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Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman of NQubator. Dubai-based NQubator is building a model designed to turn early-stage potential into measurable business outcomes. Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman of NQubator, spoke to Tahawultech.com and explained how the organisation is supporting MVP-stage startups through a structured path spanning market entry, traction, and investment readiness, while aligning closely with the UAE’s broader innovation agenda. Lootah also outlines the strategic gaps NQubator is addressing within the startup ecosystem, the criteria used to identify scalable ventures, the role of investors and partnerships in accelerating growth, and why the UAE is increasingly well placed to emerge…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, their repercussions, and the efforts being made in this regard. The two leaders emphasized their keenness on ensuring Sudan’s security and stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The meeting was attended by Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal; Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Advisor to Minister…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s domestic liquidity (money supply-M3) surged SR255.7 billion or 8.4 percent, reaching SR3.289 trillion by the end of February 2026, compared to SR3.033 trillion during the same period in 2025, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). On a monthly basis, domestic liquidity continued its rise by SR71.5 billion, a growth rate of 2.2 percent compared to the end of January this year. The annual growth in broad money supply reflects the increase in its main components, with time and savings deposits leading this growth with an increase exceeding SR167.1 billion,…
The recent conflict was not limited to military operations, but also unfolded as a parallel “media war”, a senior UAE official said on Monday, stressing that controlling narratives was a key part of the response. Speaking at a panel hosted by the Dubai Press Club, Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council, said the information space became a critical front during the escalation. “We lived through a media war,” he said, noting that narratives were being shaped and contested across platforms alongside developments on the ground. Stay up to…
SHARJAH, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has commenced the handover of 138 new apartments at its AED35 billion Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah, following the completion of construction of the two Il Teatro Residences buildings. The milestone marks the end of residential development within Naseej District, Aljada’s creative hub, where more than 2,000 homes have now been delivered. Overlooking Il Teatro, the stunning new performing arts complex designed by Japan’s Pritzker-Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, the two Il Teatro Residences buildings also offer owners exclusive access to rooftop infinity pools and health clubs, as well as a range of ground-floor retail…
Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…
ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ksar Saïd Racecourse in Tunisia delivered an extraordinary start to the 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses. Before a crowd exceeding 15,000 spectators, a testament to the Cup’s growing reach, the festive atmosphere at Ksar Saïd reflected the standing this series has built over 33 years as the world’s most prestigious platform for Purebred Arabian racing. In a Group 1 contest over 2,000 metres on a dirt track, RB Boyfriend (by RB Burn out of Rich Friend) produced a performance of precision and authority. The champion made…
New milestones include removing plastic from packaging, using 100 percent recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, and replenishing more than half of Apple’s corporate water use. Apple has announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content. The achievement, along with other key progress milestones Apple shared recently, is the result of innovation by teams across Apple and deep collaboration with its global supply chain. As part of this work, Apple now uses 100 percent recycled cobalt in all the batteries it designs and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports set a historic record in 2025, reaching SR624 billion, up from SR543 billion in 2024, marking an annual growth rate of 15%. Their contribution to the Kingdom’s total exports rose to 44%, up from 39% in the previous year — the highest level on record. According to the latest global data, Saudi Arabia ranked highest among G20 countries in terms of growth rate. Over recent years, non-oil exports have shown steady growth, from SR325 billion in 2021 to SR468 billion in 2022, SR477 billion in 2023, SR543 billion in 2024, and SR624 billion in…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has warned against fraudulent Hajj campaigns and offices that are not licensed to serve domestic pilgrims. The ministry urged Saudis and expatriates not to be misled by deceptive advertisements being circulated on various websites and platforms. It also called for verifying the legitimacy of licensed campaigns serving domestic pilgrims through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah website. The ministry called on the people to report any violations of Hajj regulations by calling over the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and the number 999 in the rest…