Our outlook for Q4, as the market backdrop remains a challenge if global equities are to end the year on a high note. One of the lessons markets have delivered repeatedly in recent years is that an impressive backdrop of risks does not deliver “logical” market outcomes. The Iran war
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US Markets The S&P 500 Index dropped 1% on Friday to cap its biggest weekly loss since June. This was driven by a spike in crude prices, renewed inflation fears, and worries about the viability of the AI trade. Futures have slightly recovered today. A wipeout in the shares of cloud-computing services provider CoreWeave Inc. […]
DigiTax, a UAE Ministry of Finance Accredited Service Provider (ASP), has announced a new partnership with Supy, the AI-powered restaurant inventory management, procurement and business intelligence platform. The partnership will support Supy’s extensive portfolio of hospitality and F&B groups, which currently spans more than 3,500 businesses. For companies across the
The NBA returns for its 2026–27 season this week, with defending champions New York Knicks beginning their title defence against a revamped Philadelphia 76ers side featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The opening week also brings a Western Conference Finals rematch between Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, alongside major player debuts and familiar […]
Precision Media, Majid Al Futtaim’s retail media powerhouse, today hosted its inaugural Retail Media Summit at Dubai’s Museum of the Future, bringing together more than 200 senior business leaders, brand custodians, and agency pioneers to shape the future of brand growth across the region through data-led innovation. Held under the theme ‘The Architecture of […]
Dubai Islands is emerging as one of Dubai’s next major waterfront growth corridors. Infrastructure investment, better connectivity and rising transaction activity are turning the five-island district into an established destination. Grovy Developers has chosen Dubai Islands for its first branded residential project, Ramada Residences, developed in partnership with
PureCS, a sovereign digital infrastructure and cybersecurity company within PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to enhance cybersecurity services across the UAE. As part of the collaboration, Dell will leverage PureCS’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Abu Dhabi to deliver advanced threat detection and
ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC – SPC (ALEC), part of ALEC Holdings PJSC (ALEC Holdings) has signed an agreement with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to support a first-of-its-kind mangrove hydrological restoration pilot in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The three-year project will explore whether restoring the natural hydrological conditions of a
As one of the bank’s most ambitious brand initiatives to date, Saxo Bank today announced partnerships with nine internationally renowned athletes. The collaboration bridges the worlds of elite sport and investor psychology, exploring the mindset, discipline, and decision-making that underpin long-term success in investing. For the first time ever, Saxo Bank brings
Henry Dannell, a specialist cross-border credit adviser, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the opening of a representative office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s international growth strategy. The move reflects rising demand for specialist advice among internationally mobile individuals whose
Schroders Wealth Management is continuing to invest in and expand its coverage across the Middle East. The next phase of growth will strengthen connections between the region and key global wealth centres, supporting the firm’s international ambitions and further enhancing its wealth management offering across Switzerland, Asia and the UK. To support this the firm
Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an exclusive Pinktober afternoon tea in collaboration with Alchimie, a homegrown luxury fragrance house, held at The Tea Room this October. The gathering brought guests together for an afternoon of warm hospitality, meaningful conversations and shared moments, reflecting the importance of connection and
Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS) (“Varonis”), the data and AI security leader, and Proofpoint, Inc. (“Proofpoint”), a global leader in human and agent cybersecurity, today announced entrance into a definitive agreement under which Varonis will be acquired by Proofpoint, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion.
DIP Holding Plc (“DIP Holding”), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC (“Dubai Investments” or “Selling Shareholder“), today announces its intention to list its shares on the Dubai Financial Market (“DFM”) through an Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or the “Offering”). Dubai Investments, as the Selling Shareholder, intends to offer 1,735,243,300
Addressing undergraduate learners during a live interactive session, Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, underscored how the concept of a smart university extends beyond technological adoption. Dr. Al Awar noted that a smart university should embody an educational model that redefines the roles of learners and faculty members,
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today launched new research revealing a significant divide between frontline execution and C-suite strategy in industrial AI usage. According to the IFS Industrial Index 2026*, which surveyed over 2,200 senior decision makers from across 14 countries, operational workers are driving real-world AI implementation and
Roberto’s Dubai, the established Italian dining destination in DIFC, is entering a new chapter in its evolution, building on the culinary identity, hospitality and sense of place it has developed since opening in 2012. At the heart of that progression is its long-standing relationship with Michelin-starred chef Enrico Bartolini, Roberto’s Culinary Ambassador and one of
myAster, the digital healthcare platform of Aster DM Healthcare, in collaboration with Aster Clinics UAE, has launched ‘Walk for Her’, a community-driven initiative that brings preventive healthcare into everyday life through community action – linking everyday physical activity with access to breast cancer screening. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the
For generations, the olive tree has been deeply rooted in Gaza’s culture, heritage and livelihoods. Today, that connection is under threat. More than 1.8 million olive trees have been destroyed, and Gaza’s olive production has fallen by 87.5%, putting the livelihoods of farmers and a tradition passed down through generations at risk. The Last Harvest […]
The UAE Lottery marked its 100th Lucky Day draw on 17 October 2026, with a special video featuring Chief Celebration Officer and international cricket legend Brett Lee as part of the celebration. The special video looked back at some of the defining moments in The UAE Lottery’s history, with Brett Lee guiding viewers through its […]





























