Monthly Archives: May 2026

Business & Investments

The Falcons Have Landed: UAE’s Biggest Startup funding show Unveils Its Falcons at a Star-Studded Media Launch in Dubai

Suniel Shetty, Anjana Om Kashyap, and Chitrangada Singh headline a landmark evening at One and Only One Za’abeel as seven of the UAE’s most respected investor-mentors step into the spotlight for the very first time

Dubai, 12th May 2026: Falcons of Majlis, the UAE’s Biggesst startup funding show by NKN Media and envisioned and led by the Group CEO Majid Khan, who has built strong roots in the UAE, held its exclusive media launch this evening at One and Only One Za’abeel, Dubai. In a room filled with media, industry figures, and distinguished guests, the show’s seven Falcons were introduced to the world for the very first time: seven of the UAE’s most respected investors and business leaders who have committed to backing the nation’s boldest founders.

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Technologies

Tech Mahindra and Cisco Unveil Cyber Resilience Fabric Solution

Tech Mahindra and Cisco Partner to Launch Cyber Resilience Fabric to Advance Threat Detection and  Digital Resilience

Pune – May 12,  2026: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a partnership with Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, to launch a joint security solution, Cyber Resilience Fabric. The solution is designed to help enterprises strengthen digital resilience by enabling unified visibility, intelligence-led decision-making, and faster response across increasingly complex threat environments.

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Business & Investments, Featured

J.P. Morgan Private Bank Unveils 2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Promise and Pressure

  • The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the largest oil supply shock since World War II but it is not an isolated event; it is the latest chapter in a structural reorientation of the global economy toward the security and resilience
  • Compelling opportunities in emerging markets, security-driven investment, and national champions
  • Rolling shocks are structural, not cyclical, and stocks and bonds alone are no longer enough
  • The narrative on artificial intelligence has become too pessimistic, the evidence points to a continuing super-cycle

Dubai, UAE., – May 12, 2026 – J.P. Morgan Private Bank today released its 2026 Mid-Year Global Investment Outlook, Promise and Pressure, an examination of the forces reshaping global markets at the midpoint of a pivotal year.

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Technologies

G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award: Apply Now

Think Art. Think Tech. Then Break the Algorithm: ADMAF Opens Applications for Inaugural G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award

New award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence invites creatives to reimagine cultural heritage through advanced technologies for an AED 50K prize

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 11, 2026: As AI and technology continue to shape the art world, ADMAF has launched the new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The programme aims to support the integration of advanced technologies into visual arts practices in the UAE.

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Education, Technologies

MAHE Dubai Unveils NEXORA: AI Lab for Future Leaders

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Launches ‘NEXORA’ – a Next-Generation AI Lab Powering Future-Ready Talent in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 12, 2026: At a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and education systems, the UAE is accelerating its ambition to become a global AI hub. Against this backdrop, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Campus has unveiled NEXORA, a next-generation Artificial Intelligence lab designed to equip students with applied, real-world AI capabilities.

The launch comes as the UAE’s AI market is valued at over USD 3.47 billion and is projected to grow at nearly 44% annually through 2030, with AI expected to contribute up to 14% of the country’s GDP. At the same time, the country is advancing its talent agenda, with artificial intelligence being introduced into school curricula from the 2025–2026 academic year, alongside increasing employer demand for AI and data-driven skills.

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