Author: Editorial Team

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre, met with Lord Philip Hammond, Chairman of Innovo Group, a London-headquartered international construction and real estate development company with operations across four continents. The meeting explored opportunities for international companies to expand their operations in Dubai and develop projects that support growth and innovation. Discussions highlighted Dubai’s growing role as a hub for regional and global business operations, and the advantages it…

SHARJAH, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has described the Sharjah Investment Forum as a leading global platform for shaping the future economy and spotting opportunities across vital sectors. SEDD is taking part in the forum’s ninth edition, Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026), which runs from 14 to 15 October at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) organises the event in strategic collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment. The office is part of the Sharjah Investment and…

Emaar has teased a new project, with founder Mohamed Alabbar posting a video of the Dubai Mall Plaza and Hotel on his verified social media accounts with the cryptic note: “Coming Soon”. The tease came just hours after Alabbar told a packed hall at the Rise conference in Dubai that Emaar will soon unveil a skyscraper which will be “one of the most beautiful buildings in the world”. It is not clear whether the Dubai Mall Plaza project is the same building he mentioned on stage. “We have a unique building that’s fully designed and ready,” Alabbar said at the…

ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Agility Global PLC (Agility), a multi-business owner, operator and long-term investor, has agreed to sell 100% of its stake in Tristar, a global energy logistics business, to Aegis Logistics Limited, India’s leading integrated oil, gas, and chemical logistics company. The transaction values Tristar at $1.5 billion enterprise value (equity value of $882 million), at a multiple of ~6.0x on 2025 EBITDA. The transaction is expected to be closed before end of March 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. Under founder and CEO Eugene Mayne’s leadership, and with Agility’s capital backing and active management, Tristar…

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — Officials and experts at the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils in Dubai said the future of finance and responsible AI adoption will depend on collaboration, effective governance and public trust in their contribution to sustainable development. Organised through a partnership between the UAE Government, the World Economic Forum and the Dubai Future Foundation, the Meetings featured “Economics after Certainty,” where Milojko Spajic, Hamed Ali, Sergei Guriev, Ma Song and Chinwe Egwim highlighted risk forecasting and management as central to future economic policy, sustainable growth and resource protection. Milojko Spajic, Prime Minister of…

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), hosted Robin Sharma, one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, a globally recognised expert in human development and leadership and the author of several international bestsellers, who shared his expertise and insights on leadership in a time of rapid economic, technological and geopolitical transformations, highlighting the key practices that help leaders maintain trust, make sound decisions, lead effectively and transform visions into tangible outcomes. Robin Sharma led two sessions during the forum, the first of which…

DUBAI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — In support of the ‘Dubai Cashless’ strategy, and complementing its efforts to enhance the integration of customs services and digital payments in a way that helps simplify procedures, improve the customer experience, and raise the efficiency of doing business, Dubai Customs announced that its cashless payment transaction rate reached 99.3% of total payment transactions in the first half of 2026, compared with 99.4% in 2025 and 99.2% in 2024. These results reflect the development of the organisation’s digital infrastructure, the efficiency of its electronic payment systems, and its commitment to providing a smooth and…

ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The next generation of world-class wrestlers are set to take to the mats in Abu Dhabi next month after Real American Freestyle (RAF), the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the UAE Wrestling Federation announced a partnership to bring the wrestling promotion’s first international youth tournament to the Middle East – RAF NEXT GEN Abu Dhabi. Registration is now open across all weight classes. Athletes can register here, with limited places available in each division. Interested participants are encouraged to secure their spot as early as possible.…

ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Youth Centre (AYC) has announced support for 11 Arab innovators from seven countries through a US$150,000 grant from General Motors, enabling them to develop their projects, research and businesses in artificial intelligence, mobility, education, healthcare and medical technologies. The support coincides with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties to expand their partnership, established in 2021, and explore new opportunities for cooperation in developing youth capabilities, supporting innovation and opening up career pathways. It also reflects a shared commitment to connecting Arab talent with the resources,…

Emaar founder Mohammed Alabbar has a simple message about the regional conflict: this will pass, and the region will come out stronger. Speaking at the Rise summit in Dubai to a packed room full of audience, Alabbar said the Middle East has always lived through turbulent times. “History will tell you that the whole world lives through unstable, turbulent times,” he said. “Typically, through catastrophes, people become better. Leaders become better. Environments become better because we learn.” He pointed to the UAE’s track record through past crises — the 2008 financial crash, September 11, and Covid-19. “That was an unbelievable…