Author: dailyguardian.ae

Dubai Insurance Introduces Exclusive Insurance Benefits for Abu Dhabi Chamber Members Through Strategic Partnership Initiative Dubai, UAE – June 2026 Dubai Insurance has announced the launch of a new collaboration with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of the Chamber’s newly introduced “Member Privileges” initiative, designed to provide added value and tailored business support solutions to its members across the emirate. Through the partnership, Dubai Insurance will offer exclusive and customized insurance solutions to Abu Dhabi Chamber members, supporting businesses and individuals with protection services tailored to the evolving needs of today’s dynamic economic environment. The initiative…

Imagine telling ChatGPT to reorder your paper towels or find the best wireless headphones in your budget, and it just handles the purchase without you lifting a finger. That is exactly what OpenAI and Visa are now building toward. The two companies announced a strategic partnership at the Visa Payments Forum, with plans to bring Visa’s global payment infrastructure directly into OpenAI’s AI agent experiences, including ChatGPT and the Atlas browser. How will ChatGPT’s payment system work? The partnership is part of Visa’s broader Intelligent Commerce initiative, which is designed to extend secure payment capabilities into new digital spaces. When…

By Adam Whatling, Chief Commercial Officer, Loylogic For years, loyalty programs across the region operated on a simple formula: spend more, earn more. Points, vouchers, cashback, and discounts became the currency of customer retention. But in today’s market, where consumers are overwhelmed with choice and increasingly resistant to transactional marketing, that model is rapidly losing its power. Adam Whatling Across the Middle East, brands are now recognizing a critical shift in consumer behavior: people no longer want relationships with brands that simply reward purchases. They want brands that reflect who they are, what they value, and the communities they belong…

Xbox is putting unusual pressure on its own console business, and a new Xbox Wire post gives players a clear reason to watch for an Xbox price hike. Microsoft says storage and memory prices are climbing fast, while Xbox can’t currently make as many consoles as players want to buy. It also says the business needs a new hardware model and new partnerships as it remains committed to Helix. Microsoft hasn’t announced a price increase. Still, the post lays out a cost problem that can eventually reach shoppers, especially when supply is already tight and the company is questioning the…

Global architects, urban planners, developers and sustainability gather at Desert Architecture MENA Forum Dubai, UAE: As climate adaptation becomes one of the defining conversations shaping the future of cities, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum will return to Dubai on 18–19 June 2026 at Al Habtoor Grand Resort, bringing together some of the world’s leading architects, urban planners, developers, policymakers, and sustainability experts to redefine how desert environments are designed for the future. Held under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living”, the Forum has rapidly established itself as the region’s premier platform dedicated exclusively to desert…

Jabra Evolve3 75 MSRP $463.00 “Work headset that walks the extra mile in style.” Pros Pretty light and portable Great mic quality Long-lasting battery Replaceable battery Doesn’t sound half-bad Cons Quite a big hit on the wallet ANC isn’t the best No 3.5mm wired audio Hurts the ear after long sessions Small-ish physical buttons Quick Review The Jabra Evolve3 75 is the rare business headset that earns a place in your personal life, too. This one ditches the fragile boom mic for a 6-microphone array and AI-powered ClearVoice processing. Jabra delivers call quality that borders on uncanny, which is the…

Emaar Prepares to Unveil Its Most Ambitious Masterplan Ever in heart of Dubai:An AED 200 billion Vision That Will Redefine Urban Living for Generations One of the largest master-planned developments ever conceived — a fully self-sustaining urban district with a total built-up area exceeding 4.5 million sqm A transformative AED 200 billion investment designed to house nearly 150,000 residents within a world-class, future-ready ecosystem An unprecedented fusion of iconic architecture, resort-style villa living, immersive green and blue landscapes, and cutting-edge urban technology — setting a new global benchmark for integrated community development Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 June 2026: Emaar…

Deezer has launched a free online AI music detector that checks playlists from 20 major streaming platforms for AI-generated tracks. It uses the same technology Deezer has been using to detect and tag synthetic music on its own service. The tool is available in 27 languages, and it arrives as Deezer says nearly 75,000 AI-generated tracks are being delivered to it every day. That volume gives the launch a sharper edge than a simple playlist cleanup feature. It’s a way to put synthetic-song detection in front of listeners before the rest of streaming settles on common rules. How much AI…

Abu Dhabi Customs – Brussels, Belgium At the invitation of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Abu Dhabi Customs, representing UAE Customs, participated in a workshop on best practices and lessons learned from digitalisation initiatives. The workshop was held in Brussels, Belgium, as part of the Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP), with the participation of more than 26 customs administrations from member countries, alongside a number of specialised international organisations. During the workshop, Abu Dhabi Customs presented its “Invisible Customs” project as one of its pioneering initiatives, reflecting its vision to develop a smart, integrated customs ecosystem. The project demonstrates the…

YouTube officially announced that its in-app video sharing and messaging feature is now rolling out to the US, UK, Brazil, and Singapore, bringing the total number of supported countries to 40. The feature is available to users aged 18 and older who are logged into a YouTube channel. The rollout is gradual, so it may not appear in your app immediately. How to DM on YouTube? Once the feature is enabled for you, a messaging icon appears in the top right corner of the app. You can also share any video or Short directly from the Share button while watching.…