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UAE-BORN COFFEE PLANET STRENGTHENS REGIONAL MARKET LEADERSHIP THROUGH MAJOR PARTNERSHIPS WITH IKEA OPERATED BY AL-FUTTAIM, EMARAT AND UNION COOP

News Desk 14/07/2026

Coffee Planet, one of the GCC’s most established integrated coffee companies, has announced a series of major regional partnerships with IKEA operated by Al-Futtaim, Emarat and Union Coop, further cementing its position as a leading player within the Middle East’s evolving retail and

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UAE remains the safest haven for investment due to safety, security and resilience, officials say at an ICAI Conference in Dubai

News Desk 14/07/2026

With US$48.24 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow, the UAE ranked the top destination in the Middle East and 9th in the world for investment in 2025, that speaks volume about the country’s ability in attracting FDI due to its safe, secure environment and resilience amid multiple regional and global crises, officials said at a […]

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ThinkProp to Launch CCIM Designation Programme in the UAE for the First Time

News Desk 14/07/2026

ThinkProp, a UAE-based real estate training institute launched by Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES), has announced the launch of the CCIM Designation Programme in the UAE for the first time, bringing one of the world’s most recognised commercial real estate credentials to professionals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from September 2026.   As the exclusive […]

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IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave UAE Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI

News Desk 14/07/2026

A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organizations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change, reinforcing the growing importance of AI sovereignty to maintain business continuity and performance.   Based on insights from 1,000 […]

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UAE energy firms risk forfeiting millions in R&D credits unless spend is qualified and pre-approved

News Desk 13/07/2026

From enhanced carbon capture at gas processing plants to grid modernisation and renewable energy storage, the technology reshaping the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has acquired a new dimension. As of the 2026, a significant portion of the research and development (R&D) behind it can be converted into a corporate tax credit of up to […]

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The UAE Lottery Delivers a Dream Come True: Father Wins AED 30 Million with Family Birthdays

News Desk 13/07/2026

Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old maintenance technician from Kerala, India, has become the second-ever AED 30 million Grand Prize winner of The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw, after choosing numbers tied to the three dates that matter most to him: his own birthday, and those of his wife and daughter. Rather than picking numbers at […]

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ECI Supports USD 50 Million Trade Finance Facility for Gerald Group with ADCB to Accelerate UAE Non-Oil Exports

News Desk 13/07/2026

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has supported a USD 50 million, three-year trade finance deal for Gerald Metals Sàrl, the Geneva-based subsidiary of Gerald Group, with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) acting as the lender. Clyde & Co served as legal counsel to ECI.   This transaction stands as a […]

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World Cup Fever Drives Surge in Demand for TVs, Gaming Consoles and Home Entertainment Setups Across the UAE, dubizzle Data Reveals

News Desk 13/07/2026

With the football World Cup entering its final stages, fans across the UAE are upgrading their home entertainment setups to make the most of the remaining action. New data from dubizzle, the UAE’s largest online marketplace, reveals a sharp increase in demand for televisions, gaming consoles and home theatre systems as residents prepare to watch […]

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OMODA & JAECOO confirms UAE debut of SIVP technology following Dubai road sightings

News Desk 13/07/2026

As OMODA & JAECOO vehicles continue attracting attention across Dubai, the company has officially confirmed that they are showcasing its upcoming Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology, an advanced assisted driving feature scheduled to debut in the UAE soon. Following weeks of speculation generated by viral social media videos showing the OMODA & JAECOO

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Zayed Sustainability Prize Closes 2027 Submissions with Strong Global Participation

News Desk 13/07/2026

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has officially closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving an unprecedented 10,233 entries from 177 countries across its six categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. Now in its 18th year, the Prize continues to […]

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Atlys opens its first-ever physical store in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to the UAE

News Desk 13/07/2026

Atlys, the travel technology company enabling travellers to apply for visas across 120+ destinations, has opened its first experience centre at BurJuman Mall, Dubai. The walk-in space offers expert, in-person visa guidance and marks Atlys’ first physical presence worldwide.   The UAE is Atlys’ largest market outside India. International markets, including

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OMODA & JAECOO’s SHS Technology Keeps UAE Summer Journeys Cool and Fuel-Efficient

News Desk 13/07/2026

Summer has arrived in full force across the UAE, bringing soaring temperatures, heavy air-conditioning use and longer road journeys that put every vehicle to the test. From daily commutes and inter-Emirate travel to football watch parties and weekend getaways, motorists are looking for vehicles that can stay cool, deliver strong performance and keep fuel costs […]

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Thumbay to Launch UAE’s First-of-Its-Kind Academic Programs in Longevity Medicine in Partnership with Switzerland’s Geneva College of Longevity Science

News Desk 12/07/2026

Thumbay Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS), Switzerland, becoming the first private medical university in the United Arab Emirates to introduce structured academic education in Longevity Medicine, Healthy Ageing, Preventive Healthcare, and Precision Health — delivered through the newly

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UAE Leads the Arab World in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index

News Desk 10/07/2026

The United Arab Emirates has ranked first among Arab countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), underscoring the success of the nation’s proactive, whole-of-society, and integrated government approach to climate action, ecosystem vitality, and environmental health.   The 2026 EPI evaluates countries across 47 performance indicators grouped into 12

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UAE real estate market set to reach AED 2.98 trillion by 2031

News Desk 10/07/2026

The UAE’s real estate sector is poised for continued long-term growth, further cementing the country’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for investment, development and innovation. According to leading market intelligence platform ‘Statista Market Insights’, the UAE real estate market is projected to reach AED 2.98 trillion by 2031[1],

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UK’s No.1 JAECOO J7 drives OMODA & JAECOO’s UAE growth momentum

News Desk 10/07/2026

As OMODA & JAECOO continues accelerating its expansion in the UAE, the brand has reached another significant global milestone with the JAECOO J7 ranking as the No.1 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the UK during the January-May period this year, highlighting the growing international recognition of its self-developed Super Hybrid System (SHS) technology. The achievement comes

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Siemens Partners with Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Inaugurates Emirates Monitoring Center

News Desk 09/07/2026

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has inaugurated the Emirates Monitoring Center, the first national facility of its kind to provide real-time monitoring of the UAE’s integrated power network by linking all four electricity utilities: Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Sharjah Electricity, Water

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UAE’s First of its kind procedure for Pulmonary Hypertension successfully carried out at Medcare Hospital Sharjah

News Desk 09/07/2026

Medcare Hospital Sharjah has successfully performed the UAE’s first advanced Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) for pulmonary hypertension on a 44-year-old woman who had spent more than a decade struggling with severe breathlessness caused by a rare and potentially life-threatening lung condition. The breakthrough intervention was led by Dr. A.B. Gopalamurugan, Structural

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OMODA & JAECOO Confirms UAE Debut of SIVP Technology Following Dubai Road Sightings

News Desk 09/07/2026

As OMODA & JAECOO vehicles continue attracting attention across Dubai, the company has officially confirmed that they are showcasing its upcoming Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology, an advanced assisted driving feature scheduled to debut in the UAE soon. Following weeks of speculation generated by viral social media videos showing the OMODA & JAECOO

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Formative to expand Abu Dhabi footprint with new FitnGlam Masdar superclub

News Desk 09/07/2026

FitnGlam, part of Formative, the UAE’s largest fitness collective, is preparing to open its third location at My City Center Masdar in Abu Dhabi. Scheduled to open in Q4 2026, the 22,000 square foot facility will become FitnGlam’s seventh location across the UAE, further expanding the country’s leading luxury women-only brand’s presence in one of […]