UWANT, the smart home cleaning brand, continues to strengthen its presence in the UAE with the launch of its Ramadan offers, giving households access to smart, efficient cleaning solutions during one of the busiest times of the year. Since its official debut in the UAE last month, UWANT has
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A pioneer of giving has contributed AED 10 million to the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The initiative aims to establish a sustainable endowment […]
In a clear indication of continued confidence in the strength of the UAE economy and the attractiveness of Dubai’s real estate market, JAD Global Real Estate Development has announced the groundbreaking of its residential project JAD288, the company’s second development in Jumeirah Garden City, alongside the appointment of Al Safa Contracting as the project’s main […]
As questions around regional stability surface, some residents are understandably seeking reassurance about everyday essentials. Organic Foods & Café is urging calm, and the facts support it. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that strategic reserves are sufficient for four to six months, with import activity and supply flows continuing normally. As
UAE Markets Ease After Two-Day Closure, Fundamentals Remain Strong : Comments from Century Financial
Equities in the United Arab Emirates are trading slightly lower on Wednesday, following a two-day closure aimed at protecting the Gulf state’s key markets amid the regional geopolitical developments. The DFMGI is trading around AED 6,200, looking to recapture its 100-day EMA at AED 6,281. Meanwhile, the FTSE ADX General Index is holding around AED […]
Kuwaiti economist and founder of Al-Wathiqa Regional Real Estate, Abdulrahman Al-Husseinan, highlighted the strength of the UAE’s real estate market, describing it as one of the Gulf’s most resilient markets in absorbing geopolitical shocks, thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows. He explained that the emirates of Dubai and Abu […]
Across the history of the United Arab Emirates, social cohesion has served as a structural pillar of national resilience, enabling the nation to meet pressure with composure and transform uncertainty into opportunity. From the earliest years of the Union, the UAE anchored its development in the strength of the family, placing human dignity, solidarity, and […]
In periods of heightened regional uncertainty, the shift from routine operations to crisis readiness must be swift, coordinated and grounded in verified information. For UAE‑based organisations, the priority is to maintain business stability, safeguard personnel, adhere to official government directives, and ensure readiness to assist or evacuate employees should
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Scholar Research Center to support scientific research and innovation ecosystem, and boost cooperation among local authorities. The move aligns with the UAE’s vision of developing a knowledge-based economy founded on research and development. The
As the UAE’s real estate and construction sector records a period of unprecedented growth, with property transactions hitting record-highs and the UAE’s construction market forecast to grow by over 6% in 2026, Zircon Concepts has launched a major Ramadan initiative to support the boom. The leading one-stop destination for sanitary ware, building materials and high-quality
Direct Debit System (DDS), the UAE Central Bank–licensed fintech platform for automated collections, today announced its partnership with Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental, to enable remote mandate authorisation, paperless transactions, and faster reconciliation across their nationwide leasing portfolio. With operations spanning all seven emirates and a strong focus
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, and Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and South Africa, have signed a master lease agreement to bring clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE. The 25-year agreement strengthens operational efficiency, improves […]
As Emirates Gold enters its 34th year, the UAE-based precious metals refinery looks ahead to 2026 with a bold vision centered on expansion, innovation, and industry leadership. Built on more than three decades of refining excellence, certified standards, and institutional trust, the company is entering its next phase of growth with a clear ambition: to […]
Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, the leading integrated healthcare provider in the region, is spearheading its annual Ramadan outreach under the unified banner of the “Aster Volunteers ‘Joy of Giving’ Program.” Supported by the collective network of Aster Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies, and Retail outlets, the program includes the distribution
Pride Investment LLC, an Emirati family-owned business, has contributed AED 50 million to Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The contribution aims to help establish a sustainable source of funding for orphan care, […]
The UAE’s EDGE Group and Spain’s EM&E Group have signed an agreement to explore the establishment of a UAE-based joint venture, supported by a commercial pipeline of approximately USD 1.5 billion. The signing took place yesterday at EM&E Group’s headquarters, during an event attended by the UAE Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Saleh Ahmad Salem Alzaraim […]
Nisus Finance Services Company Limited (NIFCO) has announced the acquisition of Paradise View 1, a residential building in the Majan mixed-use community, for an investment outlay of AED 101.1 million. The transaction is part of Nisus Finance’s planned US$1 billion fund deployment strategy in partnership with global institutional funds and family offices, dedicated
Sapio Solutions, a seasoned, UAE-based web development and digital services company, has officially entered the market, bringing integrated digital solutions tailored to the evolving needs of businesses across the UAE and the wider GCC region. Headquartered in UAE, and with branch offices in India and South Africa, Sapio Solutions specializes in website design and
The UAE National Orchestra has joined the World Association for Performing Arts (WAPA), marking an important step in the Orchestra’s long-term strategy to build an international network of creative and institutional partnerships. The membership follows the UAE National Orchestra’s participation in the Beijing Forum for Symphonic Music, where Managing Director Sheikha Alia
Addleshaw Goddard today announced the appointment of Naji Hawayek as UAE-based Partner in its Corporate team, further strengthening the firm’s transactional capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa. The appointment represents a significant investment in the region and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to scaling its Middle East platform with senior,





























