Author: Editorial team
Dubai: Several residential areas in Dubai topped the rental market during the first nine months of this year, benefiting from a variety of real estate options, integrated infrastructure, and proximity to business and service centres, while an analysis by FAM Properties showed that new contracts led the growth of the residential rental market in Dubai. According to an analysis conducted by FAM Real Estate, the five largest areas, in terms of the number of rental contracts, recorded approximately 114,300 contracts during the period from January to September 2026, led by Al Warsan First, Jebel Ali First, and Al Barsha South…
ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD S.r.l., a leading Italian company specialised in the design, prototyping and development of advanced propulsion systems for automotive, marine and aeronautical applications. The transaction, signed in Rome, follows the agreement reached in May 2026 at CMD’s plant in Atella, in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy, and gives EDGE direct access to more than 35 years of piston engine manufacturing excellence, marking a landmark step in the Group’s European expansion. With EDGE’s backing, CMD is positioned for significant expansion to meet rising…
DUBAI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Parkway International Contracting LLC a construction contract valued at more than AED 950 million for Phases 2 and 4 of Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands. The contract covers 617 homes ranging from one to four-bedroom across eight residential buildings, together with basement works, associated infrastructure and amenities including swimming pools, sports courts and fitness centres. Phase 2 comprises 360 homes across four buildings, with main construction works expected to be completed by late 2028. Phase 4 comprises 257 homes across four buildings, with…
Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for the Gulf, Levant, Türkiye, Caucasus & Central Asia, Cisco. Cisco’s Abdelilah Nejjari discusses how workload priorities, operational skills and agent security shape sovereign AI infrastructure across the UAE and wider region. AI sovereignty is widening the enterprise conversation from where data resides to who can access it, operate the underlying infrastructure and govern its use. Organisations pursuing AI must balance control over sensitive workloads with access to global innovation, while developing the skills and processes needed to manage increasingly autonomous systems. Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for the Gulf, Levant, Türkiye, Caucasus & Central Asia at…
Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees, Business Insider reported on Monday, citing a company spokesperson.The company did not immediately comment on the number of employees impacted when contacted by Reuters.The voluntary exit offer will impact key divisions, including AI experiences, Copilot, finance, human resources, Xbox and Windows + Devices, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. It will exclude units such as marketing, commercial business and security, the source added.”This offer will be available to eligible employees in participating teams in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States at level 70 and below,” Microsoft said…
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s recent appearance on the ninth season of Koffee With Karan has not gone down well with a section of social media users. Since the episode aired last week, the couple has been facing severe online trolling over several revelations they made about their relationship.Several clips from the episode circulated online. One of the moments that drew particular attention was Vijay’s revelation that Rashmika had to propose to him nearly 100 times before he agreed to marry her.Reacting to this, many social media users labelled Vijay “red flag”.Amid the ongoing controversy, Rashmika on Monday penned a…
Shadab Khan has become the toast of Pakistan after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against England in the tri-series at Lahore on Sunday. But was it the greatest ODI batting performance by a Pakistani player in a chase? Let’s take a look at five of the most stunning run-chases by Pakistani players in ODIs which helped the team pull off miraculous victories.Number 5Saleem Malik72 not out off 36 balls against India in 1987For a long period in the 1980s, Saleem Malik was among the world’s best batters, with his ODI exploits even earning admiration from the incomparable Viv…
Dubai: The Dubai Diamond Conference 2026 witnessed the unveiling of the rare natural ‘Infinity’ diamond, classified as ‘Fancy Black’, weighing 888.88 carats. It was presented by Diamond Trading and transported by Brinks under specialised security arrangements. The diamond, which was unveiled for the first time in Dubai during the conference, originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo and was cut from a 1,138-carat rough stone acquired by Andrew Cookson in 1975 on behalf of De Beers. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) examined the stone in 2013 and certified it as the largest single-crystal natural diamond it had ever examined…
ABU DHABI, 26th October, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural Middle East edition of the Arabian Chatbot & Agentic AI Summit opened Monday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together technology and artificial intelligence experts, government representatives and industry professionals to explore advances in AI applications and their potential to improve services and operational efficiency. The summit focused on agentic AI, including systems capable of performing multi-step tasks, alongside generative AI, chatbots and voice technologies, and their impact on workplaces, digital services and customer experiences. Discussions covered AI governance, data sovereignty, cybersecurity, ethics and regulatory compliance, as well as practical applications…
Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over the victims of an attack on a church in Karak Governorate, which resulted in several deaths and left others wounded. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and…