Luxury, once defined by visibility and status, is being quietly re‑examined by high‑end consumers who no longer see value in constant performance. Across fashion, travel and hospitality, there is a growing pivot away from spectacle towards experiences that offer privacy, time and restoration — a shift being accelerated by global uncertainty, digital fatigue and changing ideas of success. For decades, luxury brands shaped desire by setting the rules: how people dressed, travelled and lived. Today, that authority is being questioned. Affluent consumers are increasingly resistant to being told what to want. Instead, they are seeking environments that adapt to their…
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Beijing, 11th May 2026: GWM (Great Wall Motor) has officially revealed its most ambitious technology and product lineup at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, anchored by the global debut of the GWM ONE S platform, the world’s first premium all-powertrain platform with native AI integration. For the Middle East market, the spotlight falls firmly on two standout brands leading GWM’s regional growth story, HAVAL and TANK, with the ORA & Wey brand soon to debut in the region as the next chapter of GWM’s expansion. The Technology Behind the Story: GWM ONE S Platform HAVAL, TANK, and the future…
Apple and Intel have reportedly entered into a preliminary agreement for Intel to manufacture some of the chips which power Apple iPhones, iPads and other devices. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported the two companies engaged in intensive, behind-closed-doors talks for more than a year prior to an agreement being reached over the past few months. For Apple, the deal with Intel could reduce its reliance on chips from TSMC. TSMC is Apple’s primary chip manufacturer, producing nearly all the custom silicon found in iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Bloomberg reported last week Apple also held early-stage discussions with…
GAZA — A delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has praised the humanitarian projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in the Gaza Strip. The OCHA delegation conducted a field visit to the Gaza Strip to observe the center’s relief interventions and response mechanisms in support of the Palestinian people. The delegation commended the scale and diversity of the field assistance provided by the KSrelief, as well as its role in alleviating the suffering of the population and supporting the most vulnerable groups. They also praised the level…
RIYADH — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute on Monday unveiled the first wave of headline speakers and the strategic agenda for FII PRIORITY Europe 2026, taking place from June 17 to 19 in Rome. Under the theme “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy”, the summit will convene global investors, policymakers, innovators, and business leaders to examine how capital can strengthen Europe’s long-term competitiveness across energy, technology, security, finance, and industrial transformation. Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute Richard Attias said that Europe is entering a decisive period where competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy…
Over the years, wearable art has steadily moved out of niche fashion circles and into the cultural mainstream. This year’s Met Gala theme, centred around the idea of ‘fashion as art’ only pushed that conversation further, with designers across the world treating clothing less like seasonal trend pieces and more like living, breathing canvases carrying a deeper sense of identity. In the UAE, a Dubai-born artist has been translating those ideas into a collection rooted in the country’s spirit of solidarity. For Palestinian artist Dina Sami, who was born and raised in Dubai, the inspiration behind her recent unity-inspired fashion-art…
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LONDON — Acclaimed British actor Michael Pennington, best known to global audiences for his role in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, has died aged 82, his representatives said. His death was reported on May 10 by The Telegraph, with no cause given. While many will instantly recognize Pennington as the stern Moff Jerjerrod, the Death Star commander famously confronted by Darth Vader on behalf of Emperor Palpatine, his career extended far beyond the galaxy. In fact, it was on the stage, rather than the screen, where he truly made his mark. A towering figure in British…
Anthropic has reportedly signed a $1.8 billion computing deal with cloud services provider Akamai Technologies to help meet the increased demand for AI software. Bloomberg reported Akamai stated in its Q1 earnings call last week it had struck a seven-year cloud computing deal with a “leading frontier model provider”, but did not name the company. Akamai CEO F. Thomson Leighton stated on the Q1 earnings call the deal was the largest in the company’s history. The deal is the latest in a frantic stretch of infrastructure moves by Anthropic, which has been scrambling to keep pace with demand for its…
RIYADH — A mutual visa exemption agreement between Saudi Arabia and Russia officially entered into force on Monday, May 11, 2026, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas for short visits. As an extension of the distinguished relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia, this enforcement of the visa exemption reflects the shared commitment to enhancing and developing tourism and cultural exchange between the two friendly nations. The agreement covers all types of passports — diplomatic, special, and ordinary — and makes Russia the first country with which the Kingdom has signed a visa exemption that includes ordinary passports.…