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Lean Technologies and Ziina deliver the UAE’s first live customer-initiated open finance payment

Lean Technologies, the MENA region’s leading  financial infrastructure provider, and Ziina, the UAE’s homegrown consumer and business payments platform, announce the launch of the country’s first live customer-initiated Open Finance payment experience under the Central Bank of the UAE’s (CBUAE) Open Finance framework.   With this launch, Ziina, a licensed financial
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Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek Hosts “The Dubai Big Cheese Experience”, Including a Guinness World Records™ Attempt

This January, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek transforms into the epicentre of one of the city’s most ambitious culinary spectacles with The Dubai Big Cheese Experience, a multi-day celebration dedicated to the world’s most beloved delicacy. Bringing together scale, craftsmanship and international flair, the event will culminate in an official Guinness World
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InSpotLight at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East explores US$3.9 trillion opportunity of circular retrofits as event concludes

Circular retrofit strategies could unlock a US$3.9 trillion global decarbonisation opportunity, according to insights shared during a fireside chat at InSpotLight, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, where speakers examined how reuse, retention and material efficiency are reshaping the economics of sustainable buildings.   The session, “Circularity in
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Dubai Municipality’s Khalid Mubarak honoured with H.H Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Emirati Rising Star Award at Intersec Awards 2026

The winners of the Intersec Awards 2026 were announced last night during a prestigious gala dinner held at the Conrad Dubai, where organisations, products and individuals representing the pinnacle of achievement across the global fire, safety and security sectors were recognised.   Now in their fifth edition, the Intersec Awards honour excellence across 17 categories,
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Third official edition of School Games kicks off with participation of more than 7,000 students from 518 schools in 13 sport disciplines

“The School Games serves as the foundation in the process of identifying and supporting future sports champions, while creating an integrated educational and sporting environment that helps attain national objectives.” The championship features 13 different sports disciplines, along with Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) for the first time. It has also expanded age categories
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Emirates LitFest 2026: Travel Writing Takes Off

This year, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ibn Battuta Prize for Travel Literature. This prestigious award carries with it the spirit of the famous medieval traveller and encourages a deeper understanding of the world through storytelling. The modern travel writer seeks knowledge in the world around us, […]
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Markets Steady Near Records as Inflation Cools; Gold Rallies on Haven Demand : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

US Markets  US markets remain resilient, with the SPX trading near all-time highs at $6,950 in the early Asian session today. Yesterday, the index was marginally down by 0.2% amid pressure on financials. CPI data yesterday was in line with expectations, yet it showed inflation remains a mixed story. Food prices rose at the fastest […]
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Fakeeh University Hospital and Verita Neuro Launch the Middle East’s First Epidural Stimulation Program for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH) in collaboration with Verita Neuro announces the launch of the first epidural stimulation program in the Middle East, marking a transformative moment in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. This pioneering initiative positions Dubai as a leading destination for advanced neurological recovery, delivering innovative solutions that were