UAE and EU launch strategic partnership
The UAE and the EU have officially launched negotiations on a strategic partnership agreement, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation.
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PureHealth lab to transform UAE diagnostics
PureHealth, the Middle East’s largest healthcare group, has opened its AI-powered Lab, the UAE’s largest standalone diagnostic facility.
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Dubai duty free surpasses AED 8bn in annual sales
Dubai Duty Free has surpassed AED 8bn in retail sales at Dubai International Airport for the first time in its 42-year history. The achievement continues a year of record-breaking performance, with nine out of 11 months setting new monthly sales records.
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ADCB completes AED 6.1bn rights issue
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has successfully completed an AED 6.1bn rights issue, which closed on 4 December 2025. The offering attracted exceptional demand, with total funded commitments exceeding AED 12bn from UAE, regional and international investors.
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Dubai’s Halo AI wins L’Oréal Beauty tech award
Dubai-based startup Halo AI has been named one of the winners of L’Oréal’s 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, the region’s largest competition for beauty technology.
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Mubadala, KAIO to explore tokenised private market access
Mubadala Capital and KAIO have announced plans to explore tokenised access to Mubadala Capital’s private market investment strategies for qualified institutional and accredited investors.
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Saudi Arabia ranks first in Arab region for AI growth
Saudi Arabia has secured fifth place worldwide and the top position in the Arab region for AI sector growth, according to the Global AI Index.
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Dubai Chambers signs MoU to advance ESG adoption
Dubai Chambers has signed an MoU with Ahya Technologies to accelerate the adoption of ESG standards across the emirate’s business community.
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Abu Dhabi boosts partnership with India and Singapore
Delegates from Abu Dhabi have concluded a visit to India and Singapore aimed at expanding economic ties and advancing partnerships across several high-growth sectors.
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Black Hat MEA 2025 boosts Riyadh cybersecurity
Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025 has concluded in Riyadh, further cementing Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global centre for cybersecurity.