Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the secondary listing of two sovereign bond issuances totaling USD 1.55 billion by the Republic of the Congo, as the first sovereign issuer from Africa to list securities on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing enhances the visibility of the Republic’s sovereign debt profile among Middle Eastern and global institutional investors while deepening financial sector collaboration between the UAE and the Republic of the Congo. The listings include: • USD 700 million 9.500% Amortising Notes due 17 February 2035 • USD 850 million 9.500% Amortising Notes due 26 May 2036 By completing a…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — This holiday season, Expo City Dubai’s much-loved Winter City is set for its most magical edition yet as it joins forces with Disney+ for an unforgettable festive collaboration. Under the theme ‘Once upon a holiday…’, the event will bring beloved stories and characters to life beyond the screens, in a richly themed experience for families and visitors from across the UAE and beyond. Now in its fifth edition, Winter City promises visitors exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences and activations crafted in collaboration with Disney+. Families can experience a lifetime of great stories from Disney+, brought to…
In times when shared threats facing Arabian Gulf countries this year underscored how geography binds this region together and why attempts to fuel divisions among its states have failed, Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a message of unity, calling it “the most beautiful dream”. As part of a series of excerpts from his newest book, “Letters,” Sheikh Mohammed reflected on the region’s transformation from its humble beginnings in the desert to a landscape of modern skyscrapers and rapid development. “We are the people of the Gulf. By the grace of Allah, we have all journeyed from…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has achieved the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply Certification and Kitemark from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), becoming the first government authority in Ras Al Khaimah to receive this recognition. The achievement marks a significant milestone in RAKEZ’s ongoing procurement transformation journey and reflects its efforts to uphold ethical sourcing, responsible supplier management and internationally recognised standards across its operations. Awarded by CIPS, a leading global professional body for procurement and supply, the certification recognises organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence, technology, and genomics, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand access to high-quality, integrated healthcare services for Ministry employees and their families, with a greater focus on prevention, early intervention, and overall wellbeing. The MoU was signed by Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Ali Anees, Chief Operating Officer, UAE and Bahrain, Global Patient Care at M42. Under the agreement, M42 will leverage its integrated healthcare network and expertise…
DUBAI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — DIP Holding Plc (DIP Holding), the owner of Dubai Investments Park (DIP), today announced its intention to list its shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising the sale by Dubai Investments PJSC (the “Selling Shareholder”) of existing ordinary shares representing 20 percent of DIP Holding’s issued share capital. DIP Holding is a DIFC-incorporated public company and the sole shareholder of Dubai Investments Park Development Company (DIPDC), operating DIP, a 23 million sqm infrastructure-like ground rent and services platform offering long-term infrastructure-enabled ground leases for tenants across logistics,…
Shah Rukh Khan has revealed the full lineup for UNIFYD, a new music festival set to take place in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2027, featuring 15 artists across multiple stages. The one-day festival, curated by the Bollywood actor, will be held at Etihad Live on Yas Island, bringing together established singers and emerging performers from the Indian music industry. Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla, who were previously announced on Friday, will be joined by Sonu Nigam, who is set to perform a special set. The lineup also includes JONITA, Shalmali Kholgade, Patiala Mehfil and Simran Choudhary. Stay up to…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth edition of the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit opened today in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Resilience for a Sustainable Future”, under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. The two-day summit, held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, brings together leading policymakers, business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and experts from the region and around the world. The summit focuses on four key themes: “Global Leadership & Strategic Governance”; “AI, Digital Innovation & Future Economies”; “Impact, ESG & Sustainability Leadership”; and “Stewardship”, which focuses on creating long-term value by…
Dubai motorists and collectors will have a chance to bid for 60 distinctive vehicle number plates, including rare two-digit combinations such as BB 80, BB 18 and CC 44, at the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) 121st open auction on October 24. The auction will be held at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Hotel, with plates featuring two-, three-, four- and five-digit combinations. Registration opened on October 19, according to the RTA. The plates will feature codes including AA, BB, CC, H, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, with a selection of numbers chosen for their distinctive combinations and…
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has issued a resolution appointing Marwah Fadel as the Authority’s first Director-General. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in implementation of the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently issued a resolution establishing the Community-Managed Virtual Authority under the Presidential Court. The Authority draws inspiration from the approach of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin…