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Government agencies faced 27% of all attacks, while 23% of incidents were sector-agnostic Darya Lavrova Positive Technologies, a leader in results-driven cybersecurity, has released a research report on the cyberthreat landscape in the Gulf region for the first half of 2026. The findings reveal that alongside financially motivated threat actors, hacktivists and state-aligned threat groups played a major role in the attacks. The primary objectives of these state-aligned actors were operational disruption and damage to national interests. The Gulf states attract a wide range of cybercriminals due to their strong economies, advanced digital infrastructure, and complex geopolitical dynamics. The conflict involving Iran in…
A luxury lifestyle destination like no other, Saadiyat Grove brings together more than 100 of the world’s leading brands, including 20 new-to-region concepts in a unique setting in Abu Dhabi Positioned between Zayed National Museum, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Louvre Abu Dhabi, the destination is the connecting heart of Saadiyat Cultural District and will open in the fourth quarter of 2026 The experiential retail offering at Saadiyat Grove will be complemented by signature dining, luxury hotels, wellness and longevity centres, residences and premium office space Saadiyat Grove will create a new standard for customer experience, introducing an elevated journey of…
Abu Dhabi T10 has appointed Apex Sports Consulting as its official partner for global broadcast rights distribution. Apex Sports Consulting is a UAE-based sports advisory firm with a proven track record of delivering landmark media rights deals across cricket and global sport. Under this mandate, Apex Sports will lead Abu Dhabi T10’s global broadcast distribution strategy across television and digital platforms. The focus is on expanding the tournament’s reach to more screens in more markets, growing its international audience, and building a stronger commercial foundation for the next phase of Abu Dhabi T10’s growth. Matt Boucher, CEO of Abu Dhabi…
Dubai, UAE, Sep 2026: TYAM – Tbilisi Youth Art Market is launching its first exhibition project in Tbilisi. The project brings together emerging and independent artists, galleries, collectors, cultural institutions, and international experts from the art world. The event will take place from September 25–27, 2026, at the National Palace of Youth, on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. TYAM is a new platform created to support young and independent artists, increase their visibility, and establish connections with the broader art market. The first edition brings together artists working in Georgia and abroad under the theme “COEXISTENCE.” The concept reflects the meeting of…
Dubai, UAE, 22 September 2026 — EYWA by R.Evolution and Friendly Early Childhood Center have launched Longevity Starts From Childhood, a new Dubai initiative exploring how the foundations of lifelong health and wellbeing can be shaped from the earliest years. The partnership brings together EYWA, an ultra-luxury residential ecosystem built around longevity and wellbeing, and Friendly Early Childhood Center, one of Dubai’s most premium and innovation-led early childhood centres. Together, the partners will develop children’s spaces, educational experiences and a programme for families focused on the relationship between childhood development and the environments in which children live, learn and grow. The collaboration…
Dubai, UAE, 22nd September 2026: Arthritis affects about half a billion people worldwide, yet its physical, emotional and economic impact on everyday life is often underestimated. To strengthen awareness and help people take greater control of their health, the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) will host its annual World Arthritis Day community event from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on 24 October 2026 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. Inspired by the global Achieve Your Dreams theme, the event will encourage people with arthritis to pursue their goals through earlier diagnosis, informed care and stronger community support. MEAF is urging people to recognise…
Abu Dhabi, September 2026: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has been ranked #1 in TIME’s inaugural Arabia’s Top Companies of 2026 list, published in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. The ranking recognises the top 200 companies across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, assessing them based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth in recent years and sustainability transparency. Among the companies featured, banking and finance was the most represented sector, accounting for 15.5% of the list.…
Senior executives from advertising, media, technology, finance, retail, tourism, entertainment and other sectors will explore where AI’s capabilities meet their limits and what human creativity brings to the table. Dubai, 22nd September 2026: Communicate, the leading Middle East advertising and media platform, has announced the third edition of the Communicate AI Conference, taking place on 29 September 2026 at Dubai Knowledge Park, in partnership with NordStella, the region’s leading community-driven event and content powerhouse. Under the theme “The Age of Abundance,” senior leaders from advertising, media, technology, finance, retail, tourism and entertainment will explore what’s left for agencies to…
– OGold integrates its fully allocated, Shariah-compliant gold and silver with Valura.ai’s AI-powered investment platform, expanding access to diversified wealth building Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7th September 2026: Valura.ai, the AI-powered wealthtech super app, and OGold, the premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, today announced a strategic partnership to bring a new standard of gold investing to the UAE. The collaboration seamlessly integrates OGold’s physically backed, Shariah-compliant precious metals ecosystem into the Valura.ai portfolio, allowing investors to save and invest in gold and silver from as little as 1 dirham at live market prices, as effortlessly as they access global equities, bonds, and funds,…
Initiative targets university and school students, public and private sector organisations, and community councils to raise awareness of endowment (waqf) as a driver of sustainable development Roadshow begins in September with Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates University and Zayed University as part of a wider community outreach programme Abu Dhabi, 21 September 2026: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi has launched a community awareness roadshow aimed at promoting the culture of endowment (waqf) and enhancing public understanding of its economic and social value through a series of interactive sessions and workshops targeting schools, universities, public…