The Federal Reserves slashed interest rates by 25-basis-points on September 17, in line with broader market expectations. Additionally, the central bank has penciled in two more rate cuts for the year, although the decision was not unanimous. Nine officials were in favor of two or less interest
Pearl Initiative hosted a high-level dialogue in Dubai this week, bringing together global thought leaders, philanthropic institutions, and cross-sector stakeholders for a solutions-driven discussion on the role of governance in addressing global health crises. Titled ‘Governance for Resilient Health Systems’, the event explored how ethical, transparent, and accountable
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, announces several internal moves, underscoring the company’s global approach to leadership development and a commitment to talent. Dave Ingram has been appointed to the role of Chief People & Business Transformation Officer, responsible for delivering the next chapter for
Meedaf, the financial services platform established in ADGM to serve financial institutions across the GCC, has formed a strategic partnership with InDebted, the global leader in AI-powered collections infrastructure. The partnership will see Meedaf make an investment in InDebted’s UAE entity aimed at expanding its regional presence. By combining Meedaf’s deep regional
Tuum, the leading next-generation core banking provider, today announced it has been selected by Bank CenterCredit (BCC), Kazakhstan’s third-largest bank, to power its new Banking as a Service (BaaS) proposition. This landmark partnership establishes a strategic model for incumbent banks globally to innovate at speed, compete with digital challengers, and unlock new
Visit Qatar has launched its new Winter in Qatar 2026 marketing campaign, inviting travellers from across the GCC to experience the country’s vibrant winter season and dynamic event calendar. Set against a backdrop of desert adventures, cultural treasures, luxury escapes, and family-friendly attractions, the campaign positions Qatar as the ultimate destination for
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering 90 distinctive 2, 3, 4 and 5-digit vehicle plate numbers from the codes (AA, BB, K, L, M, N, P, Q, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z). Among the highlights are the super numbers (BB 88) and (BB 777). The 119th Open Auction will be held […]
Huawei has announced the launch of its new Service Upgrade Program in 2025, a long-term initiative that provides users with a comprehensive package of free support services. With this step, Huawei becomes the first consumer electronics company to introduce a model that removes traditional service fees and ensures customers receive a seamless, worry-free maintenance
The Federal Reserve’s policy decision today carries significant weight for the precious metals markets, with both gold and silver having rallied strongly over the past six weeks as softer labor market data, and Fed Chair Powell’s pivot at Jackson Hole revived expectations for a resumption of the rate cutting cycle. After being paused in December […]
Sterling Perfumes Industries, the global fragrance and beauty powerhouse, continues to scale rapidly, maintaining 8–10 percent year-on-year growth over the past three years and achieving a multi-billion-dollar valuation. Looking ahead, the company aims to break previous revenue records, double its presence in travel retail, and strengthen digital sales. Every three
Al Paintura, a leading distributor of premium coatings and finishes, has announced the regional expansion of PROFITEC, a German-engineered brand renowned for its sustainable and durable paint solutions. The collaboration brings PROFITEC’s innovative product line to customers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. With a growing demand for high-performance paints
In line with the UAE’s ongoing drive to build healthy, active communities, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is underscoring the pivotal partnership between pediatricians and families. By guiding children’s nutrition, development, and emotional wellbeing, these specialists help lay the groundwork for a vibrant next generation across
Dubai Land Department has earned one of the region’s most prestigious honours by winning the ‘Inspirational Brand’ award at the Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025. This achievement reaffirms DLD’s status as a leading government entity, recognised for its excellence and impact both regionally and globally. This recognition comes in appreciation of the DLD’s role in cementing
The SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 officially opened at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, bringing together senior government officials, global business leaders, and HR professionals from across the region and beyond. Under the theme ‘Shape the Future of Work!’, the two-day event focuses on redefining HR and business leadership amid rapid digital
In partnership with Microsoft, Cloudflare’s Cloudforce One and Trust and Safety teams successfully disrupted the Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) criminal enterprise known as RaccoonO365. The RaccoonO365 group abused Cloudflare services and other infrastructure providers to try to prevent detection of their phishing kits. The campaign’s primary attack vector was
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, has commenced preparations to host to host Sibos 2029, the annual conference, exhibition, and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). UBF started the preparations, consultations, and meetings with its strategic partners; Dubai
The Postal Sector Regulatory Committee organised a ‘Customer Council’ session as part of the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. The Council reviewed the feedback and proposals put forth by the attendees, reviewing key challenges and opportunities, strengthening public–private partnerships, and formulating ideas and recommendations that offer
MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has partnered with Reflex Angelo, the global Italian luxury furniture brand, to provide Pininfarina branded furniture able to enhance the one of a kind living experience at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, the developer’s flagship project in Dubai. This collaboration marks Reflex Angelo’s debut
As the UAE’s PropTech sector gets closer to its projected Dh5.69 billion valuation by 2030, SmartCrowd is emerging as a key player in the region’s digital real estate landscape. Following its recent integration into Africa’s largest PropTech platform, Nawy, SmartCrowd has become a strategic engine within a broader ecosystem spanning brokerage, mortgages, and property
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that construction at Azizi Grand in Dubai Sports City has now reached 57%. The 431-unit project remains on track for its Q1 2026 completion. The structure is now 99% complete, with blockwork at 92% and internal plastering at 88%. Tiling works have reached 25%, […]





























