Author: Editorial team
As families increasingly seek meaningful ways to spend time together, multi-generational travel continues to shape the way holidays are planned. This summer, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles Resort offers an idyllic island getaway for families to unwind, reconnect and make memories through shared experiences. Soak up sun-drenched afternoons by the beach, explore the wonders of Mahé together or simply settle into the gentle rhythms of island life. Set along the picturesque shores of Anse à la Mouche on Mahé’s south coast, the resort blends the warmth of island living with thoughtfully designed spaces that make family travel feel effortless. From spacious…
As fintech leaders, global payment networks, banks, and policymakers gathered at Money20/20 Europe 2026 -that was held in Amsterdam- to shape the future of financial services, Iraq had a different story to tell. While the conversation elsewhere centred on artificial intelligence, payments, and digital identity, Qi arrived with an Iraqi story that shows digital transformation is not built on technology alone; it is built on national infrastructure capable of connecting citizens, merchants, government, and the financial sector within a single digital ecosystem. This was more than attendance at a global conference. It was an opportunity to put Iraq on the…
DUBAI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched its ‘Account Manager’ initiative, introducing a dedicated professional communication channel for strategic customers and partners to strengthen long-term partnerships and enhance the delivery of day-to-day municipal services. The initiative reflects Dubai Municipality’s commitment to designing proactive, customer-centric services that accelerate procedures, simplify customer journeys and support an integrated municipal service ecosystem that enhances quality of life. The Account Manager initiative represents an important development in Dubai Municipality’s approach to customer service, moving beyond traditional service delivery towards building sustained strategic relationships with key customer segments. Account Managers will serve as…
Konica Khandelwal. Appointment strengthens regional leadership as Kapture CX scales its Agentic AI platform across BFSI, Retail and Public Sector following its recent pre-Series B funding Dubai — Kapture CX, a global, verticalised full-stack Agentic AI platform for customer experience automation, today announced the appointment of Konica Khandelwal as Vice President – Middle East. Based in Dubai, she will lead the company’s regional growth strategy with a focus on accelerating agentic AI adoption. The appointment builds on Kapture CX’s recent funding and reflects the company’s continued focus on scaling its commercial operations across the GCC. In her new role, Konica…
Sharjah Police have apprehended a driver who was using a sunshade in the windshield of the car, which obstructed their field of vision, while driving. The police said that this act is not only traffic violation, but also endangers the lives of the driver and other road users. Obstructed vision limits the driver’s ability to monitor the road and respond to unexpected situations, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Using any object or device that obstructs visibility while driving is classified as a serious traffic violation under Article…
A new UAE-based mobile app is hoping to make buying, selling and gifting preloved luxury items easier through artificial intelligence, secure authentication and door-to-door delivery. Called LUVED, the platform brings together luxury and everyday fashion and lifestyle items in a peer-to-peer marketplace, allowing users to list products, browse curated collections and connect directly with buyers and sellers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The launch comes as interest in resale and circular fashion continues to grow, with more consumers looking to extend the lifespan of clothing and accessories rather than purchasing new items.…
DUBAI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) won two international platinum awards at the 18th cycle of the Ideas Arabia International Award in recognition of its innovations in digital services for public buses. The achievement reflects RTA’s success in leveraging big data and artificial intelligence to develop public bus services and enhance operational efficiency. RTA won the platinum award in the Process Efficiency category for its project, “AI-Powered Data-Driven Intelligent Operational Efficiency Framework.” It also received another award in the Added Value to Product or Service category for its project, “Automation of Public Bus Service…
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has announced the successful sell-out of Phase One of Linar, a waterfront residential development in Al Mamzar, comprising Towers A, B and C. Following exceptionally strong demand that resulted in the complete sell-out of the first three towers, Alef Group has now released Towers D and E for sale, marking the next phase in the development’s residential offering. The robust sales performance of Linar’s first three towers underscore the sheer exclusivity of the project, which occupies one of the very last prime residential plots directly…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Wrestling Federation has announced the success of the interactive programmes and experiences offered to participants in its Children’s Summer Camp, which is currently taking place until 6th August at Nabd Al Falah Centre in Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural Centre in Al Ain. The camp has attracted more than 40 children aged 7 to 12. Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Secretary-General of the UAE Wrestling Federation, said the camp provides participants with an excellent opportunity to develop their wrestling skills through four weeks…
Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Fortinet. Fortinet’s purpose-built ASIC expertise and Intel’s semiconductor design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities will drive greater security, scale, performance, and resiliency for organisations Dubai — Intel Corporation and Fortinet today announced a strategic collaboration to develop Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6). Expanding a long-standing relationship between the two companies, this collaboration combines Fortinet’s proprietary, purpose-built security processor expertise with Intel’s advanced design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate and strengthen SP6 development. This work will also help to improve the resilience and diversity of Fortinet’s global supply chain. “As organisations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, security infrastructure must deliver…