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Neha Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Core42. UAE-headquartered AI infrastructure operator strengthens capital base to scale cloud and compute deployments across the United States and Europe Abu Dhabi — Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced the successful arrangement of two structured trade finance facilities amounting to $550 million with HSBC to accelerate its AI cloud and compute deployments across the United States and Europe. The facilities of $240 million and $310 million were completed in February 2026 and May 2026, respectively. The facilities have been purpose-built to support Core42’s capital intensity and deployment cycles of AI cloud infrastructure. Structured to enable strategic flexibility, both facilities are non-equity dilutive and reinforce Core42’s disciplined capital…
Temperatures in the UAE are expected to rise further on Friday, May 22, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The mercury is expected to dip and touch a low of 20°C in Al Ruwais, while the highest temperature of 42°C will be in Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will see a high of 38°C and 40°C, respectively. Skies will be fair in general nationwide. Reisdents may expect light to moderate winds that will freshen at times, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 kmph, reaching 35 kmph. The…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman’s southern coastal city. The new route will operate year-round, launching with two weekly flights on 21 May and increasing to five flights per week from 15 June to coincide with the Khareef season, when Salalah’s coastline and mountains transform into vibrant green landscapes. The introduction of flights to Salalah reflects Etihad’s commitment to expanding its regional network, offering guests across the airline’s global…
A viral skincare product, a glowing influencer review, and a long ingredient list are usually enough to convince consumers to click “add to cart.” But UAE resident Aishwarya Tyagi wants shoppers to pause before spending. The founder recently launched Data of Beauty, an Instagram and Substack platform that reviews beauty and skincare products using clinical studies, ingredient analysis, and marketing audits rather than traditional influencer recommendations. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Tyagi said the idea came after years of watching beauty marketing blur the line between science and sales. “Beauty marketing is incredibly clever. At its best, it sits right at…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — – Under the patronage of Lieutenant General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit (ADGSSS) concluded its inaugural edition at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, having convened from 19 to 21 May 2026. The Summit was organised by the Ministry of Interior and Rabdan Academy in collaboration with ADNEC Group, Summit served as a strategic platform bringing together leaders, experts, and decision-makers from around the world to discuss the future of security, resilience, and sustainability. The closing day’s proceedings opened…
DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — A gamified system to correct posture, a sign-to-speech AI translation tool and a digital platform supporting Arab women through menopause are among the 10 purpose-driven solutions chosen for the second edition of Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Changemakers Academy – the city’s innovation programme for young entrepreneurs. The winning solutions represent a diverse array of community impact areas, including workplace safety, health and wellness, financial literacy and social inclusion, with a significant focus on breaking down barriers faced by people of determination. Each of the 10 winners will receive a grant of up to AED…
Abhinav Gupta, CEO, CARS24. The UAE boasts one of the most digitally mature consumer markets in the region, yet high-value purchases, particularly in the pre-owned automotive sector, have historically relied on physical reassurance. For consumers, the transition from online browsing to final purchase has traditionally been bottlenecked by a single, critical variable: the need to see, touch, and verify the vehicle in person. When shifting market conditions restricted mobility, CARS24 chose not to wait for consumers to return to the showroom. Instead, they took the showroom to the consumer. Driven by real-time data signals that showed customer intent remained high…
Dubai Airports has announced its readiness to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59 per cent of all UAE pilgrims expected to pass through its terminals. Hajj departure flights in the UAE will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas. The official Dubai Government Delegation departed on May 21. Several airlines have increased capacity on key routes to accommodate the surge in demand, with additional flights scheduled during peak departure days. The annual pilgrimage of Hajj takes place between Dhul Hijjah 8 and 13 on the Islamic Hijri calendar.…
There’s a noticeably different tone around Dubai’s hospitality sector heading into Eid Al Adha this year. Traditionally, this time of year would see the city flooded with endless dining offers, staycation packages and aggressive Eid promotions as venues compete for attention during one of the busiest hospitality periods on the calendar. But in 2026, much of that activity arrived earlier than usual. Look at Dubai Restaurant Week, as an example. The annual citywide dining initiative brings together a large selection of restaurants across Dubai to offer specially curated set menus at fixed, accessible price points. Running this year from the beginning of May and…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chair of the 31st session of the Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which commenced today, affirmed that global energy security has become an urgent strategic priority amid rapidly evolving geopolitical shifts and their direct repercussions on the stability of global energy markets and emerging and developing economies. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Amna Al Dahak said that the developments witnessed in the region during the recent period, including impacts affecting vital maritime…