Abu Dhabi plans to introduce innovative Seaglider operations across the emirate by 2028 following the signing of a key agreement on Friday.
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Ageing could soon be treated as a reversible medical condition, with the first evidence of successful age-reversal therapies emerging within months and healthcare systems facing radical change within two decades, according to a leading Harvard scientist.
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The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a Framework on Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, on the sidelines of the US Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, D.C.
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Only 12% of financial services organisations have AI projects fully deployed enterprise-wide, and a substantial 62% still remain in pilot or development stages, says a new study.
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Global M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is positioned to continue momentum in 2026 after rising 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, the second-highest deal value on record, according to Bain & Company in its annual Global M&A Report 2026, published today.
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The Middle East and North Africa's capital markets recorded 10 initial public offerings in Q4 2025, raising total proceeds of $1.7 billion, said a report. This surge was led by regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia that remained the most active market with six IPOs netting $561.6 million for the three-month period.
Dubai Municipality unveiled the ‘Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030’ at the World Governments Summit as part of a comprehensive strategic vision to develop a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem. The roadmap includes a portfolio of projects valued at more than AED4 billion ($1.1 billion).
Emirates may consider buying a larger version of A350 if Airbus went ahead with a new wide-body variant, reported Reuters, citing its top official. A larger A350 would leapfrog the A350-1000, which Emirates has so far declined to buy over concerns about durability of its engines in harsh Gulf operating conditions.
With the early award of a critical infrastructure contracts to Nesma & Partners and the mobilisation of global giants Bechtel and Buro Happold, the Expo 2030 Riyadh project is now accelerating toward its October 2030 opening. Work on the mega event's country pavilions is likely to begin in the third quarter, said media reports.
Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UAE surged 78 per cent year-on-year to a record $33.2 billion in 2025, underlining the country’s growing appeal as a global investment destination, according to Emirates NBD Research.
K Hovnanian ME Investments (KHME), a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, and the majority shareholder of Al Tahaluf Real Estate Company, CJSC, has signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and Emaar, The Economic City (EEC) to enable high-quality tourism investment and lifestyle-focused residential opportunities in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
Arla Foods has announced the groundbreaking of its facility expansion in Bahrain, located in the Bahrain International Investment Park, in the presence of senior officials and executive members of Arla’s management team from across the region.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has signed a co-operation agreement with Glydways, a global leader in automated transit networks, for setting up an automated transit network, introducing a new mode of transport based on autonomous electric vehicles supported by AI technologies in Dubai.
Boeing will return as Platinum Sponsor to the World Defense Show 2026 (WDS 2026), taking place February 8-12 in Riyadh, to showcase the company’s industry-leading platforms and advanced capabilities in support of Saudi Arabia’s defence and security requirements.
Hansgrohe Group, a global leader in innovative bathroom and kitchen solutions, has officially opened a new showroom on Najda Street, Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Mac Al Gurg, a leading provider of sanitaryware solutions and part of the Al Gurg Group.
Japan’s Mitsui & Co is close to acquiring a stake in the second phase of QatarEnergy’s giant North Field liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion, as it seeks to secure stable long-term gas supplies, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the launch of a new scheduled service by Indian carrier SpiceJet, connecting Ahmedabad Airport with Sharjah International Airport.
Estonia will participate in the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, presenting its defence sector as a trusted partner in strengthening security through digital resilience, intelligent systems and field-ready technologies designed for today’s complex operating environment.
World Health Expo (WHX) and World Health Expo Labs (WHX Labs) mark a decisive reinvention of what was once the Middle East’s most influential healthcare trade show. Formerly known as Arab Health, the platform has long been a cornerstone of regional healthcare commerce.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai has officially opened the doors to its new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk showroom, providing its clients with unparalleled, personalised experiences.
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its latest innovations in medical imaging, including a revolutionary diagnostic monitor and an advanced 3D surgical display, at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 in Dubai.
TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its latest innovations in medical imaging, including a revolutionary diagnostic monitor and an advanced 3D surgical display, at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 in Dubai.
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), one of the world’s largest family-owned private banks headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has appointed Fahd Iqbal as Head of Investment Services, Dubai.
Amazon is entering its fourth-quarter earnings period with improving investor confidence, supported by a strong performance in the previous quarter and growing optimism around its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), said an industry expert.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai has officially opened the doors to its new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk showroom, providing its clients with unparalleled, personalised experiences.
The closing show of the Dubai Fashion Week will feature world renowned couturier Manish Malhotra, who will showcase his latest collection ‘Inaya’ – The India Story.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system, a report said.
