Dubai, UAE – The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) continues to strengthen its position as a premier international analytical tool for measuring countries' readiness to transition into knowledge economies. This comes amid rapid global shifts toward development models based on innovation, technology, and…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced that it deployed AED 562 million across six strategic investments in 2025, supporting key sectors including healthcare, education, food security and economic development, reinforcing the Fund’s continued commitment to advancing sustai…
Fujairah, UAE — Thumbay Hospital Fujairah has successfully completed the first reported Awake Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy and Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Northern Emirates, using an advanced expandable titanium cage. The image-guided, minimally invasive procedure was perfor…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Mastercard today announced the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration and help safeguard the trust that underpins Africa's rapidly expanding digital economy.The announcem…
Riyadh, KSA – Assets under management (AuM[1]) in the GCC grew by 10% in 2025, reaching $2.7 trillion and marking one of the strongest annual performances in over a decade, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The findings, released as part of BCG's Global Asset Management…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Intele Travel and Tours, trading as InteleTravel, the world's oldest and largest host travel agency with a growing network of more than 180,000 independent travel advisors worldwide, has launched its operations in the UAE as part of a landmark regional expansion for the…
Manama, Bahrain – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 196%.The bills, carrying a maturity of 91 days, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain.The issue date of the bills is 1st July 2026, and the maturity date…
By: Times News ServiceDuqm: Al Wusta Governorate is currently implementing more than 173 developmental, economic, and tourism projects at a total cost exceeding OMR37.5 million, distributed across the governorate's wilayats. This reflects the scale of developmental momentum and the expanding scope…
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the supervisory team for promoting Omani products “OPEX”, has commenced its participation in the Golden Jubilee edition of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair “SabaSaba 2026” in Tanzania. The exhibition brings together 3,891 exhibitors from more than 23…
Deutsche Bank today announced the appointment of Danelee Masia as Chief Country Officer (CCO) for South Africa and General Manager of Deutsche Bank AG Johannesburg Branch.Danelee will serve as Deutsche Bank’s senior representative in the country, with overall responsibility for leading the franchis…
Dubai/London: On the back of the huge competency deficit in the region with corporate hiring stymied by lack of organic talent supply, Blue Ocean Corporation, the world leader in training and consulting, today announced a strategic partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTS…
Abu Dhabi: e& UAE and Aldar have announced a strategic partnership to provide exclusive home connectivity offers for Aldar residents across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.The partnership brings together Aldar’s leading residential communities with e& UAE’s premium fibre connectivity to support a smarter, more…
ACCIONA has developed a prototype pavement made up of 14 precast slabs produced with novel cement-free concrete. The solution replaces clinkers with industrial by-products used as a binder, marking a decisive step toward lower-footprint infrastructure, aligned with the growing demand for sustainabl…
Cairo, Egypt – NAIA Developments is set to launch its branded serviced residences project within NAIA Bay in partnership with the globally renowned Accor Group under the Swissôtel Residences brand. This marks the first internationally branded serviced residences experience in Ras El Hekma, reflecti…
Tunis, Tunisia – Open Startup, the pan-African organization supporting entrepreneurs and innovation ecosystems across Africa, has unveiled The Science Road, a new strategic direction focused on strengthening African science, deep tech and research-led innovations as they move from research into glo…
DUBAI, UAE – June 29, 2026: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to expand the global reach of its Quick Remit solution, enabling Mashreq’s customers to transfer money abroad through its digital banking channels. Throug…
Pune – Tech Mahindra NSE:TECHM, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a partnership with Perplexity to embed AI-powered intelligence across its sales organization. Through the deployment of Perplexity Enterprise Pro, Tec…
Muscat, Oman: Dar Global and FENDI Casa announce the launch of Azure Oceanfront Villas, a collection of ultra-luxury mansions with interiors by FENDI Casa, set within the prestigious AIDA clifftop community in Muscat, Oman. Conceived by Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate company, AI…
Cairo: Elsewedy Electric, a regional leader in integrated energy and infrastructure solutions, announced the launch of its new generator range in the Egyptian market, marking a strategic step to expand the company's energy solutions portfolio and strengthen its position in the power generation sect…
Dubai, UAE: The UAE-India bilateral relations is among the strongest and most dynamic partnerships in the world – a partnership founded on trade and investment as well as shared values, mutual respect and the exceptional contributions made by the Indian community across various aspects of life in…
