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In line with its commitment to driving innovation in healthcare, Abu Dhabi University Inaugurates Groundbreaking Cancer Research Institute to Advance Translational Cancer Research and Personalized Cancer Care in the UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE, 06 January 2026: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has announced the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi University Cancer Research Institute (ADU-CRI), a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing translational cancer research and personalized cancer care in the UAE. This milestone reaffirms ADU’s alignment with We the UAE 2031 Vision and reflects its broader mission to drive innovation in science, healthcare, and education while addressing the region’s most pressing cancer challenges.…

Dubai, UAE 8 January 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million Green tranche with a 5-year tenor. This transaction represents the largest Blue Bond issued in the UAE and the GCC, and the largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally.   Vijay Bains With this issuance, Emirates NBD continues to…

OnePlus might finally tackle one of the most annoying things about wireless earbuds. The company is reportedly working on a new feature that alerts you when an earbud slips out of your ear, reducing the chances of losing it when you’re not paying attention. Android Authority spotted the upcoming feature, called “Earbud fall detection,” while digging through the latest version of OnePlus’ Hey Melody companion app (version 116.3.0). A screenshot of its settings page suggests that the feature will play a sound on both earbuds when it detects that an earbud has fallen out. It will also send a notification…

Implementation of IDeaS’ revenue management system to strengthen Shaza Hotels’ portfolio-wide commercial strategy DUBAI, 8 January 2026 – IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed a preferred partner agreement with Shaza Hotels, a luxury hotel management company. The agreement provides a framework for Shaza hotels to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management Systems (RMS) across all current and upcoming luxury properties within their portfolio. Shaza Hotels selected IDeaS as its strategic RMS partner for its proven expertise, commitment to innovation, and reputation for reliability and scalability. The adoption of IDeaS G3 RMS…

Starting today, three Google Gmail AI features, including Help Me Write, Suggested Replies, and AI-generated summaries, will be available for free Google account holders in the United States. This is a significant shift from their previous availability, restricted to Google AI Pro or Ultra users (paid Google One tiers). To give you a quick idea of the features, Help Me Write can help you draft emails with shorter, text-based commands or proofread and refine the ones you’ve already written. Meet Gmail in the Gemini era. Your inbox is becoming a personal, proactive assistant that helps you move your day forward…

January 08, 2026: FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), the leading EdTech competition, is set to bring together UAE school students for a month-long competition to design, build and program autonomous robots using LEGO bricks, scheduled from January 10, 2026, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Hosted by ATLAB, a subsidiary of Centena Group, in collaboration with its organisers, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and LEGO® Education, the competition will provide hands-on learning experiences that apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts to real-world problem-solving skills, aligning with the UAE’s constant efforts to develop a future-ready workforce…

Disney+ is about to borrow a page straight out of social media’s playbook. Later this year in the US, the streaming service will introduce vertical videos, a move that could make opening Disney+ feel a lot more like doomscrolling on your phone. The announcement came during Disney’s Tech + Data Showcase at CES 2026, where the company made it clear it wants people opening the app daily, not just when a new show drops. This isn’t Disney’s first experiment with short vertical content. The company first tested the format with Verts on the ESPN app last year, using short, vertical…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – [December 2025] – Endocare, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing providers of obesity and metabolic healthcare, has announced a strategic partnership with The Clinics, a leading multispecialty medical group in Riyadh, marking Endocare’s planned entry into the Saudi Arabian market. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Leyla Azizova, Founder and CEO of Endocare, and Dr Tariq Alshenaifi, Medical Director and Chairman of The Clinics, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing high-quality, specialised metabolic care in the Kingdom. Through this collaboration, Endocare will launch its obesity and metabolic care services in…

The CES 2026 show floor is packed with all kinds of devices, from questionably practical to amazingly innovative. And yeah, heaps of concept devices, too. As usual, devices with next-gen display tech drew a lot of attention, and this year, it was TCL that powered two of the most promising devices that might soon land on the shelves.   A foldable for the masses? Motorola revealed its first book-style foldable phone at the show, and this one could again rewrite the rules for the market. Featuring a flexible 8.1-inch 2K LTPO panel supplied by TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT),…

Kuwait | UAE | GCC Saray Perfumes continues to strengthen its presence in the regional fragrance market, reaffirming its commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and innovation within the luxury perfume industry. Known for blending traditional oriental notes with contemporary fragrance profiles, Saray Perfumes has built a strong reputation among consumers who value authenticity, long-lasting formulations, and refined scent compositions. The brand’s growing footprint across the GCC reflects increasing demand for perfumes that balance heritage with modern lifestyle preferences. Over the years, Saray Perfumes has actively participated in major perfume and beauty exhibitions across the region, engaging directly with customers and industry…