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US tech heavyweight Oracle goes live with its subsequent data centre in UAE, this time in Abu Dhabi

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New Abu Dhabi office and one more in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM will give Oracle genuine clout

Oracle has its subsequent server farm in the UAE ready for action. The enhanced one is in Abu Dhabi and adds more capability to the US endeavor monster’s desires in the locale’s distributed computing and information examination space.

Oracle opened its Dubai office last year, and will likewise have two in Saudi Arabia. The server farm space is the most recent landmark for the world’s tech majors, with any semblance of Microsoft and Amazon Web Services currently very much contributed to get a greater amount of the blue-chip contracts up fro snatches.

Abiy Yeshitla, Vice-President – Cloud at Oracle Middle East and Africa converses with Gulf News concerning what’s in store from his organization since it has its date habitats set up.

Do the Dubai and Abu Dhabi server farms just handle the need of UAE customers?

Oracle ‘cloud districts’ in the UAE are serving clients in the UAE, in the Middle East and internationally. The cloud districts in the UAE are based on similar plan as our server farms around the world, which empowers us to deal with petabytes of information and great many handling power centers.

We will likely offer areas in closeness to our clients to meet their information power necessities, while furnishing genuine debacle security with various topographically circulated cloud districts in each country.

In the Middle East, is cloud and information facilitating now the greatest piece of your income blend? Or then again is it still venture servers and programming by a mile?

While declaring the Q1-22 outcomes, Oracle CEO Safra Catz said, “Prophet’s two new cloud organizations, IaaS and SaaS, are presently more than 25% of our all out income with a yearly run pace of $10 billion. Taken together, IaaS and SaaS are Oracle’s quickest developing and most elevated edge new organizations. As these two cloud organizations keep on developing they will assist with growing our general overall revenues and push income per share higher.”

We are seeing comparable development pattern in the Middle East.

In the Gulf, what number of server farms do you intend to have in the end? Do these handle all of the cloud needs?

We have declared designs to set up four cloud areas in the Middle East. Two each in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With the present dispatch of our cloud area in Abu Dhabi, three of our districts are currently live in the Middle East, the other two in Jeddah and Dubai.

We as of late declared NEOM as the area of our second cloud locale in Saudi Arabia. Both Oracle Cloud districts in the UAE are based on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which empower clients to effectively relocate existing responsibilities and information stages or fabricate new cloud local applications.

Clients will likewise approach the full set-up of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, just as Oracle Autonomous Database, offering them the chance and decision to make the design that best suits their business needs.

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UAE fuel prices for March increase: Full tank to cost up to Dh11 more

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Motorists across the UAE will pay more at the pump starting March 1, 2026, after the country announced revised petrol and diesel rates for the new month.

The UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed the updated retail prices on February 28, with all fuel categories seeing a moderate increase compared to February.

Under the new rates:

  • Super 98: Dh2.59 per litre (up from Dh2.45)
  • Special 95: Dh2.48 per litre (up from Dh2.33)
  • E-Plus 91: Dh2.40 per litre (up from Dh2.26)
  • Diesel: Dh2.72 per litre (up from Dh2.52)

Why UAE fuel prices increased

Fuel prices in the UAE are reviewed monthly and adjusted in line with global oil market trends. The country deregulated fuel prices in 2015, linking local pump rates to international benchmarks.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure approves the monthly pricing structure, which is based on the average global oil price and includes distribution company operating costs.

The March revision reflects a slight upward movement in global crude prices during February.

How much more will you pay? Full tank cost breakdown

Depending on your vehicle type, filling up in March could cost between Dh7 and Dh11 more compared to February.

Compact Car (51-litre tank)

  • Super 98: Dh132.09
  • Special 95: Dh126.48
  • E-Plus: Dh122.40

Increase: Around Dh7 per tank

Sedan (62-litre tank)

  • Super 98: Dh160.58
  • Special 95: Dh153.76
  • E-Plus: Dh148.80

Increase: Around Dh9 per tank

SUV (74-litre tank)

  • Super 98: Dh191.66
  • Special 95: Dh183.52
  • E-Plus: Dh177.60

Increase: Up to Dh11 per tank

Diesel vehicle owners will also see a noticeable rise, with prices increasing by 20 fils per litre.

What this means for motorists

While the increase is modest, regular commuters and SUV owners may feel the impact over the course of a month, especially those who refuel weekly.

With fuel rates continuing to fluctuate in response to global markets, motorists are advised to monitor monthly announcements to plan their fuel expenses accordingly.







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Parents, take note: Dubai Police warn about teens riding motorbikes after Iftar in residential areas

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As Ramadan evenings get busier, Dubai Police are warning parents about a rise in teenagers riding motorcycles and recreational bikes in residential areas, especially after Iftar.

Why this matters

Police say many teens are:

  • Riding without proper safety measures
  • Using service roads and neighbourhood streets
  • Putting themselves at risk of collisions with cars or pedestrians

Residential areas are often filled with families, children and elderly residents during Ramadan nights, making the danger even greater.

What parents should know

Authorities have already:

  • Impounded motorcycles
  • Summoned parents
  • Filed official police reports

This behaviour is considered a legal violation and can have serious consequences.

What you can do

  • Talk to your children about road safety and legal responsibilities
  • Ensure any bike use follows UAE traffic laws
  • Supervise younger teens, especially during busy evening hours

Residents can report unsafe riding via the 901 hotline (‘We Are All Police’ service) or through the Dubai Police app.

A quick conversation at home today could prevent a serious accident tomorrow.

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Foodilicious: A new Dubai-based TV series that brings Ramadan culinary traditions and cultural stories to screen

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A new Ramadan television series is bringing communities together across the GCC, not through debate or drama, but through the shared experience of Iftar.

Haier presents Foodilicious, produced by Rigel Global Media, which premiered in February and airs every Saturday at 7:30pm (GST) on Zee TV, with streaming available on demand.

The English-language lifestyle series blends Iftar traditions, chef-led dining, hospitality features and cultural storytelling, reflecting the diversity that defines Ramadan in Dubai and across the Middle East.

More than a food show

Unlike conventional cooking programmes, Foodilicious positions food as a narrative tool.

Founder and CEO Abhishek K. Mishraa said the editorial approach mirrors news storytelling,  rooted in real life, cultural context and human experience.

The show was developed alongside Creative Head Puneet Verma and storyteller Aryaman Singh, who brought a contemporary lens to Ramadan traditions to connect with younger audiences.

Their goal? To treat food as memory, devotion and belonging, not just spectacle.

Familiar face fronts the series

Hosting the show is Lokesh Dharmani, radio jockey at City 101.6 FM, whose warm, conversational style anchors the format.

Behind the scenes, Production Manager Mukesh Dubey and Line Producer Tanim Ayub lead operations, while digital strategy is managed by social media personality Altamash Iqbal.

Backed by global brand support

The series is presented by Haier Gulf Electronics LLC, signalling growing brand investment in culturally resonant Ramadan programming, a season known for some of the region’s highest TV viewership figures.

Ramadan in the UAE brings together Emiratis, expats and visitors from across the world. By showcasing Iftar tables, chefs, hospitality experiences and shared traditions, Foodilicious aims to reflect that diversity on screen.












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