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Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered Unveil the Second Edition of ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ Celebrating Technology Leaders

News Desk 18/06/2026

Following the successful launch of Global Indians of the UAE, the year-long Khaleej Times editorial franchise, in partnership with Standard Chartered, returns with its second sector-focused instalment, spotlighting Indian-origin leaders who are helping to shape the UAE’s technology landscape.

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Citi Appoints Rajeev Garg as New Head of Wealth for the UAE

News Desk 18/06/2026

Citi today announced the appointment of Rajeev Garg as the new Head of Wealth for Citibank N.A., UAE, effective June 18, 2026.   Garg will lead the strategic advancement and performance of Citi’s Wealth vertical (Citigold, Citigold Private Client and Credit Cards) in the UAE, while strengthening the business’s risk and control framework in line with […]

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Group Chats Are the New Stadium: Snapchat Research Reveals How Football Fandom Is Moving Beyond the Match

News Desk 18/06/2026

Football fandom is increasingly being shaped by conversation, community and real-time participation, according to new research released today by Snapchat. The findings reveal that for young fans across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the match is no longer the entire experience, with messaging, group chats and mobile engagement becoming central to how supporters follow the […]

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Tax makes UAE economy transparent and sustainable, officials at the ICAI Dubai conference tells delegates

News Desk 18/06/2026

Simplified tax structure makes economy transparent and sustainable, officials told more than 300 accounting professionals and delegates at the Tax 360° – Navigating India, UAE & International Tax Landscapes Conference, organised by the Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).   “Ten years ago, we didn’t talk about tax in the […]

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OMODA & JAECOO SHS Powers UAE Football Fans’ Summer Journeys with Performance and Comfort

News Desk 18/06/2026

As football excitement captures the attention of millions of fans worldwide this summer, watching the game has evolved beyond the stadium into a complete lifestyle experience. Across the UAE, fans are gathering with friends and families for match-night celebrations, inter-Emirate road trips, beachside screenings, and outdoor viewing experiences — creating a growing demand

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AUS climbs to record-breaking QS ranking with significant gains in employability and research impact

News Desk 18/06/2026

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has achieved its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings, ranking 258 globally in the 2027 edition, an improvement of 14 places from 2026. This milestone places AUS among the top 17% of universities ranked by QS worldwide and maintains its position among the top three universities in the […]

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SolitAir appoints ATC as dangerous goods training partner

News Desk 18/06/2026

SolitAir, the UAE’s next-generation dedicated B2B airport-to-airport cargo airline, has appointed Dubai-based Aviation Training Center (ATC) as its preferred training services provider for dangerous goods (DG).   The appointment is designed to equip SolitAir’s growing team with the latest approaches, techniques and competencies in the handling and

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FRC 2026 Brings Together Global Restructuring Leaders to Shape the Future of Financial Recovery

News Desk 18/06/2026

The opening day of the 4th Annual Financial Restructuring MENA Conference (FRC 2026), hosted by the Ministry of Justice – UAE, brought together regulators, financial institutions, investors, restructuring professionals, legal experts and corporate leaders to discuss the future of financial recovery and business resilience across the region. Held at Conrad Abu Dhabi

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OMODA & JAECOO brings AiMOGA Robotics Vision to UAE’s hospitality and events industry

News Desk 18/06/2026

As the UAE strengthens its position as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, exhibitions, and mega-events, OMODA & JAECOO is showcasing how its advanced AI ecosystem — from AiMOGA humanoid robots to the upcoming VPD (Valet Parking Driver), also known as SIP (Super Intelligent Parking) technology — could shape the next generation of intelligent customer […]

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ADCAN Pharma and Galenicum partner to elevate UAE’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities

News Desk 17/06/2026

ADCAN Pharma, a leading UAE-based pharmaceutical manufacturer and the nation’s first-ever producer of oncology and hormone products, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Galenicum, a leading Spanish pharmaceutical company, to strengthen the UAE’s pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory capabilities.   The official signing ceremony was held at ADCAN

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HUAWEI FreeClip 2 Expands Colour Range in UAE with New Berry Purple Edition

News Desk 17/06/2026

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has expanded the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 lineup in the UAE with the introduction of a stylish new Berry Purple colour option. Joining the existing Blue, White, Black and Rose Gold colours, the new addition offers consumers even more ways to express their personal style while enjoying the earphones’ distinctive open-ear […]

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UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support signs five agreements to integrate new athletes into modern sailing development programs to enhance competitiveness

News Desk 17/06/2026

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) signed five agreements to enroll a new group of young athletes into its modern sailing training and rehabilitation programs. The agreements, signed in collaboration with the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, aim to identify, nurture, and prepare emerging […]

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British Orchard Nursery Marks 20 Years with the Launch of AI Academy and Graduation of 1,500+ Children across UAE

News Desk 17/06/2026

British Orchard Nursery (BON), the UAE’s largest and most awarded early childhood education provider, celebrated a major milestone this graduation season as more than 1,500 children graduated from its nurseries across the UAE, marking the beginning of their educational journey and reinforcing BON’s commitment to nurturing future-ready learners. The celebrations

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Alef Education Scales AI Learning Reach Across UAE Private Schools, Boosting Arabic Proficiency

News Desk 17/06/2026

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, is further scaling the reach of its award-winning AI-powered solutions across leading private school groups in the UAE, with 124,500 students now actively engaged through its learning ecosystem. This expansion underscores Alef Education’s growing momentum in the private education sector and reinforces its

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EDGE and Naval Group Advance Cooperation on Integrated Naval Air Defence Capabilities

News Desk 17/06/2026

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Naval Group, a global leader in naval defence systems and maritime security solutions, have signed an agreement at Eurosatory 2026 to conduct a series of firing trials for the SKYKNIGHT air defence missile using Naval Group’s Rampart.   The agreement, signed between Naval […]

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Lalamove Expands Support for SMEs with New ServicesAfter Strong First-Year Growth in the UAE

News Desk 17/06/2026

Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, today announced the launch of two new services in the UAE, marking the completion of its first year of operations. After exceeding its initial first-year targets, the platform has expanded from a Dubai-only service to a nationwide network covering all seven emirates, while its driver partner network grew ten […]

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ABHI partners JustGold to Bring Digital Gold To ABHI’s Users Across UAE

News Desk 17/06/2026

ABHI, the region’s neobank of the future, has announced a partnership with JustGold, a pioneering digital gold investment platform, to bring fractionalized digital gold for Abhi users across the UAE. This partnership will enable ABHI users to buy, sell, and hold fractional ownership of physically backed gold through a secure platform. As consumers increasingly seek

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UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Visits Thumbay Medicity in Ajman

News Desk 16/06/2026

Thumbay Medicity welcomed His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE to its Ajman campus on Friday. It marked the Minister’s first visit to one of the region’s largest integrated hubs for medical education, healthcare, and research, and it set the tone for a closer conversation between the country’s trade […]

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Alaan launches UAE’s first AI-native business bank account, powered by ruya

News Desk 16/06/2026

Alaan, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, today launched a business bank account with built-in intelligence, powered by ruya. With this launch, Alaan becomes the first fintech in the region to combine corporate cards, domestic and cross-border supplier payments, invoice automation, and accounting into a single AI-native platform.   A major step in the

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Mishcon de Reya appoints high profile litigation and arbitration team in the UAE

News Desk 16/06/2026

Mishcon de Reya, an international law firm with more than 650 lawyers globally, operating at the intersection of complex disputes, global capital and economic transformation, today announced the appointment of three new hires in the Dispute Resolution team in the UAE. Charlotte Bijlani joins as Partner and Co-Head of the UAE Disputes practice. She has […]