Daily Archives: November 3, 2025

Technologies

Magna AI and TechnoVal Announce Plans for $300 Million Alliance to Redefine AI-Driven Industrial Transformation in MENA

Partnership to build a sovereign AI and Cloud Data Center in Saudi Arabia and broader region, driving intelligent industrialization and sustainable transformation

Nov 2, 2025: During GITEX Global 2025, Magna AI, a global full-value-chain AI Transformation Factory being established in partnership with Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by next-gen NVIDIA technologies, announced plans for a $300 million strategic alliance with TechnoVal, an SAP Gold Partner and leading regional enabler of digital transformation solutions.

The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, marking one of the most ambitious AI-driven industrial transformation initiatives in the MENA region and laying the foundation that will further define and operationalize the $300 million strategic alliance. The initiative aims to help enterprises and governments across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond to become more efficient, secure, and sustainable, combining Magna AI’s global expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity with TechnoVal’s deep regional experience in enterprise systems, ERP, and managed services.

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Real Estate

Refine Confirms Over AED 18 Billion Pipeline of Residential and Mixed-Use Projects Across Dubai

  • More than 3,000 residential units across eight projects, including a landmark commercial development in Business Bay
  • Developments span prime districts, including Downtown Dubai, Meydan, Safa Park, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Islands
  • Overseas buyers now account for 70% of total sales, with UK investors making up 20% of purchases in prime areas such as Downtown Dubai

Dubai, UAE – November 2025: Refine, the UAE’s leading property development management company, has announced a new pipeline of developments in Dubai with a combined gross development value (GDV) exceeding AED 18 billion. The portfolio will deliver more than 3,000 residential units across eight projects, alongside a landmark commercial development in Business Bay, underscoring Refine’s expanding role in shaping Dubai’s evolving real estate landscape.

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Automibiles & Motoring

GM’s SUVs reflect aspirations of a changing Middle East amid strong Q3 sales

  • GM Middle East’s third quarter 2025 sales climb 28% compared to last year across Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac;
  • Expatriate and youth momentum builds as GM SUVs appeal to emerging segments

Dubai, UAE — November 3, 2025 — General Motors continues to be a dominant player in the full-size SUV landscape in the Middle East, powered by its world-class vehicles from Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, as well as a growing base of youth, recording a rise of 28% year-over-year (YoY) in third quarter sales compared to 2024.

Reinforcing GM’s influence in the region’s evolving mobility market, this growth is bolstered by GM’s full-size SUV lineup comprising the bold Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban, the capable GMC Yukon, and iconic Cadillac Escalade. Emphasizing the region’s dynamic appetite for powerful, premium and tech-forward vehicles, in September 2025, GM Middle East’s top growth markets were Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait.

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Featured

The Citizens Foundation Umeed 2025 – an Evening of Hope

Music from Pakistan brings together communities in the UAE

Last night’s Umeed 2025 was an evening dedicated to supporting education in Pakistan. Bringing together senior Pakistani musician  Faisal Kapadia and young talents Hassan Raheem and Shae Gill, the event was an evening of fun, hope, and purpose.

Shae Gill, also known as the Pasoori Girl, kicked off the event, showing her talent and range in both orchestral and acoustic numbers. Hassan Rahemm followed, bringing his livewire energy to the stage and getting the audience on their feet. The closing act, Faisal Kapadia, also the Brand ambassador of TCF, held the crowds captive with a slew of songs from the Strings era. Highlights included Faisal jamming with Hassan and Shae on iconic Strings songs.

Umeed 2025 was sponsored by several organisations, including Careem, Habib Bank AG Zurich, Rainbow, Samana, RAK Bank and Emirates.

As Umeed’s title sponsor, Careem’s CEO and co-founder, Mudassir Sheikha, commented: “Pakistan’s economic potential is enormous. Education is the key to unlocking this potential and driving transformative change across the country. For everything Pakistan has given Careem, we feel a deep responsibility to give back. Mission-driven organisations like The Citizens Foundation are making education accessible to the communities that need it most. We are proud to stand alongside them in shaping a brighter future for Pakistan.”

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Sharjah International Book Fair

Building new publishing blueprint through 31 workshops during 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference

Industry experts move beyond talk to tackle foundational issues, from metadata to market development in exclusive and engaging workshops.

Sharjah, November 3, 2025

As a prelude to the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference has convened a global assembly of publishers from around the world; and beyond the grand speeches and keynote addresses, a different kind of conversation is taking place. As a major aspect of the first day of the conference, 31 dedicated roundtable workshops have been curated and led by industry experts to facilitate concrete collaboration and the exchange of essential skills and knowledge.

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