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Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa/Image: Supplied Across the Middle East, 5G is entering a new phase of maturity — shifting from a connectivity enabler to a catalyst for enterprise transformation. Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, believes the region is already leading globally in leveraging 5G and AI to transform industries such as logistics, oil and gas, and public safety. “There’s a lot in public safety, a lot of interest from ports, logistics companies, airports, oil and gas; all these have been big industries for…

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Image credit: Getty Images With air travel rebounding and technology playing a more significant role in everyday life, passengers are flying with more battery-powered devices than ever. In response to this growing trend, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a global campaign titled ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’ to improve awareness and safety practices related to carrying lithium-powered devices onboard aircraft. The campaign, now live on IATA’s website and social media channels, is also available as a white-label package for airlines, airports, and other travel industry stakeholders to customise and promote within their own passenger communications. Its primary…

Image: Supplied Building on its upcoming Dubai Financial Market (DFM) listing, Dubizzle Group, the MENA region’s leading digital classifieds marketplace, has reported robust growth, solid profitability, and continued market leadership in the UAE—its largest and core market. Through its flagship platforms dubizzle and Bayut, Dubizzle Group maintains a dominant position in the UAE’s property and automotive classifieds sectors. The two platforms connect millions of users daily with real estate agencies, developers, and car dealerships, forming a powerful digital ecosystem that delivers value to both consumers and businesses. In the first half of 2025, the UAE market generated US$105 million in…

Image: Pexels Popular design and presentation platform Canva faced a widespread outage on Monday, leaving users unable to access the service. According to DownDetector, more than 700 users reported issues, with many expressing frustration on social media platform X. The downtime quickly became a trending topic, with marketing and social media professionals joking about the disruption to their workflows and campaigns. Others criticised the platform for recurring outages, questioning the reliability of its servers. In response, Canva acknowledged the issue on X, assuring users that its team was working to restore services.“Not the ideal situation right now, but we’re working…

At this week’s Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition, Siemens Mobility is highlighting how its end-to-end rail solutions can accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transport objectives — from expanding high-speed, metro, and freight networks to advancing sustainable mobility across the Kingdom. The company’s participation is anchored under the theme, “Transform Mobility in Saudi Arabia.” As a Diamond Sponsor of the event, held on 19–20 October at Roshn Front in Riyadh, Siemens Mobility is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s ambitious rail expansion. The exhibition serves as a key platform to connect operators, share innovations, and drive collaboration between international technology…

This achievement makes The Brain & Performance Centre the first facility in the Middle East, and one of only three outside the United States, to receive UHMS accreditation. It joins an exclusive global network of just 144 accredited hyperbaric facilities, recognised for meeting the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and scientific excellence. Unlike regional providers offering oxygen-based wellness therapies, The Brain & Performance Centre distinguishes itself as a fully medical, evidence-based institution. Its approach combines advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary clinical expertise, and personalised treatment protocols aimed at improving brain health, recovery, and human performance. “Achieving UHMS accreditation is…

Image credit: Getty Images The UAE’s weather pattern for the week is expected to remain largely stable but humid, as weak surface pressure systems continue to influence atmospheric conditions across the Emirates. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), an extension of an upper air high-pressure ridge is also contributing to the current weather setup, keeping daytime skies largely fair but giving rise to convective cloud formation in select areas. The day began on a cool note, with the lowest recorded temperature of 17.5°C observed at Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah at 6:15am, underscoring the seasonal transition into…

Image credit: Getty Images Oil prices dipped on Monday, pressured by worries over a global glut as escalating US-China trade tensions added to concerns about an economic slowdown and weaker energy demand. Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $61.05 a barrel at 0032 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down 21 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at $57.33, erasing gains from Friday. Both benchmarks declined more than 2 per cent last week, marking their third consecutive weekly decline, partly due to the International Energy Agency’s outlook for a growing supply glut in 2026.…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersGood morning. Marc Rowan of Apollo says that Europe is “at war with itself” over financial regulation. He’s quite right: the EU countries need to overcome their differences and embrace the sort of reforms Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta have suggested, and fast. Any chance? Email us your…