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There is a particular kind of urgency to the last stretch of summer, the sense that the free mornings, the long lunches, the days with nowhere to be, are about to run out. School gates reopen, calendars fill back up, and the leisurely pace of the past few months gives way to routine almost overnight. […]
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of the Sharjah Excellence Award, noting that the final deadline for registration and submission is the end of January 2027. Held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and […]
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, will launch scheduled flights to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, as of 11 November 2026. Following Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, Chengdu will become the fourth destination on the Mainland China served by the flag carrier. Home to more than 21 million people, […]
FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the homegrown creator of The Original Dubai Chocolate, has unveiled its new From Dubai, With Love Hero Box, turning 100 heartfelt messages shared by the FIX community at Kite Beach into a new Freakin’ Incredible ’Xperience. Behind every message is a person that is at the heart of this story. The messages capture sentiments of love, […]
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Markets Limited Friday Closing Prices S&P 500 7,786 (-0.17%) Nasdaq 26,729 (-0.28%) Gold $4,377 (+0.59%) Brent Crude Oil $88.49 (+1.88%) In the Week Ahead, we spoke last week about how much market focus was on US Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy. Indeed, the dominant macro story did […]
Choithrams, leading UAE-based retail and distribution chain, launched Quickerr by Choithrams stores on four Green Line stations across the Dubai Metro, bringing a faster, more accessible shopping format to the everyday journeys of commuters across the city. Quickerr represents Choithrams’ focus on speed, convenience, and making everyday shopping easier. The concept
UAE-born fragrance house Rasasi has unveiled Hawas Gold Digger, the latest addition to its globally recognised Hawas collection, at an exclusive launch event held at La Perle Dubai on 14 August 2026. Hawas Gold Digger builds on the distinctive energy of the Hawas collection while introducing a warmer, richer and more expressive olfactive direction. […]
Gold Gains on Fed Easing Bets While Hormuz Risks Keep Oil Elevated – Comments from Century Financial
Gold & Silver Gold is trading 0.55% higher at $4,401 per ounce this morning, rebounding after Thursday’s 1.3% decline as weaker-than-expected US retail sales reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve. Softer economic data has pushed Treasury yields lower and weighed on the dollar, strengthening the macro backdrop for non-yielding assets such as
Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, will bring its AI and autonomous technologies into one of Dubai’s major community initiatives at Dubai Festival City Mall on 22 August. Yango Yasmina will become the AI race commentator, guiding and entertaining runners throughout the course with timely reminders, running and well-being tips, science and local facts, interactive
LG Electronics (LG) today announced a strategic partnership with stc tv, stc group’s digital streaming and broadcasting service, to elevate the home entertainment experience for users across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. [RR2.1][SIA2.2]The collaboration brings together LG’s webOS platform with stc tv’s established regional entertainment offering, making a broad
Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) LLC, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling services in the UAE and a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis, has unveiled a structured roadmap towards Net Zero operations by 2050. Developed through a data-driven and technically modelled, the roadmap establishes a clear decarbonisation pathway within
Digital transformation and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across the Middle East are reshaping how organisations approach the protection of people, infrastructure and operations, with cyber, physical, operational, human and third-party risks now increasingly interconnected. Against this backdrop, Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 will examine how this integration
Tax Star, the UAE’s first AI-powered corporate tax software platform, announced it has closed a $1.75 million seed funding round. The raise comes as Tax Star positions itself around one of its most significant regulatory milestones to date, its status as a pre-approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP) for UAE e-invoicing. The round was backed primarily […]
Cloudera, the only company bringing AI to data anywhere, today released its latest global survey, The Great AI Re-Architecture, revealing a fundamental shift in enterprise IT as organizations redesign their data architectures to meet the demands of AI. Based on responses from 1,500 Enterprise Architects, Cloud Infrastructure Leads, and Data Architects worldwide, the report
REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading value-fashion and homeware brand, has launched its GCC-wide Back-to-School campaign, “Ready, Set, School!”. The first day back is often remembered through the smallest details – a new backpack waiting by the door, shoes that have not yet collected a single mark, and the excitement of carrying a favourite character
Chery UAE, part of AWR Automotive, has unveiled its new 360° Virtual Showroom, offering customers a comprehensive digital experience that allows them to explore the brand’s latest vehicle lineup from anywhere, at any time. Designed to make every stage of the ownership journey more convenient and informed, the interactive platform enables customers to
Ras Al Khaimah based developer Al Hamra unveiled a new show apartment within its key development Waldorf Astoria residences, to give an exclusive preview of the tower which is scheduled to be completed by the end of Q4 2027. Framing panoramic views of Wynn Al Marjan Island and the Arabian Gulf, the development features a […]
As artificial intelligence, financial technology, data analytics and digital commerce reshape the global business landscape, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has revamped its business programs to equip graduates with the knowledge and capabilities required for an increasingly technology-driven economy. Following approval from the UAE Commission for
UAE National business leader Amer Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Vertix Holdings, has been appointed to the Business Influencer Council of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for the 2026–2027 term. His name appears on the Council roster published by AACSB, alongside members representing Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, SHRM, Harvard Business Publishing, Kyndryl,





























