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Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital launch the 2026 ‘Women in Tech’ Accelerator in the UAE

News Desk 31/03/2026

Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Village Capital, announced today the launch of the eighth edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE, continuing its support for women-led, tech-enabled startups at a critical stage of growth.   The 2026 cohort will equip founders

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Digitization-led disruption set to reshape GCC auto commerce ecosystem

News Desk 31/03/2026

Autotech Ventures is expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by establishing a presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move by the global venture capital firm focused exclusively on ground transport innovation is aimed at pursuing opportunities in the use of disruptive technologies that will further improve the region’s auto commerce ecosystem. To […]

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R.Evolution shows commitment to a resilient forward moving market. Eywa Moves from Vision to Built Reality as Tree of Life Reaches Structural Completion and Show Residences Become Ready for Opening

News Desk 30/03/2026

Eywa Tree of Life, the flagship residential development by R.Evolution and the most health-conscious building in the world, has reached a defining moment on site with the completion of its superstructure and the finalisation of its show residence, bringing the project firmly into its next phase of delivery and market readiness.   This milestone also reflects […]

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Yango Drive releases 2025 Mobility Report highlighting AI’s growing impact on UAE’s travel ecosystem

News Desk 30/03/2026

Yango Drive, the car rental service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has published its 2025 Mobility Report, an industry analysis exploring how AI is reshaping mobility across the UAE. Based on publicly available government and market data, the report examines shifting traveller behaviour, mobile-first discovery, and the operational role of AI […]

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AI Video Production Is Disrupting Traditional Advertising Says ROSA eSolutions

News Desk 30/03/2026

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape one of the most resource-intensive areas of marketing which is commercial video production.   According to ROSA eSolutions, a Toronto-based digital marketing firm with regional operations in the UAE, businesses are increasingly turning to AI-powered video tools to produce advertising content faster, more efficiently and

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EGF Invests AED 45 Million in CarniStore to Anchor the UAE’s Premium Protein Sector

News Desk 30/03/2026

Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), the UAE’s flagship growth equity investor, has announced a landmark AED 45 million strategic minority investment in CarniStore, the nation’s leading premium protein business, bringing together sourcing expertise, proprietary production, and digital retail to elevate food standards across the UAE. This marks EGF’s first investment in the food

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Relm Granted Full VARA Broker Dealer Services License in the UAE, Strengthening Dubai’s Regulated Digital Asset Ecosystem

News Desk 30/03/2026

XBASE Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services LLC, operating as Relm and a subsidiary of XBD Group, has received its full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license authorises Relm to operate as a regulated virtual assets broker-dealer in the UAE, permitting the company to provide compliant […]

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Azizi Developments Sponsors Dubai World Cup for 9th Consecutive Year

News Desk 30/03/2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, marks nine years of partnership with the Dubai World Cup (DWC) as the event reaches its 30th edition. The developer has backed the $1.5 million G1 Al Quoz Sprint, a 1,200-meter turf race, since 2017.   The Al Quoz Sprint has drawn champions from Australia, South […]

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LG Styler™ Brings Professional-Grade Garment Care to UAE Homes

News Desk 27/03/2026

LG Electronics (LG) has introduced the LG Styler™ clothing care system in the UAE, providing a steam-based alternative to dry cleaning and traditional washing for delicate garments. The device aims to prolong fabric lifespan, minimize frequent laundering, and cope with the humidity levels typical in UAE households. The LG Styler™ uses steam instead of detergents […]

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Azizi Developments Appoints Doka as Formwork Partner for Rêve Riviera

News Desk 27/03/2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, appointed Doka, a world leader in formwork, scaffolding, and engineering solutions, as the formwork and scaffolding partner for Rêve Riviera, a landmark multi-tower residential complex rising in Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City, Dubai.   The appointment was a reflection of Azizi’s quality-driven approach to

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Letswork Launches Long-Term Office Rentals Classifieds for the UAE Market

News Desk 26/03/2026

Letswork, the all-in-one platform connecting people and workspaces, has launched its long-term office rentals classifieds, a new product designed to modernise how businesses discover and lease commercial office space across the UAE. The new classifieds enables landlords, developers and workspace operators to list long-term offices and private suites, while giving startups,

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MAXION reports 399% user growth amid rising demand for real-world connection platforms

News Desk 26/03/2026

MAXION, a UAE-based platform empowering social connections, has reported 399% year-on-year growth in its user base in 2025 following the introduction of an AI-powered infrastructure designed to prioritise real-world interaction. The growth reflects strong adoption of the platform’s technology-driven approach to facilitating meaningful relationships. Over the same period,

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Pan Asian Media delivers Dh33.78 million worth of press coverage to clients through 131 PR campaigns across industries in 2025

News Desk 26/03/2026

The public relations services market in the UAE is projected to have reached US$812 million in 2025, up from US$705 million in 2021, according to reports.   The market is driven by high-profile investments in UAE real estate, luxury, and digital PR tools. Ad spend on influencer marketing in the UAE is expected to reach […]

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UAE Marketers Lead in AI Trust But Struggle with Data Silos, New Salesforce Research Finds

News Desk 26/03/2026

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, today released findings from the United Arab Emirates as part of its Tenth Edition State of Marketing Report. The research, based on responses from 100 marketing decision-makers across the UAE, reveals a market that is embracing AI with greater confidence than global counterparts, yet facing significant data […]

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SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai on April 1 to Align Policy, Technology, Market Confidence, and Investment through Stakeholder Participation

News Desk 26/03/2026

With the patronage of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and in legacy collaboration with Huawei, the SAMENA Telecommunications Council confirms that its Leaders’ Summit 2026 will take place as scheduled on April 1st at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.   This confirmation follows a review of the Summit’s timing with UAE-based

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Above Digital Repositions for 2026 with Clear Focus on Revenue-Driven Performance Marketing

News Desk 26/03/2026

Above Digital, the Dubai-based performance marketing agency, has announced a refined strategic direction as it closes the year, reinforcing its focus on revenue-driven performance marketing for businesses where lead quality, sales readiness, and measurable growth matter more than volume.   The announcement marks a clear evolution for the agency over the past five

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AUS climbs QS rankings, boosting global standing

News Desk 26/03/2026

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has recorded significant progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with multiple disciplines climbing in the global rankings and new subjects entering the list for the first time. The results highlight the university’s growing international reputation across a wide range of academic fields and reflect its continued

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EMMY®-AWARD WINNING REGULAR SHOW RETURNS WITH NEW SERIES

News Desk 26/03/2026

Cartoon Network announced today the return of one of its most celebrated animated comedy series, Regular Show. Premiering with a special half-hour episode on Cartoon Network HD and air Weekdays @ 5pm KSA | 6pm UAE | 4pm CEST starting May 11th., Regular Show: The Lost Tapes uncovers all-new chaotic escapades of Mordecai and Rigby. […]

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Ski Dubai and Dubai Sports Council Bring UAE Community Together for the Seventh Edition of DXB Snow Run on 17 May

News Desk 25/03/2026

Ski Dubai, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, is pleased to announce that the seventh edition of the DXB Snow Run will take place on Sunday, 17 May. Under the theme of “Growing in Unity” in this year’s UAE Year of Family, the unique -4⁰C running experience brings families, friends, and communities together to […]

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Ministry of Culture launches ‘UAE Traditional Crafts Award – Make it in the Emirates’

News Desk 25/03/2026

The Ministry of Culture launched the ‘UAE Traditional Crafts Award – Make it in the Emirates’, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. It aims to promote Emirati crafts and enhance its presence as one of the most prominent components of national identity, as well as a key contributor to strengthening the […]