Shopping & Promotions

Union Coop Strengthens Supply Chain Resilience Amid Global Challenges

Through strategic adaptability and strong partnerships, Union Coop continues to support the UAE’s retail sector and the sustainability of essential supply chains.


Dubai, UAE:

Union Coop has reaffirmed its commitment to product availability, competitive pricing, and operational resilience as global supply chain challenges persist. Backed by its direct sourcing strategy and strong supplier relationships, the cooperative continues to deliver consistent value while adapting to evolving market conditions.

“Direct engagement with suppliers has enabled us to maintain competitive pricing and reliable stock levels. While we have traditionally relied on independent sourcing, we remain open to selective collaboration with other retailers, such as shared shipments, where it supports uninterrupted supply,” said CEO Mohamed Al Hashemi.

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Beauty

Ulta Beauty launches “21 Days of Beauty Event” across Kuwait and Dubai

Kuwait & Dubai – 22 April 2026: Ulta Beauty, operated by Alshaya Group, has announced the launch of its first-ever tentpole campaign in the region, the “21 Days of Beauty Event,” taking place across Kuwait and Dubai from 23 April to 13 May 2026.

Designed to deliver an elevated and immersive beauty experience, the campaign will feature 21 days of exclusive daily deals and weekly beauty steals across more than 160 products, spanning makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance. The event will run both in-store and online, giving customers across Kuwait and Dubai access to exceptional beauty offers across multiple categories.

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Technologies

The Rise of Cloud Phones: A New Threat in Digital Fraud


Dubai, UAE; April 21, 2026 – Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has released a new report exposing a sophisticated evolution in digital fraud: the rise of Cloud Phones.

The report traces the evolution of these remote-access Android devices from simple social media bots to a primary tool for creating untraceable “dropper” accounts for scams. These are false accounts created by fraudsters based on stolen credentials, specifically targeted to receive and transfer stolen funds. Once used primarily for harmless social media “likes,” this technology has now been weaponized into an industrial-scale financial threat that bypasses traditional bank security systems.

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Technologies

WatchGuard Appoints Rabih Itani as MEA Regional Director

WatchGuard expands MEA Region footprint with the appointment of Rabih Itani as Regional Director

Middle East cybersecurity market set to surpass USD 37 billion by 2034, driven by rapid digital transformation

Dubai 22 April, 2026 – In a move to expand its footprint in the MEA Region, WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has announced the appointment of Rabih Itani as Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The appointment comes at a time of significant growth across the region, with the Middle East cybersecurity market projected to more than double from USD 16.72 billion in 2025 to USD 37.22 billion by 2034 (Market Data Forecast), driven by digital transformation across finance, healthcare, energy, and government sectors.

Rabih Itani, Regional Director – MEA, WatchGuard

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Featured, Real Estate

National Properties Celebrates 97% Completion of 399 Hills Park

National Properties Marks 97% Completion of AED One Billion 399 Hills Park Towers, Approaching Final Delivery in Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 April 2026: National Properties, the real estate subsidiary of the Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company National Bonds, has announced that construction of 399 Hills Park, its flagship residential and retail development within Dubai Hills Estate, has reached 97% completion, bringing the project into its final phase ahead of handover.

This milestone comes amid sustained demand for high-quality residential developments in Dubai, as the emirate continues to strengthen its position as a global destination for premium living and long-term real estate investment.

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