Corporate Space

Honeywell to split into two companies, unveils new brand identities

Miguel Hadchity 02/06/2026

Photo Credit: Honeywell Dubai, UAE — June 2026 — Honeywell announced the brand names and visual identities for the two independent, publicly traded companies it will become when it spins off its aerospace division at the end of this month. According to a press release, the automation business

Corporate

EDGE Group acquires controlling stake in Italian propulsion specialist CMD

Miguel Hadchity 14/05/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Abu Dhabi-based defense technology conglomerate EDGE Group has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Italian firm Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A., marking a significant expansion of the group’s European industrial footprint. The signing ceremony took place at CMD’s facility in Atella, in the Basilicata

Corporate

Gulf women cement role in regional development as population and job figures rise

Miguel Hadchity 23/04/2026

Photo Credit: WAM UAE — April 2026 — The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf confirmed that women in the Gulf are strengthening their presence in the region’s development journey, supported by a youthful population base and rising labour market participation. According to a centre report, key indicators highlight […]

Corporate UAE

Abu Dhabi’s DGE puts human capital at the core of an AI-driven government future

Miguel Hadchity 16/04/2026

Photo credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that investing in human capital is the essential foundation for building a future-ready, AI-driven government. According to the Emirates News Agency, Abdullah Al Shammari, executive director of the national workforce enablement sector, explained that the department

Corporate

Dubai’s legal sector surges as international law firms flock to the emirate

Miguel Hadchity 08/04/2026

Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — Dubai’s position as a global legal powerhouse continues to strengthen, with the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department reporting a notable rise in licensed international legal consultancy firms during the first quarter of 2026.  By the end of March, the total number of licensed international firms had reached 86, […]

Business Corporate

Mada Media awards major outdoor advertising contract to Arabian Outdoor in Dubai

News Editor 01/04/2026

Photo Credit : Gulf News Dubai: Mada Media has awarded a strategic out-of-home (OOH) advertising contract to Arabian Outdoor, part of the Choueiri Group, as part of its broader efforts to regulate and expand Dubai’s outdoor advertising sector. The agreement, signed at Mada Media’s headquarters, supports ongoing initiatives to enhance investment opportunities in the emirate

Corporate

Dubai’s economic resilience praised by international business leaders as a global benchmark

Miguel Hadchity 23/03/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — March 2026 — Amid a shifting global landscape, Dubai continues to solidify its reputation as a benchmark for resilience and agility, according to chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. The leaders attributed the emirate’s steadfastness to an integrated economic model that unites […]

Business Corporate

How Ergonomic Chairs Can Improve Posture and Productivity

Mariam Khawer 11/03/2026

The modern workplace is increasingly designed around employee wellbeing. From lighting and acoustics to layout and furniture, companies are recognising that physical comfort plays a significant role in performance. One of the most important elements in this equation is seating. Industry specialists such as Urban 411 office furniture emphasise that an ergonomic chair is not

Business Corporate UAE

Asia Leads as Source of Multinationals Attracted to Dubai in 2025

News Editor 26/02/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE – Asia emerged as the leading source of multinational companies drawn to Dubai in 2025, accounting for nearly half of all firms attracted by the Dubai International Chamber. The chamber, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, reported that 46.9 percent of multinational companies (MNCs) it brought to […]

Corporate Finance

Abu Dhabi new business licences surge 29% in 2025, driven by streamlined reforms

Miguel Hadchity 26/02/2026

Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority, the licensing arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, has announced a significant surge in business activity across the emirate, with the number of new economic licences issued in 2025 growing by 29 percent compared to the previous year. According to the […]

Corporate

Dubai chamber and JOOD partner to channel community contributions into sustainable SMEs

Miguel Hadchity 19/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 —  In a strategic move to bolster the emirate’s social entrepreneurship landscape, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce has formalized a partnership with the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment to provide targeted support for local startups and small businesses focused on sustainability. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed

Corporate Finance

Sharjah’s economy surges in 2025 with record licences, digital innovation, and 97% Emiratisation rate

Miguel Hadchity 17/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The Sharjah Economic Development Department has declared 2025 a landmark year of transformative growth, unveiling impressive metrics that underscore the emirate’s strengthening position as a competitive and sustainable economic hub. Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, chairman of SEDD and member of the Sharjah Executive Council,

Corporate

Dubai launches B2B digital drive to empower SMEs through new Tradeling partnership

Miguel Hadchity 27/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — Dubai has expanded its Dubai Traders initiative into the business-to-business digital arena through a strategic partnership with Tradeling, the MENA region’s largest B2B digital marketplace. The collaboration, formed between the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Chambers, and the Tradeling platform, aims to

Corporate Finance

UAE unveils landmark amendments to Commercial Companies Law to bolster business environment

Miguel Hadchity 08/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has detailed the far-reaching implications of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which amends the existing Commercial Companies Law. The amendments, spanning 15 articles and introducing a new provision for the formal transfer of company registration between jurisdictions, are […]

Corporate

Dhaman report highlights robust growth and foreign investment in Arab F&B sector with UAE leading

Miguel Hadchity 29/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation announced that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment projects between January 2003 and December 2024. These projects represented a capital expenditure of $22 billion and created approximately 93,000 jobs, as

Corporate Transport

MENA business travel soars in 2025, driven by short trips and affordable regional flights, Tumodo report reveals

Miguel Hadchity 25/12/2025

Photo Credit: Tumodo Dubai, UAE — December 2025 —  The Middle East and North Africa region has cemented its status as a global business hub, with corporate travel demand experiencing significant growth in 2025. According to the annual business travel report released today by Tumodo, a B2B travel platform in the region, this surge is […]

Corporate

UAE’s Ministry of Finance achieves coveted ‘Great Place to Work’ certification

Miguel Hadchity 23/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has been formally certified as a “Great Place to Work,” securing a prestigious international benchmark for workplace excellence. This accolade, awarded by the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work, follows a rigorous and independent employee survey. According to […]

Corporate

KEZAD Group secures over $300m in manufacturing investments from Indian giants Jindal and Haldiram

Miguel Hadchity 21/11/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group and the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the region, has signed two land lease agreements representing combined investments of more than AED 1.1 billion ($299.5 million) with leading Indian business groups, Jindal SAW Group and Haldiram Group. […]

Corporate News UAE

Dubai International Chamber attracts 261 companies in first nine months of 2025, marking 65% growth

Miguel Hadchity 07/11/2025

Photo Credit: WAM During the first nine months of 2025, Dubai International Chamber attracted 261 new companies to Dubai, representing 65% year-on-year growth, including 44 multinational companies. pic.twitter.com/BGw5s8z7IR — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 6, 2025 Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — Dubai International Chamber attracted 261 new companies to Dubai,

Corporate News UAE

Dubai Chamber of Commerce reports robust growth in first nine months of 2025, fueling D33 Agenda

Miguel Hadchity 05/11/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — November 2025 — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has reported significant achievements for the first nine months of 2025, underscoring its role in driving economic growth and supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda. The chamber welcomed 53,838 new member companies during this period, a 4 percent year-on-year […]