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HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Statement “The historic results achieved by the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026 reflect the success of our leadership’s vision – a vision in whichthe building of a diversified, competitive and open economy is central to our national priorities and enables us to turn global economic shifts into opportunities for long-term growth and prosperity. Our non-oil trade reached AED1.937 trillion in the first six months of the year, representing a new historic milestone for the national economyand reflecting the UAE’s standing as a global…
A month after showing off its brightest smartphone displays, Samsung Display is turning up the brightness dial on laptop screens. The company confirmed today that it has begun supplying a new tandem OLED panel for laptops that meets VESA’s brand-new DisplayHDR True Black 1400 certification, the toughest brightness bar OLED panels have had to clear so far. If you ever felt that your laptop display looks washed out outdoors, this update is aimed squarely at you. What advancements does True Black 1400 bring to the table? Think of it as OLED’s usual deep, inky blacks, but paired with a serious…
SFC Group proudly marked a historic milestone today with the grand opening of its new Golden Dragon restaurant at Sharjah Central Mall, coinciding with the brand’s 50th Anniversary. The prestigious inauguration was graced by H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi as the Chief Guest, along with invited dignitaries , business leaders, well-wishers,and members of the community. Established in1976, Golden Dragon has become one of the UAE’s most cherished Asian dining brands, serving generations of guests with authentic flavours, warm hospitality, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Over the past five decades, the brand has built a legacy founded on trust, consistency,…
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 doesn’t have many secrets left, but a new leak has finally put a face to the rumors. Marketing images shared by tipster Evan Blass through his newsletter show off Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartwatch in two colorways, revealing details that all but confirm weeks of spec leaks. A bigger battery in a slimmer case The fresh leak corroborates a report from last month suggesting that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is getting a massive battery upgrade, going up from 590mAh on the current model to 800mAh. It further reveals that Samsung has somehow managed to achieve…
~ Honours 25 remarkable businesses across 5 categories at a dazzling event in Dubai~ Dubai, UAE – 18th July 2026: Tally Solutions, the leading international business management software provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), today announced the winners of the UAE edition of Tally MSME Honours 2026, recognising 25 outstanding MSMEs from across the Emirates. The sixth edition of the flagship initiative celebrates entrepreneurs and small businesses driving innovation, resilience, and business excellence across diverse sectors, while contributing meaningfully to the UAE’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year’s edition received around 15,000 nominations globally, including over 800 from across the UAE, reflecting…
UAE, 18 July 2026 – Huawei has announced that the new HUAWEI Pura 90s Series is now available for pre-order in the UAE, starting at a competitive price of AED 3,199. Combining advanced flagship photography, ultra-fast 5.5G connectivity and a distinctive new design, the series brings premium smartphone innovation to a wider range of consumers. Customers can pre-order the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series through Huawei’s official online store and receive a selection of premium gifts. Guided by the philosophy “Now is Your Moment,” the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series introduces a new chapter in mobile aesthetics and technology. It combines advanced…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18 July 2026 Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand and a Tata product, has announced the return of its flagship Festival of Diamonds, bringing one of the region’s largest collections of natural diamond jewellery to customers across the Middle East. Running from 17 July to 31 August 2026, the campaign features more than 10,000 natural diamond designs, spanning contemporary everyday pieces to statement jewellery for life’s special occasions. As consumers increasingly look for jewellery that fits into daily life and not just moments of celebration, this year’s Festival of Diamonds is built around that shift.…
VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver a secure, unified private cloud platform driving global operational resilience and banking innovation PALO ALTO, Calif. / LONDON / DUBAI– July 18, 2026—Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Standard Chartered today announced a long-term strategic commitment to accelerate the bank’s global infrastructure modernization by establishing a secure, resilient private cloud foundation to seamlessly support critical banking services across 54 global markets. Team members analyze cloud infrastructure performance on a large dashboard screen As a leading international bank, Standard Chartered requires infrastructure that delivers operational consistency at global scale while staying ahead of evolving regulatory and security requirements. Standard Chartered has realigned…
One of the biggest promises of augmented reality is blending digital objects seamlessly into the real world. Ironically, today’s AR glasses often make the real world harder to see. Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) in Japan, led by Assistant Professor Xiaodan Hu in collaboration with Dr. Yan Zhang and Professor Xubo Yang from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, and Professor Kiyoshi Kiyokawa from Japan’s Nara Institute of Science and Technology, have developed a new AR display technique that aims to make virtual objects look realistic without reducing visibility of the real world. The study was published…
Apple discontinued the Mac Pro earlier this year, ending a 20-year run for a computer that once represented the very best of the company’s desktop lineup. However, Apple reportedly had much bigger plans for the machine before ultimately replacing it with the Mac Studio. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple developed an M3 Extreme chip that could have offered twice as many CPU and GPU cores as the M3 Ultra. The processor was intended to sit above the Ultra tier and could have finally given the Mac Pro the performance advantage it badly needed. Apple eventually abandoned the chip due…