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Saudi Arabia tourism sector posts $80 billion in spending, supported by 123 million visitors
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (535+ words) Saudi Arabia's tourism sector continued its rapid expansion in 2025, with total tourism spending reaching a record SR304 billion ($80 billion), highlighting the industry's growing contribution to the Kingdom's economic diversification ambitions under Vision 2030. According to the Ministry of Tourism's 2025 Annual Statistical Report,…...
The UAE's wellness boom is being built on recovery
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (827+ words) Treatments such as cold plunges, infrared saunas, compression therapy, IV drips and hyperbaric oxygen chambers are moving into the mainstream, signaling that performance optimization and long-term health have become central pillars of consumer healthcare in the UAE. The trend is…...
Egypt launches first real estate tax app to simplify compliance
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (497+ words) Egypt's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, has announced the launch of the country's first mobile application for real estate tax services, enabling citizens to file tax returns, make advance payments, settle outstanding dues, and apply electronically for exemptions on their…...
Dubai Municipality launches asset management framework through 2030
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (373+ words) Dubai Municipality has launched its Specialised Asset Management Strategy 20262030, introducing a new framework designed to enhance the management, sustainability, and long-term value of government assets across the emirate. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said the two…...
Visa partners with Open AI to power AI-driven payments
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (449+ words) Visa has announced a strategic partnership with Open AI to enable secure payments within emerging agentic commerce experiences, as companies increasingly explore using artificial intelligence to conduct transactions on behalf of users. The announcement was made at the Visa Payments…...
Why agentic AI could become aviation's most important technology
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (573+ words) The research identifies five areas where airlines can already begin creating value. One of the most immediate opportunities is automated voice rebooking. According to the report, AI agents can manage flight changes, propose alternative itineraries, explain fare differences, and process…...
HMD Watch X1 and DUB X50 Pro Review: Why reliability still matters in wearables
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (903+ words) The Watch X1 stands out the moment it goes on the wrist. The large AMOLED display has presence without feeling oversized, which is important because many smartwatches today cross that line into something that feels bulky in everyday use. This one…...
Oura is betting on continuous data to transform women's health
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (1404+ words) At 3 AM, a woman wakes up drenched in sweat. For most of history, she would have had little way of knowing whether it was stress, illness, disrupted sleep, or the beginning of a hormonal transition. She might have mentioned it…...
Fast Company Middle East: Latest News & Updates in Business, Technology & Design
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (260+ words) Leaders who are shaping the future of business in creative ways Designing the future, one breakthrough at a time The top companies in entertainment, media, sports, technology, and more Brands that are redefining tomorrow, sparking change today As more countries…...
Evan Spiegel says Snap can't fulfill its mission without its new AR glasses
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (1006+ words) Snap's cofounder and CEO, Evan Spiegel, gave this morning's keynote at AWE, the augmented reality industry's big annual conference. He came with news: Snap, best known for its Snapchat ephemeral messaging app, is releasing a pair of AR-enabled glasses called…...