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Lebanese entrepreneur Elige Farah has launched MOI Beauty in the UAE, offering 'clean beauty' lip products designed for the region's climate. The range includes long-wear lip stains, a scrub, and a cleansing oil, focusing on performance, hydration, and radical transparency. Read more →

Dubai Investments will decide by May 15 whether to proceed with its real estate arm's IPO or postpone it. The company, which saw strong profits driven by real estate, is also offering a 25% cash dividend to shareholders. Read more →

Al Habtoor Group has initiated international arbitration against Lebanon at ICSID, citing significant losses due to the republic's actions and failure to protect investments. The group claims its good-faith efforts to resolve the matter were exhausted without success. Read more →

ASUS has launched its new Zenbook A14 and A16 Copilot+ PCs in the UAE, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. Priced from AED 5,499 and AED 6,999 respectively, these laptops boast Ceraluminum™ chassis, advanced OLED displays, and AI-focused capabilities, with battery life up to 35 hours. Read more →

R.Evolution's founder, Alex Zagrebelny, has launched a relocation support programme worth up to AED2.5m for MENA buyers of its Eywa Tree of Life residences in Dubai. This initiative aims to attract high-net-worth individuals and families seeking stability and opportunity in Dubai, covering logistics, temporary accommodation, and lifestyle costs during the transition. Read more →

OpenAI has launched GPT‑5.5, an advanced AI model designed for complex, multi-step tasks with minimal user oversight. It excels in areas like coding and research, operates faster and more efficiently than its predecessor, and includes enhanced safety features. The model is now available to various ChatGPT users, with API access expected soon. Read more →

The UAE's digital consumer economy remains robust, with dubizzle data showing a return to baseline activity by mid-April 2026 after a brief dip in early March. The platform observed no signs of panic, distress selling, or market exits, indicating a confident and rational market behaviour driven by long-term perspectives rather than short-term sentiment. Read more →

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