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Archi Unveils Next Phase of USD 770 Million Grand Avenue Development in Tbilisi

News Desk 20/10/2026

Archi, Georgia’s leading real estate developer, has unveiled the next phase of Archi Grand Avenue, a GEL 2 billion development in Tbilisi, equivalent to approximately USD 770 million. The new phase introduces a five-star Hilton hotel, Wyndham Residences and an international team of architects,

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tpay Selected as Vodafone Qatar’s Direct Operator Billing Aggregator

News Desk 20/10/2026

tpay, the leading payment connector in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), has been selected by Vodafone Qatar as its Direct Operator Billing (DOB) aggregator, following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The appointment builds on a long-standing partnership between tpay and Vodafone Qatar, established in 2018, with the two companies having

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Al Masraf and Innovo Group Mark Major Project Financing Milestone

News Desk 20/10/2026

Al Masraf and Innovo Group have marked a major milestone in their strategic banking relationship by announcing a project financing agreement. The agreement reflects Al Masraf’s continued commitment to supporting major businesses and projects that contribute to the UAE’s economic growth and development. The financing will support Innovo Group in delivering a significant

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Ideal Capital advises on sale of Crown American Private School to OFG Education

News Desk 20/10/2026

Ideal Capital Management Consultants (“Ideal Capital”), a Dubai-based transaction advisory firm, acted as exclusive sell-side transaction adviser to the shareholders of Crown American Private School in connection with the school’s acquisition by OFG Education. Based in Ajman, Crown American Private School follows an American K-12 curriculum. The acquisition forms part of

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Dubai Land Department Showcases Inclusive Real Estate Solutions Enhancing Quality of Life for People of Determination at AccessAbilities Expo 2026

News Desk 19/10/2026

Dubai Land Department (DLD) is participating in the eighth edition of AccessAbilities Expo 2026, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19 to 21 October. Through its participation, DLD is showcasing a range of innovative real estate initiatives and solutions designed to enhance access to services and advance a more inclusive real estate environment […]

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New Partnership Connects Residential Wellbeing With Preventive Healthcare

News Desk 19/10/2026

EYWA by R.Evolution has partnered with Dubai-based Longevium Clinic to expand its approach to longevity, preventive health, and wellbeing. The collaboration brings together EYWA, a longevity-led luxury residential brand, and Longevium, a network of clinics specializing in metabolic health, preventive care, and data-driven medicine. Through the partnership, EYWA residents

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Nolte Küchen Secures AED 90 Million in UAE Projects Following Direct Market Entry

News Desk 19/10/2026

Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, is strengthening its position in the UAE after building an order book valued at more than AED 90 million, comprising over 4,000 kitchens across premium residential developments. The growth follows a major shift in Nolte’s UAE strategy in 2025, with the company transitioning from a dealership model to […]

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Netflix heads into earnings as advertising growth meets engagement concerns

News Desk 19/10/2026

Netflix’s ability to sustain double-digit revenue growth will be in focus when it reports earnings, as advertising and higher prices support the business while slower growth in viewing hours raises questions about audience engagement, according to Josh Gilbert, Lead Analyst, APAC and Middle East at etoro. With shares down 25% year to date, investors will […]

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Q4 Outlook for Traders: Three tests for the wall of worry – Saxo Bank

News Desk 19/10/2026

Our outlook for Q4, as the market backdrop remains a challenge if global equities are to end the year on a high note.   One of the lessons markets have delivered repeatedly in recent years is that an impressive backdrop of risks does not deliver “logical” market outcomes. The Iran war produced the largest disruption […]

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AI Sell-Off and Oil Volatility Keep Global Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 19/10/2026

US Markets The S&P 500 Index dropped 1% on Friday to cap its biggest weekly loss since June. This was driven by a spike in crude prices, renewed inflation fears, and worries about the viability of the AI trade. Futures have slightly recovered today. A wipeout in the shares of cloud-computing services provider CoreWeave Inc. […]

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DigiTax Partners With Supy to Help Restaurants, Hospitality Groups and Suppliers Implement E-Invoicing in UAE

News Desk 19/10/2026

DigiTax, a UAE Ministry of Finance Accredited Service Provider (ASP), has announced a new partnership with Supy, the AI-powered restaurant inventory management, procurement and business intelligence platform. The partnership will support Supy’s extensive portfolio of hospitality and F&B groups, which currently spans more than 3,500 businesses. For companies across the

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NBA Returns on TOD by beIN as Knicks Begin Title Defence Against LeBron James’ 76ers

News Desk 19/10/2026

The NBA returns for its 2026–27 season this week, with defending champions New York Knicks beginning their title defence against a revamped Philadelphia 76ers side featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The opening week also brings a Western Conference Finals rematch between Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, alongside major player debuts and familiar […]

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Precision Media by Majid Al Futtaim Redefines Regional Advertising at Inaugural Retail Media Summit

News Desk 19/10/2026

Precision Media, Majid Al Futtaim’s retail media powerhouse, today hosted its inaugural Retail Media Summit at Dubai’s Museum of the Future, bringing together more than 200 senior business leaders, brand custodians, and agency pioneers to shape the future of brand growth across the region through data-led innovation.   Held under the theme ‘The Architecture of […]

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Dubai Islands Emerges as a New Frontier for Waterfront Investment

News Desk 19/10/2026

Dubai Islands is emerging as one of Dubai’s next major waterfront growth corridors. Infrastructure investment, better connectivity and rising transaction activity are turning the five-island district into an established destination. Grovy Developers has chosen Dubai Islands for its first branded residential project, Ramada Residences, developed in partnership with

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PureCS Collaborates with Dell Technologies to Strengthen UAE’s Cybersecurity Landscape

News Desk 19/10/2026

PureCS, a sovereign digital infrastructure and cybersecurity company within PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to enhance cybersecurity services across the UAE. As part of the collaboration, Dell will leverage PureCS’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Abu Dhabi to deliver advanced threat detection and

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ALEC Partners with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi to Launch Hydrological Mangrove Restoration Project in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 19/10/2026

ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC – SPC (ALEC), part of ALEC Holdings PJSC (ALEC Holdings) has signed an agreement with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to support a first-of-its-kind mangrove hydrological restoration pilot in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.   The three-year project will explore whether restoring the natural hydrological conditions of a

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Saxo Bank brings together nine world-class athletes to explore the mindset behind successful investing

News Desk 19/10/2026

As one of the bank’s most ambitious brand initiatives to date, Saxo Bank today announced partnerships with nine internationally renowned athletes. The collaboration bridges the worlds of elite sport and investor psychology, exploring the mindset, discipline, and decision-making that underpin long-term success in investing.   For the first time ever, Saxo Bank brings

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Henry Dannell Expands into the Middle East with Launch of DIFC Representative Office

News Desk 19/10/2026

Henry Dannell, a specialist cross-border credit adviser, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the opening of a representative office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s international growth strategy. The move reflects rising demand for specialist advice among internationally mobile individuals whose

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Schroders Wealth Management accelerates its growth ambitions in the Middle East

News Desk 19/10/2026

Schroders Wealth Management is continuing to invest in and expand its coverage across the Middle East. The next phase of growth will strengthen connections between the region and key global wealth centres, supporting the firm’s international ambitions and further enhancing its wealth management offering across Switzerland, Asia and the UK. To support this the firm

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Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel and Alchimie Come Together for a Meaningful Pinktober Afternoon

News Desk 19/10/2026

Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an exclusive Pinktober afternoon tea in collaboration with Alchimie, a homegrown luxury fragrance house, held at The Tea Room this October. The gathering brought guests together for an afternoon of warm hospitality, meaningful conversations and shared moments, reflecting the importance of connection and