Author: Editorial team

Come February and March, all eyes turn to the fashion capital of the world, waiting to see what will make a splash in couture. However, this April, the spotlight once again turns towards Paris, but this time, for something quite different. From April 16 to 18, the French capital will host the 11th edition of Modest Fashion Week, marking its debut in one of the world’s most influential style cities. Organised by Think Fashion, the move to Paris comes after successful outings across Istanbul, London, Dubai and Riyadh. In recent years, modest fashion has steadily moved from the margins to the…

DUBAI, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on Tuesday introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) in virtual assets, making Dubai one of the world’s first jurisdictions to bring VA derivatives under a purpose-built, enforceable rulebook. The framework, set out in Version 2.1 of VARA’s Exchange Services Rulebook, enables licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to offer derivatives products within a clearly defined regulatory perimeter subject to explicit authorisation and compliance with strict operational, prudential, and conduct requirements. The move comes as demand for derivatives exposure in virtual asset markets continues…

ZHENGZHOU, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — China’s domestically developed NORINCO LUCA large cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) completed its maiden flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, Henan province, marking a milestone in the country’s low-altitude logistics sector, Global Times reported. Developed by state-owned Norinco Group, the aircraft is the largest logistics unmanned cargo plane to achieve a successful first flight, according to the company, representing China’s first 7-tonne-class fixed-wing “unmanned aerial heavy truck”. During the test flight, the aircraft took off after a runway roll of just over 200 metres and remained airborne for around 30 minutes, successfully validating key systems…

Abdullah Asiri, CEO and Founder of Lucidya. Following its record-breaking USD $30 million Series B funding round in 2025, the largest AI investment at the time in MENA, Lucidya, the AI-native Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform, announced the launch of its Enterprise AI Agent platform as a key factor of its strategic growth plan for 2026, centred on continued product portfolio innovation and accelerated expansion across the MENA region. The launch comes as MENA enterprises shift from AI experimentation to full-scale operationalisation, with Lucidya delivering extraordinary commercial results that validate this market transformation. In Q4 2025, the company achieved 3x…

The UAE on Tuesday, March 31, announced the fuel prices for the month of April 2026, with the Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee increasing the rates as the Middle East conflict continued. The UAE’s Ministry of Energy-approved fuel prices are determined monthly based on the average global oil price, after adding distribution companies’ operating costs. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows: Petrol March April Super 98 Dh2.59 Dh3.39 Special 95 Dh2.48 Dh3.28 E-Plus 91 Dh2.40 Dh3.20 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Depending on the type of vehicle you drive,…

For many Europeans, their first stop for all things clothing, accessories, beauty products and household articles is usually the branch of an Ireland-headquartered retailer, going by the name Primark. Specialising in fast fashion and with more than 450 stores around the world, Primark is making its entry into the United Arab Emirates, with its first store in Dubai opening at the Dubai Mall on March 26. This store is being brought to the region through a partnership with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group. The retailer said in an Instagram post that the store would open on March 26 at 10 am. We…

ABU DHABI, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has announced the launch of the second phase of its Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, expanding its scope to include the residential sector for the first time in Abu Dhabi. The policy covers villa owners and residential buildings where applicable, enabling them to generate and store electricity from rooftop solar systems and efficiently integrate their usage with the grid. This initiative is part of DoE’s mandate to develop policies and regulatory frameworks that advance the transition towards a more efficient and sustainable energy system, while promoting the…

ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2026 (WAM) — As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users’ devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fraud or cyber extortion. In its weekly awareness message, CSC emphasised that avoiding the download and use of suspicious applications helps minimise risks, limit fraudsters’ access to user data and safeguard personal information. The council noted that fake applications have become one of the most dangerous cyber fraud…

Owais Mohammed. AI has evolved from experimental technology to business-critical infrastructure in the UAE. Organisations deploy AI models for everything from medical diagnosis and customer service to supply chain optimisation and financial modelling. Yet many enterprises overlook a fundamental vulnerability: without comprehensive data durability strategies, their AI investments are built on sand.  As we approach this year’s World Backup Day on March 31, the message is clear: AI success depends on preserving today’s data. Without backups, organisations expose themselves to serious business risk.   Training data: The competitive edge of the future High-quality data is essential for AI accuracy and efficiency. It enables models to learn, adapt, and stay relevant. Yet many AI models do not remain static; they continuously evolve, retrain, and refine. Techniques such…

DUBAI, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) — The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced the appointment of Mariam Al Shamsi, a board member of the UAE Karate Federation, to the WKF Women’s Committee, in recognition of her competence and expertise in strategic planning and her significant contributions to karate development. The UAE Karate Federation noted that the appointment highlights the growing international stature of national talents and reinforces the role of Emirati women in developing the sports sector. Source: Emirates News Agency