With UAE corporate tax regulations now fully active and enforced, a growing number of entrepreneurs and business owners are unknowingly exposed to liabilities they assumed did not apply to them, says Peter Ivantsov, Managing Partner of GCG Structuring – one of the UAE’s leading corporate
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ThinkProp Venture, a Abu Dhabi- and Dubai-based real estate training institute of the Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) Venture, has announced the launch of ThinkProp AI Academy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE designed to build real, measurable AI-enabled capabilities for real estate and business professionals. More than a traditional training
The conversation around sustainability in the UAE has, for years, been dominated by plastics. But a recent high-level roundtable hosted at the American University of Sharjah in collaboration with Emirates Biotech signals a necessary shift in focus, one that could redefine how the country approaches its circular economy ambitions. Bringing together senior voices from the
The UAE Ministry of Finance’s decision to extend the accreditation deadline for e-invoicing service providers to October 30, 2026, is seen as a strategic move to support smoother adoption and strengthen overall ecosystem readiness as the country advances its digital transformation agenda. Industry leaders say the extension gives businesses additional time to align internal
New global research from Dataiku, the Platform for AI Success, conducted by Harris Poll, reveals that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a defining test of CEO success, tenure, and legacy. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than in the UAE, where CEOs increasingly believe their future in the role will be determined by their ability […]
ADI Foundation and SettleMint today announced a strategic partnership to develop digital securities infrastructure on ADI Chain, supporting the tokenization of securities under the ADGM’s regulatory framework. The partnership brings together two distinct capabilities into a single, integrated digital securities infrastructure. ADI Foundation provides the compliance-ready
Celebrating local brands and the community behind them, FIX Dessert Chocolatier hosted an immersive art installation at Kite Beach this past weekend. Running from 9 – 10 May, the experience was rooted in a spirit of togetherness, carving out a public moment of kindness and connection. The ‘Messages from the UAE’ initiative collated almost 6,500 […]
Select Property has highlighted sustained demand from UAE and wider GCC investors for UK real estate, as it introduces Vita Living Circle Square North, a residential development designed to deliver immediate income and long-term stability in one of the UK’s most active rental markets. The launch comes at a time when investor behaviour across the […]
H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), underscored the growing importance of export credit agencies (ECAs) and the urgent need for diversification amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, during her participation at the Lill Global Symposium 2026 held at Rhodes House in Oxford, UK, where ECI was a sponsor. Held under […]
Sony Middle East and Africa (Sony MEA) has successfully completed its Solar Power Energy Project with a project capacity of 391.2 kWp, at its regional headquarters located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), Dubai, marking a significant step in advancing its sustainability agenda and reinforcing its long-standing presence in the United Arab Emirates. The […]
Union Coop has announced a strategic partnership with Peekabox, the UAE-based digital platform focused on reducing food waste, reinforcing its role in supporting the nation’s food security agenda while improving resource efficiency across its operations. The initiative will begin within Union Coop’s bakery departments, where surplus fresh products at the end of each
A new generation of investors is reshaping financial markets, with participation accelerating across both developed and emerging economies. In the UAE and wider MENA region, this shift is particularly pronounced, driven by a digitally native population redefining how wealth creation begins. Young investors are entering the markets with a mindset that differs
Mark & Save, one of the GCC’s fastest-growing value hyperstore chains, is set to open its 23rd hyperstore in the region and 10th store in the UAE on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Dubai’s Muhaisnah. The new opening forms part of Mark & Save’s ongoing regional expansion strategy, with six additional hyperstores planned across […]
DFM The DFM General Index ended the week higher on 8 May 2026, rising +2.35% from AED 5,766.85 to close at AED 5,902.21. During the week, 30 stocks gained, 8 declined, and 3 remained unchanged. The index was supported by several strong-performing names during the week. ALEC rose +8.21% to AED 1.45, while EMPOWER gained […]
At Make it in the Emirates 2026, the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) cemented its role as the UAE’s growth capital partner for industrial SMEs — launching the National Champions Program, signing a trilateral agreement with MOIAT and ADNOC to drive industrial resilience and supply chain localisation, and formalising a network of collaborative partnerships with leading […]
Aram Group PJSC has entered into a strategic alliance with Prepaire Labs through the acquisition of equity stake, announced during the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The partnership establishes a long-term framework to develop sovereign biological infrastructure across the UAE, positioning Abu Dhabi at […]
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly concluded the 26th Cycle of its flagship national education programme, the Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition (ISEPSC), held from 4th to 7th May 2026. In alignment with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education, this year’s competition was successfully conducted on the Zoom virtual platform,
Emaar Properties concluded its participation in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, the largest edition to date, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the UAE’s industrial ecosystem and advancing local value creation. Held from 4 to 7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Make it in the Emirates marked its fifth anniversary […]
WHOOP, the human performance company, and Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, announced a strategic partnership to advance proactive health, performance science, and preventative healthcare innovation in the UAE, anchored by Mubadala’s $75 million investment in WHOOP. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening health
Unique Properties has announced a landmark seven-figure investment to bring on board one of Dubai’s leading brokers, Alessandro Console. The strategic acquisition signals the company’s continued commitment to investing in top-tier talent, even as global and regional dynamics introduce short-term market fluctuations. With regional tensions leading to a temporary cooling in





























