A new generation of investors is reshaping financial markets, with participation accelerating across both developed and emerging economies. In the UAE and wider MENA region, this shift is particularly pronounced, driven by a digitally native population redefining how wealth creation begins.
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Mark & Save, one of the GCC’s fastest-growing value hyperstore chains, is set to open its 23rd hyperstore in the region and 10th store in the UAE on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Dubai’s Muhaisnah. The new opening forms part of Mark & Save’s ongoing regional expansion strategy, with six additional hyperstores planned across […]
DFM The DFM General Index ended the week higher on 8 May 2026, rising +2.35% from AED 5,766.85 to close at AED 5,902.21. During the week, 30 stocks gained, 8 declined, and 3 remained unchanged. The index was supported by several strong-performing names during the week. ALEC rose +8.21% to AED 1.45, while EMPOWER gained […]
At Make it in the Emirates 2026, the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) cemented its role as the UAE’s growth capital partner for industrial SMEs — launching the National Champions Program, signing a trilateral agreement with MOIAT and ADNOC to drive industrial resilience and supply chain localisation, and formalising a network of collaborative partnerships with leading […]
Aram Group PJSC has entered into a strategic alliance with Prepaire Labs through the acquisition of equity stake, announced during the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The partnership establishes a long-term framework to develop sovereign biological infrastructure across the UAE, positioning Abu Dhabi at […]
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly concluded the 26th Cycle of its flagship national education programme, the Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition (ISEPSC), held from 4th to 7th May 2026. In alignment with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education, this year’s competition was successfully conducted on the Zoom virtual platform,
Emaar Properties concluded its participation in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, the largest edition to date, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the UAE’s industrial ecosystem and advancing local value creation. Held from 4 to 7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Make it in the Emirates marked its fifth anniversary […]
WHOOP, the human performance company, and Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, announced a strategic partnership to advance proactive health, performance science, and preventative healthcare innovation in the UAE, anchored by Mubadala’s $75 million investment in WHOOP. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening health
Unique Properties has announced a landmark seven-figure investment to bring on board one of Dubai’s leading brokers, Alessandro Console. The strategic acquisition signals the company’s continued commitment to investing in top-tier talent, even as global and regional dynamics introduce short-term market fluctuations. With regional tensions leading to a temporary cooling in
Inspired by the UAE’s national growth priorities, Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Solutions+, a Mubadala company, has entered into a strategic partnership with 9Yards Communications, a fully integrated communications firm under NG9 Holding, through the signing of a strategic partnership agreement at the Mubadala pavilion during Make it in the Emirates
U.S. Markets SPX surged 1.46% yesterday to a fresh all-time high of 7,365, as prospects of a US-Iran peace deal reignited optimism across markets. The rally was primarily driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, as investors priced in the possibility of a resolution to the conflict. However, the market is approaching a critical juncture. Investors […]
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is advancing construction at Burj Azizi with works progressing across both the raft foundation of the main tower and the automated car park building: two of the most engineering-intensive phases in the build of what will be the world’s second tallest tower. The car park building, […]
New figures from dubizzle point to a notable shift in how safety and trust are evolving across the UAE’s digital classifieds space, with scam reports on the platform down 27% year on year in Q1 2026. While the numbers reflect improvements within dubizzle’s own ecosystem, they may also signal something broader about the market itself. […]
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a partnership with Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC), an Abu Dhabi-based producer of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipes, to deploy cutting-edge Industrial AI Vision technology across manufacturing operations in the UAE. The collaboration was showcased at Make it in the Emirates 2026,
Defying a broader “wait-and-see” sentiment across the Middle East’s real estate sector, UAE-based design and build group K4 has announced the expansion of its Dubai headquarters and its official entry into the Abu Dhabi market, as it continues to scale despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The move comes as many developers and contractors slow […]
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced that it has exceeded AED 6.33 billion in local procurement spend since joining the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) National In-Country Value (ICV) programme, in 2022. This marks a near threefold increase from AED 2.25 billion in 2025, underscoring the Group’s growing […]
Raising capital is never just about convincing investors that an idea is interesting but proving that it can survive pressure, attract a defined audience, and grow with discipline. The region’s startup ecosystem is maturing, with early 2026 data showing funding activity remaining steady, with $327 million deployed in February, and $150 million in April 2026, […]
American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office to launch “Digital Talents in Sharjah” and advance the development of future-ready talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology fields. The agreement underscores a shared commitment to equipping
Sindan, the UAE’s national hub for advanced AI-powered manufacturing, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to enhance collaboration across research, talent development and advanced manufacturing. As part of this strategic partnership, Sindan will work closely with NYUAD, focusing on testing materials, qualification and
Century Financial, a leading UAE-based investment firm, announces that its Senior Research Analyst, Lakshmanan Meyyappan, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest Chartered Accountant in February 2026. Achieving this distinction at just 16 years and 141 days, his journey reflects exceptional individual discipline, the evolving landscape of





























