Dubai firms eye Africa expansion
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2026 ‘In Focus’ series with an event aimed at helping local companies explore expansion opportunities in
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Saudi data platform secures $4m seed round
Saudi Arabia’s first enterprise data management and governance platform has raised $4 million in seed funding, marking a key milestone in the Kingdom’s
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UAE marketing event focuses on insight-led growth
The fourth edition of The Great Marketing & Business Minds UAE 2026 will take place on 29 January at Pullman Dubai Downtown. The
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UAE cements global soft power status
The UAE has ranked among the world’s top 10 nations for soft power in 2026, reinforcing its growing international influence and economic appeal.
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UAE high-level delegation at Davos 2026
The UAE is taking part in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from 19 to 23 January
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ADIB becomes first Islamic bank to launch Open Finance
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has launched Open Finance, advancing the UAE’s Vision 2035 and marking a significant step in the country’s Open
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Encor Launches First Global Jurisdiction Index Benchmarking 26 International Business Hubs
The Global Jurisdiction Index provides the first data-driven model for comparing international hubs on taxation, regulation, governance, and market access.
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UAE signs agreement to strengthen SME growth
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed an MoU with the Emirates Growth Fund to support the growth and competitiveness of
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MidEast outbound travel spend to top $60bn
Outbound travel spending by Middle East residents is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 6%, exceeding $60 billion by the end
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UAE and Finland central banks deepen cooperation
The Central Bank of the UAE and the Bank of Finland have moved to strengthen bilateral cooperation aimed at supporting financial stability and