Author: Stuart

Amazon.ae launches its Prime Day sale on June 24 at one minute past midnight, promising delivery measured in minutes rather than hours. The event runs through June 30—seven full days, not the traditional 48-hour sprint. Millions of deals will go live across the shopping platform, from groceries to gaming consoles. But speed, not just savings, appears to be the real pitch. Amazon Now—the retailer’s rapid-fulfilment service—will ferry everyday essentials and fresh products to doorsteps within minutes for Prime members ordering over AED 25. Rush delivery shrinks the window to two hours for orders exceeding AED 100. The emphasis on velocity…

Stand 2-142 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre will get busy on Sunday, when Emirates Biotech opens its booth at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026. The Dubai-based firm arrives with a newly hired Saudi sales manager and a specific pitch: plant-based polymers for a kingdom chasing sustainability targets. Hashim Alfulful joined Emirates Biotech recently as Sales Development Manager covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. His appointment signals the company’s intent to secure ground in a market where Vision 2030—Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification blueprint—has elevated demand for materials that don’t rely on fossil fuels. The four-day exhibition, running from…

A few years ago, fixing a car in Dubai followed a fairly predictable routine: take it to the dealership, approve whatever the quotation said, and wait. That routine is no longer the default. Rising repair costs across the UAE have pushed vehicle owners to get more selective about where their parts come from. A cracked bumper, a faulty headlight, a broken side mirror, a worn suspension arm — none of these automatically mean a trip to the agency anymore. Most drivers aren’t hunting for the absolute cheapest option either. They want something that keeps costs reasonable without creating a second…

Electricity bills keep climbing. Meanwhile, solar equipment has quietly gotten cheaper and more capable. For homeowners, that gap is an opportunity — one that’s getting harder to ignore. But here’s the thing: picking the wrong setup can cost you. Mismatched components, undersized batteries, inverters that can’t handle your peak load — it adds up fast. Solar power packages solve this by bundling panels, inverters, and storage into pre-engineered systems that actually work together. Below are five options worth considering, from a lean 3 kW starter to a full 10 kW premium build. Why Growatt + JA Solar or Trina Solar?…

Al Khayyat Investments committed $100 million on June 18 to build VetHealth, a veterinary business spanning pharmaceuticals, biologicals, biosecurity, nutrition and diagnostics across the Middle East. The Emirati family-owned conglomerate is making its first major move into animal health after six decades in human healthcare. The investment targets both commercial livestock operations and the region’s booming companion animal market. VetHealth will operate from Dubai with reach across the UAE, wider GCC states, Iraq, Jordan and Egypt—territories where Al Khayyat Investments already employs 12,000 people through its existing healthcare and distribution arms. For the Al Khayyat family, the move connects directly…

A self-made billionaire is placing his next major wager on the UAE’s artificial intelligence sector. He’s one of 15 Indian-origin technology leaders featured in the second edition of Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered’s Global Indians of the UAE, unveiled on June 18, 2026. The focus has sharpened considerably since the franchise’s first instalment. Titled The Next Tech Generation, this edition zeroes in on founders, investors and operators building businesses across AI, fintech, digital assets, mobility, logistics, insurtech and technology education. The list captures entrepreneurs reimagining car access, freight routes, insurance models and personal finance—along with innovators deploying technology to connect…

OMODA & JAECOO launched its summer push on Tuesday with a pitch built around an unusual problem: football fans want to watch matches in the desert, and their vehicles need to run the projector. The brand’s Super Hybrid System vehicles offer a combined range exceeding 1,300 kilometres alongside Vehicle-to-Load technology that powers speakers, lighting rigs and screening equipment at remote viewing parties. For a market where inter-emirate road trips regularly stretch past 200 kilometres each way, and where air conditioning runs constantly against temperatures pushing 50 degrees, that range matters. The announcement arrived as part of the company’s “FOREVER 26,…

FREELANDER International revealed dimensions for its debut model on 17 June, but the most telling detail wasn’t the 5,118mm length. It was the autonomous parking system engineered specifically for temperatures that routinely exceed 50°C. The technology lets drivers exit at a hotel entrance while the vehicle hunts for a space. Called SIP—Super Intelligent Parking—the system handles obstacle avoidance and completes the parking process independently. When the driver is ready to leave, a mobile app summons the car to a designated pick-up point. The feature targets a specific Middle East pain point: minimising time spent outdoors in extreme heat during the…

Keturah has committed AED200 million to antimicrobial tiling, breathable wall systems and zero-VOC finishes across its latest residential development. The investment, disclosed on Tuesday, came the same day Dubai established a dedicated authority to position the emirate as the world’s leading longevity and wellness hub. The timing wasn’t coincidental. Talal M. Al Gaddah, chief executive and founder of the luxury developer, framed the move as a direct response to the Dubai Longevity Authority’s creation. The new government body arrives with a mandate to regulate longevity services, attract healthcare investment, and set standards that developers must now consider when designing communities.…

XO recorded 145% more digital enquiries for multi-city North American itineraries in mid-June compared with the same period last year. The reason? Wealthy Gulf travellers are turning this summer’s football tournament into month-long odysseys spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico. Trips are getting longer too. The Dubai-based private aviation marketplace tracked a 13% jump in average planned trip durations, with many travellers extending their stays across the seven-week tournament period. One match won’t cut it anymore. Youssef Mouallem watched the pattern emerge from Vista’s operations centre. As Chief Business Officer for the UAE-based aviation group that owns XO, he…