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Apple‘s outgoing CEO Tim Cook recently highlighted record Q2 revenue on an earnings call, emphasised by a 28% increase in China. The news comes despite supply chain issues for iPhones and, to a lesser extent, Mac Minis. Driven by demand for its iPhone 17 family of devices, Cook stated “customer enthusiasm for iPhone has been extraordinary, with revenue growing 22% year-over-year to achieve a March quarter record”. Revenue for the iPhone totalled $56.9 billion, slightly below analysts’ estimates of $57.2 billion. Greater China posted revenue of $20.4 billion to beat analysts’ forecast of $18.9 billion. “We are thrilled with the…
Strategic agreement brings together Hills Advertising’s premium assets and digital capabilities with Mada Media’s sustainable sector vision to reinforce Dubai’s global leadership in out-of-home advertising Published: Mon 4 May 2026, 4:39 PM Hills Advertising, one of Dubai’s largest and most experienced out-of-home (OOH) media companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Mada Media, the entity responsible for organising, developing and managing the sector in the emirate, to develop and manage a portfolio of premium advertising assets across major corridors in Dubai. The partnership renews Hills’ oversight of inventory that has been under its remit for over 20 years, reinforcing…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) concluded its annual Integrity Week, reinforcing academic integrity as a core principle of teaching, student experience, and academic excellence. Held in April 2026, this year’s edition aligned with SUAD’s “Year of AI”, examining artificial intelligence as both a tool and a subject of critical inquiry, in line with the UAE’s vision for responsible and ethical innovation. The initiative reflects the University’s broader mission to develop critical thinkers and future leaders capable of engaging responsibly with knowledge in a complex, technology-driven world. Throughout the week, students explored applied AI…
SHARJAH, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Kalba, chaired on Monday morning the meeting of the University of Kalba Board of Trustees at the university’s headquarters. His Highness commended the progress achieved by the University of Kalba in recent years, as reflected in periodic achievement reports and the multiple partnerships established by the university. He expressed his appreciation to its leadership, board members, and specialised committees for their strong commitment to advancing the institution. The Ruler of Sharjah highlighted…
A defining leap toward an AI-native economy, positioning Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE at the forefront of global innovation and delivering a key prerequisite for the nation’s agentic AI government revolution. RAS AL KHAIMAH — Innovation City, the UAE’s premier AI-powered free zone in Ras Al Khaimah, announced today the launch of the world’s first blockchain-based digital business identity system. Every company registered here now receives a sovereign, living, cryptographically verifiable identity powered by IOPn’s native layer on blockchain, OPN chain. For the first time in history, a business license is no longer a static PDF or a line…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE is discussing a currency swap line with the US, its trade minister said on Monday. “We have this discussion and conversation with many, it’s part of an elite group that the US is having this swap policy with. They are only having it with five countries,” Thani Al Zeyoudi said at a conference in Abu Dhabi. “Being part of that group means that transactions… trade, investments between both nations reach a level where that swap is highly needed … so…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — 2PointZero Group today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, recording strong revenue growth of 1,823 percent and achieving net profit at the group level of AED2.3 billion, in a performance reflecting the consolidation of financial results following the merger with 2PointZero and Ghitha Holding. The group’s strong performance contributed to achieving adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, excluding fair value changes and non-recurring items, of AED2.5 billion, compared to AED0.5 billion during the first quarter of 2025. Net profit from the group’s companies increased by 1,610 percent…
As the Met Gala takes over its iconic steps in New York tonight, all eyes are on this year’s dress code: ‘Costume Art’. The annual fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has long been a stage where designers push beyond trends, creating looks that live somewhere between storytelling and spectacle. This year’s theme, tied to the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, invites designers and attendees to treat the body as a canvas and the red carpet as a gallery. Sculptural silhouettes, archival references, handwork that borders on installation art — all of it is fair game. And while…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed that the UAE continues to consolidate a development model centreed on investing in people and elevating national competencies across sovereign sectors. At the heart of that model stands Emirati woman as an active partner in nation‑building and a core component of national security and sustainable development. In an interview with Zayed Military University Newspaper, she added that rapid geopolitical shifts, changing balances of power, and evolving forms of conflict, including cyber, media and intelligence warfare, have strengthened the interconnection between military,…
Amer Khreino, Founder and Director of Conceptlogic Ltd., recently announced the official release of his groundbreaking new book, The 7 Elements of Value-Added Distributors: Building and Mastering Your Distribution Business, now recognised as a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. The book delivers a powerful and practical framework for redefining distribution success in an increasingly complex and fast-evolving market. As distributors face mounting pressure from shrinking margins, rising operational complexity, and rapid technological disruption, this book introduces a trusted, structured business model designed to transform traditional high-volume, high-pace distribution operations into profitable, scalable, and sustainable enterprises. At its core, The 7…