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Vertix Holding’s stellar performance – including a 57 percent growth – or AED580 million absolute increase in assets – reflects UAE’s robust economy and will go a long way to reinforce investor confidence in the UAE economy Amer Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Vertix Holdings Date: Abu Dhabi, UAE; March 10, 2026 News Highlights AED 1.6 billion in total assets under management (AUM) in 2025 57% year-on-year growth in AUM AED580 million absolute increase in managed assets AED508 million sales achieved in 2025 34% year-on-year increase in sales performance 35% growth in revenue across core operations 29% growth in client base,…

The new Era 100 SL is the company’s latest compact wireless speaker, and it’s essentially the Era 100’s quieter sibling: same stellar audio DNA, just without built-in voice control. No voice assistant means it won’t accidentally order you a pizza mid-playlist, which depending on your willpower is either a bug or a feature. What it will do is sit quietly on a shelf — at 182.5 × 120 × 130.5 mm, it genuinely disappears into a room — and then completely contradict its size the moment you hit play. Under two kilograms, looks like nothing, sounds like considerably more. The…

Azizi Developments begins rollout of AED 75 billion hospitality investment with first five-star hotel in Dubai Dubai, UAE – 10 March 2026: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has laid the foundation for its first five-star hotel, marking the beginning of the rollout of its AED 75 billion hospitality investment plan that will further enrich Dubai’s world class tourism infrastructure. Located within the Azizi Riviera community in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, the five-star hotel is among ten hotel developments across various categories that are currently in design, development, or construction stages. These projects are being delivered through Azizi…

While electric “flying cars” still sound like science fiction, the United States is taking a major step in making them real. The federal government has just approved a series of pilot programs that will test electric aircraft across 26 states, which would allow companies to begin operating limited air-taxi trials as early as this summer. Electric air taxis are moving closer to reality The initiative is a part of a broader move by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and the Department of Transportation that aims to accelerate the development of electric aviation technologies. So rather than having to wait through…

A Night of Unity and Hope: Special Ramadan Iftar for People of Determination Sends a Message to the World: “We Are One Community, We Are Safe, and We Stand Together.” More than 200 guests gather at Khalidiya Palace Hotel, Dubai, to celebrate compassion, inclusion, and community unity United Arab Emirates – 7 March 2026 More than 200 guests, including families of Children and People of Determination,  distinguished personalities, including renowned UAE social media personality Khalid Al Ameri and Bollywood veteran actress Kalpana Iyer, along with community leaders, entrepreneurs, media representatives, influencers, and philanthropists gathered for a Special Ramadan Iftar organized by JYK Community Services in…

Apple has released the fourth developer beta of iPadOS 26.4, which means the stable release is right around the corner. There are plenty of new features in this new update, which generally don’t happen so late in the OS update cycle. Here are all the major changes your iPad will get with the new iPadOS 26.4 update.  Apple Music gets a serious glow-up The biggest change is in Apple Music. The app now features a fully immersive look, with album art filling the entire screen while the colors, text, and UI adapt to match. You can now create AI-generated playlists…

The contribution reinforces endowment values and strengthens the culture of sustainable giving in society Abu Dhabi, 10 March 2026: The Sheikh Saeed Bin Zayed Endowment has contributed AED 3 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, with the aim of establishing a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to orphan care across the country. The contribution comes as part of supporting national initiatives with lasting social impact and…

Adobe is bringing a new AI-powered assistant to Photoshop that aims to simplify image editing tasks and make the app easier to use, especially for beginners. The assistant, currently rolling out in beta for Photoshop on the web and mobile apps, lets users interact with the image editing software using natural language prompts instead of navigating complex menus and tools. First announced in October last year, the AI assistant acts like a conversational helper directly embedded within Photoshop. Users can type or speak instructions describing the changes they want to make, and the assistant can carry out edits automatically. For…

Abu Dhabi, 08 March 2026: In line with its role in advancing national social priorities, Aldar has allocated AED 100 million to the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The initiative aims to provide sustainable, long-term support to enhance the wellbeing and future opportunities of orphans across the UAE. The announcement also come in context of the UAE’s Year of Family, which highlights the importance of strengthening family cohesion and reinforces…

Vizio is finally merging its account system with Walmart, and you’ve got a decision to make. You can link your old profile to a Walmart login or delete it for good. The shift comes after Walmart closed its Vizio acquisition in December 2024. By February 1, 2026, Vizio was officially a Walmart private label brand. An email to customers explains how access to Vizio OS products is changing. New Vizio Smart TVs will now walk buyers through setup with an option to connect their existing Vizio Account to a Walmart login. Current owners can exhale. You don’t need to touch…