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H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are expanding international cooperation and partnerships to build an integrated ecosystem that supports the adoption of Agentic AI by businesses, enhances efficiency and productivity, and creates new opportunities for economic growth.” Dubai, UAE–Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to advance cooperation in Agentic AI and support the growth and expansion of Indian companies specialising in these technologies in Dubai. The MoU with NASSCOM was signed by Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, in the presence of…

Remember when Jeff Bezos unveiled a drone delivery prototype on 60 Minutes back in 2013, promising it was only four or five years away? Thirteen years later, Amazon is finally making good on that promise at scale. The company has announced that Prime Air will expand to nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of 2026, a sixfold jump from where it stands today. How big is this expansion? Right now, Prime Air operates from just 11 sites across seven states, covering Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas. Soon it will add Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, Syracuse, and…

With a decade of disciplined growth behind it, Celestia Capital Group is stepping onto a larger stage. Across its three brands, Celestia Capital, Crystal Wings DXB, and Cake Delight, the group is charting an ambitious course of regional and international expansion, backed by one of the most diversified and operationally grounded investment platforms in the Middle East. There is a particular kind of confidence that only comes from having done the work. Not the confidence of a pitch deck or a projected return, but the quieter, more durable kind the confidence of a founder who has built something real, watched…

Google is finally rolling out the advanced sideloading flow it first teased back in March, giving power users a way to install apps from unverified developers on certified devices without touching ADB. Back then, Google started asking developers to verify their identity before their apps could land on certified Android devices, no matter if you download them from the Play Store, a third-party store, or sideload them directly. The idea is to tie every app to a real developer ID so scammers can’t easily sneak malware onto your phone. What do you have to do to use the advanced flow?…

Snowflake will announce a strategic initiative with KSA’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, reinforcing long-term support for the nation’s digital transformation and AI ambitions. Customers Red Sea Global, O3sigma, and Zahid Group will share how they are using the AI Data Cloud to drive value from their AI and data. Live demonstrations of CoCo and CoWork will show how businesses can automate complex workflows, generate trusted insights and scale agentic AI securely. Michel Nader, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Snowflake RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 19 August 2026 – At LEAP 2026, Snowflake, the AI Data…

Google just pushed the prices higher for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. The hikes weren’t surprising at all, especially considering the rising component costs and the ongoing RAMmageddon. But a new report hints that we might soon see a solution to all of this. According to Nikkei Asia, Google plans to stop producing all Pixel devices in China starting in 2027, shifting manufacturing toward India and Vietnam. The reported move covers Pixel phones, watches, and wireless earbuds as Google continues reducing its reliance on Chinese manufacturing. As always, there’s no guarantee Google will pass any resulting savings along to buyers.…

UAE – August 19, 2026: Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the Middle East. Motor insurance remains one of the Middle East’s largest insurance segments, driven by rising vehicle ownership and mandatory insurance adoption. According to Research & Markets, the MEA motor insurance market is expected to reach USD 66.47 billion by 2030. Digital transformation is reshaping the region’s insurance sector through InsurTech innovation, telematics and AI-driven solutions.…

Intel’s future laptop chips could be in line for a much bigger cache. Leaker Jaykihn says Razor Lake will include mobile SKUs with bLLC, or Big Last Level Cache, potentially extending Intel’s large-cache strategy to notebooks. There’s already reason to be cautious with the details. Jaykihn initially identified TSMC’s N2X process for Razor Lake before correcting the claim to N2P V2. Intel hasn’t announced Razor Lake or confirmed either specification, so this remains a very early look at the generation. Razor Lake will come with bLLC mobile SKUs.— Jaykihn (@jaykihn0) August 18, 2026 Why bLLC could matter on laptops bLLC…

“Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 65” boosts Burtville’s presence at the Arabian Property Awards Abu Dhabi : Burtville Developments announced the nomination of its “Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 65” project in four prestigious categories at the 2026–2027 Arabian Property Awards. The nomination reflects the company’s commitment to developing projects that combine quality design, sustainability, integrated planning, and an enhanced residential living experience. The project’s  categories include Best Sustainable Residential Project , Best Apartment Project , Best Mixed-Use Project , and Best Architectural Design for a Multi-Unit Residential Project – all in  Abu Dhabi. This achievement builds on Burtville continued…

Windows 11’s August update is becoming a risky install for some gamers. Windows 11 update problems are hardly new, but KB5121003 has now been linked to crashes in The Finals, and developer Embark has already published troubleshooting steps for players who run into them. Embark traced the problem to inpoutx64.sys, a third-party driver that can conflict with the update. Its workaround removes the troublesome driver while leaving KB5121003 itself installed, which is a much better option than rolling back the whole update. That tradeoff is worth paying attention to because KB5121003 also carries security fixes. Microsoft’s support page still lists…