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Microsoft sees cloud business development, however supply hardships proceed for Xbox

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Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) on Tuesday estimate a solid finish to the schedule year because of its flourishing cloud business yet said store network troubles will keep on hounding key units like those delivering its Surface PCs and Xbox gaming consoles.

The organization beat Wall Street assumptions for its clench hand quarter finished Sept. 30, with pandemic-incited interest for the product monster’s cloud-based administrations driving deals.

Agreements for cloud administrations given by Microsoft, Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) AWS and Alphabet Inc-claimed (GOOGL.O) Google Cloud have flooded since last year when the COVID-19 pandemic shut workplaces and schools, pushing greater movement on the web.

First-quarter income development for Azure, the organization’s lead distributed computing business, came in at 48% in steady cash to beat investigators’ assessments of 47.5%, as per agreement information from Visible Alpha. Amy Hood, leader VP and CFO of Microsoft, said that the organization additionally anticipated “wide based development” for the unit in the financial second quarter.

Sky blue’s development rate is the best immediate proportion of rivalry with adversaries, for example, AWS and Google Cloud as Microsoft doesn’t break out income from the distributed computing unit.

Microsoft seemed to hold off Google Cloud’s rising test. Google Cloud said on Tuesday its income flooded by 45% to $4.99 billion, yet neglected to satisfy appraisals of $5.2 billion.

Income at the company’s other specialty units that house Windows programming, the Teams informing administration and LinkedIn proficient interpersonal interaction stage likewise beat expert assumptions.

The store network issues influencing a significant part of the worldwide tech industry had blended ramifications for Microsoft.

Hood said Microsoft has kept on expanding its distributed computing edges in spite of higher server farm development costs since it holds adding more beneficial administrations to those server farms. Hood additionally said that the organization had the option to transport more Xbox S and X gaming consoles than it expected in the primary quarter – deals of gaming control center and frill were up 166% as the companycontinued to see solid interest for new models after the pandemic constrained millions to look for diversion at home.

In any case, Microsoft and its adversaries have been not able to stay aware of interest in light of the worldwide chip crunch. Hood told Reuters the organization expects Xbox request to keep on surpassing stockpile in the organization’s subsequent quarter, which incorporates Christmas.

She additionally said that deals of the organization’s Surface PCs, which declined 17% in the monetary first quarter, were probably going to continue to soak in the subsequent quarter, with production network deficiencies hitting premium things in the setup.

Microsoft’s income from offering Windows to PC creators developed 10% year over year, beating the general PC market, which just became 3.9% over a similar period in view of supply requirements, as per information from IDC.

Hood said that the organization had the option to beat in the PC market in view of its solidarity in selling licenses for Windows bound for corporate clients, where it gets more income per permit and has better piece of the pie.

Generally, income rose 22% to $45.32 billion in the main quarter finished Sept. 30, beating assumptions for about $43.97 billion.

Overall gain rose to $20.51 billion, or $2.71 per share. The organization said its outcomes incorporated a $3.3 billion overall gain tax reduction.

On a changed premise it acquired $2.27 per share, besting expert assumptions for $2.07 per share.

For the monetary second quarter, Microsoft anticipated a midpoint of $18.23 billion in income for its wise cloud business for the financial second quarter, above evaluations of $17.84 billion, as indicated by Refinitiv information.

First-quarter income from “Shrewd Cloud” flooded 31% to $17 billion. Investigators had expected a figure of $16.58 billion, as per Refinitiv information.

Microsoft’s conjecture for its product application and Windows driven portions with midpoints of $15.83 billion and $16.55 billion, individually, were additionally above Refinitiv assessments of $15.40 billion and $15.51 billion.

Portions of the organization, which have risen almost 40% this year, were imperceptibly up in expanded exchanging.

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Elon Musk Becomes world’s First Trillionaire Following SpaceX’s historic Listing

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Shares in Elon Musk’s aerospace and technology company SpaceX have surged on their trading debut in New York, in what is being described as the largest initial public offering in history.

The stock climbed as much as 30% in early trading on the Nasdaq, pushing the company’s valuation above $2 trillion and briefly placing it among the most valuable firms in the United States.

The listing, which raised more than $75bn, marks a dramatic milestone for the firm founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, who has become one of the most influential—and divisive—figures in global technology.

Speaking at a launch event in Texas, Mr Musk said the company’s ambitions extended far beyond Earth. “SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the Moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond,” he said, adding that its teams would “make that happen” for customers.

The billionaire entrepreneur—Elon Musk—has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire following the surge, according to market estimates cited in the offering’s early trading performance.

The IPO priced more than 555 million shares at $135 each, valuing the company at just under $1.8 trillion ahead of its market debut. Within hours of trading, prices peaked at around $175 per share.

The listing also allows for the potential sale of an additional 83 million shares, which could lift total proceeds beyond $86bn.

Investor demand was reported to be heavily oversubscribed, reflecting strong interest in both space exploration and the company’s expanding role in satellite communications and artificial intelligence.

SpaceX has increasingly evolved from a rocket launch provider into a broader technology conglomerate, incorporating satellite operations and artificial intelligence assets linked to Mr Musk’s wider business portfolio.

Market analysts say the listing is being closely watched as a potential benchmark for other high-profile technology firms, including artificial intelligence companies expected to pursue public offerings in the coming months.

The debut also comes against the backdrop of Mr Musk’s increasingly polarising public profile, shaped by his political commentary, business decisions, and ownership of social media platform X.

Despite the controversy, investor appetite for the company appears undiminished, with strong early demand signalling continued enthusiasm for Musk-led ventures.

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Flying to Abu Dhabi? Etihad Now Covers Your Medical Insurance

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International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days, under a new initiative launching in July 2026.

The cover will be provided at no additional cost on eligible Etihad-operated flights from July to December 2026, with no application required. It will apply only to passengers whose point of origin and point of sale are outside the UAE.

Travellers using Etihad’s stopover programme in Abu Dhabi will also be covered during their stay, subject to terms and conditions.

The initiative has been launched in partnership with Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and will be underwritten and administered by Daman National Health Insurance Company.

Officials say the scheme is designed to simplify travel planning and enhance the visitor experience, particularly during peak tourism periods when the emirate is targeting higher stopover and leisure traffic.

“This initiative ensures we meet that demand with an exceptional, end-to-end visitor experience,” said Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi.

Etihad’s chief executive Antonoaldo Neves said the offer would allow passengers to focus on their visit rather than pre-travel formalities, calling it an example of closer cooperation between an airline and a destination.

Abu Dhabi has been expanding its tourism offerings in recent years, with major attractions including Saadiyat Island, Yas Island and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global stopover hub.

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New UAE wage law explained: What workers and employers need to know

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has unveiled strict new rules requiring private sector companies to pay employee salaries on the first day of every month starting June 1, 2026.

The move, introduced under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, is part of a wider push to strengthen wage protection and improve labour compliance across the UAE.

Salaries must be paid on time

Under the new regulation:

  • Salaries for the previous month must be transferred through the approved Wage Protection System (WPS) or another authorised payment platform.
  • Any payment made after the due date will officially be considered delayed.

The ministry also stated that companies must provide proof and documentation confirming salary transfers.

What happens if companies delay salaries?

Authorities outlined escalating penalties that become more severe the longer salaries remain unpaid.

From Day 2:

  • Companies enter electronic monitoring
  • Warning notices are issued

From Day 5:

  • Suspension of new work permits may begin
  • Employers are formally notified to clear the unpaid wages

From Day 11:

  • Administrative fines apply for repeat violations
  • Companies may be downgraded to the third business classification category

From Day 16:

  • Labour disputes may be automatically registered for workers
  • More permit restrictions could follow, especially for larger companies and sectors such as:
    • Construction
    • Transport
    • Cleaning
    • Security
    • Recruitment services

From Day 21:

For companies employing 50 or more workers, repeated violations could lead to:

  • Referral to public prosecutors
  • Asset seizure orders
  • Travel bans on company officials

When is a company still considered compliant?

The ministry clarified that businesses remain compliant if they transfer:

  • At least 85% of total wages are on time

Employees also won’t be classified as unpaid if missing amounts are linked to legally documented deductions.

Some sectors exempt

The decision excludes:

  • Short-term permits under three months
  • Fishing boats
  • Citizen-owned taxis
  • Banks
  • Places of worship

The UAE has long pushed for stronger worker protections, but this marks one of the toughest enforcement frameworks yet for salary delays.

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