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150 published briefs across 5 countriesSharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026) announces a network of more than 20 partners and sponsors, linking government entities, private-sector companies and media to investors. The ninth edition, themed…
ADEPTS Chartered Accountants has introduced a free online ICV Score Calculator that uses the National ICV methodology to provide an itemised, sector-adjusted estimate of a company’s ICV score. The tool is for…
Huawei’s ongoing refinement of wide-screen foldables appears to be guiding industry moves, even as Apple joins the foldable field. The Pura X Max showcases durability, strong camera performance, and flexible…
Dubai’s Gulf Today reports that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the Dubai Longevity Authority’s (DLA) strategy and operating budget after its inaugural board meeting. The approvals…
The Maldives government and Eagle Hills have signed a commercial terms agreement for a large-scale, multi-phase waterfront destination in Ras Malé. The plan envisions hotels, residences, a marina, retail, and…
Global Food Week 2026 in Abu Dhabi will introduce a new model that combines B2B and consumer-facing activities, aiming to boost investment, business expansion, and growth across the food and beverage sector.…
Sharjah International Airport Authority (SIAA) underscores the active contributions of Emirati women leaders across finance, marketing, strategic planning, internal audit, and technical fields, noting that…
German automaker Volkswagen cautioned of a substantial earnings hit amid weaker demand in China, Porsche write-downs, and restructuring costs, signaling a tighter profit outlook for 2026 and ongoing job-cut…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced a relief scheme offering Rs100 per litre off petrol for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi rickshaws and cars up to 800cc. The relief applies up to 30 litres per…
ADNOC, XRG and Masdar announced a set of agreements with leading German firms during the UAE–Germany state visit, spanning LNG, gas, renewables, advanced materials and technology. The deals, with partners…
Aldar and ADCB completed Abu Dhabi’s first off-plan mortgage under the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre’s new framework, allowing mortgage registration before handover once 50% of the price is paid. The move aims…