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AU Group Calls Capital Relief “A Strategic Imperative” for Banks following GTR MENA 2026 as Trade Surges in the Region

Following the GTR MENA 2026 event that took place this week in Dubai, and while cross‑border trade across the Gulf is accelerating at its fastest pace in more than a decade, AU Group is calling attention to a growing challenge for regional banks: the urgent need to free up regulatory capital to sustain lending momentum. As geopolitical […]
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MEFMA Conference in Oman Positions Facility Management as a Strategic Driver of Vision 2040

The MEFMA Conference in Oman brought together over 250+ facility management professionals and industry thought leaders in Muscat, held under the patronage of His Excellency Maqbool bin Ali Sultan Al Lawati, reflecting the sector’s growing role in supporting Oman’s infrastructure development. The conference programme featured a high-level of keynote presentations, technical
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Quadria Capital Steps Up Focus on GCC Healthcare Investments

Quadria Capital, Asia’s pre-eminent healthcare-focused PE firm, is strengthening its GCC presence as it looks to build scaled healthcare platforms across the region. Managing more than $4.2 billion in assets and investing exclusively in healthcare, the firm sees the region offering a rare combination of long-term demand visibility, structural supply gaps, rapid adoption of
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Mecomed and MedTech Europe Unite at WHX Dubai to Advance MedTech Collaboration and Policy Alignment

Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, and MedTech Europe, the European trade association for medical technology industry, today brought together global and regional stakeholders  for an exclusive Mecomed & MedTech Europe exchange during WHX Dubai, a global platform for the international MedTech community, under the theme “The Power
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Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Appoints Mohamad Daanish Khan as Director of Outside Catering

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre proudly announces the appointment of Mohamad Daanish Khan as its new Director of Outside Catering, strengthening the hotel’s ambition to deliver standout, design-led catering experiences across Dubai’s most sought-after off-site celebrations and corporate events. With over 14 years of experience in luxury hospitality and
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BMW ALPINA: Standalone automobiles with a new brand emblem

Munich. Following its brand activation in early January 2026, BMW ALPINA is presenting itself as an exclusive new brand under the custodianship of the BMW Group. The brand embodies an exceptional balance of supreme ride comfort and high performance. The new badge design complements the recently revealed wordmark, collectively defining the brand’s contemporary iconography.
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Strong Jobs Lift Dollar; Oil Up on Iran Risks, Stocks Steady, Gold Softens – Comments from Century Financial

US Markets  The S&P 500 ended the session little changed, with a slight decline of 0.05%. Worries around the impact of artificial intelligence on several industries curtailed a rally fuelled by strong employment data. Stocks had initially received a boost from stronger-than-expected employment data. Payrolls rose in January by the most in more than a […]
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AUS Career Fair 2026 connects students and alumni to over 560 internship and employment opportunities

American University of Sharjah (AUS) brought together more than 1,200 students and alumni and 82 employers from over 20 industry sectors at Career Fair 2026 on February 10, connecting talent with over 560 internship and full-time employment opportunities. Designed as a bridge between university life and the workplace, the fair gave students and alumni direct access […]
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Dubai to Host the 2028 Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Concludes Participation in the Participation in the 19th Edition Held in Jeddah

The Asia-Pacific Federation of the Gifted announced, at the conclusion of the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG 2026), that Dubai has been selected to host the next edition of the conference in 2028. The announcement was made at the closing of the conference, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 7 to 11 […]
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KT LUXE Announces Inaugural Healthy Ageing Summit 2026 in Exclusive Partnership with OMICS Precision Health Centre

KT LUXE, Khaleej Times’ premium lifestyle and thought-leadership platform, has announced the launch of the KT LUXE Healthy Ageing Summit 2026, its inaugural summit dedicated to healthspan, preventive healthcare, performance, and the future of living well. Taking place on May 21, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, the one-day summit will convene