformation ACCA’s latest Global talent trends survey highlights growing demand for socially impactful careers and entrepreneurial ambition across the region Dubai, UAE –  2 June 2026: More than one in three accountants in the Middle East say their role is helping their organisation address environmental and climate issues, while 38% say they are helping employers tackle broader social impact challenges. This trend is expected to accelerate, with 74% saying they want future finance roles that make a difference to social impact. ACCA’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) latest annual Global…

Cherry XTRFY announced the K63W Pro Compact at Computex 2026, and the standout feature is one you don’t often see in gaming keyboards: Ultra-Wideband technology. With a true 8000 Hz polling rate, this compact keyboard is positioning itself as a serious wireless option for gamers who don’t want to compromise on performance. What is Ultra-Wideband doing in a keyboard? Traditional wireless keyboards operate in narrow frequency bands, which is where interference creeps in and causes problems. Ultra-Wideband takes a different approach, transmitting data in short bursts across a much wider frequency spectrum. Cherry XTRFY claims this results in more precise…

Skill-based matchmaking was built to make competitive games feel legitimate. A new study says that balance can carry a hidden cost, because equal-skill contests can create the kind of losing streaks that push people out of the queue. The research, published in Management Science, argues that game matchmaking works better when it looks beyond raw ability and accounts for how people react to recent wins, losses, and competitive patterns. In an analysis of 5.4 million Lichess matches, optimized matchmaking lifted engagement by 4% to 6% compared with conventional skill-based approaches. The old skill-based matchmaking or SBMM rulebook now looks too…

Abu Dhabi, 25May 2026:The UAE Cyber Security Council has partnered with QuantumGateon the national Crypto Discovery Tool (CDT), an Abu Dhabi-built solution thathelpsthe country transition to quantum-safe security through comprehensive cryptographic discovery, inventory management, and continuous monitoring across critical national infrastructure. Customised to requirements set by the UAE National Cryptography Center, the tool marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s cybersecurity roadmap and positions the country as one of the first nations globally to operationalise a coordinated, large-scale post-quantum migration strategy. CDT provides organisations with a clear map of cryptographic assets across their environment, automating the discovery of embedded cryptography.This…

Alienware has released four new gaming monitors at Computex. The highlight of the show is the world’s first 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor with RGB stripe technology, and if the specs are anything to go by, it might just be the most impressive display Alienware has ever made. What’s special about the new 39-inch OLED monitor? If you have ever used an OLED monitor, you know how good it looks. The problem is that OLED monitors’ lower peak brightness has always been their weak point in brighter environments. Alienware is fixing that with RGB stripe tandem OLED technology, which stacks…

Dubai, UAE, June01, 2026: Geely Auto Group (“Geely Auto”) today announced its latest sales figures, reporting global passenger vehicle sales of 206,160 units in February, maintaining year-on-year growth for two consecutive months at the start of the year. Cumulative sales for January–February 2026 totaled 476,327 units, continuing the company’s steady growth momentum. Among them, new energy vehicle (NEV) salesreached 117,488 units, up 19% year-on-year. Cumulative NEV sales for the first two months of 2026 amounted to 241,740 units, marking a 10% year-on-year increase. This growth reflects accelerating demand for electrified mobility across global markets, including the Middle East, where governments…

At a time when many PC gamers are wondering how often they’ll need to replace major components, AMD is leaning into a different message: buy once, upgrade later. At Computex 2026, AMD unveiled two new gaming-focused processors, confirmed that the AM5 platform will remain supported through 2029, and introduced a new Radeon graphics card aimed at mainstream 1440p gamers.  AMD celebrates AM4 while expanding AM5 The nostalgia play comes in the form of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition. The original 5800X3D was a landmark chip that helped popularize AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology and became a favorite among gamers…

Nahyan bin Mubarak Honours Winners of the ADMAF Awards andRecipients of ADMAF Residencies Programme Nine rising creatives celebrated for their artistic excellence and contribution to shaping the UAE’s creative economy ADMAF Launches new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, inviting applications until 14 August. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 2026:H.E. Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Patron of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, honoured five winners of the ADMAF Awards alongside four recipients of ADMAF’s Residencies programme on 23May. Both initiatives…