Hosam Eddin Hashish, Founder and Managing Director of ITFinder. ITFinder, a UAE-focused technology services marketplace, is simplifying how businesses and individuals discover, compare and connect with qualified IT service providers across the UAE. Finding the right technology partner can be time-consuming, particularly for SMEs and organisations without dedicated IT teams. Businesses often rely on referrals, online searches and multiple conversations before identifying a suitable provider. Founded in Dubai in 2025, ITFinder brings service discovery, quotation requests and provider connections together on one platform. It serves SMEs, larger organisations, entrepreneurs, small-office and home-office users, and individuals seeking technology support across the…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia expressed its strongest condemnation of the illegal incursion by the Israeli occupation government’s prime minister into Syrian territory, describing it as a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, the Kingdom denounced the incursion as a clear breach of international law. Saudi Arabia stressed the importance of halting Israeli violations and transgressions against Syrian territory and adhering to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, in a manner that preserves the security and stability of the region. The Kingdom also reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty…
DUBAI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of a US$1.75 billion, 3-year benchmark bond issued by New Development Bank (NDB). This brings NDB’s total listed value on the exchange to US$3.75 billion under its US$50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, reflecting NDB’s continued confidence in Dubai’s capital markets to access regional and international investors. The issuance carries a coupon of 4.375 % and matures in 2029. Issued under NDB’s EMTN Programme, which provides the Bank with a flexible and efficient framework to issue debt instruments aligned with its development mandate, it forms part of…
With new camera controls, a foldable display and tools for shooting solo, local creators weigh in on how Apple’s latest devices could affect their workflow For content creators, smartphones are increasingly used for more than capturing photos and videos. They are also used to edit footage, review material, and publish content directly to social media. Apple’s latest iPhones introduce several features aimed at those uses. The tech company unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on September 9. The Pro models introduce additional camera controls, while the Duo combines a foldable…
CyberHero, the world’s first global humanoid robot sports league, launched in Riyadh on September 9, with host Hero Esports announcing plans for an inaugural season spanning eight cities worldwide. CyberHero x Riyadh, the league’s first humanoid robot combat competition, took place at Boulevard City and was created by Hero Esports, Asia’s largest esports company. The inaugural Riyadh event marked the first in the new CyberHero series, offering a preview of the competition format, personalities, and broader vision for a new global robot sports property. Hero Esports plans for the global circuit to span across four regions: the Middle East, Europe,…
ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in collaboration with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and empowered by AD Ports Group, has announced the dates for the fifth edition of the UAE Tour Women, which will take place from 3rd to 6th February 2027, followed by the ninth edition of the UAE Tour Men, scheduled from 15th to 21st February 2027. The two events on the UCI calendar will once again welcome some of the world’s leading female and male cyclists to the UAE, promising two new editions filled with highly competitive racing. The events will…
Maher Jadallah, Vice President, Middle East and Africa at Tenable. Tenable®, the exposure management company, recently announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026, taking place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai from 16-18 September. At the event, Tenable will showcase its Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, which unifies visibility across an organisation’s entire attack surface. Building on this foundation, the company will highlight how its AI capabilities, including Hexa AI and AI Exposure, help close critical security gaps before attackers can exploit them. As organisations across the Middle East continue their digital transformation journey and integrate generative…
DUBAI — Multiple explosions were heard early Thursday in coastal areas of southern Iran, including Sirik, Minab and Qeshm Island, according to Iranian media. According to state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), sounds of several explosions were reported along the coastal areas of Sirik and Minab County. The official IRNA news agency said several areas in Sirik were hit by “hostile projectiles,” without providing further details. Fars News Agency reported explosions in Sirik, Minab and on Qeshm Island, citing local authorities as saying the sounds came from the direction of the sea. On Wednesday, Fars reported that an…
ABU DHABI, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas and the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer, today announced the completion of its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. EGA announced its intention to acquire the majority stake in Eco Green in April. The transaction has now cleared all required regulatory approvals and closing conditions. EGA is growing a global aluminium recycling business to help meet the world’s increasing demand for low carbon aluminium. With Eco Green, EGA now…
Instagram is looking a little more like an ’80s photo album, with UAE celebrities and influencers joining a trend that began earlier this week and reimagines them in another decade. Using artificial intelligence, participants are giving their photographs a retro makeover, complete with bigger hair, vintage outfits and the finish of an old print. The images might resemble something pulled from a family album, but these are newly generated pictures rather than actual throwbacks. Among those joining in are Emirati life coach Hala Kazim, interviewer Anas Bukhash and radio presenter Kris Fade, while some reality television personalities have turned it…