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Sandeep Singh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Storage at NetApp. Designed to enable organisations to accelerate and de-risk their cloud platform modernisation. Dubai — Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, and NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced a collaboration to integrate NetApp Intelligent Data Infrastructure built on NetApp enterprise storage systems with the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution with the Nutanix AHV hypervisor later this year. Together, Nutanix and NetApp plan to offer customers greater choice to optimise their virtualisation and data strategies across on-premises, cloud, and containerised environments. The new integration is…
At a time when airspace security has become one of the defining tests of national strength, the career of Major General (Pilot) Khalid Abdullah Al Bu Ainin Al Mazrouei stands out as closely intertwined with the rise of the UAE’s air power. A former Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence, Al Bu Ainin is widely regarded as one of the key figures behind major milestones in the force’s development. Over a career spanning 33 years, he helped drive a transformation that was not only about acquiring advanced aircraft and defence systems, but also about building the human…
ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has announced that it will host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi, in yet another vote of international confidence in the country’s economy. The move will further reinforce the UAE’s position as a global financial hub as well as a key partner in supporting the stability of the international economic system and shaping its future direction. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai said: “In a global vote that reflects…
AL ARISH, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian efforts to support the people in the Gaza Strip, with the arrival of a new aid aircraft in the Egyptian city of Al Arish carrying 100 tonnes of urgent relief supplies, as part of the “Humaid Air Bridge.” This comes as part of its ongoing support to alleviate the humanitarian suffering faced by the residents of the Strip. The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies, helping to meet the basic needs of affected families amid the current humanitarian conditions. The UAE humanitarian aid team in…
Samir Akel, Regional Vice President, Nintex. Riyadh — Organisations across Saudi Arabia are accelerating AI adoption, but Nintex research shows many initiatives fail to deliver measurable value without strong automation foundations first. The findings, based on a survey of C-suite and senior managers directly involved in AI implementation across 100 Saudi companies with more than 250 employees, reveal that a significant majority recognise the importance of automation in preparing their operations for AI. In fact, 62% said that combining AI with automation has delivered the strongest business outcomes, whilst 86% believe automation is a necessary first step before successfully implementing…
The UAE Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into a cross-emirate fraud network accused of targeting residents through fake SMS messages. The scam, which offered to settle minor traffic fines for passing toll gates without paying, led to victims losing large sums from their bank accounts. According to case details, the fraudulent scheme involved sending text messages containing links claiming discounted payments for traffic violations—often as low as Dh4. Victims who clicked on the link and entered their bank card details later discovered that large amounts had been withdrawn from their accounts without authorisation. Prosecutors said a specialised anti-fraud team…
DUBAI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently held discussions with Judha Nugraha, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, on opportunities to strengthen bilateral economic partnerships across a range of priority sectors in support of continued growth in relations between the two markets. The meeting, which was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, explored ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and Indonesia. Discussions also focused on expanding collaboration to advance shared interests and unlock new avenues for mutual growth. The participants reviewed opportunities…
ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — The selection of the United Arab Emirates to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi reflects strong international confidence in the UAE’s economy and reinforces its position as a trusted partner in the global financial system and a leading financial centre shaping future economic dialogue. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said: “The UAE’s successful bid to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund reflects…
Josh Kahn, SVP and GM, Core Business Workflows, ServiceNow and Russell Jukes, Chief Digital Information Officer, DXC. Dubai — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, and ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, have announced a new, multi-year agreement to modernize core enterprise operations and put AI to work at scale. The partnership combines DXC’s enterprise optimization expertise with the ServiceNow AI Platform to move from AI experimentation to execution across complex, multivendor environments, while accelerating delivery timelines, reducing manual effort, and improving service quality across core business functions. As Customer Zero for ServiceNow’s Core Business Suite, DXC will be the…
Emirati citizens have warmly welcomed the UAE’s decision to extend the Nafis programme to 2040, describing it as a transformative step toward long-term career stability and professional advancement in the private sector. Announced by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the extension reinforces national efforts to empower Emiratis through financial incentives, professional development opportunities, and enhanced job security. Many citizens believe the move will further encourage nationals to pursue private sector careers while reducing reliance on government employment. For Manar Al Marzouqi, a Dubai resident who works as…