Technologies

F5 Enhances AI-Powered WAAP Against New Threats

F5 Expands AI-powered WAAP Solutions to Arm Enterprises Against Frontier AI Threats and Stop Attacks Before Exploitation

AI-powered WAF, air-gapped API discovery and security, and virtual patching solutions give enterprises preemptive protection as frontier AI changes the exploitation of vulnerabilities

Kunal Anand - F5

Dubai, UAE, June 11, 2026 – F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, has announced new web application and API protection (WAAP) capabilities for its Application Delivery and Security Platform designed to keep enterprises ahead of a rapidly shifting threat landscape. Frontier AI models have collapsed the window between vulnerability discovery and active exploitation, giving threat actors faster, cheaper, and more available means of attack. F5 has expanded its industry-leading WAAP solutions, expanding its AI-powered WAF functionality in F5 Distributed Cloud Services to directly address that reality.

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Business & Investments

Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026: Shaping Sustainable Cities

Global architects, urban planners, developers and sustainability gather at Desert Architecture MENA Forum

Dubai, UAE: As climate adaptation becomes one of the defining conversations shaping the future of cities, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum will return to Dubai on 18–19 June 2026 at Al Habtoor Grand Resort, bringing together some of the world’s leading architects, urban planners, developers, policymakers, and sustainability experts to redefine how desert environments are designed for the future.

Held under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living”, the Forum has rapidly established itself as the region’s premier platform dedicated exclusively to desert architecture, climate-responsive urbanism and sustainable development in arid regions.

Organised by Great Minds Events, this year’s edition will delve deeper into critical topics shaping the next generation of desert cities, including passive cooling systems, regenerative landscapes, low-carbon construction materials, net-zero urban planning, AI-driven smart infrastructure, water resilience, thermal comfort innovation, cultural preservation in modern architecture and the integration of traditional desert wisdom into contemporary design.

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Shopping & Promotions, Technologies

Beyond Points and Discounts: How Regional Brands Are Building Emotional Loyalty

By Adam Whatling, Chief Commercial Officer, Loylogic

For years, loyalty programs across the region operated on a simple formula: spend more, earn more. Points, vouchers, cashback, and discounts became the currency of customer retention. But in today’s market, where consumers are overwhelmed with choice and increasingly resistant to transactional marketing, that model is rapidly losing its power.

Adam Whatling

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Sports & Recreations

Azizi Developments Recognized for Support at Dubai World Cup

Recognition highlights Azizi Developments’ continued contribution to Dubai’s world-class sporting and cultural landscape

Dubai, UAE – 11 June 2026: Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, has been presented with the Sponsorship Appreciation Award and Certificate by Dubai Racing Club in recognition of the company’s distinguished support of the Dubai World Cup.

The recognition was presented during the Dubai World Cup by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council and President of the UAE Olympic Committee. The certificate bears the signature of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. During a subsequent meeting at the Azizi office Majlis, His Excellency Ali Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the Dubai Racing Club, formally handed over the Certificate and Award to Mr. Mirwais Azizi.

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Real Estate, Sports & Recreations

Experience FIFA World Cup 2026 at Heart of Europe

UAE Residents can enjoy FIFA World Cup 2026 matches while on a Luxury Summer Staycation at the Heart of Europe Island

As summer temperatures rise and demand for local luxury escapes continues to grow, The Heart of Europe combines world-class hospitality, immersive European-inspired experiences, and live FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings to create one of the UAE’s most distinctive staycation offerings with festivals

Date: Dubai, UAE; June 10, 2026

Football fans in the UAE can enjoy the FIFA World Cup matches from June 11 till July 19, 2026, at a new destination — The Heart of Europe, Dubai’s premier island staycation destination located on The World Islands – while enjoying day-long festivities that keep the guests mesmerised with festivals, including Tunaria and Portofino.

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