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UAE’s Global Regulatory Leadership Affirmed by CMA CEO Waleed Al Awadhi Reappointment as Chair of IOSCO’s Africa and Middle East Regional Committee Abu Dhabi, 06 April 2026: H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), has been reappointed as Chair of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the 2026–2028 term. AMERC, which H.E. Al Awadhi currently chairs, brings together 41 regulatory authorities (29 voting members and 12 associate non-voting members) across Africa and the Middle East and serves as a vital platform for regional…

Higgsfield is betting big on long-form, episodic content as the future of AI entertainment, and is taking its first step in that direction with a new originals push. The creator-focused platform is rolling out a string of AI-generated pilots and is letting viewers decide what gets made next, in a bid to reshape how shows are developed and funded. What is Higgsfield launching? Higgsfield today debuted its first pilot episode, Arena Zero, marking the launch of Higgsfield Original Series, a new streaming platform for AI-generated series. Directed by filmmaker Aitore Zholdaskali, the sci-fi project was generated using the company’s “Soul…

Integrations with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Security Copilot Designed to Strengthen Customers’ Cyber Resilience Across the GCC Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 07, 2026: Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, today announced an expanded integration with Microsoft Security to better connect threat detection with trusted recovery. The new integration uses Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Security Copilot, and the Commvault Cloud platform to streamline resilience operations (ResOps) and enable real-time data insights, helping organizations move quickly from identifying a threat to validating and restoring clean data faster with greater confidence. This announcement is particularly relevant for enterprises across…

Motorola’s stylus phone has always been a bit of an outlier — in a good way. While everyone else in the mid-range segment is busy chasing megapixels and benchmark scores, the Moto G Stylus (2026) continues to double down on something far more personal: giving you a pen and asking, “What do you want to create today?” This year, though, it’s not just about having a stylus; it’s about finally making it feel even more smart. The stylus grows up and gets a personality, too The built-in active stylus now supports tilt and pressure sensitivity. That means sketching, scribbling, or…

Even as AI spending surges, few banks have established the necessary governance and guardrails – and nearly half misjudge their own AI readiness Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 April 2026 – In banking, trust isn’t optional – it’s everything. Yet, even as banks accelerate AI investment faster than other sectors, most are deploying AI without the oversight and infrastructure needed to earn that trust. That’s the central tension revealed in new banking insights from SAS’ Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative, with research insights by IDC. Michel Ghorayeb, Managing Director at SAS, UAE Among the four sectors examined in…

Google is sharpening its focus on mental health safety with a key update to its Gemini platform, introducing a “one-touch” crisis support feature designed to connect users with real-world help faster. The move is part of a broader push to ensure AI tools act responsibly in sensitive situations, especially when users may be experiencing distress. At the core of this update is a redesigned safety mechanism that activates when Gemini detects signals of potential mental health crises, including self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Instead of continuing a standard AI conversation, the system shifts toward immediate intervention. Users are presented with a…

Dubai Chamber of Commerce hosts roundtable with more than 70 gold and jewellery sector leaders to enhance its resilience H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are committed to developing an integrated ecosystem that supports the smooth and efficient flow of commercial and operational activities through strong public-private partnerships and close coordination with all relevant stakeholders.” Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a roundtable discussion attended by more than 70 business leaders from member companies of the Dubai Jewellery Group. The meeting focused on reviewing the latest developments,…

Samsung is expected to launch its next Ultra-tier smartwatch this year, and an earlier leak suggested it could bring a major connectivity upgrade. However, this improvement may not be available in all regions if a recent report proves accurate. Is Samsung planning region-specific variants for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2? Back in February, a Samsung device bearing the model number SM-L716 was spotted in the GSMA IMEI database. Based on the company’s naming conventions, it’s believed to be the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, with the “6” in the model number hinting at possible 5G support. Now, Galaxy Club has spotted…

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reports 160.7% growth in transactions to AED 66 billion in Q1 2026, the highest quarterly performance on record Total transactions reached AED 66 billion across 13,518 transactions Sales and purchases drove the majority of activity, totalling AED 50.97 billion (up 228.6%), while mortgage transactions reached AED 15.03 billion (up 53.4%). Development activity continued to expand, with 16 new projects registered Hudayriyat Island emerged as the top-performing area with AED 11.97 billion in transactions, followed by Reem Island (AED 9.45 billion) and Saadiyat Island (AED 8.8 billion). Strong demand continues to outpace supply, emphasising the market…

Google Photos is introducing an Android update focused on faster editing and improved video controls. The changes center on a one-tap AI editing option and long-requested playback speed settings, both starting to appear now. The update adds an “AI Enhance” button built to streamline photo edits. Instead of working through multiple sliders, it applies automatic changes to lighting and contrast in a single tap, reducing hands-on tweaking while still improving image quality. It also brings video speed options into the app, letting users control how fast clips play without leaving Google Photos. That expands the app beyond storage into a…