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Image credit: Saudi Press Agency/ Website The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has launched a new service through its Nusuk app, enabling citizens and residents to conveniently order 330 ml bottles of blessed zamzam water delivered directly to their homes anywhere in the kingdom. With no restrictions on the quantity or frequency of orders, the service aims to facilitate easier access to this sacred water for all users. Read more-Saudi’s new rule: All types of visas allow holders to perform Umrah Orders can be placed through simple steps within the app, ensuring a seamless experience for residents…

Dr Emad Fahmy, regional director, Middle East, NETSCOUT/Image: Supplied Cyberattacks targeting the Gulf’s critical digital infrastructure are increasing in both scale and sophistication, with the UAE emerging as one of the most targeted countries in the world. According to NETSCOUT, the UAE recorded the longest average DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack duration — 27 minutes — a figure that highlights the region’s growing strategic importance and vulnerability to cyber disruption. “This region is very central and strategic in terms of business and so this makes it a target for attackers,” said Dr Emad Fahmy, regional director, Middle East, NETSCOUT.…

Image credit: Getty Images Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L’Oreal for $4.66bn, in a major shift in strategy by new CEO Luca de Meo as he moves to tackle the luxury group’s high debt and refocus on its core fashion business. Under the deal, French beauty giant L’Oreal will acquire Kering’s fragrance line Creed, which former CEO Francois-Henri Pinault acquired in 2023 for €3.5bn euros, as well as exclusive rights to develop fragrance and beauty products for 50 years under Kering’s fashion labels including Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga. Read more-Dubai’s Emirates NBD to buy…

Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa/Image: Supplied Across the Middle East, 5G is entering a new phase of maturity — shifting from a connectivity enabler to a catalyst for enterprise transformation. Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, believes the region is already leading globally in leveraging 5G and AI to transform industries such as logistics, oil and gas, and public safety. “There’s a lot in public safety, a lot of interest from ports, logistics companies, airports, oil and gas; all these have been big industries for…

Image credit: Getty Images With air travel rebounding and technology playing a more significant role in everyday life, passengers are flying with more battery-powered devices than ever. In response to this growing trend, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a global campaign titled ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’ to improve awareness and safety practices related to carrying lithium-powered devices onboard aircraft. The campaign, now live on IATA’s website and social media channels, is also available as a white-label package for airlines, airports, and other travel industry stakeholders to customise and promote within their own passenger communications. Its primary…

Image: Supplied Building on its upcoming Dubai Financial Market (DFM) listing, Dubizzle Group, the MENA region’s leading digital classifieds marketplace, has reported robust growth, solid profitability, and continued market leadership in the UAE—its largest and core market. Through its flagship platforms dubizzle and Bayut, Dubizzle Group maintains a dominant position in the UAE’s property and automotive classifieds sectors. The two platforms connect millions of users daily with real estate agencies, developers, and car dealerships, forming a powerful digital ecosystem that delivers value to both consumers and businesses. In the first half of 2025, the UAE market generated US$105 million in…

Image: Pexels Popular design and presentation platform Canva faced a widespread outage on Monday, leaving users unable to access the service. According to DownDetector, more than 700 users reported issues, with many expressing frustration on social media platform X. The downtime quickly became a trending topic, with marketing and social media professionals joking about the disruption to their workflows and campaigns. Others criticised the platform for recurring outages, questioning the reliability of its servers. In response, Canva acknowledged the issue on X, assuring users that its team was working to restore services.“Not the ideal situation right now, but we’re working…

At this week’s Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition, Siemens Mobility is highlighting how its end-to-end rail solutions can accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transport objectives — from expanding high-speed, metro, and freight networks to advancing sustainable mobility across the Kingdom. The company’s participation is anchored under the theme, “Transform Mobility in Saudi Arabia.” As a Diamond Sponsor of the event, held on 19–20 October at Roshn Front in Riyadh, Siemens Mobility is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s ambitious rail expansion. The exhibition serves as a key platform to connect operators, share innovations, and drive collaboration between international technology…

This achievement makes The Brain & Performance Centre the first facility in the Middle East, and one of only three outside the United States, to receive UHMS accreditation. It joins an exclusive global network of just 144 accredited hyperbaric facilities, recognised for meeting the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and scientific excellence. Unlike regional providers offering oxygen-based wellness therapies, The Brain & Performance Centre distinguishes itself as a fully medical, evidence-based institution. Its approach combines advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary clinical expertise, and personalised treatment protocols aimed at improving brain health, recovery, and human performance. “Achieving UHMS accreditation is…

Image credit: Getty Images The UAE’s weather pattern for the week is expected to remain largely stable but humid, as weak surface pressure systems continue to influence atmospheric conditions across the Emirates. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), an extension of an upper air high-pressure ridge is also contributing to the current weather setup, keeping daytime skies largely fair but giving rise to convective cloud formation in select areas. The day began on a cool note, with the lowest recorded temperature of 17.5°C observed at Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah at 6:15am, underscoring the seasonal transition into…