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Arada builds in-house construction capability with the expansion of Australian contractor Roberts Co into the UAE

News Desk 06/10/2026

Arada has announced the expansion of Roberts Co into the UAE, bringing the tier-one Australian construction company’s expertise to the region as part of its growing Arada Industries vertical. The move sees Roberts Co establish a UAE presence with a substantial head office team already in

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Optro Establishes UAE Hub to Support Rapid Transition to Agentic GRC Across the Middle East

News Desk 06/10/2026

Optro, the leading AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform, today announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), establishing Dubai as the company’s newest regional center. The move represents a major step forward in serving global GRC teams and providing localized support for its rapidly growing customer base across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

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2nd Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine to take place in Abu Dhabi ​

News Desk 05/10/2026

The UAE Integrative Medicine Council (UAEIMC) has announced the second edition of Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine, taking place from 20 to 22 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The summit will bring together leading local and international experts to exchange knowledge and explore scientific evidence and emerging innovations contributing to the continued

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UAE E-Invoicing: Less than Four Weeks Left for AED 50m+ Businesses to Appoint a Provider

News Desk 05/10/2026

Large UAE businesses have less than four weeks left to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the country’s e-invoicing mandate, with many companies yet to make a selection, according to Tax Star, a Ministry of Finance approved Accredited Service Provider. Businesses with annual turnover of AED 50 million or more must appoint an ASP […]

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British Orchard Nursery (BON) launches UAE Heritage and Values Book at its 42nd branch opening in Dubai Hills and celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with Dubai Police personnel

News Desk 05/10/2026

Unlocking complex concepts such as heritage, identity and belonging for three- and four-year-olds in a simple and relatable way, British Orchard Nursery (BON) has launched the UAE Heritage and Values Book, specially designed for preschoolers. The book was unveiled by Colonel Abdullah Salim Al Suwaidi, Director, Hemaya School Office, Dubai Police, who attended the opening

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Why the evolution of UAE construction is changing how projects are visualized

News Desk 05/10/2026

The UAE’s construction sector is set to continue its upward trajectory over the coming years, with the market projected to reach AED 614.38 billion by 2031, according to market intelligence and advisory firm ‘Mordor Intelligence’. The continued expansion is supported by sustained public and private investment, major urban development plans, infrastructure projects and

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Emirates Franchise Association Highlights Franchising’s Role in Scaling UAE Food Brands and Strengthening Sector Resilience at Future Food Forum 2026

News Desk 05/10/2026

The Emirates Franchise Association (EFA) has concluded its participation in Future Food Forum 2026, highlighting the growing role of franchising in supporting the UAE’s ambitions to build globally competitive food and beverage brands and strengthen the sector’s long-term growth. The discussions come as the UAE’s food and beverage sector continues its

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NRTC at Global Food Week – UAE’s next food-security challenge is building more resilient supply chains

News Desk 05/10/2026

With 70% of the region’s food trade passing through the UAE, valued at more than AED 100 billion annually, the country’s role in regional food security increasingly depends not only on where food is sourced, but on the resilience and sophistication of the supply chains that move it. Against this backdrop, NRTC Group, one of […]

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Huawei Advances Its Commitment to Education Through Technology and Community Engagement at UAE Education Achievement Awards

News Desk 05/10/2026

A student working through a difficult problem needs more than an answer. They need the tools and confidence to understand how to solve it. This belief shaped Huawei’s participation in the Education Achievement Awards in Dubai, where the company brought educators together to explore how technology can support learning and creativity.   Organised by Stratos […]

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Mazal Launches First-of-its-kind Escrow-Protected Marketplace for Premium Number Plates Trading

News Desk 02/10/2026

Mazal has officially launched its new digital platform, introducing what it describes as the UAE’s first escrow-protected ecosystem dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of premium Dubai number plates. The platform was unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at a cutting-edge digital and vibrant event venue, bringing together industry stakeholders, collectors,

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UAE STARTUP, METISJEAN, LAUNCHES TO DELIVER SOVEREIGN AI TO NATION’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR

News Desk 02/10/2026

MetisJean, an ambitious tech startup, has launched in the United Arab Emirates with the goal of supplying the nation’s public and private sector organisations with sovereign AI capabilities. The firm is focused on generating 100% of its revenue and growth in the UAE, has ambitions for rapid scaling in the region, and aims to play […]

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Workday Launches in the UAE to Help Organisations Transform HR, Finance, and IT in the AI Era

News Desk 02/10/2026

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT, announced the launch of its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To mark the launch, Workday released new findings from its report “Beyond Productivity: Measuring the Real Value of AI in the UAE,” which explores how organisations are measuring AI’s impact […]

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READING FOR PLEASURE CARAVAN CONFERENCE CONCLUDES ITS THIRD EDITION ACROSS THE UAE

News Desk 01/10/2026

The third edition of the Reading for Pleasure Caravan Conference has concluded following four days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops and practical sessions across Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, bringing together about 120 local and international speakers and more than 2,000 parents, teachers, librarians and educators. Organised by the Emirates Literature

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Citi® Token Services Expands Global Footprint into UAE and Japan

News Desk 01/10/2026

Citi today announced the expansion of Citi Token Services into UAE and Japan, advancing our strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. The expansion is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy, which is focused on solving real-world client needs by building bank-grade

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RAKEZ and Rakbank launch UAE-first Sixty-Minute business account opening

News Desk 01/10/2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Rakbank are making business banking faster and easier through a new proposition that enables eligible RAKEZ businesses to open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 60 minutes, a first in the UAE.   Available to eligible new and existing businesses with a RAKEZ trade licence, the proposition is […]

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UAE AI Office and AWS Announce 72% AI Adoption Rate Across UAE Businesses

News Desk 30/09/2026

The UAE is among the fastest-growing AI markets globally, with businesses across key sectors significantly expanding their adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, according to new research from Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched in collaboration with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office.​   The “Unlocking the UAE’s AI Potential

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SCC Middle East appoints Shams Hasan as VP of Sales as regional expansion accelerates

News Desk 30/09/2026

SCC Middle East has appointed Shams Hasan as Vice President of Sales as the company expands its UAE-based team and accelerates its growth plans across the Middle East. Hasan will lead the company’s commercial development across the region, with responsibility for expanding SCC ME’s customer base and strengthening its engagement with government, critical industries and […]

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Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs honours winners of ‘Institutional Impact Award 2026’

News Desk 30/09/2026

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) honoured the winners of the ‘Institutional Impact Award 2026’ at a recently organised ceremony. The event celebrated the initiatives, projects and efforts by the Ministry’s employees that delivered a sustainable institutional impact, reflecting MFNCA’s dedication to fostering a culture of institutional

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Checkout.com integrates Jaywan into its UAE acquiring platform

News Desk 30/09/2026

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, today announced that it has integrated Jaywan, the UAE’s domestic card scheme, into its acquiring platform. This capability enables merchants to accept Jaywan cards through Checkout.com’s domestic connectivity, staying fully compliant with the UAE’s mandate and meeting consumer expectations.   The launch of

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Global minimum tax is reshaping how companies are bought and sold in the UAE: Report

News Desk 29/09/2026

Businesses buying or selling companies in the UAE are finding that the transaction itself, rather than their existing operations, brings them within the global minimum tax. That is the central finding of the latest ‘Deals Decoded’ publication from Dhruva, a Ryan LLC affiliate, on how the rules influence what a business is worth, how a […]