42 Abu Dhabi, the capital’s pioneering coding academy, has successfully wrapped up its first-ever Techpreneur Summit, uniting students, partners, and industry leaders to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-led solutions with long-term social value. Supporting Abu Dhabi’s wider ambition to build a thriving knowledge and innovation ecosystem, the Summit served as a collaborative meeting point where learners could engage directly with investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurship organisations. Early-stage, learner-built ventures tackling real-world issues in sectors such as sustainability, healthcare, digital services, education, and community engagement were also showcased. A highlight of the programme was HACK4IMPACT, a social innovation hackathon delivered in…
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HPE Discover Barcelona 2025 – HPE (NYSE: HPE) has accelerated its leadership in AI-driven infrastructure with a significant expansion of its secure, AI-native networking portfolio. The development unifies the strengths of HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Juniper Networking to advance autonomous operations at scale for AI workloads. The announcement marks a major integration milestone with Juniper Networks, achieved within five months of closing the acquisition. This expanded portfolio introduces shared AIOps capabilities and common hardware designed to deliver consistent autonomous networking across both HPE Aruba Networking Central and HPE Juniper Networking Mist platforms. Alongside enhancements to HPE OpsRamp Software and…
A leading Shari’ah-compliant global alternative investment organisation headquartered in the UAE, Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) manages US$3.5 billion in assets and has built a strong track record of investments supporting businesses across the GCC and the wider region. Since its inception, the group has consistently focused on sectors offering long-term value and sustainable growth. Established in 2014 by co-founders Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta, who continue to serve as co-CEOs and board members, GII promotes responsible investment and ethical finance. The group’s portfolio spans core industries including healthcare, education, technology, food production and processing, along with private credit and debt.…
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he feels a deep sense of national pride ahead of this weekend’s FIA Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the drivers’ world title will be decided in a thrilling three-way contest in the UAE capital. Ben Sulayem reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the UAE’s continued progress as a leading global destination for motorsport, emphasising the country’s long-term investment in world-class racing infrastructure and international events. With Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri preparing for a tense final showdown at Yas Marina Circuit, Ben Sulayem says he is delighted that the…
Expereo, the global leader in managed Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions connecting people, places and things around the world, has announced that it has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work® UAE for the first time. The certification is based solely on feedback from employees regarding their experiences within the organisation. This year’s survey results revealed that 94% of employees consider Expereo a great place to work—three percentage points higher than the national benchmark. Great Place To Work® is recognised worldwide for its expertise in workplace culture, employee engagement and leadership excellence that drives performance, retention and…
Plenitude has announced that it has signed a binding agreement with ACEA S.p.A. for the full acquisition of ACEA Energia, the ACEA Group subsidiary active in Italy’s energy retail sector. The deal also covers the purchase of a 50 per cent stake in Umbria Energy S.p.A., marking a major step in Plenitude’s expansion strategy. Under the terms of the agreement, Plenitude will pay ACEA €460 million, with an additional amount of up to €127 million reflecting normalised net cash, bringing the transaction value to a potential €587 million. The price remains subject to standard adjustment mechanisms typically applied in similar…
We believe this recognition highlights our leadership in AI-driven email protection against advanced cyber threats Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a long-standing innovator and global provider of cyber security solutions, has announced its placement as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security. The company demonstrated strong performance in core email defence, integrated email protection and outbound security capabilities, supported by its Harmony Email Collaboration platform powered by AI. With businesses more digitally connected than ever, CISOs are under increasing strain to manage highly sophisticated email-based attacks while balancing constrained budgets and complex deployments. Check…
Sharjah has officially concluded its 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations as of Tuesday, marking the end of a diverse programme that highlighted the UAE’s cultural heritage, its ongoing development journey, and the spirit of community and coexistence. The events drew in citizens, residents and international visitors alike. Held over a 14-day period from 19 November to 2 December, the celebrations featured more than 250 activities across the emirate. These events attracted over 233,000 participants, reflecting the distinctive cultural identity and character of Sharjah’s cities and regions. Visitors enjoyed an array of marine shows, land parades, hands-on workshops and…
A new global study from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) and Globant indicates that although payment industry leaders remain optimistic about innovation, many organisations risk losing momentum as expectations rise faster than their ability to evolve. The research highlights a widening divide between optimism and actual preparedness, setting the stage for potential shifts in industry leadership heading into 2026. The report, Payments in Transition: Leadership in an era of transformation, draws on insights from 500 senior leaders across North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific. While 69% of respondents believe their organisations are already payments…
Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s foremost private developers, has confirmed a new partnership with Dorlet, the acclaimed Spanish security technology firm, to supply and implement state-of-the-art access control systems for Burj Azizi, set to be the world’s second-tallest tower. Dorlet, headquartered in Spain, is recognised internationally for its expertise in sophisticated access control, security management and identity verification technologies. With extensive global experience delivering integrated systems for airports, government buildings, corporate landmarks and large-scale mixed-use developments, the company is noted for its advanced software, meticulously engineered hardware and seamless compatibility with complex smart-building ecosystems. By partnering with Dorlet, Azizi…