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Cleanco signs strategic acquisition partnership with YAEMCO at WHX, acquiring Hard FM capabilities

News Desk 10/02/2026

Cleanco, one of the UAE’s leading service providers across facilities management, medical and hazardous waste management, and engineering and contracting, signed an acquisition agreement with YAEMCO Facilities Management at World Health Expo (WHX) to acquire YAEMCO’s Hard Facilities Management

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Global health leaders at WHX highlight the critical role of data-driven policy and collaboration in strengthening public health resilience

News Desk 10/02/2026

Global public health leaders, policymakers, and practitioners meeting at World Health Expo (WHX), which takes place from 9–12 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), highlighted the growing opportunity to strengthen public health resilience through smarter policy design, data-driven governance and sustained cross-border collaboration.   Discussions reflected a

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talabat Kitchens Reaches 30+ Hubs in 2025, leading through Innovation in MENA’s Cloud Kitchen Ecosystem

News Desk 10/02/2026

talabat, the MENA region’s leading delivery and quick commerce platform, today announced the continued expansion of talabat Kitchens, its partner-centric cloud kitchen network designed to accelerate restaurant growth, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen proximity to customers across the region. Since its launch in 2020, talabat Kitchens has become among the

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Aster DM Healthcare unveils game changing projects set to redefine the future of healthcare for people of UAE

News Desk 10/02/2026

In alignment with Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), Aster DM Healthcare revealed game changing projects in the pipeline, worth an investment of AED 1 billion, aimed at making worldclass healthcare locally available in the UAE and redefining the future of healthcare access for the people of the country. One of the largest and fastest-growing integrated healthcare […]

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Vertix Holdings Signs MoU with European Emirati Business Council to boost trade between the UAE and Europe

News Desk 10/02/2026

Vertix Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based diversified business conglomerate, has signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Emirati Business Council, to strengthen institutional collaboration and support entrepreneurship, capacity building, and to establish a strategic framework for cooperation covering the provision of professional and financial

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US Stocks Steady After Tech Rebound; Dollar Weakens as Oil and Gold Hold Firm – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 10/02/2026

US Markets  The S&P 500 index was up 0.47% in Monday’s session. U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday morning after two consecutive sessions of gains, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures edging slightly lower. The broader market remains supported by a strong rebound in tech stocks, which extended last Friday’s comeback and eased […]

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Janus Henderson expands Middle East presence with strategic Client Group hire

News Desk 10/02/2026

Janus Henderson today announces the appointment of Naveen Kumar M as Senior Associate Director. Naveen, who joined the firm on 9 February 2026, will be based in Dubai and report to Meshal AlFaras, Managing Director, Head of Middle East, Africa & Central Asia.   In this newly-created role, Naveen will be responsible for cultivating relationships […]

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Healthcare leaders call for greater strategic alignment between capital investment and health system strategy at WHX

News Desk 10/02/2026

Global healthcare leaders, investors, and healthcare executives convened at the World Health Expo (WHX) to discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare capital investment. There is growing industry consensus that aligning capital strategies with healthcare delivery priorities is now essential as health systems worldwide address rising demand, demographic shifts, workforce

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For Safer Internet Day Kaspersky gives advice on how to make AI for children safer

News Desk 10/02/2026

Born between 2010 and 2025, Gen Alpha aren’t just growing up with technology – they’re actively living it. These digital natives are already wielding smartphones, tablets, and AI-powered tools with the confidence of seasoned users, navigating everything from gaming and social media to online learning platforms with remarkable ease. But the question that

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ECI highlights its role in trade diversification and risk resilience

News Desk 10/02/2026

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, highlighted the strategic importance of accelerating trade diversification beyond hydrocarbons, positioning it as a critical pathway to long-term economic resilience and sustainable growth across the Middle East. The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing this transition by empowering export,

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Nemetschek and Prince Sultan University Partner to Empower the Next Generation of Digital AEC Talent in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 10/02/2026

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Prince Sultan University (PSU), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading private higher education institutions, to support the development of future-ready talent

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Bateel Marks Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year with Thoughtfully Crafted Gifting Collections

News Desk 10/02/2026

Bateel marks Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year with 2 limited edition collections celebrating love, prosperity and artisanal craftsmanship. Designed with rich colour palettes, premium materials, and fully customisable selections, both collections reflect Bateel’s commitment to elevating meaningful moments through timeless luxury.   Valentine’s Day: The Adore

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Frontline Heroes Office: The UAE Is the World’s Platform for Advanced Healthcare

News Desk 10/02/2026

The Frontline Heroes Office commended the landmark edition of the “World Health Exhibition” in Dubai, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Prevention. This year’s edition has attracted an unprecedented gathering of healthcare leaders, policymakers, physicians, innovators, and investors from more than 180 countries. The Office stated that the event

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UNCUT IS NOW OPEN: DIFC WELCOMES A NEW THIRD-CULTURE DINING DESTINATIONS

News Desk 10/02/2026

DIFC welcomes a compelling new dining destination with the opening of Uncutby Citadel Hospitality at Al Fattan Currency House. More than a restaurant, Uncut introduces a third-culture concept where heritage meets imagination, technique meets intuition, and handcrafted dishes tell stories shaped by memory, travel, and transformation. Conceived as a space for exploration

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Mazagan Academy Celebrates the Graduation of the Third Cohort of the CFA Apprenticeship Training Centre

News Desk 10/02/2026

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, through Mazagan Academy, celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the CFA Apprenticeship Training Centre during an official certificate award ceremony held in honour of the programme’s graduates. The CFA Apprenticeship Training Centre forms part of a long-standing institutional vision focused on vocational training, employability

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Dubai-based Grantify and Alpha Group sign strategic MoU to expand international education access to students in Kazakhstan and Central Asia

News Desk 10/02/2026

Grantify, an education technology platform focused on international admissions and scholarship access, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alpha Group LLC, a leading education services organization based in Almaty, Kazakhstan to establish a strategic framework that will support student mobility, school outreach, and international education pathways across

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Cloudera Unveils Next Phase of AI Inferencing and Unified Data Access Capabilities

News Desk 10/02/2026

Cloudera, the only company bringing AI to data anywhere, today announced the expansion of Cloudera AI Inference and Cloudera Data Warehouse with Trino to on-premises environments, empowering customers to harness advanced AI and analytics directly from within their data centers. The company also announced enhanced AI and analytics capabilities within Cloudera Data

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Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered launch ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ editorial franchise

News Desk 10/02/2026

Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered announced the launch of the ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ partnership at a signing ceremony attended by senior leadership executives from both organisations, a representative from the Indian Consulate and two of the list-makers. The new editorial franchise spotlights a rising generation of Indian expatriate leaders redefining influence,

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WAM Saudi to Supercharge Kingdom’s Industrial Future, Cementing Global Advanced Manufacturing Hub Status

News Desk 10/02/2026

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM) Saudi Summit & Expo 2026, organised under the patronage of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), is set to be a significant catalyst for the Kingdom of […]

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Thumbay Medicity Dubai Launched

News Desk 10/02/2026

Thumbay Group today announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a major new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais that brings together Education, Patient care, Research, Alternative Medicine, Laboratory, Home Care and innovation within one integrated medical city. Designed as a “city within a city,” Thumbay Medicity Dubai marks the Group’s next strategic