Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully hosted its 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026, titled “Decarbonising Packaging: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint, Innovation and Climate-Neutral Strategies.” The session convened policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts,
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The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, marking a significant step toward documenting and safeguarding elements of the UAE’s modern architectural legacy. The launch coincides with the inaugural meeting of the National Identity Committee, chaired by H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and
Poland is positioning itself for significant growth in tourism from the United Arab Emirates while simultaneously strengthening bilateral cooperation across tourism, trade, aviation, and agriculture, according to Grzegorz Gawin, Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to “gulftourism.news “ in Abu Dhabi on the evolving tourism
Yango Group, a global tech company, has launched the new generation of Yango Yasmina Mini AI speaker in the UAE, expanding its AI speaker lineup with an updated compact model that combines more powerful 12 W sound, a built-in simple LED display, and a refreshed design created to blend naturally into modern home interiors. The […]
Crude oil has resumed its war-driven rally, with Brent rising almost non-stop since a brief mid-month tumble to USD 86, when hopes for a peace deal and a short-lived reopening of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp but temporary correction. Since then, a renewed US and Iranian blockage of the strait has pushed prices […]
OMODA & JAECOO has successfully completed the global public real-world test of its advanced Valet Parking Driver (VPD) technology during the Chery International Business Summit, marking a major milestone in the brand’s push toward AI-driven smart mobility. The achievement comes as the brand also celebrates surpassing one million cumulative global vehicle sales,
NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and marine dredging, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting resilient operational performance across its different vertical despite challenges amid evolving regional conditions. The UAE has continued to demonstrate stability and continuity,
Reinforcing the UAE’s enduring humanitarian vision, the official announcement of the Zayed Charity Run in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, marks the launch of a distinctive humanitarian and sporting initiative that embodies unity among peoples and advances a global message of kindness, built on a legacy of tangible humanitarian impact across multiple countries The
Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, and Cashew, a UAE-based fintech platform, are strengthening their collaboration to co-create an embedded lending framework that brings together regulated banking expertise and digital platform innovation. Leveraging Cashew’s technology infrastructure alongside Mashreq’s regulated lending, credit decisioning, and
RAKBANK today reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the UAE’s SME sector, announcing a series of measures aimed at strengthening business resilience, maintaining credit flow and enabling growth during a period of heightened global uncertainty. For over five decades, supporting small and medium enterprises has been at the core of RAKBANK’s strategy. Having served more
Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced the successful completion of AED 815 million debt refinancing. The transaction consolidates existing USD and GBP-denominated loans into a single UAE-domiciled facility, arranged through a syndication of international and local banks at highly competitive pricing. The
The UAE is entering a transformative chapter in its economic history as it transitions toward a fully independent energy strategy. This evolution reflects a nation that has successfully balanced rapid industrial growth with sophisticated financial planning, resulting in an economy where the non-oil sector now drives the majority of national wealth. By stepping into a […]
Following Australia’s first-of-its-kind ban on social media for under-16s, and with more than two dozen countries considering similar measures, new global research from Family First, a Varkey Foundation initiative, shows that 63% of UAE parents support a social media ban for under-16s in their country. However, children are more divided: 45% of 9- to 18-year-olds in the
The recently announced plans by the UAE Government to automate 50 per cent of the government organisations and services through Artificial Intelligence (AI) for autonomous execution and decision-making creates opportunities for businesses and professionals in the UAE who could play a great role in this transformation, experts said at a packed conference, organised by the
Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has rolled out a new flexible FM proposition. Their new adjustable contract will enable educational institutions to switch between three distinct operational modes within 24 hours to align with campus usage. The three types of operational mode include a normal cycle, holiday cycle and […]
Huawei today officially announced the retail availability of the HUAWEI MatePad Mini in the United Arab Emirates. The brand-new compact tablet from Huawei is designed for both portability and performance. Featuring an 8.8-inch OLED PaperMatte display and an ultra-lightweight chassis, the MatePad Mini slips effortlessly into your pocket while still handling reading, work,
Consumer demand in the UAE’s automotive market is increasingly shifting towards electric and hybrid vehicles, as rising fuel costs, driven by recent geopolitical developments, reshape purchasing priorities. Recent data highlights a clear and immediate surge in EV interest, with engagement increasing by 24% in the first week of April, which surpasses the 5% growth in […]
Omniconn, a UAE-based pioneer of AI-powered IoT solutions, has become the first company in the GCC to achieve UL 3115 certification, a new international standard introduced by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. The certification recognizes the safe, secure, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in safety-critical environments. The
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, today in announced the launch of Balanced Cooling, a purpose-built solution for buildings connected to centralized cooling systems in the UAE, designed to resolve low Delta T and improve cooling performance through a more
CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, and SpendConsole, a global leader in AI-powered finance automation, today announced a strategic partnership to launch the UAE’s first sovereign, mandate-ready e-invoicing platform. The joint solution enables the UAE’s public and private sector entities to meet the Ministry





























