The UAE will enter 2027 with “a different economy, a more productive economy”, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, said at the RISE Summit 2026 today, setting out recovery, execution and reform as the country’s three economic priorities for the year ahead.
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As households across the UAE and the wider GCC balance busy schedules with everyday household responsibilities, LG Electronics (LG) is highlighting its range of washing machines designed to make laundry simpler through intelligent washing technology, tailored fabric care and convenient connected features. By combining advanced washing technologies with practical
Here’s something you might not expect to see on the McDonald’s menu: a shrimp burger, crispy fish tempura wrap, and Fish & Fries. Starting October 12, McDonald’s UAE is launching its Seafood Festival, a limited-time menu created for seafood lovers and anyone curious enough to try something different from their usual McDonald’s order. At the […]
FREELANDER will showcase FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit, hosted by Chery Auto at its global headquarters in Wuhu, China, next week. Following its Global Brand Launch in Abu Dhabi on 29th September 2026, where the UAE was confirmed as its first international market, the brand will present how British design heritage […]
Persium, a UAE-based environmental technology startup which provides advanced air quality, noise, and environmental sensors, data and solutions, has won the London Business School (LBS) MENA Startup Competition 2026, held in Dubai on 14 October. Supported by London Business School’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital (IEPC), the competition attracted nearly
OMODA & JAECOO recorded a 123% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales in September 2026, driven largely by growing demand for electrified models, as the company prepares to unveil the all-new OMODA X crossover on October 20. The announcement comes as the brand continues its international expansion, including in the UAE, where cumulative vehicle deliveries […]
New research by IBM (NYSE: IBM) finds that AI-related incidents are already reaching boardrooms in UAE organizations, but governance capabilities and risk accountability are under pressure as AI adoption advances. Three in four (75%) UAE executives surveyed say an AI-related incident — including an agent failure, data exposure, AI-driven decision error or AI security
The Food & Beverage (FAB) Group, a subsidiary of DEAL Holdings, is expanding its portfolio of international hospitality brands through a regional partnership with London-founded Kricket, with plans to introduce, develop and operate the restaurant concept across the GCC. Kricket will make its debut in Dubai at Vida Emirates Hills, establishing its regional flagship and
ADNOC Distribution (ISIN: AEA006101017) (Symbol: ADNOCDIST), the UAE’s largest mobility and convenience retailer, and Jetour UAE, exclusively distributed by Elite Group Holding, have announced an agreement encompassing customer engagement initiatives and the selection of ADNOC Voyager, the UAE’s No.1 lubricants brand, as Jetour’s trusted lubricants
As students across the UAE return to their classrooms and settle into new routines and social environments, schools are increasingly focused on supporting wellbeing alongside academic development. Peekapak, an edtech company and wellbeing platform offering social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum across nursery to Grade 12 in schools across the UAE and worldwide, is
Majra – National CSR Fund convened the Impact Investment Lab at the 5th edition of Investopia Bridge in Abu Dhabi, which was inaugurated by His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Chairman of Majra’s Board of Trustees. The session brought together key stakeholders for a focused dialogue on strengthening […]
Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) today announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency trading solution, enabling affluent clients to access digital assets securely through the Bank’s platform, marking a step forward in how clients engage with this evolving asset class. The launch marks a global first for Standard Chartered and the first offering of its […]
The United Arab Emirates is leading a global dialogue, in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), to develop the Global Principles for Strategy in the Agentic AI Era: a framework to guide how governments and institutions redesign strategic planning and decision-making, and use artificial intelligence (AI) to make better decisions. Agentic AI systems can […]
The market narrative has shifted again. Earlier in the year, crude oil was the dominant macroeconomic risk, lifting inflation expectations and putting pressure on global equity valuations. Now, oil has retreated more than 10% from its September highs, but investors have been handed another challenge: US Treasury yields have climbed to levels last seen in […]
Vijay Valecha, Chief Investment Officer, Century Financial The UAE Cabinet has approved Dh292.5 billion in federal expenditure for the period from 2027 to 2029 which is an increase of 28.3% from the previous three year period. This represents an estimated Dh64.5 billion increase in planned spending equivalent to approximately Dh97.5 billion annually over the new […]
Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, has launched a one-of-a-kind oncology collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, marking an important step forward in strengthening cancer research and care in the UAE and across the wider region. The collaboration will begin collecting and preserving cancer-related
Dell Technologies and Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on AI-powered solutions. These solutions aim to help the UAE’s public sector enhance its urban services, improve public safety and respond more efficiently to the needs of the residents and visitors. The collaboration reflects the UAE’s ambition […]
The UAE leads the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in early childhood education participation, with preprimary enrollment reaching approximately 82%, according to new analysis from Arthur D. Little (ADL). The findings are published in ADL’s new Viewpoint, From Cradle to Classroom: Why early childhood education is a high-return opportunity & how GCC countries can
UAE organisations have moved quickly to establish policies governing AI access, but new research from Delinea shows that those rules are not consistently translating into effective control over what AI tools and agents do in practice. The global research surveyed IT and security leaders at organisations that are actively using or piloting AI, including […]
TCL has joined Red Bull Wings Cup as the Official Display Partner for its UAE campaign, bringing its flagship QD-Mini LED TV technology into a global EA SPORTS FC™ 27 competition that gives everyday players the chance to represent their country on the world stage. Red Bull Wings Cup is underway across almost 80 countries […]





























