RAKBANK today reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the UAE’s SME sector, announcing a series of measures aimed at strengthening business resilience, maintaining credit flow and enabling growth during a period of heightened global uncertainty. For over five decades, supporting small and
UAE
Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced the successful completion of AED 815 million debt refinancing. The transaction consolidates existing USD and GBP-denominated loans into a single UAE-domiciled facility, arranged through a syndication of international and local banks at highly competitive pricing. The
The UAE is entering a transformative chapter in its economic history as it transitions toward a fully independent energy strategy. This evolution reflects a nation that has successfully balanced rapid industrial growth with sophisticated financial planning, resulting in an economy where the non-oil sector now drives the majority of national wealth. By stepping into a […]
Following Australia’s first-of-its-kind ban on social media for under-16s, and with more than two dozen countries considering similar measures, new global research from Family First, a Varkey Foundation initiative, shows that 63% of UAE parents support a social media ban for under-16s in their country. However, children are more divided: 45% of 9- to 18-year-olds in the
The recently announced plans by the UAE Government to automate 50 per cent of the government organisations and services through Artificial Intelligence (AI) for autonomous execution and decision-making creates opportunities for businesses and professionals in the UAE who could play a great role in this transformation, experts said at a packed conference, organised by the
Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has rolled out a new flexible FM proposition. Their new adjustable contract will enable educational institutions to switch between three distinct operational modes within 24 hours to align with campus usage. The three types of operational mode include a normal cycle, holiday cycle and […]
Huawei today officially announced the retail availability of the HUAWEI MatePad Mini in the United Arab Emirates. The brand-new compact tablet from Huawei is designed for both portability and performance. Featuring an 8.8-inch OLED PaperMatte display and an ultra-lightweight chassis, the MatePad Mini slips effortlessly into your pocket while still handling reading, work,
Consumer demand in the UAE’s automotive market is increasingly shifting towards electric and hybrid vehicles, as rising fuel costs, driven by recent geopolitical developments, reshape purchasing priorities. Recent data highlights a clear and immediate surge in EV interest, with engagement increasing by 24% in the first week of April, which surpasses the 5% growth in […]
Omniconn, a UAE-based pioneer of AI-powered IoT solutions, has become the first company in the GCC to achieve UL 3115 certification, a new international standard introduced by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. The certification recognizes the safe, secure, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in safety-critical environments. The
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, today in announced the launch of Balanced Cooling, a purpose-built solution for buildings connected to centralized cooling systems in the UAE, designed to resolve low Delta T and improve cooling performance through a more
CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, and SpendConsole, a global leader in AI-powered finance automation, today announced a strategic partnership to launch the UAE’s first sovereign, mandate-ready e-invoicing platform. The joint solution enables the UAE’s public and private sector entities to meet the Ministry
UAE retail investors’ remain confident in the local economy and stock market, despite heightened geopolitical tensions and market volatility according to the latest UAE Retail Investor Beat survey, from trading and investing platform eToro. Confidence in the UAE stays strong The survey of 1,000 UAE retail investors found that 91% express confidence in the long-term […]
Takeem, the award-winning UAE PropTech platform building the trust layer for the property ecosystem, has launched the GCC’s First Rental Guarantee service, a value-added offering for landlords, tenants, asset managers and agents arriving as regional markets navigate renewed uncertainty. The Takeem Rental Guarantee (TRG) covers landlords against tenant non-payment and
Thumbay Healthcare today marked another major milestone in its journey of clinical innovation with the inauguration of two landmark facilities at Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman — a state-of‑the‑art Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit at Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, and the ultra‑premium Royale Presidential Suite at Thumbay University Hospital.
Equity markets in the UAE have become increasingly news-flow driven in the short term, with recent geopolitical developments highlighting how quickly sentiment can override fundamentals. Although the news of a resumption of talks between the US and Iran has temporarily bolstered investor sentiment, prompting the UAE market to close in the green on Friday. Looking […]
Al Masaood Automobiles and Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, have completed the first-ever rail transport of finished passenger vehicles for an automotive dealership – a significant step in the evolution of the nation’s logistics sector. The milestone saw a shipment of Nissan passenger vehicles transported from ports on the Eastern Coast to […]
Few scenes capture the UAE’s progress in empowering women quite as vividly as the presence of Emirati women at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. Far from symbolic, their participation represents the continuation of a deeply rooted role in the nation’s agricultural and food development story. Their contributions have grown beyond mere participation,
In the presence of H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Silal Group, the UAE’s leading agri-food and agricultural technology group, signed 14 strategic partnerships with leading institutions across the country’s food sector during an official signing ceremony held on the main stage of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and […]
The UAE’s premier annual event on food security convincingly demonstrates that the region’s agricultural transformation is now a tangible reality. Amid the region’s biggest farming initiatives, the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Al Ain is where ambition meets the future. Three startups launching on opening day provide a revealing snapshot of AI’s
Rently, a rental technology platform in the UAE, continues to expand its footprint in the UAE, streamlining how rent is paid by enabling flexible monthly payments for tenants while supporting structured and timely payouts to landlords. Rently is designed for a rapidly evolving rental market, where changing rental costs and payment structures are driving demand […]





























