Record crowds, record international visitors and growing economic impact. Ethara, organisers of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, have confirmed that 2024 was its biggest year yet, with AED 1.25 billion in visitor spend from 192,000 fans attending across the four days. The
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The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced a significant surge in US corporate memberships, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 53% recorded between 2019 and 2024. Notably, the Chamber witnessed an impressive 50% increase in new US memberships in 2024 alone. This remarkable growth underscores the strong and enduring […]
Gulf Medical University today opened the Thumbay Institute of Clinical Simulation at its Ajman campus, a next-generation training hub designed to let students, residents, and practicing clinicians learn, rehearse, and master real-world care in a safe, high-fidelity environment. The inauguration took place at 10:00 AM at Gulf Medical University in the presence of academic
Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a global leader in threat detection and exposure management, today announced the launch of its new local entity and local instance of its platform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant strategic investment in the region. This expansion reinforces Rapid7’s long-term commitment to the UAE’s government, businesses, and partner
The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMSA Express LLC, aimed at providing exclusive benefits and tailored solutions for EPA members, while enhancing cooperation to support the publishing industry in the United Arab Emirates and across the GCC region. This initiative reflects the commitment of both
Logitech has announced the Middle East availability of the Rally Board 65, an all-in-one portable video conference solution that combines intelligent audio and video with a 65” touchscreen display. Rally Board 65 is simple enough to roll on a cart into satellite offices, yet sophisticated enough to pack a suite of AI-powered features, occupancy and […]
With the UAE’s expatriate population at record levels and recent legal reforms reshaping custody, guardianship, and inheritance laws, Aramas International Lawyers is encouraging expatriates to secure their families’ future and safeguard their assets. The boutique, female-led firm is reputed for making complex legal processes easy to understand, transparent, and
The soul of Havana is set to ignite Dubai as Estrellas de Buena Vista y Más, featuring original members of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, take the stage at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 22 October 2025. This unforgettable evening will transport audiences back to the golden age of Cuban music with a […]
Brace yourself for a roaring night of comedy as Colors TV rolls out the second show of the Colors Laughter Night series with Munawar Faruqui’s stand-up special – Dhandho. Packed with sharp wit, relatable humor and punchlines that land every time, the performance promises to keep audiences in splits from start to finish. Rising from […]
In a milestone rarely seen in global finance, 20-year-old Lakshman Meyyappan, born and raised in Dubai, has earned the coveted Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, placing him among the youngest CFA charter holders worldwide. The CFA charter, widely regarded as the “gold standard” for investment professionals, is typically pursued by finance graduates and industry
Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, is excited to announce its participation at GITEX Global 2025, taking place between 13 – 17 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, Nutanix will highlight its theme “One Platform”, which delivers a simple, secure, and unified experience to run applications, data, and AI […]
IBM (NYSE: IBM), a global leader in hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting, and nybl, a science-based AI company and IBM Business Partner, today announced a new collaboration to accelerate the adoption of AI across critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, utilities, and industrial operations. By combining IBM’s watsonx portfolio of AI products, specifically
Global AI device ecosystem brand HONOR has officially inaugurated its ALPHA Global Flagship Store at Shenzhen Bay MixC, positioning the space as an “AI Smart Living Innovation Hub” — a destination where cutting-edge technology converges with cultural inspiration. HONOR ALPHA PLAN in Action: From Vision to Reality Following the announcement of the ALPHA PLAN at
In line with its commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global trade and investment hub, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) hosted a high-level delegation of heads of chambers of commerce from the Balkan region at a meeting at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. The interactions focused on reviewing opportunities […]
Source of Fate launches AED 2.6 billion luxury waterfront development ‘Miraggio’ on Al Marjan Island
Source of Fate, a high-end luxury real estate developer in the UAE, under the Wheel of Fate Group, has unveiled ‘Miraggio,’ an AED 2.6 billion luxurious waterfront residential project on the central islet of Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The new development signals a new phase in the Emirate’s transformation into a premier global […]
UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, announced today the launch of the UiPath Conversational Agent with voice interaction enabled by Google’s Gemini models. UiPath customers can now build agentic automation into business processes quickly and seamlessly without the need for complex coding and manual effort. Text-based interactions with AI agents work
Zelo, a leading digital financing platform, and Watermelon Ecosystem, the UAE’s premier F&B platform, today announced a strategic partnership that will revolutionize cash flow management for food and beverage suppliers. The collaboration provides instant liquidity by financing invoices within 24-48 hours, eliminating the traditional 60–90-day payment wait times
Dynatrace, the leading AI-powered observability platform, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency. This specialization recognizes Dynatrace as an AWS Partner that helps customers and the AWS Partner Network drive the advancement of services, tools, and infrastructure pivotal for implementing generative AI technologies.
MOLI, the neighbourhoods favourite Chinese restaurant at Dubai Hills Business Park, has introduced a refreshed line-up of weekly experiences, inviting guests to discover new reasons to return throughout the week. The week begins with a revamped Business Lunch, running from Monday to Friday, 12 PM to 3 PM. Guests can opt for the three-course menu, starting
The Middle East space economy, valued at $18 billion in 2024, is projected to almost double and reach $34 billion by 2030, according to the new report by Beyond Earth Ventures. The study shows that Saudi Arabia will account for nearly half of this total, driven by its $8.7 billion space economy in 2024 and a projected trajectory […]





























