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Discover Musstir Heights: A Sustainable Oasis in Al Jabal Al Akhdar

Musstir Unveils +OMR 300 Million “Musstir Heights” at Al Jabal Al Aali

Set to redefine elevated living within one of Oman’s most iconic natural and tourism destinations

  • “Musstir Heights” introduces over 750 contemporary villas, seamlessly integrating luxury, wellness, and sustainable living

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman – 10 May 2026:

Musstir, the real estate development arm of the Mohammed Al Barwani Group, has officially unveiled Musstir Heights, an exclusive residential destination set within the dramatic landscape of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, one of the highest and most distinguished locations in Oman and the wider Middle East.

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Technologies

“vivo X300 Ultra: When a Smartphone Transforms into a Cinematic Powerhouse”

In a move that reflects its growing ambition to redefine the future of mobile imaging, vivo has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the X300 Ultra, in a global debut the first of its kind for the X Series. With this launch, the company sets a new benchmark for what mobile devices can offer to content creators and professional photographers alike.

A Revolution in Mobile Photography: The Smartphone as a Professional Creative Tool
No longer just a device for quick snapshots, the smartphone evolves with the X300 Ultra into a fully integrated imaging platform capable of rivaling professional cameras. The device is equipped with the ZEISS Master Lenses collection, meticulously engineered to deliver an advanced imaging experience that blends optical precision with creative flexibility.

This system includes three primary lenses with focal lengths of 85mm, 35mm, and 14mm, giving users exceptional versatility in capturing scenes from multiple perspectives whether detailed close-ups or expansive, cinematic wide shots. In addition, vivo offers advanced telephoto extensions reaching up to a 400mm equivalent, opening new horizons for long-distance photography, particularly in fields such as wildlife and sports.

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Health Care

M42 and Mubadala Bio Enhance UAE Healthcare with Supply Chain Agreement

M42 and Mubadala Bio’s GMSC Sign Exclusive Outsourcing Agreement for Medical Supply Chain Resilience and Operational Strength

  • The agreement will deliver end-to-end medical supply chain solutions across M42’s network, strengthening in-country capabilities and supply chain resilience in support of the UAE’s ambitions.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8 May 2026: M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, and Global Medical Supply Chain (GMSC), a subsidiary of Mubadala Bio, a life sciences company committed to advancing better health outcomes for the UAE and beyond, have entered into an outsourcing agreement to strengthen medical supply chain services across M42’s healthcare network.

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Shopping & Promotions

Mark & Save expands regional footprint with opening of 23rd hyperstore in the GCC

Fast-growing value retail chain to open six more hyperstores across the GCC within the next six months

Date: Dubai, UAE; May 09, 2026

Mark & Save, one of the GCC’s fastest-growing value hyperstore chains, is set to open its 23rd hyperstore in the region and 10th store in the UAE on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Dubai’s Muhaisnah.

The new opening forms part of Mark & Save’s ongoing regional expansion strategy, with six additional hyperstores planned across the GCC over the next six months. The milestone reflects the brand’s continued confidence in the UAE economy and its commitment to delivering quality, affordability, and convenience to value-conscious shoppers across the region.

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Technologies

Microsoft AI Diffusion Report highlights the UAE’s continued progress in AI adoption

The Q1 2026 findings place the UAE at 70.1%, a Global First at the top of the global AI adoption index for the third consecutive time, with adoption growing at nearly four times the worldwide average.

08 May 2026; United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates’ continued progress in AI adoption reflects sustained, long-term investment in digital infrastructure, skills, and governance. New findings from Microsoft’s AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026 indicate that AI usage has become increasingly embedded in how people across the country work and learn, supported by foundations designed for resilience, operational continuity, and responsible growth. AI adoption in the UAE has risen steadily, increasing from 59.4% to 64% and now reaching 70.1% in the latest findings.

The report, published by the Microsoft AI Economy Institute using aggregated and anonymised telemetry across more than 100 markets, places AI adoption in the UAE at 70.1% of the working-age population, making it the first economy in the world to cross the 70% mark. This positions the country among the most advanced globally and reflects a rate of uptake that continues to outpace the global average, which stands at 17.8%, underlining the impact of consistent national focus on digital capability and ecosystem development.

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