Technologies

Digital Meets Physical: UAE Retailers Double Down on Omnichannel Strategy as 70% Integrate Digital Tools In-Store, Zoho Study Reveals

Dubai, UAE – August 06, 2025 —  Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today revealed that, as per its latest survey titled The UAE Retailer Survey, conducted by Zoho Commerce, 70% of UAE retailers are now integrating digital tools into their physical stores, signalling a major shift toward omnichannel retail. The survey, which gathered insights from over 300 businesses, highlights the key trends, opportunities, and challenges in the UAE’s retail segment.

Prashant Ganti, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Finance & Operations, Zoho.

“The retail sector in the UAE is taking a more holistic and intelligent approach to commerce,” says Prashant Ganti, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Finance & Operations, Zoho. “Our study shows retailers are building unified experiences by combining other online and offline channels, reflecting a trend in how a modern consumer purchases. As the country’s retail sector continues its digital evolution, businesses that invest in the right tools, including AI to enhance buyer experience will lead the next wave of growth. Zoho is committed to supporting this evolution with our solutions like Zoho Commerce that help businesses build, market, and manage their online stores with ease, provide personalised customer experiences, and sell globally across multiple channels.”

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Technologies

Riverbed Launches New AI-Driven Intelligent Network Observability Solutions Providing Automated Insights, Higher Performance, and Greater Value

Bundled Solutions Include Riverbed IQ Essentials to Surface Root Causes While Enabling Proactive and Accelerated Remediation Across Complex, Hybrid Environments

Riverbed Observability Bookings experience 92% Growth in First Half 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 6, 2025 – Driven by a new era of compounding data and applications growth, Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced the launch of its new AI-powered intelligent network observability solutions, significantly enhancing network visibility for enterprise IT teams and enabling them to proactively identify and resolve problems in real-time before they escalate into business challenges.1 The new solutions will deliver even greater value for the Riverbed Platform, and build on strong market momentum –with Riverbed observability bookings growth of 92% year-over-year (YoY) in the first half of 2025. With this launch, Riverbed is ushering in a new era of intelligent network observability, shaped by the realities of increasing enterprise complexity and grounded in the emerging requirements of a seamless digital experience. 

Dave Donatelli, CEO of Riverbed.

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Business & Investments

ACCA and EY share new guidance to help businesses boost confidence in AI

  • New paper sets out key considerations for business leaders and policy makers to help bolster confidence in AI systems
  • Guidance aims to support effective AI assessments, through better governance, compliance and performance
  • Paper seeks to help businesses deploy safe, reliable and effective AI systems, as AI adoption grows
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Business & Investments

Exclusive Interview with Mr. Toufic Koussa , Co-Founder and CEO of Whish Money

Toufic Koussa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Whish Money, a fintech company redefining how people spend, and access money across Lebanon and beyond. A visionary leader driven by purpose, Toufic is committed to building technology that solves real-world problems, fosters economic opportunity, and connects communities through innovation. With a bold vision for the future of finance, Toufic continues to shape a company that not only adapts to change but drives it.

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Real Estate

Azizi Developments launches Azizi Abraham in Jebel Ali Free Zone

Dubai,UAE,5August2025:Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of Azizi Abraham, a vibrant new residential development located within the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)—the UAE’s flagship integrated business hub. As one of the few freehold residential properties in JAFZA, the project offers investors the chance to own their home in the heart of one of the world’s largest free zones and the region’s biggest port, with seamless access to key destinations in the city.

Set against the Shiekh Zayed Road backdrop with immediate metro connectivity, Azizi Abraham offers excellent accessibility to key commercial and leisure destinations, including Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Marina, Expo City, and Al Maktoum International Airport. With over 100 Fortune Global 500 companies in close proximity, the project caters to professionals and families seeking modern living at the heart of opportunity.

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