Elevating AI in GCC: ZainTECH’s Success Story

  • Evaluation reflects ZainTECH’s ability to deliver secure, scalable, and industry-led AI solutions across mission-critical environments in the GCC

Dubai – April 22, 2026: ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has been recognized in the Leaders Category of the IDC MarketScape: Gulf Countries AI Professional Services 2025 Vendor Assessment, (Doc #META52993125, October 2025) published by International Data Corporation (IDC), a global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets.

The IDC MarketScape evaluates providers based on execution capability and long-term strategy. ZainTECH’s placement reflects its ability to deliver secure, scalable, and industry-led AI solutions across regulated and mission-critical environments in the GCC. The IDC MarketScape notes that ZainTECH demonstrates strong vertical expertise in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) and telecom sectors, investing in industry talent and centers of excellence to drive consultative, value-led AI engagement. 

UAE Travel Demand Rebounds: Trends in Flexibility and Speed

  • Travel demand recovers to 30–50% of pre-disruption levels with steady weekly growth
  • Multiple-entry visa applications rise by 25–30% as travellers prioritise flexibility
  • Booking window shortens to 7–14 days, reflecting faster decision-making

Dubai, UAE : Travel demand to the UAE is showing steady signs of recovery, with new data indicating a shift in how travellers are planning trips—moving towards flexibility, speed, and shorter booking cycles. Insights from UAEVisaTravel.com , a leading online UAE visa consultancy operated by Pinoy Tourism, point to evolving traveller behaviour in response to recent global and regional uncertainties.

Imtiaz Hussain Nasir, CEO , Uaevisatravel.com

Discover Aman Dubai: Luxury Living on Jumeirah Coast

First milestone and new developments for Aman Residences, Dubai

23 April 2026 Aman Dubai, the forthcoming hotel and private residence collection on Dubai Peninsula, located in a prime position along the Jumeirah coastline with direct beach access and open water, marks a significant milestone in its development, having broken ground onsite for the first time. Set along a prime stretch of coastline, the project is conceived as a rare urban sanctuary defined by space, privacy and landscape; the plot encompasses nine acres of verdant gardens, establishing one of the most expansive private green environments within the city. A series of shaded courtyards, water features and discreet pathways are woven throughout, creating a sense of calm and seclusion while maintaining a close connection to the surrounding waterfront.

The development will comprise an Aman hotel alongside a limited collection of private branded residences, each designed to offer a fully serviced living experience, elevated by Aman’s signature approach to ultra-luxury lifestyle. Generous living spaces, private outdoor terraces with swimming pools, and uninterrupted sea views and Dubai skyline define the residential offering, with a strong emphasis on discretion and long-term liveability.

Alteryx AI Insights Agent: Trusted Analytics Simplified

New Alteryx AI Insights Agent delivers insights through analyst-defined AI ready datasets and business logic within governed workflows

April 23, 2026 — Alteryx, Inc., an AI-ready data and analytics company, today announced the launch of the Alteryx AI Insights Agent, now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, bringing governed analytics directly into Gemini Enterprise. As companies increasingly turn to AI to drive decisions, a critical gap has emerged between speed and trust. While generative AI is reshaping how work gets done, most approaches still fall short in enterprise environments where accuracy, governance, and control are essential. AI-generated responses are often inconsistent with business metrics, difficult to validate, and not aligned with how organisations actually operate. Nearly half of leaders cite high-quality, accessible, and well-governed data as the top factor for agentic AI to reach its full potential, underscoring the gap between AI capability and enterprise readiness.

“At the core of enterprise AI is trust,” said Ben Canning, Chief Product Officer at Alteryx. “When it comes to decisions like pricing, operations, or compliance, accuracy isn’t optional. AI doesn’t just need data — it needs to understand how the business actually works. That means applying defined logic, rules, and context that the people closest to the work understand and continuously evolve. With the AI Insights Agent, we’re bringing that logic directly into Gemini Enterprise, so every answer is consistent, explainable, and ready to drive action.”  

Art Meets Architecture at Dubai’s ICONIC Residences

Dubai, UAE – MERED brought together leading brokers and Emirati visual artist Faris Al-Hammadi for a live art activation at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, turning the construction site into a setting where architecture and art could be experienced side by side. The invitation-only session took place within the tower itself, giving participants a direct view of key UAE landmarks, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters with Ain Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab and Marsa Al Arab, which became the focus of the artistic activity.

Faris Al-Hammadi, an ambassador of the Yas Association for Culture, Art and Theatre, led the session through his practice in oil portraiture and live drawing. His work brings together heritage and contemporary art, using techniques that were refined in Florence, Italy. He has been commissioned for several national institutions, including the Crown Prince’s Court, the Central Bank of the UAE, and the Ministries of Finance, Justice, and Health. He is also the founder of Faris Al Hammadi Fine Arts Studio, where he works as an art consultant and certified trainer, supporting emerging talent in the UAE.