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CEO: Considering Establishing Storage Hubs in a GCC Country Dubai, 28 January 2026 – Malaysian global company FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) is returning to participate in Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, reaffirming its position as Malaysia’s trusted culinary partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company continues to implement its regional growth strategy by strengthening commercial partnerships, expanding distribution networks, and consolidating its presence in key markets across the region. FGV is participating in Gulfood 2026 through two strategic sectors: the Fats and Oils sector at the Dubai World Trade Centre…

In a car market that feels increasingly hostile to user choice, Volvo has just stepped up as the voice of reason we desperately needed. While some major competitors – looking at you, General Motors – are busy tearing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of their own proprietary systems, Volvo has drawn a line in the sand. In a recent conversation with The Drive, Volvo’s chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, made it crystal clear: the Swedish automaker will “absolutely” keep supporting these third-party platforms across their lineup, including their new electric vehicles. This is a massive…

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 January 2026 – MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer,  has appointed Paris-based landscape architecture and urban planning practice Michel Desvigne Paysagiste (MDP) as landscape consultant for Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront development on Al Reem Island, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron. This brings one of Europe’s most respected landscape studios to Abu Dhabi and marks a key construction milestone in one of the capital’s most anticipated residential projects. Founded by Michel Desvigne, MDP is internationally recognised for its rigorous, long-term approach to landscape design, with projects spanning more than 35 countries and developed in…

If you use Copilot on web or in its apps, these Copilot new features focus on cutting friction, better memory, easier chat organization, and stronger support on Apple devices. Windows Latest reports that the updates cover memory, pinned chats, longer inputs, plus a refreshed Copilot experience on macOS and a new iPhone widget. Microsoft says some of it is rolling out gradually, and it only calls out the US as the first stop for advanced memory. Copilot’s memory and chat tools level up Copilot is testing an advanced memory mode that can retain preferences and recurring details instead of treating…

Dubai, UAE 29 January 2026: Shaffra, an AI research and applications company building autonomous AI teams for enterprises and governments, has announced the deployment of fully autonomous AI teams at national and enterprise scale across the Gulf, marking one of the region’s most significant operational AI rollouts to date. The teams are now supporting government and enterprise organisations across Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE, delivering measurable productivity and transforming traditional workflows. Over the past year, Shaffra has moved beyond individual AI employees to operate autonomous AI teams embedded directly into enterprise and government systems, achieving operational outcomes…

Vivaldi is drawing a line with version 7.8, it wants the browser to feel like a tool, not a billboard for AI features. The headline upgrade is Vivaldi tab tiling that’s quicker to set up, easier to adjust, and built for people who keep a lot of work in one window. The change is tactile. You grab a tab, or a batch of tabs, and drop them into the page area to form a side-by-side or grid layout. Vivaldi also adds a way to open a link directly into an existing tile, so you can branch out without losing the…

Dubai, UAE – Danube Properties, part of the UAE-based real estate conglomerate Danube Group, has announced the appointment of former Australian cricket legend Brett Lee as its official Global Ambassador. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in strengthening Danube’s global brand presence and deepening engagement across international markets. Brett Lee’s global recognition, credibility, and strong connection with audiences worldwide will support Danube’s efforts to effectively communicate its core values of performance, reliability, and innovation, while reinforcing its position as a future-focused global real estate developer. Commenting on the association, Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, said:“This partnership…

Tesla will stop the production of the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026. The announcement came from CEO Elon Musk during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. While it might come as a shock to Tesla enthusiasts, there are a few good reasons behind the company’s decision to halt production (and give prospective buyers enough time to get their hands on one). S and X will always continue to exist in the fleet, just not in production, but it is still a little sad— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 29, 2026 Model S and Model X are…

Publication offers a practical guide for the integration of renewable energy sources into modern power grids   January 29,2026, Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai has announced the launch of a major new academic textbook release offering a timely and practical guide to integrating renewable energy into modern power grids. Authored by Professor of Electrical Engineering, Dr. Abdalla Ismail Alzarooni, in collaboration with Dr. Haris M. Khalid, from the University of Dubai, the textbook, entitled, Advanced Grid Technologies: Grid Evolution, Smart Grid Fundamentals, and Renewable Energy Integration, Volume 1 by Elsevier, aims to support the UAE’s national strategies for sustainability, innovation,…

WhatsApp is finally handing users the keys to a digital fortress. On January 27, 2026, the company announced a massive update that goes well beyond the usual bug fixes and sticker packs. They are calling it “Strict Account Settings,” but honestly, it feels more like a “Lockdown Mode” for your personal life. It is a new, optional security layer designed to make your account incredibly difficult for hackers, scammers, and creeps to penetrate. We all know the internet has become a slightly terrifying place lately. Between sophisticated phishing attacks and the constant barrage of spam calls, relying on standard privacy…