SFDA Approves AI-Powered Medical Application for Smartphone Vital Signs
AI-powered medical application technology reached a major milestone after Saudi regulators approved its public use. This SFDA marketing authorization now lets people use the application across the wider Saudi market. Saudi authorities became the first regulator worldwide to clear this kind of health tool. You can now measure heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure […]
UK social media ban for under-16s now targets TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat
UK social media ban for under-16s will reshape how young people use the internet. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the plan on Monday from Downing Street in London. The rules take effect early next year and target several popular apps at once. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X will all fall under the new […]
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supports 32 New Apps Through Accelerator
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the launch of 32 new mobile applications this year. The achievement came through the Create Apps Accelerator Programme, a focused support track for founders. This programme sits within the wider Create Apps in Dubai initiative led by the chamber. If you follow regional tech news, you know Dubai keeps […]
Dhabi Bank launch delivers borderless digital banking across Abu Dhabi
Dhabi Bank launch gives you a new way to manage money across many global markets. Finance House Group announced the new bank inside the Abu Dhabi Global Market this week. The bank wants to serve people and firms who work and live across borders. Its digital tools let you open accounts, save funds, and send […]
QatarEnergy shared new oil discovery at Merlin-1X well in Namibia waters
QatarEnergy shared new oil discovery results from the Merlin-1X well offshore Namibia this week. The well sits inside Petroleum Exploration License 39, a block in the Orange Basin. Engineers found good reservoir quality, light oil, and limited associated gas at the site. These early signs point to the strongest subsurface results recorded under this license […]
Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2026: Preparations Complete in Monte Carlo
The Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco returns this Sunday as organisers confirm full event preparations. The International Automobile Federation said all systems stand ready for the Monte Carlo F1 race. Drivers and teams will hit the famous streets of Monte Carlo from Friday through Sunday. This weekend opens the first European round of the […]
Oil prices climb more than 3% as Brent crude futures rebound on Thursday
Oil prices climb more than 3% on Thursday, lifting traders after a steep recent decline. Brent crude futures rose $3.51, or 3.72 percent, to reach $97.80 a barrel today. The more active August contract gained $3.35, climbing 3.63 percent to settle near $95.60. You should note that the July Brent contract is set to expire […]
Engine Repair Centre Developed in Al Ain to Lead Global MRO
The engine repair centre developed in Al Ain marks a defining moment for the UAE aviation sector. Sanad, backed by Mubadala Investment Company, announced an AED480 million commitment to build a new Repair Centre of Excellence. The facility targets a position among the top five engine overhaul providers across the global MRO industry. Your understanding […]
Microsoft – OpenAI Amended Agreement Reshapes Cloud and AI Power Balance
Microsoft – OpenAI amended agreement signals a sharp turn in one of tech’s most-watched corporate partnerships. Microsoft confirmed the new terms on Monday, days before its quarterly earnings report. Under the prior deal, Microsoft held exclusive rights to OpenAI’s models until the company reached artificial general intelligence. The new contract removes that trigger and replaces […]
Men’s Health Habits After 40: Science-Backed Rules Every Man Needs
Men’s health habits after 40 shape your energy, hormones, and mindset for decades ahead. Your testosterone starts declining around age 30, and the drop speeds up later. Lifting weights, sleeping well, and eating clean slow this natural decline. Small daily choices compound into stronger hormones, sharper focus, and better mood outcomes. Gut health controls your […]
Improved Method for Creating Insulin-Producing Cells Changes Diabetes Care
Improved method for creating insulin-producing cells now gives scientists a better tool against type 1 diabetes treatment failures. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and KTH Royal Institute of Technology shared their results in Stem Cell Reports. Their work focuses on a new process for growing cells from human stem cells. These cells helped control blood sugar […]
Central Bank of UAE develops e-KYC platform
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the development of the nationwide unified Know Your Customer (eKYC) platform, following the signing of a technical partnership agreement with the global technology company Norbloc AB. This strategic initiative constitutes a core pillar of the Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme, […]