Citi (NYSE:C) and Arab Bank, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa region, announced a collaboration to bring Citi’s 24/7 U.S. Dollar (USD) Clearing solution to Arab Bank’s corporate clients to support both incoming and outgoing USD payment flows. Through this
The sixth edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival concluded on a high note on Sunday at Expo Al Dhaid, following four days of auctions and commercial and agricultural activities aimed at supporting the UAE’s palm and date sector. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) from 8 to 11 October, this […]
Forex The rapid rebuilding of long dollar positions extended into the latest COT reporting week to 6 October, when Greenback paused its advance with the broad Bloomberg Dollar index trading flat on the week. This did not defer USD buyers with the gross long versus eight IMM futures jumping 40% to USD 35.4 billion, from […]
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ultrahuman Healthcare SP LLC, a global health technology company, to develop and validate a Biological Health Age model that will combine clinical biomarker data with wearable health data to generate more personalized insights into health and ageing. The initiative […]
TCL has joined Red Bull Wings Cup as the Official Display Partner for its UAE campaign, bringing its flagship QD-Mini LED TV technology into a global EA SPORTS FCâ„¢ 27 competition that gives everyday players the chance to represent their country on the world stage. Red Bull Wings Cup is underway across almost 80 countries […]
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, and Huru, the Emirati-owned financial app licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, have expanded their longstanding partnership to support the launch of Huru’s card on Jaywan, the UAE’s domestic card scheme. The launch will see Paymentology continue to provide the processing technology underpinning Huru’s card programme,
7X, the leading group in trade, transport and logistics, launched ADEED Finance, a specialised digital platform powered by its fintech arm, FINTX. The platform connects financing needs of businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with solutions offered by participating banks and financial institutions. ADEED Finance is a dedicated channel within
Black Bunny is giving the mid-term school break a Halloween twist with its Spooky Camp, running from 12–18 October, daily from 10 AM to 2 PM, as part of its month long Halloween takeover. Children can experience a rotating lineup of Halloween activities, including Spooky Slime, arts and crafts, trampoline and bowling challenges, arcade tournaments, […]
Privé, a new private aviation experience created at the intersection of aviation and luxury, was officially revealed during Monaco Yacht Show 2026. The invitation-only experience brings together private aviation, craftsmanship, culture, design, hospitality and considered access across a curated series of international destinations. The Monaco reveal, held in partnership
Looking for a change of scenery or a family getaway? Vida Aljada offers a relaxed staycation experience in the heart of Aljada, Sharjah’s lifestyle destination, bringing together contemporary accommodation, dining and leisure experiences. Whether it’s a family break during the school holidays, a weekend escape or simply a few days away from the usual routine, […]
Arqaam Capital, the leading specialist emerging and frontier markets investment bank headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today announced the launch of Arqaam Academy, its learning and development platform, with the inaugural cohort of its flagship Arqaam Analyst Programme. The seven-week programme began today, 12 October 2026, with 25
Arjaan by Rotana, in partnership with Women Who Thrive (WWT), Dubai’s leading women’s community, will host ‘Beyond the Ribbon’, a special high tea event on 18 October 2026 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to raise a minimum of AED 20,000 for the Al Jalila Foundation, with 100% of ticket […]
ADCAN Pharma, a leading UAE-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced the signing of an agency agreement with Pharma Resources, a Germany-based pharmaceutical regulatory and manufacturing specialist, at CPHI Milan 2026. The agreement lays the groundwork for ADCAN Pharma to pursue product filing in Germany — a critical step toward establishing the UAE as a globally
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has announced the appointment of Nikoleta Eirini Fista as Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary. Ms. Fista is a highly accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in complex contract negotiations, joint ventures, cross-border transactions, and corporate governance. In her new role, she
Al Ghurair has today launched Trellis Health, a healthcare group committed to patient-centric care and long-term health outcomes in the UAE and beyond. Trellis Health is built around Connected Caring, its promise to patients: care that is coordinated across every stage of a patient’s journey. It is delivered through four commitments: one team around you; […]
More than 500 prominent investment and business figures from around the world will gather for SuperReturn Middle East, taking place 13–15 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. The event will feature the Global Leaders Series, with two exclusive panel discussions exploring family capital, private credit and India–Dubai investment
Nirvana Travel & Tourism, a subsidiary of NG9 Holding and the company responsible for managing the Mazaya programme, has announced a new collaboration with Qatar Airways, enabling programme members and their families to benefit from exclusive offers when booking Qatar Airways flights to selected destinations. The partnership further enhances the benefits available
US Markets SPX futures are up 0.23% this morning, and NDX futures are up 0.16% this morning. We start the week with a few important datasets that will guide the market. Around 70% of SPX companies are said to report earnings in October. We start the earnings season this week with big Banks such as […]
To support future expansion plans, Global Biopolymers Industries (GBI) today announced a strategic realignment of its biopolymers business. Â Emirates Biotech will focus on building and operating a world-scale PLA production plant in the UAE while Embio Biotech will serve as the global commercial home of the Embio PLA product range. Headquartered in Dubai and led […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the Middle East and North Africa, is piloting IBM Bob, IBM’s enterprise AI-powered software engineering platform, to advance its integration engineering capabilities. Through the pilot, Mashreq is exploring how agentic AI can help accelerate software delivery, improve developer





























