As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of everyday life, a new generation of consumers expects technology that goes beyond simply responding to commands. Today’s young drivers want intelligent systems that understand their routines, anticipate their needs and adapt to their lifestyles. Responding to these changing expectations, OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled the all-new OMODA 4 during OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, introducing what the brand describes as “The Super AI Cockpit That Truly Understands Global Youth.” With the OMODA 4 scheduled to launch in the UAE later this year, local customers can look forward to experiencing…
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HaxUnit and Liplyn Information Group today announced a strategic partnership to help organisations in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region gain continuous visibility into their external cyber exposure and maintain stronger evidence for information-security governance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification activities. The partnership combines HaxUnit’s cybersecurity technology with Liplyn Information Group’s regional presence and more than 20 years of experience in AI, data-driven digital growth and international market development. The initiative will be supported through Liplyn’s office in Dubai and will initially focus on organisations with complex or rapidly changing digital environments, including real estate, hospitality, financial services,…
DUBAI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Residential REIT reported net profit before changes in the fair value of investment property of AED716.5 million for the first half of 2026, up 15.1 percent from AED622.3 million in the corresponding period last year, driven by higher rental income, increased occupancy and disciplined cost management. Revenue rose 8.1 percent year-on-year to AED1.0357 billion from AED957.8 million in the first half of 2025, while adjusted EBITDA increased 14.6 percent to AED822.6 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 79.4 percent from 74.9 percent a year earlier. The REIT announced that its board had…
SPOKANE, Washington — Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived. More than 65,000 people have fled their homes in the US state as multiple wildfires ravaged the region, obliterating hundreds of structures. Three major blazes continued to burn around the city of Spokane on Monday, with officials warning the fires had not been contained. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown described the situation to the BBC as “the worst natural disaster our region has faced”, adding that…
WASHINGTON — Twenty-five Democratic-led US states sued Donald Trump’s administration on Monday, arguing that the president’s latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, like most of his earlier sweeping tariffs, exceeds his legal authority to tax imports. The states’ lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York follows previous challenges by small US businesses, which sued to block the tariffs on the day they went into effect last month. States and small businesses have successfully challenged previous global tariffs imposed by Trump in his second term, but the president has continued to pursue…
DUBAI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Founders HQ has partnered with Mastercard, supported by Pemo, to launch a new founder finance solution designed to help startups and SMEs save money, strengthen cashflow, and operate more efficiently. Eligible businesses can access over AED10,000 in first-year value, including up to 2 percent cashback on eligible foreign exchange and advertising spend, complimentary access to Pemo’s spend management platform, Mastercard-powered corporate cards, and exclusive business offers and benefits. Participating businesses can typically recover AED500-1,200 per month in previously untracked expenditure, reduce administrative workloads by more than 60 hours per month through automated expense…
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger border controls and physical barriers at critical points along EU borders after the chaotic influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last week. The commission president sought to ease tensions with Spain after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused several fellow EU leaders of using the migration crisis in Ceuta to take aim at his government. Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco, exceeding initial estimates of 50,000. The official death toll on the Spanish…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of his reappointment as prime minister of Armenia. The Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to Pashinyan for his success and prosperity as well as to the friendly people of Armenia for their further progress and welfare. Armenia President Vahagn Khachaturyan has re-appointed Pashinyan as Armenian prime minister, after the decisive victory of his Civil Contract party in parliamentary elections held in June. During a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan, President Khachaturyan signed…
The partnership equips GCG Enterprise Solutions with an expanded AV-over-IP offering. Source: Tahawul Tech
ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of “Aani” and “Jaywan” solutions as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, making it the first federal government entity to implement the initiative. The move follows Cabinet Resolution No. (176M/4M) of 2026 concerning the adoption of the two systems and the fees applicable to their use. The announcement paves the way for the adoption and rollout of both systems by other federal entities and collection banks, each in accordance with their approved procedures, reinforcing integration across the UAE Government’s payments ecosystem. This…