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…
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MAKKAH — This year’s Hajj in Mina is witnessing a new identity for pilgrim tents, covering a total area of over 24,000 square meters. The tents are distributed across two main locations in Mina: the upper site on King Abdulaziz Road and the lower site behind Al-Khaif Mosque. This geographical distribution aims to improve the flow of accommodation and facilitate pilgrim access to essential facilities in the holy site. The project includes integrated facilities designed according to the highest standards, featuring dining halls and open areas, along with advanced service and administrative equipment that supports operational efficiency. The project focuses…
Google recently expanded its wearables portfolio with the launch of Fitbit Air. The company went on to pitch the low-cost, screenless health tracker as a simpler alternative to feature-heavy smartwatches. Priced from just $99.99, the device marks Fitbit’s “smallest tracker yet” and aims to offer an affordable, minimal option in a market inundated by wearables that are “too bulky, too complicated or too expensive”. Fitbit Air drops the display entirely to focus on passive health tracking, syncing with the revamped Google Health app on Android and iOS where users can access health data and AI-powered recommendations generated through Google Health…
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has completed the lifting and installation of two major overpass bridges as part of the advanced construction phases of the road network development project surrounding the King Abdullah Financial District, with overall project completion surpassing 35%. The operation was carried out using specialized cranes and engineering equipment as part of ongoing works to upgrade one of the most important traffic corridors in northern Riyadh. According to the commission, the bridge installation was executed under a comprehensive operational and traffic management plan designed to maintain smooth traffic flow and ensure the safety of…
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…
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…