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Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain fintech forum closes with over 60 deals, strategic agreements

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Bahrain's Fintech Forward 2026 forum ended on a successful note with more than 60 MoUs and strategic agreements and other announcements covering digital payments, trade finance, artificial intelligence and financial infrastructure, drawing more than 2,900 local and international participants.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Al Ahly Sabbour unveils its first luxury residential offering in Oman

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Egyptian developer Al Ahly Sabbour Real Estate has announced the launch its first luxury residential offering in Oman as part of the Wadi Zaha development within the Sultan Haitham City. The Zaha Residence comprises a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments as well as other premium amenities.

Finance & Capital Market

Dubai to host Concordia Horizon Summit for first time

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Dubai will host the Concordia Horizon Summit for the first time in the Middle East in May 2027.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Siri Co-Creator to headline Paris forum on AI’s future in travel

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Siri co-creator Dr. Luc Julia will headline the Global Travel Futures Forum in Paris on October 29, as senior leaders from travel, technology, government, finance and academia gather to examine how competing artificial intelligence systems could reshape the global travel economy.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

Abu Dhabi bolsters position as global financial and AI hub

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi's has bolstered its position as a global financial and technology hub, supported by expanding financial services activity, strong investment inflows and sustained demand for prime office space.

Finance & Capital Market

IsDB, UNDP discuss joint initiatives to finance recovery

Sun, 18 Oct 2026

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have discussed expanding joint initiatives to support recovery and mobilise additional development financing through the IsDB's Response, Recovery, and Resilience (3R) Facility.

Finance & Capital Market

UAE and France’s BPCE explore areas to cooperate

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

UAE and France’s BPCE have explored ways to cooperate with each other in banking, investment and financial services, amid shifts in the global financial industry.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chambers signs deal with ADIB to enhance support for SMEs

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to strengthen banking support for the business community, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Top forum highlights Bahrain’s growing role in shaping regional sustainability agenda

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level talks on energy transition, sustainable finance and long-term competitiveness with global experts reflecting the kingdom’s growing role in shaping the regional climate and sustainability agenda.

Construction & Real Estate

Sustainability Forum Middle East ends on successful note

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded its fourth edition on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level dialogue on energy transition, sustainable finance, and long-term competitiveness and climate transformation featuring more than 650 regional and global leaders.