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UAE Leaders Outpace the World in Reshaping Technology Strategy for a More Uncertain Era: KPMG

In a year defined by geopolitical recalibration, fragmented supply chains, and accelerating AI risk, one market is quietly setting the.

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Crypto Market Hit by $1.6 Billion Liquidation, Largest Deleveraging Since February

The recent cryptocurrency market sell-off, which triggered approximately $1.6 billion in liquidations over the past 24 hours, represents the largest.

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Jane Fraser: India’s Long-Term Growth Story Remains Strong

Jane Fraser, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup, has delivered one of the most resolute global endorsements of India’s.

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Tim Cook’s Last WWDC Keynote as Apple CEO: What to Expect on June 8

Apple opens its 37th Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, 8 June 2026, with a 10:00 AM Pacific Time keynote that.

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Joanna Kurowska Takes the Helm of IHG’s Middle East and Africa Development

In a move that signals both strategic intent and institutional confidence, IHG Hotels and Resorts has appointed Joanna Kurowska as.

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Langham Hospitality Group Names Josh Littman to Lead EMEA Development Push

Langham Hospitality Group has named Josh Littman as Head of Development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as the.

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Sundar Pichai’s “Boo Strategy”: How Google’s CEO Plans to Face the AI Generation

Something is shifting at America’s graduation podiums. When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt took the stage at the University of.

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PepsiCo’s CPO Reveals the “Secret Sauce” Behind Hiring Top Talent in the AI Era

As the global workforce navigates the most disruptive technology shift in a generation, one of the world’s largest employers has.

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How Companies Are Turning AI Investment Into Results

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from experimentation to expectation in corporate boardrooms. From generative AI tools to predictive analytics and.

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Two Top Walmart Executives Exit Under New CEO John Furner

Four months into his tenure as CEO of the world’s largest retailer, John Furner is reshaping Walmart’s leadership at the.

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International Real Estate Partners announces CEO succession

International Real Estate Partners (IREP), the Dubai-headquartered global real estate and facilities management operating partner, has announced a planned leadership.

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Leah Talactac Named CEO of Viking Holdings

On 14 May 2026, Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, currently.

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From Deal Maker to Decision Maker: Islam Al Bayaa Takes the Helm at KPMG Middle

KPMG Middle East has announced the appointment of Islam Ahmad Al Bayaa as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026..

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Microsoft Names Ex-EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio to Board of Directors

On 14 May 2026, Microsoft Corporation announced the appointment of Carmine Di Sibio, former Global Chairman and CEO of EY,.

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From Seat at the Table to Shaping the Room: SheKnows Redefines Women’s Executive Leadership

SheKnows, founded by Amnah Ajmal and built out of the United Arab Emirates, has officially launched as a digital platform.

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Sanofi’s New CEO Is One of Pharma’s Most Powerful Women

Belén Garijo has officially been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi, effective May 1, 2026, following formal shareholder approval at.

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War, AI, and the Global Economy: What the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings Revealed

Some of the world’s most powerful economic minds gathered in Washington, D.C. from April 13 to 18 for the 2026.

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The World’s Most Followed Business Leaders on LinkedIn — And Why Their Content Works

LinkedIn has evolved far beyond a job-search platform. With 1.67 billion monthly visits recorded in March 2026 alone, it is.

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Should You Buy Property in Dubai Right Now — or wait?

“The fundamentals of the market haven’t changed, but the headlines have. And these are two completely separate things.” Jatin Deepchandani.

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Global Executives Double Down on U.S. Expansion Despite Rising Compliance Friction

Nearly half of global C-suite executives plan to establish a legal presence in the United States within the next 12.

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NVIDIA Introduces AI Factories Powered by Vera Rubin, Signaling a New Industrial Era

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool businesses use; it is becoming a system that companies build around. At.

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15 Global Companies Launch Trusted Tech Alliance for Secure Digital Infrastructure

Fifteen major technology companies from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America have announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance.

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Singapore Management University Launches Business AI Master’s Programme

Singapore Management University (SMU) has introduced a new Master of Science in Business AI, targeting a growing shortage of business.

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Cochin Shipyard Seeks Global Partners to Expand International Ship Repair Footprint

Cochin Shipyard Limited, India’s premier shipbuilding and maintenance facility, has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from internationally reputed companies, firms and agencies.

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OpenText Names Former IBM Americas President Ayman Antoun as CEO

OpenText has appointed Ayman Antoun as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, with effect from.

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Fintech Company Network International Appoints Ashish Jain as Group CFO

Network International has appointed Ashish Jain as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2026. In his role, Jain.

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Sony and TCL Agree Strategic Partnership to Form Global Home Entertainment Joint Venture

Sony Group Corporation and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pursue a strategic partnership.

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Vitrealab Raises $11 Million to Solve Display Challenges Across Wearables and Smart Interfaces

Vitrealab, a Vienna-headquartered deeptech company focused on next-generation display solutions, has closed a $11 million (€9.4 million) Series A funding.

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€30m Programme to Boost Malta in Europe’s Startup Ecosystem

Maltese startups are about to get a €30 million boost, as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and.

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When Caring Becomes a Cage: How Over-Identification with Work Steals Your Self

Martina Maya, Founder of the Swiss-born, neuroscience-driven experience HypnoBond, reveals how our brain shapes burnout, self-worth, and professional identity

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Redefining Finance Through Innovation and Inclusion

Toufic Koussa, Co-Founder and CEO of Whish Money, stands at the forefront of a financial revolution. Leading one of the.

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‘AI Prone To Errors, Use Alongside Other Tools’: Sundar Pichai

Google’s boss Sundar Pichai has cautioned users not to “blindly trust” everything artificial intelligence (AI) tells them, even as he.

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Toyota Motor Opens Battery Plant in the US

Toyota Motor recently said that it has started production at a new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina and.

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Dubai Company Launches Carbon Accounting Platform

Alpha Nero, the Dubai-based manufacturer and design specialist in bespoke fit-out and turnkey interior solutions, has officially launched Leaf, a.

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UK Retailers See First Signs of Christmas Shopping Rush

UK retailers are beginning to see the first signs of a Christmas shopping rush, as consumers signal stronger spending intentions.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s Annual Pay Jumps to $96.5 million

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is getting a big bump in his compensation, as the company’s stock price has continued to.

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Etihad Airways Carries 1.9m Passengers in September

Etihad Airways carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, marking a 21% increase compared with the same month last year..

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Only 8% of HR leaders Say Managers Skilled in Using AI: Gartner

Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers have the skills to use artificial intelligence effectively, according to a Gartner.

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Trump Tells Universities to Limit International Admissions

The Trump administration has told US colleges to limit international undergraduate students to 15% of their total enrollment, according to.

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Light: AI-Based Finance Platform Raises $30 Million Series A

Light, an innovative AI-native finance platform renowned for its ability to process an astounding 280 million records in under a.

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Dyna.Ai to Expand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dyna.Ai, a leading global AI-as-a-Service company, today announced its intent to further invest and grow its presence in the Kingdom.

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From Peace of Mind to True Partnership: Retirement Planning Reinvented

Janus Henderson Investors has released the findings of its 2025 Investor Survey – Retirement Income and Planning, which seeks to.

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Sidharth Pansari: Building Ecosystems, Not Just Estates

The visionary MD of Primarc Group discusses sustainable development, community-centric spaces, and the future of urban living in an exclusive.

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Tech CEOs Urge Young People to Rethink College Degrees

Top tech leaders, including Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Alex Karp, stress on skills and performance over formal degrees

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‘Saudi Arabia is Entering a New Era of Opportunity’

The growth is fuelled by megaprojects, economic diversification, and local talent, says Anurag Verma, General Manager, KSA, Innovations Group

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Africa Emerges as Global Solar Power Hotspot

Africa defies global solar slump, adding record capacity as South and North Africa drive installations

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Latvian Startup Secures €3.3m to Advance Animal-Free Drug Testing

Funding will accelerate personalised, data-rich organ-on-chip systems, aligning with global moves beyond animal testing

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Matcha Faces Global Boom Amid Rising Demand and Limited Supply

Matcha, the vibrant green Japanese tea once niche outside its homeland, is now a global obsession — and it’s creating.

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Stop Doomscrolling, Start Using AI Wisely, Says Perplexity CEO

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has a message for young people: ditch the endless social media scrolling and start mastering artificial.

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China Dominates EV Charging with Impressive Progress

EV charging study places the nation on top followed by Norway and the US

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Employee Happiness Awards UAE 2025: Honouring People-First Workplaces

The third edition of the event continued to celebrate organisations that placed employee well-being, engagement, and inclusion at the heart.

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Toronto Breaks Ground on Net-Zero Community Centre in North York

The first of many to come, the centre will include pools, science labs, art and dance studios, a gym and.

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Chinese Livestreamers Rake in $7.65m After Using Interactive Digital Avatar

This is a DeepSeek moment for China’s entire livestreaming and digital human industry,” says analyst

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HR Leaders to Redeploy 25% of Workforce by 2027 Amid AI Boom

As agentic AI adoption is set to soar by 327% within two years, human resource leaders worldwide are preparing for.

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Hong Kong Poised for IPO Surge as Global Investors Shift Focus, Says JPMorgan

JPMorgan Chase predicts a significant increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Hong Kong stock exchange in the coming.

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Malaysia Hosts ASEAN Talks Amid Tariff Threats and Regional Turmoil

Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened in Malaysia on Monday for a high-stakes summit, with discussions.

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Alibaba Accelerates Global Cloud Expansion to Back Chinese Firms Abroad

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to building a unified global cloud network, aimed at delivering.

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Spain Proposes 100% Property Tax for Non-EU Buyers Amid Housing Crisis

Spain’s government has introduced a bold proposal to impose a 100% tax on residential property purchases made by non-European Union.

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Estonia’s Income Raises €540K to Expand Alternative Lending Platform into Mexico and the Philippines

Estonian fintech startup Income, which connects retail and institutional investors to vetted non-bank lenders, has raised €540,000 to support its.

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Kidola Raises €1.3 Million to Strengthen Childcare Management Tech and Enter French Market

Kidola, a Luxembourg-based platform streamlining childcare center operations, has secured €1.3 million in Seed funding to accelerate its growth, bolster.

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BYD Surpasses Tesla in European EV Sales for the First Time Amid Soaring Demand

Chinese automaker BYD has edged past Tesla to become Europe’s top-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand in April, marking a.

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Apple Targets 2026 Launch for Smart Glasses in Bid to Catch Up in AI Hardware

Apple is preparing to enter the AI-powered wearables arena with the release of its first smart glasses by the end.

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