Author: Sam Allcock

DHL Express has signed a strategic partnership with Octopios, a fast-growing B2B e-commerce platform, in a move set to reshape how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region engage with global markets. The agreement was formalised by Jawad Ouaziz, Vice President Commercial at DHL Express UAE, and Hassan Emam, Co-Founder and CEO of Octopios. The collaboration merges DHL’s robust international logistics infrastructure with Octopios’ digital trade ecosystem, offering seamless end-to-end cross-border services. Through this partnership, Octopios users can now access integrated shipping, customs clearance, and real-time delivery tracking directly within the platform. This…

Two financial titans have shattered records in a historic moment for global markets. NVIDIA has become the first company ever to cross a USD $4 trillion market capitalisation, while bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $112,000 overnight, fuelled by robust institutional interest and macro tailwinds. The market’s impressive rebound since the April lows continues to gain traction, with these milestones marking a broader shift in global investment trends. 💡 NVIDIA: Defining the AI Era NVIDIA’s meteoric ascent underscores the sheer strength of the AI boom, with the company now accounting for 7.5% of the S&P 500 and nearly…

Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, marking a strategic move to explore the integration of Crypto.com Pay into its payment systems by next year. The agreement aligns with Dubai’s vision of becoming a global leader in financial innovation and supports the growing trend of digital currency adoption in the UAE. The MoU was signed in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, alongside key executives from both organisations. The signatories included Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates, and…

Dubai Sports World (DSW) is set to make a high-energy return this summer with a special August edition, offering Dubai’s residents and visitors a vibrant indoor destination to stay fit, social, and active throughout the hottest part of the year. Running from August 3 to September 2 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and organized in partnership with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), DSW 2025 spans 25,000 square metres of indoor space and features over 40 courts and pitches for a diverse range of sports and family-friendly activities. The venue will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight. ⚽…

Dubai Customs hosted a high-level delegation from the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation – Umm Al Quwain, led by Sheikh Mansour bin Ibrahim Al-Mualla, Executive Director of the Corporation, in a meeting aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and institutional partnership between the two entities. The official visit was welcomed by His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, alongside several senior department executives. The two sides discussed key areas of joint collaboration, with a particular focus on sharing pioneering customs practices and enhancing the integration of services. Dr. Busenad praised the visit, describing it as a reflection…

Agility, a global leader in supply chain services and innovation, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to youth development by sponsoring the 10th edition of the KON Social Entrepreneurship Program. The initiative, launched at a special event hosted by LOYAC, celebrates a decade of inspiring the next generation of social change-makers in Kuwait. The five-week program will engage 60 students aged 12 to 16 in intensive, hands-on training that focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership, and social responsibility. Designed in collaboration with Babson College, a world-renowned institution in entrepreneurship education, the KON program equips students with essential business management skills through workshops, mentorship,…

Formula E is transforming how blind and visually impaired fans experience motorsport by launching a new AI-powered audio reporting service in partnership with Google Cloud. The initiative promises to make the excitement and drama of electric street racing more accessible than ever — especially to fans across the Middle East. Using advanced generative AI, the new feature delivers rich, descriptive audio summaries of every race in over 15 languages, including Arabic, allowing fans to tune into the energy, strategy, and emotion of the E-Prix in a way that suits their needs. The project was unveiled at the Google Cloud Summit…

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has inaugurated its newly transformed Tier 3 certified Data Centre, marking a major digital milestone and setting a national benchmark in infrastructure excellence. The facility positions NBB as the first and only bank in Bahrain to design, construct, and operate its own data centre that meets the Uptime Institute’s Tier 3 certification, a globally recognised standard for data centre reliability. The inauguration follows an 18-month infrastructure transformation project, carried out with the support of the Central Bank of Bahrain. The upgrade involved a comprehensive overhaul of legacy systems and eight separate migration phases, enabling…

Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7, its most compact and intelligent foldable phone yet, packed with multimodal AI features, a brighter and larger FlexWindow, and enhanced durability — all designed to fit comfortably in the pocket. The Galaxy Z Flip7 introduces a redesigned 4.1-inch edge-to-edge Super AMOLED FlexWindow, enabling users to interact with their device more efficiently without unfolding it. With a peak brightness of 2,600 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, the screen remains vivid and smooth even in direct sunlight, thanks to Vision Booster technology. TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience…

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai has celebrated a significant milestone, welcoming its two millionth visitor this week. The achievement was marked with a special event inspired by Japan’s beloved Tanabata Festival, reinforcing the Pavilion’s dedication to cultural exchange and collective aspirations. The celebration brought together thousands of visitors who participated in the Tanabata tradition by writing their wishes for the future on Tanzaku cards—colourful paper strips—and hanging them on palm fronds, symbolising the UAE’s national tree. The gesture paid homage to the traditional Japanese festival, where wishes are typically hung on bamboo branches with the hope they…