Mashreq – a leading financial institution in the MENA region – has launched Visa Commercial Pay on Mobile (VCP Mobile), a next-generation virtual card payment solution for business and corporate clients in the UAE. The VCP Mobile platform leverages Visa’s global payment network to enable
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OMODA marked a major milestone in its Middle East expansion with “OMODA Fashion Night,” a high-profile brand showcase blending technology, fashion and future mobility. The event, attended by around 300 regional and international media, influencers and automotive experts, signalled the brand’s growing commitment to the UAE as a strategic growth market. More than a vehicle
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, confirmed that its industrial arm, Azizi Industries, has signed the main technological contract for a new greenfield rebar rolling mill in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). The deal represents a decisive step in the Group’s broader push into manufacturing the UAE and working with reputable […]
The Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup will return in 2027, following another record-breaking edition last month, and registrations are now open. From January 8-10, 2027, teams from across the world will gather in the UAE capital to contest the eighth edition of the region’s Tournament of Choice. The competition’s three-day format returns after a hugely […]
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations, to prepare students for leadership roles in the transforming sector. Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, the program combines strategic communications with data-led decision making to equip graduates with the creative and […]
A new study by Arthur D. Little (ADL) reveals that culturally integrated hospitality properties can claim higher average daily rates and enjoy up higher guest satisfaction scores, significantly above the industry average. Titled “Integrating Culture into Hospitality Services” the report provides a comprehensive benchmarking of how Middle Eastern destinations such as the
Novo Nordisk, a global leader in the treatment of obesity and diabetes, has announced the launch of “Champion A Lighter You,” a new lifestyle awareness campaign in the UAE. The campaign encourages individuals to rethink traditional weight-loss approaches and is designed to empower those managing their weight to own their transformation journey towards a lighter, […]
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium came alive with energy this morning as more than 1,000 children from 20 schools across the UAE streamed in for the annual J.P. Morgan Kids Day that traditionally marks the start of WTA 1000 week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. For more than an hour, primary […]
Asia Bankers Club, a global private membership network supporting international market entry and cross-border expansion, is further enhancing its offering in the UAE through the launch of expanded international market entry and cross-border advisory services. This strategic move reinforces the UAE’s growing role as a second headquarters for the world’s most ambitious
Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Charity Association (DCA) to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian and community welfare initiatives across the Emirate of Dubai, reinforcing the role of private-sector collaboration in advancing social responsibility. Under the partnership, the DCA
Century Financial, a leader in the UAE’s financial services sector with over 35 years of national presence, has expanded to new locations in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. This strategic move reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to improving accessibility, offering bespoke client services, and fostering deeper local engagement within these key emirates.
The Economic Integration Committee held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and with the participation of directors general of local economic development departments from across the UAE. The Committee discussed mechanisms to enhance cooperation and coordination between federal and local entities to
Ankabut, the UAE’s leading education cloud and network service provider, and Dell Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance technological innovation within the country’s education sector. The agreement, signed by Walid Yehia, Managing Director – South Gulf, Dell Technologies, and Tarek Jundi, CEO, Ankabut, underscores a shared
The Ministry of Culture has announced the inscription of five UAE heritage sites on the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (ICESCO) List of Islamic World Tangible Heritage. The announcement was made during the 13th session of the meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee (IWHC), held in Uzbekistan. The newly inscribed UAE
Taylor Group, a VIP chauffeur service with European roots and a growing presence across Dubai and Abu Dhabi has announced a strategic expansion of its wedding-focused chauffeur services in the UAE. Designed to operate quietly in the background while the couple focuses on the moments that matter, Taylor Group’s wedding chauffeur service is meticulously coordinated […]
Colors Food Trail, the much-loved Ramadan cookery show, returns with a new season that puts UAE achievers front and centre, letting their food journeys lead the conversation. From popular influencers to business leaders, the season brings together personalities who have made their mark, with each episode built around their life experiences, family traditions, childhood
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has spotlighted its artificial intelligence-driven drug efficacy design initiative, known as the InSilico project, during its participation at World Health Expo (WHX 2026), marking a significant step in the UAE’s push toward digital transformation in pharmaceutical development. The InSilico project leverages advanced digital modelling
Everyone remembers their first car. Not because it was perfect, but because it taught them what ownership really means. In the UAE, that lesson comes quickly. The Nissan Magnite is one of the few SUVs that seems to understand that from the outset. Introduced to the market by Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship company […]
The UAE is aligning its healthcare system around prevention and proactive healthspan optimisation, as global evidence shows people are living longer but spending more of those years in poor health. According to the World Health Organisation, gains in healthy life expectancy continue to lag behind increases in overall life expectancy, resulting in a global […]
Image Credit : WAM Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has issued a decision to form a new National Identity Committee aimed at strengthening and aligning the UAE’s national identity framework. The committee will be chaired by […]





























