By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: When staying closer to home feels like the right kind of escape, The H Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road makes it effortless. With residents-only rates from AED 450 per night, reflecting savings of up to 20%, you can check in anytime and enjoy a full 24 hours from arrival — giving you more time to rest, reconnect and enjoy …

By Rafiq Vayani BARCELONA/DUBAI: Huawei unveiled the future at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Under the theme “Now Is Yours”, Huawei showcased a dazzling array of products, including smartphones, PCs, tablets, watches, and earbuds. The tech giant highlighted its latest breakthroughs in foldable screen technology, fitness and health, mobile imaging, productivity, and creativity, presenting a bold vision …

Emphasizes Local Products Key to Food Security DUBAI: Union Coop confirmed that its food supply system is operating normally and that strategic stocks of essential goods and consumer products are sufficient to meet demand for extended periods. The cooperative said supply and distribution operations are continuing according to approved plans, with ongoing coordination with federal and local authorities to ensure …

Across the UAE, Paris Society (formerly Rikas Hospitality Group) continues to create thoughtful dining experiences where people can gather, share meals, and spend time together in welcoming surroundings. Whether enjoying favourite dishes at home or meeting around the table, the group’s restaurants remain places where everyday moments of hospitality continue to unfold. With Eid and UAE Mother’s Day approaching, the venues offer opportunities …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: NKEY Architects, the international full-cycle architecture and design company, is building on its Dubai-headquartered growth trajectory with more than 250 active projects across the UAE and over 60 completed to date. As regional attention turns to resilience, continuity, and long-term confidence, the firm’s continued expansion highlights Dubai’s role as a stable base for growth, design leadership, …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, and Khalifa University jointly launched a white paper, “6G AI-Native Networks: Architecture, Intelligence, and the Path to Autonomous Connectivity”. The white paper offers a comprehensive blueprint for AI-native 6G networks, a transformative architecture that redefines connectivity by embedding intelligence as a foundational property of the network …

News Desk SANTA CLARA/DHAHRAN: Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million venture capital fund under Saudi Aramco, today announced a strategic investment in Resemble AI, a leading security company based out of California specializing in AI voice generation and real-time multimodal deepfake detection. The startup closed a $13 million strategic round last December backed by investors including Google’s AI Future Fund, Sony Innovation Fund, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a series of community and awareness activities during the Holy Month of Ramadan, in collaboration with Dubai Police, the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, the Community Development Authority, the Dubai Club for People of Determination and Shabab Al Ahli Club. These events included field visits to Ramadan iftar …

News Desk HONG KONG: Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (“WKCDA” or the “Authority”) have joined hands to unveil a striking new art-focused aircraft livery, “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for two of Hong Kong’s most recognised home-grown brands, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting local cultural creativity and elevating the …

ISLAMABAD: Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has reported progress in advancing women’s financial inclusion across Pakistan, with growth in women customers, increased financing for women entrepreneurs, and broader representation of women across its workforce and leadership structures. The Bank released data highlighting its progress over the years, showing how its efforts have supported greater financial inclusion and …