Sharjah, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed plans to organise reciprocal trade missions between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.The move aims to strengthen direct business-to-business engagement and expand investment cooperation, rei…
Staff WriterH.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones Council, chaired the 35th meeting of the Council during which members reviewed a range of strategic initiatives aimed at redesigning the investor journey, enhancing the regulatory framework governing free zones, an…
Ajman, UAE – Ajman Bank has entered into an agreement with Aurionpro, a global leader in banking technology, for the validation of its Islamic Treasury Management System, based on the MX.3 platform, marking a critical phase in the bank’s ongoing efforts to reinforce the integrity, control, and res…
Dubai, UAE: Rentify, the UAE-born company at the intersection of fintech and proptech, building the infrastructure layer for renting, today announced USD 2 million in seed funding from a syndicate of real estate and fintech investors. The round brings Rentify’s total capital raised to USD 2.5 milli…
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI University) announces the launch of the Master of Design in Creative Leadership (MDes) — the first postgraduate design program of its kind in the UAE. Accepting its inaugural Founder's Cohort for September 2026, the program marks a definin…
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of the German Ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Oliver Owcza, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens in Qatar to establish a Smart Grid Living Lab and advance collaboration in, energy innovat…
Doha, Qatar – Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony on 30 June 2026 to mark its fourth Medical Education Day. The event highlights Sidra Medicine's continued investment in developing highly skilled healthcare prof…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, PwC Middle East has appointed Faisal Al Sarraj as Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and reflecting its continued investment in the Kingdom’s future.Faisal is a Saudi leader with more than 27 years o…
PublisHer – the global movement advancing women’s leadership in publishing – has launched PublisHer Studio, a first-of-its-kind global online learning platform specifically to equip women with the knowledge, skills and networks to thrive in the publishing industry of the future.PublisHer Studio res…
Dubai, UAE / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SHEIN, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is helping merchants scale, augment their reach and accelerate digital growth as part of a broader strategy to intensify its marketplace expansion in the Middle East. This regional push demonstrates SHEIN’s…
Staff WriterMaritime Hub Abu Dhabi – a platform for collaboration across the emirate's growing maritime sector, operated by Abu Dhabi Maritime and led by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport – has launched a new guidebo…
Staff WriterParaguayan President Santiago Peña affirmed that relations with the UAE are witnessing rapid development, expressing his country’s aspiration to elevate them to a new level based on joint investment, innovation, and long-term strategic partnerships that serve the common interests of bot…
Staff WriterDP World has reached a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Port of Tartous with the arrival of the first of three new Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs).The delivery marks the first major investment under the company’s 30-year concession agreement with the Syrian Government foll…
Staff WriterEmirates is preparing for busy departures from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), as the summer holiday season gets underway.Starting this weekend, 3rd to 5th July, Emirates anticipates high volumes of departures and recommends customers plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey.Weekend…
UAE: Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated‑value‑chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, today announced a strategic collaboration with Saudi Xerox, official representatio…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the global professional services firm known for its senior-led, operator-driven approach, has released its latest edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse, analyzing the Q1 2026 performance of the country’s ten largest listed bank…
Cairo, Sawiris Foundation has announced the signing of a partnership agreement to launch the second phase of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program, in collaboration with the Essam & May Allam Foundation for Sustainable Development, Star Care Egypt for Childhood Development, and MNT Foundat…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Mastercard is supporting a first-of-its-kind initiative involving Jarir in Saudi Arabia that provides Mastercard SME cardholders with access to discounts on products via Jarir e-commerce platform in June 2026. The limited-period market-wide campaign features a global payments…
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – PwC Middle East has appointed Faisal Al Sarraj as Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and reflecting its continued investment in the Kingdom’s future.Faisal is a Saudi leader with more than 27 years o…
Staff WriterMost projects scheduled for delivery in the UAE this year and 2027 continue to progress largely as planned despite supply chains being impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report by Moody’s.Construction is continuing largely as planned, inventory levels ar…
