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David Noël, regional vice president at Dynatrace Middle East/Image: Supplied As artificial intelligence dominates sustainability debates, a quieter crisis is unfolding in data centers around the world — one that consumes massive energy, drives unnecessary hardware turnover, and inflates both carbon footprints and operating costs. According to David Noël, regional vice president at Dynatrace Middle East, the real environmental cost of digital transformation lies not in algorithms, but in the invisible inefficiencies buried inside enterprise infrastructure. “AI’s energy consumption is significant and deserves attention to drive a much-needed conversation about systemic inefficiencies that have plagued IT infrastructure for years,” Noël…
Image: WAM Peru is pursuing major investments from Saudi Arabia and US oil giant Chevron CVX.N to develop its mining and energy resources, part of a broad strategy to revitalise the sector, a top minister said on Tuesday. The push comes as Peru, the world’s third-largest copper producer, seeks to jumpstart investment, which has slowed in recent years amid political uncertainty and persistent social conflicts. In an interview with Reuters, Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Luis Montero said he expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia in November to develop projects for lithium and other strategic minerals.…
Image: DMCC DMCC, Dubai’s leading international business district, has entered a strategic partnership with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to accelerate the development of global infrastructure for tokenised commodities. The collaboration marks a major milestone in Dubai’s efforts to integrate physical commodities such as gold and diamonds into blockchain-based financial systems. As tokenisation gains traction in global markets, the partnership combines DMCC’s commodities expertise and extensive 26,000-member network with VARA’s regulatory framework. The two entities will work together to establish a secure, transparent, and scalable system for tokenised commodities that enhances access to international markets and supports the…
Image: Dubai Media Office The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has announced the expansion of its Line Maintenance Units (LMUs) to enhance support for airside operators, including Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), providing them with direct access to their clients. With this expansion, the total number of LMUs will reach 11, spanning a combined area of 76,000 square feet. Designed as a comprehensive aviation solutions hub, the LMUs will offer services such as storage and maintenance facilities, tooling, engineering support, and a world-class pilot rest area. The development will also include shaded parking, office spaces, and additional…
Highly detailed images from the UAE’s most advanced imagery satellites, MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT, have been unveiled in celebration of World Space Week 2025. MBZ-SAT, named in honour of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was launched in January 2025 by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and is the region’s most advanced optical satellite. Meanwhile, Etihad-SAT, which was launched in March 2025, is the MBRSC’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, capable of capturing imagery regardless of cloud cover or lighting. Together, these satellites are designed to deliver high-quality data that can be used to inform decision-making across…
Image: PureHealth PureHealth Holding, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), Greece and Cyprus’s leading private healthcare provider, for EUR800m. The transaction values HHG at EUR1.3bn and marks a major step in PureHealth’s plan to build a globally connected, innovation-driven healthcare platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The deal adds HHG’s 11 hospitals and 23 diagnostic centres to PureHealth’s network, expanding access to healthcare services for over 1.4 million patients each year. HHG’s 6,900 healthcare professionals will now be part of PureHealth’s international ecosystem, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s…
Image: Supplied Dubai Mall, the world’s most visited shopping mall, will host the ‘Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion’, a major new event in the global fashion calendar set for January 29 and 30, 2026. The two-day festival will feature 12 fashion masterclasses across multiple venues in Dubai Mall, offering insights from leading international and regional designers, industry figures, and influencers. The event will conclude with the Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards on January 30, 2026, at the Armani Hotel Dubai, bringing together prominent names from the global and regional fashion scene for what is being described as the region’s biggest…
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Image: Supplied For 115 years, Samsonite has been more than just luggage — it’s been a companion on journeys, a marker of personal style, and a quiet testament to innovation and durability. From metal trunks strapped with leather in the early 20th century to today’s ultra-light, sustainable, and stylish travel solutions, the brand has consistently anticipated the needs of travellers around the globe. Here, Subrata Dutta, president of APAC and Middle East at Samsonite, tells Gulf Business editor Neesha Salian about how the company is celebrating its 115th anniversary, blending heritage with modernity, and staying relevant in the fast-evolving Middle…
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