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Vertix Holdings Signs MoU with European Emirati Business Council to boost trade between the UAE and Europe

News Desk 10/02/2026

Vertix Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based diversified business conglomerate, has signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Emirati Business Council, to strengthen institutional collaboration and support entrepreneurship, capacity building, and to establish a strategic

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ECI highlights its role in trade diversification and risk resilience

News Desk 10/02/2026

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, highlighted the strategic importance of accelerating trade diversification beyond hydrocarbons, positioning it as a critical pathway to long-term economic resilience and sustainable growth across the Middle East. The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing this transition by empowering export,

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Frontline Heroes Office: The UAE Is the World’s Platform for Advanced Healthcare

News Desk 10/02/2026

The Frontline Heroes Office commended the landmark edition of the “World Health Exhibition” in Dubai, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Prevention. This year’s edition has attracted an unprecedented gathering of healthcare leaders, policymakers, physicians, innovators, and investors from more than 180 countries. The Office stated that the event

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Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered launch ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ editorial franchise

News Desk 10/02/2026

Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered announced the launch of the ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ partnership at a signing ceremony attended by senior leadership executives from both organisations, a representative from the Indian Consulate and two of the list-makers. The new editorial franchise spotlights a rising generation of Indian expatriate leaders redefining influence,

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iCAUR V27 MAKES ITS FIRST GLOBAL LAUNCH IN THE UAE

News Desk 10/02/2026

iCAUR, a leading hybrid and electric vehicle brand making waves worldwide, has now officially arrived in the UAE. The brand was launched at a glamorous gala evening at the Park Hyatt Dubai, attended by senior global executives from iCAUR, VIP guest,s and respected members of the media. As part of the classical theme experience, guests […]

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Al Rostamani Communications Secures Landmark Contract to Power Advanced Surveillance Systems at Burj Azizi, the World’s Second Tallest Building

News Desk 10/02/2026

Al Rostamani Communications, a leading UAE-based systems integrator and a member of Al Rostamani Group, has been selected by Azizi Developments to deliver advanced surveillance and security systems for Burj Azizi, set to become the world’s second tallest building. The appointment places Al Rostamani Communications at the centre of one of the most technically demanding […]

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Choithrams Announces Largest Price Reset in the UAE on Nearly a Third of its Essential Products

News Desk 10/02/2026

Choithrams, the UAE’s favourite neighbourhood retail and distribution chain, announces a strategic price reset for approximately 10,000 essential products, marking one of the largest price resets by a UAE supermarket retailer to date. The reset follows a survey conducted by Choithrams, which gathered feedback and insights from close to 8,000 customers in 2025. With

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Genetec and Etimad sign MoU to advance unified physical security innovation in the UAE

News Desk 10/02/2026

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etimad Holding (“Etimad”), part of EDGE Group, to strengthen unified physical security capabilities in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU was formally signed between Firas Jadalla, Regional Director, META at Genetec and

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens WHX (formerly Arab Health)

News Desk 10/02/2026

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially opened the 2026 edition of World Health Expo (WHX) on Monday, 9 February.   Held under the theme ‘Where the World of Healthcare Meets’, the landmark healthcare showcase will take place for the first […]

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Al Ghurair recognised as a Top Employer in the UAE for the fourth consecutive year

News Desk 10/02/2026

Al Ghurair has been officially recognised as a Top Employer in the United Arab Emirates for 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year Al Ghurair has received this distinction from the Top Employers Institute. The certification reflects Al Ghurair’s people-centric culture, underpinned by strong people practices, a clearly defined values framework, and sustained investment

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UAE Signals Shift From Inclusion to Performance at She Investment Summit

News Desk 09/02/2026

The She Investment Summit 2026 was held on 28 January in Dubai, convening senior leaders, investors, and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors. The summit reflected the UAE’s transition from institutionalised female participation in leadership to a new phase defined by execution, decision

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Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment Empowers UAE’s First Male Winter Olympic Athlete

News Desk 09/02/2026

Alex Astridge is set to make history this month as the first male alpine skier to represent the UAE at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. This milestone is the culmination of a decade-long strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim’s Ski Dubai, the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC), and the Winter Sports Federation (WSF). […]

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NEO PAY and CredibleX partner to empower SMEs with seamless financing access in the UAE

News Desk 09/02/2026

NEO PAY, the UAE’s leading digital payments and merchant solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with CredibleX – a pioneering licensed embedded financing lender – to enhance access to working capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the UAE. This alliance marks another major milestone in NEO PAY’s mission to unlock embedded financing for

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The 4th Edition of The Great Marketing & Business Minds UAE 2026 Highlights the Evolution of Marketing Leadership

News Desk 09/02/2026

Senior marketing leaders across the UAE gathered in Dubai to celebrate outstanding marketing minds and examine how the profession has evolved into a strategic business function shaped by data, accountability, and artificial intelligence. These conversations took place alongside the awards ceremony at the 4th Edition of The Great Marketing & Business Minds UAE 2026,

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UAE ministry announces temporary closure on part of Dubai’s Emirates Road

News Editor 06/02/2026

Image Credit : Gulf News The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the temporary closure of a section of Dubai’s Emirates Road as part of ongoing infrastructure development works. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry said Al Jami Road and the distributor at the Al Badaa intersection towards Emirates Road will […]

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Surging Demand in the UAE Powers Sri Lanka’s Post-Gulfood 2026 Export Strategy

News Desk 06/02/2026

As the global food trade continues to exceed USD 2 trillion annually, exporting nations are increasingly judged not only on origin, but on consistency, traceability, and their ability to meet evolving buyer expectations. For Sri Lanka, the UAE has emerged as a critical market within this landscape, ranking among the country’s top 10 export destinations […]

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Alef Education named ‘Best Educational Platform’ at Kuwait Award for Educational Technology Conference & Exhibition 2026

News Desk 06/02/2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has been awarded the ‘Best Educational Platform’ for its Alef Pathways platform at the 4th Kuwait Award for Educational Technology Conference & Exhibition 2026 – Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Award.   The company participated in the event as a Strategic Sponsor, supporting an event that

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GEMS Education hosts Open Day across 43 schools following strong response to GEMS Genius Scholarship

News Desk 05/02/2026

Building on the launch of the GEMS Genius Scholarship in 2025, GEMS Education conducted a landmark Open Day across 43 of its schools in the UAE and Qatar. The schools welcomed over 500 shortlisted students and their families, selected from the total pool of more than 2,200 applications across the UAE and Qatar, for the […]

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UAE Brokers Driving Multi-Billion AED Deals Compete at Exclusive MERED Padel Tournament

News Desk 05/02/2026

MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, hosted its first padel tournament as a targeted industry engagement, bringing together senior brokers from the UAE’s leading real estate agencies for a high-level networking and competition experience. Held at Padel Edition, the invitation-only tournament was designed to strengthen relationships with brokers who

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One Broker Group’s Dh29 billion sales orderbook puts it in pole position as real estate market continues to grow fast

News Desk 05/02/2026

The current sales orderbook of One Broker Group, a Dubai-based exclusive real estate advisory, has exceeded Dh29 billion across 16 projects, including 12 real estate and 4 hospitality projects with a development value of Dh20 billion. This put the company in pole position in the UAE’s high-growth real estate market.   It has also acquired […]