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New personal financial management capability helps about 1.5 million NEO customers better understand spending, manage subscriptions and take greater control of their finances Published: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 4:28 PM Reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric digital innovation, Mashreq has launched Money Insights, a new personal financial management capability within Mashreq Mobile App. Designed to help customers better understand, track and manage their finances, the feature delivers personalised insights that support informed financial decision-making and greater financial confidence. The launch marks a significant step in Mashreq’s evolution from transactional digital banking towards a more proactive and insight-driven customer experience. Rather than…
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah’s Youth Council, in collaboration with the Sharjah Training Centre for Airport Sciences, has concluded the first cycle of the Introduction to the Aviation Sector Programme, held at the centre’s premises. The first training cycle brought together 20 students, all of whom graduated after successfully completing the five-day programme last week. Participants gained fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to the aviation industry, explored its key sectors and career opportunities, and took part in classroom sessions complemented by field visits. The visits provided first-hand insight into aviation operations…
DUBAI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, has announced a strategic partnership with NQuBator to launch a new incubation programme designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential digital commerce startups, and strengthen Dubai’s innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem. The initiative will commence with a Global Call for Applicationin on 10th August2026, allowing entrepreneurs and emerging startups from around the world to apply for participation in the inaugural incubation cohort that will focus on opportunities and challenges…
As the world marks World Brain Day today, UAE doctors are urging residents to pay closer attention to conditions that are often associated with heart and metabolic health, but can also have a profound impact on the brain. From high blood pressure and diabetes to obesity and poor sleep, experts say several interconnected factors can influence cognitive wellbeing over time. While many people focus on brain health only when memory problems emerge, clinicians stress that prevention and early intervention are key to maintaining long-term cognitive function. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), received Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), and his delegation to discuss strengthening strategic cooperation and expanding collaboration in areas that support families and promote social cohesion. Al Abri said the visit reflects ADJD’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with government entities in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of ADJD, to develop…
Eddie Cheng, co-founder and chief technology officer of Origen, says DOMIA is built to anticipate residents’ needs rather than simply respond to their commands. Dubai — Luxury real estate in Abu Dhabi is booming, but according to Eddie Cheng, co-founder and chief technology officer of Origen, marble and views have a ceiling that intelligence does not. Origen’s generative living platform, DOMIA, aims to move smart homes beyond reactive commands towards a system that anticipates residents’ needs, from granting guest access ahead of arrival to winding a home down for sleep before anyone feels tired. Cheng argues that trust in such…
UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) advises government entities and companies using Application-to-Person messaging to switch to the Direct Model during the corrective period to ensure uninterrupted service. A2P SMS allows businesses to send automated messages from an application to users. The Direct Model sends messages directly from an SMS aggregator to the end user, without intermediaries. Companies must complete the migration by December 31, 2026, when the corrective period ends. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels This applies to companies using SMS for One-Time Passwords (OTPs), notifications, alerts, marketing, promotional…
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Nolan opened up about the possibility of directing a horror film, revealing that the genre continues to interest him. While he joked that his fans may already find plenty of horror elements in The Odyssey, he emphasized that the experience has only increased his desire to tackle the genre. “I was going to say, they don’t need to beg me to tell a horror story anymore. Just buy a ticket.” Despite incorporating horror influences into The Odyssey, Nolan admitted the film has not satisfied his creative curiosity. “It very much whets my appetite for more,”…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand, its agentic AI platform, across the GCC and the whole of Africa. Redington is one of the world’s largest technology distributors, with consolidated revenues of US$13.5 billion in FY2026. Under the agreement, Redington will market, resell, and distribute OnDemand Enterprise across three deployment models – software-only, self-hosted, and cloud-hosted – together with implementation services, custom agent development, and multi-tier technical support through channel partners. Dr.…
Alhind Tours and Travels, now responsible for passport renewal and other consular services for Indian expats in the UAE on an interim basis, has committed to fast-track services for all applicants and has eliminated premium services previously offered at an additional cost. “We want to offer the same level of service to everyone,” said Mohammed Haris T, chairman and founder of Alhind Tours & Travels. “Our aim is that people should be able to enter our centre, finish their applications and exit within 30 minutes.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He addressed…