Technologies

Compact Without Compromise: HUAWEI MatePad Mini Redefines Productivity on the Go

UAE, 24 April 2026 – A tablet that fits in your pocket, but is also powerful enough for everything from reading to creating. That’s the idea behind the HUAWEI MatePad Mini. Now, the question is: how well does the tablet pull that off? The 8.8-inch OLED PaperMatte display is considerably larger than any other ebook reader of this size and offers incredibly vibrant colours. Saying this is the best ebook reader ever is not a hyperbolic statement. While that alone makes the tablet worth having, it is only the tip of what the MatePad Mini has to offer.

Pocket-sized tablet

The OLED PaperMatte Display eliminates 99% of ambient light interference, delivering clean visuals free from reflections and glare. Despite its larger 8.8-inch screen, the tablet remains compact thanks to its slim bezels, making it only slightly bigger than most mass-market paperbacks. Huawei has also applied special magnetron nano optical layers to further minimise any remaining reflections.

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Technologies

VAST Data Secures $30B Valuation in Landmark Funding Round

New funding reflects VAST’s rare combination of growth and profitability, driven by its central role in powering AI infrastructure at global scale

Remote-First Company | Dubai, UAE – April 23, 2026 – VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, today announced the closing of its Series F financing at a $30 billion valuation, representing more than a threefold increase from its $9.1 billion Series E valuation in late 2023. The latest round was led by Drive Capital, with Access Industries acting as co-lead, and included participation from existing investors including Fidelity Management & Research Company, NEA, and NVIDIA, alongside new investors. This financing reflects the accelerating demand for a new data infrastructure stack needed for the development and deployment of artificial generally intelligent systems.

Renen Hallak, Founder and CEO of VAST Data

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Technologies

Healthcare AI Adoption: Data Quality Crucial for Success

Riverbed’s latest research reveals only 49% of decision makers in the healthcare sector are fully confident in the accuracy of their organization’s data to deliver accurate AI outcomes, with 60% of AI projects still in pilot stage

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 24, 2026 – Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced the healthcare industry results from its Global Survey ‘The Future of IT Operations in the AI Era’. Despite the strong enthusiasm for AI, with 91% of healthcare leaders and technical specialists reporting that AIOps ROI has met or exceeded expectations, the industry faces significant barriers in enterprise-wide AI implementation. Only 31% of healthcare organizations say they are fully prepared to operationalize their AI strategy, with almost 90% of AI projects still not fully deployed enterprise-wide. Data quality remains a key challenge, with just 49% of decision-makers fully confident in their data to deliver accurate AI outcomes, with 88% agreeing that improving data quality is critical for AI success.

Richard Tworek, Chief Technology Officer, Riverbed

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Featured

Alshaya Group Launches Global Talent Centre in Egypt

Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, (23 April, 2026): Alshaya Group proudly announced the grand opening of its first offshoring Global Talent Centre in Egypt under the patronage of Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and in the presence of John Hadden, Chief Executive Officer of Alshaya Group as part of the celebration marking Alshaya Egypt’s 20th anniversary

This Global Talent Centre is located within Alshaya Group’s new head office in Egypt located at the well-known development Citystars. The centre reaffirms Alshaya Group’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital transformation journey and to expanding its investments in the country’s information technology and offshoring shared services sectors. It also reflects the Group’s confidence in Egypt’s dynamic and highly capable young talent, who continue to play a key role in driving innovation and operational excellence across the business.

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Business & Investments

Empowering Emirati Farmers: Insights from the 2026 Agri-Extension Forum

On the Sidelines of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026

The Second National Agricultural Extension Forum Kicks Off to Support and Empower Farmers

  • HE Marwan Al Zaabi: The agricultural extension system is a strategic enabler of sustainable agriculture

Al Ain, 24 April 2026: The Second National Agricultural Extension Forum commenced on the sidelines of the second Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition being held in Al Ain, until 26 April 2026.

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