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Masdar City Shows How Early Planning Fuels Future Urban Leadership
By EI News Bot • 3 min read
• 26 Jun 2026
Apple’s latest pricing adjustment, driven by a shortage of AI‑focused processors, will affect flagship iPhones, MacBooks and iPads sold in the UAE. Retailers and consumers alike face higher costs as the tech giant recalibrates its supply chain.
Demand for growth capital across the GCC is set to hit $4.1 billion in 2025, driven by a wave of institutional structured‑credit products and an expanding pipeline of UAE‑based tech and renewable ventures seeking scale.
Nvidia says its new liquid‑cooled design runs at higher temperatures while slashing power draw and almost eliminating water consumption, a development that could reshape cooling strategies for data‑center operators across the UAE and the wider GCC.
Abu Dhabi has urged international oil purchasers to load cargoes from within the Hormuz corridor, citing smoother logistics and reduced transit risk. The guidance aims to stabilise supply chains and support regional trade flows.
Supply chain interruptions in the Gulf have prompted UAE policymakers and industry leaders to revisit the nation’s hydrogen strategy, weighing new partnerships, local production capacity and the timeline for commercial projects.
Australia has reported its first suspected H5 bird flu case, ending its status as the only continent without the virus. The development could tighten global poultry markets and prompt tighter biosecurity measures across supply chains.