Mohamed Alabbar admits AI is his primary concern, consuming 98% of his thoughts, surpassing worries about the Iran war and his business. He revealed this to his CEO, stating he's already operating 12 AI agents concurrently, which fuels his significant anxiety.
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Sobha Realty has partnered with Keeta Drone to introduce air delivery services in its UAE residential communities, becoming the first official Smart Community partner. This phased rollout, beginning at Sobha Hartland, aims to enhance convenience and sustainability, with operations adhering to government-approved frameworks.
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Dubai Holding has partnered with Microsoft to embed artificial intelligence across its operations spanning real estate, hospitality, retail, and entertainment. The company calls it the first enterprise-scale AI deployment of its kind in the Middle East and Africa.
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ASUS has opened UAE preorders for the ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651AX, which it claims is the world's first 16-inch dual-screen OLED gaming laptop. The device is priced at AED 33,999 and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and up to an NVIDIA RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
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Careem has launched Far-Away Gems, a feature it says more than doubles its delivery range in the UAE. More than 600 restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now reachable by customers who previously couldn't order from them.
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Emaar Properties is taking full control of its mixed-use development, The Eighth Gate, in Damascus, Syria, by exiting its joint venture. This move signifies a new chapter and a deepened investment in the country, with Emaar aiming to honour Syria's heritage while fostering growth and commerce.
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Etihad Airways is running a short-window Business class sale on flights from Abu Dhabi, with fares to Tokyo from 13,800 AED and Salalah from 2,990 AED. The offer closes on 20 May 2026, covering travel through mid-September.
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Emirates has broken ground on a US$5.1 billion MRO complex at Dubai South, awarded to China Railway Construction Corporation. Spanning 1.1 million square metres, the facility will be capable of servicing 28 wide-body aircraft simultaneously and is due for completion by mid-2030.
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