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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Eskan Bank signs consultancy agreement for the delivery of 72 residential units in Hamad Town and Askar

Eskan Bank signs consultancy agreement for the delivery of 72 residential units in Hamad Town and Askar

Eskan Bank signs consultancy agreement for the delivery of 72 residential units in Hamad Town and Askar

Expert-led advisory committee to shape Sustainability Forum Middle East's January 2027 5th Edition

Expert-led advisory committee to shape Sustainability Forum Middle East's January 2027 5th Edition

Expert-led advisory committee to shape Sustainability Forum Middle East's January 2027 5th Edition

Air India Express announces 'Xplore More’ sale with up to 15% savings on international flights

Air India Express announces 'Xplore More’ sale with up to 15% savings on international flights

Air India Express announces 'Xplore More’ sale with up to 15% savings on international flights

Capital Hills rolls out its new corporate identity and AI-enhanced website

Capital Hills rolls out its new corporate identity and AI-enhanced website

Capital Hills rolls out its new corporate identity and AI-enhanced website

Almarai delivers strong Q2 2026 growth and resilient profitability

Almarai delivers strong Q2 2026 growth and resilient profitability

Almarai delivers strong Q2 2026 growth and resilient profitability

70% of UAE professionals use AI daily - IBPC Dubai’s inaugural TechPulse MEA 2026 maps the next wave of enterprise transformation

70% of UAE professionals use AI daily - IBPC Dubai’s inaugural TechPulse MEA 2026 maps the next wave of enterprise transformation

70% of UAE professionals use AI daily - IBPC Dubai’s inaugural TechPulse MEA 2026 maps the next wave of enterprise transformation

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NBK Wealth crowned Kuwait’s Best for Next-Gen 2026 by Euromoney

NBK Wealth crowned Kuwait’s Best for Next-Gen 2026 by Euromoney

NBK Wealth crowned Kuwait’s Best for Next-Gen 2026 by Euromoney

LATEST PRESS RELEASES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Gulf Bank wins Branch Innovation and Gen Z Product awards

Gulf Bank wins Branch Innovation and Gen Z Product awards

Gulf Bank wins Branch Innovation and Gen Z Product awards

ISLAMIC FINANCE

Ahli Islamic Money Market Fund surpasses OMR 100mln in assets under management

Ahli Islamic Money Market Fund surpasses OMR 100mln in assets under management

Ahli Islamic Money Market Fund surpasses OMR 100mln in assets under management

BARQ Systems partners with ServiceNow to accelerate digital transformation and enterprise automation

BARQ Systems partners with ServiceNow to accelerate digital transformation and enterprise automation

BARQ Systems partners with ServiceNow to accelerate digital transformation and enterprise automation

Arista Properties breaks ground on award-winning HQ development

Arista Properties breaks ground on award-winning HQ development

Arista Properties breaks ground on award-winning HQ development

Ahlibank publishes first standalone ESG report as it strengthens climate-risk and sustainability capabilities

Ahlibank publishes first standalone ESG report as it strengthens climate-risk and sustainability capabilities

Ahlibank publishes first standalone ESG report as it strengthens climate-risk and sustainability capabilities

Johnson Controls Arabia backs Saudi engineering students to landmark first at Global Underwater Robotics Championship

Johnson Controls Arabia backs Saudi engineering students to landmark first at Global Underwater Robotics Championship

Johnson Controls Arabia backs Saudi engineering students to landmark first at Global Underwater Robotics Championship

SICO completes the merger of its subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into its operations

SICO completes the merger of its subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into its operations

SICO completes the merger of its subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into its operations

GREEN PRESS RELEASES

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Titan Egypt and SolarizEgypt sign long-term agreement

Titan Egypt and SolarizEgypt sign long-term agreement

Titan Egypt and SolarizEgypt sign long-term agreement

Jordan Green Ammonia secures land for its flagship green ammonia project by signing a lease agreement with ASEZA

Jordan Green Ammonia secures land for its flagship green ammonia project by signing a lease agreement with ASEZA

Jordan Green Ammonia secures land for its flagship green ammonia project by signing a lease agreement with ASEZA

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Trinasolar and Ecohope Solar sign 600MW MoU to distribute latest Vertex G3 modules

Trinasolar and Ecohope Solar sign 600MW MoU to distribute latest Vertex G3 modules

Trinasolar and Ecohope Solar sign 600MW MoU to distribute latest Vertex G3 modules

Alcazar Energy Partners signs acquisition terms with NREA in respect of the 580 MW Gabel el Zeit wind project in Egypt

RENEWABLE ENERGY

UAE based GSU announces second phase of Green Berbera initiative

Gulf Bank completes its first greenhouse gas emissions inventory

COMPANIES NEWS

DDSC receives Central Bank approval to partner with selected VARA-regulated exchange platforms

DDSC receives Central Bank approval to partner with selected VARA-regulated exchange platforms

DDSC receives Central Bank approval to partner with selected VARA-regulated exchange platforms

TOD by beIN and talabat celebrate success of major regional football campaign

TOD by beIN and talabat celebrate success of major regional football campaign

TOD by beIN and talabat celebrate success of major regional football campaign

Multiply Media Group expands into Saudi Arabia through strategic partnership with Cenomi Centers

Multiply Media Group expands into Saudi Arabia through strategic partnership with Cenomi Centers

Multiply Media Group expands into Saudi Arabia through strategic partnership with Cenomi Centers

E& Carrier & Wholesale Services and Lenovo connect partner to accelerate global connected vehicle and IoT services

E& Carrier & Wholesale Services and Lenovo connect partner to accelerate global connected vehicle and IoT services

E& Carrier & Wholesale Services and Lenovo connect partner to accelerate global connected vehicle and IoT services

DoH and MIT– Koch Institute partner to advance AI-driven Cancer research

DoH and MIT– Koch Institute partner to advance AI-driven Cancer research

DoH and MIT– Koch Institute partner to advance AI-driven Cancer research

FINANCIAL SERVICES

VEON and Mastercard join forces to accelerate accessibility of financial services

VEON and Mastercard join forces to accelerate accessibility of financial services

VEON and Mastercard join forces to accelerate accessibility of financial services

GOVERNMENT NEWS

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media appoints representative office in China

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media appoints representative office in China

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media appoints representative office in China

Sharjah Chamber discusses strengthening economic partnership with Belgium’s business community

Sharjah Chamber discusses strengthening economic partnership with Belgium’s business community

Sharjah Chamber discusses strengthening economic partnership with Belgium’s business community

Ministry of Finance announces the official listing of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme

Ministry of Finance announces the official listing of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme

Ministry of Finance announces the official listing of the UAE's inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme

Dubai Maritime Authority and Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority sign Memorandum of Cooperation

UAE President issues a federal decree reconstituting the International Humanitarian Affairs Council

MBRGI launches new landmark initiative supporting digital learning targeting over 500,000 people in 6 African countries

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Brighton College Al Ain welcomes Mrs Sarah Weaver as new Head Mistress

Brighton College Al Ain welcomes Mrs Sarah Weaver as new Head Mistress

Brighton College Al Ain welcomes Mrs Sarah Weaver as new Head Mistress

Ali Zaidi takes charge as Territory Head – MENA for Zee 5 Global

Ali Zaidi takes charge as Territory Head – MENA for Zee 5 Global

Ali Zaidi takes charge as Territory Head – MENA for Zee 5 Global

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Thomas Wan honoured as CEO of the Year after growing Refine beyond AED 43bln in project portfolio valuation

Thomas Wan honoured as CEO of the Year after growing Refine beyond AED 43bln in project portfolio valuation

Thomas Wan honoured as CEO of the Year after growing Refine beyond AED 43bln in project portfolio valuation

Ducab names Matteo Bavaresco as Group CEO to lead next phase of growth

Ducab names Matteo Bavaresco as Group CEO to lead next phase of growth

Ducab names Matteo Bavaresco as Group CEO to lead next phase of growth

Workday appoints Bernd Leukert to EMEA Advisory Board

Workday appoints Bernd Leukert to EMEA Advisory Board

Workday appoints Bernd Leukert to EMEA Advisory Board

RESEARCH AND STUDIES

Markaz: Kuwait markets fell mildly during June as geopolitical uncertainty and rate hike concerns weighed on sentiment

Markaz: Kuwait markets fell mildly during June as geopolitical uncertainty and rate hike concerns weighed on sentiment

Markaz: Kuwait markets fell mildly during June as geopolitical uncertainty and rate hike concerns weighed on sentiment

Dubai real estate maintains historical momentum ever, expert

Dubai real estate maintains historical momentum ever, expert

Dubai real estate maintains historical momentum ever, expert

ATIDI heralds 25 years of transforming risk into opportunity, supporting $93bln in trade and investment across Africa

ATIDI heralds 25 years of transforming risk into opportunity, supporting $93bln in trade and investment across Africa

ATIDI heralds 25 years of transforming risk into opportunity, supporting $93bln in trade and investment across Africa

Global M&A momentum builds in 2026 as megadeals surge, but acquirers confront a new AI “winner’s paradox”: Bain & Company

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Mastercard Survey: 96% of Bahraini SMEs believe that digital payments are critical for growth

RENEWABLE ENERGY

$480bln fossil-fuel costs avoided by renewable energy boom in 2025

EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park boosts its global profile at China Forum

Leaders at UAE Summit highlight resilience as a strategic priority for business and governance

Sharjah brings together UAE, Brazilian and Portuguese investors at Business & Padel Day 2026 to explore new business opportunities

Airport Show 2026 to showcase newest biometrics technology for seamless and secure passenger experience

Airport Show 2026 to showcase newest biometrics technology for seamless and secure passenger experience

Airport Show 2026 to showcase newest biometrics technology for seamless and secure passenger experience

AFRICA PRESS RELEASES

Qatar: Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds Phone Call with Benin Foreign Minister

Eritrea: College of Business and Social Science graduates over one thousand students

Eritrea: Regular meeting of Central Committee of Teachers Association

Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory on Issyk-Kul Launched in Kyrgyzstan

Eritrea: Students’ Summer Work Program to Begin Nationwide

India and Mali Hold Inaugural India–Mali Forum for Promotion of Exports to Deepen Bilateral Trade and Investment Cooperation

Eritrea: Seminars Aimed at Eradicating Harmful Practices

Eritrea: Halay Technical School Graduates 44 Students

Hope returns to Tambura as families rebuild their lives after years of conflict

ASIA PRESS RELEASES

Asia Press Release

VinFast honored for investor relations excellence at the Asian Excellence Awards 2026

Asia Press Release

Hong Kong Hosts Lions International Convention for the Third Time

Asia Press Release

The VinFast VF 8 and the New Priorities of EV Ownership

Asia Press Release

60,000 Accountancy and Corporate Finance Professionals to Be AI-Ready Over Three Years

Asia Press Release

ISCA Accountants Move Beyond the Numbers to Help Singaporeans Navigate Life's Financial Decisions

Asia Press Release

Huawei Announces Wi-Fi 7 Patent Licensing Rates, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent and Reasonable Licensing

Asia Press Release

Thailand Secures $4.1 Billion in EV Chain Investments as Southeast Asia Auto Hub Pivots to Next-Gen Tech

Asia Press Release

XTransfer Unveils New Malaysia Office

Asia Press Release

7-Eleven Singapore Launches ‘Find the Good Stuff’, Inviting Singaporeans to Rediscover Everyday Convenience

MORE ON PRESS RELEASE

Ambassador Han Jing Visited and Extended Warm Regards to the Chinese Medical Team to Zambia

Top United Nations (UN) envoy in South Sudan reaffirms partnership at Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism meeting

In Kinshasa, President Tshisekedi Leads Ebola Response Push as President Ramaphosa Brings African Solidarity

Seychelles and the United States reaffirm defence and maritime security cooperation

Seychelles: Appointment of the Culture Reform Council

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Achieves Financial Close on Landmark US$753 MM Lobito Corridor Railway Project, Marking a Major Milestone for Regional Integration and Economic Transformation

Dentons advises NEMA Education on landmark UAE expansion partnership with Epsom College

Dentons advises NEMA Education on landmark UAE expansion partnership with Epsom College

Dentons advises NEMA Education on landmark UAE expansion partnership with Epsom College

Tashkeel expands its creative ecosystem with launch of Tashkeel Workspace & Events

Tashkeel expands its creative ecosystem with launch of Tashkeel Workspace & Events

Tashkeel expands its creative ecosystem with launch of Tashkeel Workspace & Events

Visit to Japan by His Excellency (H.E.) Mr. Mustafa AL-MANEA, Head of the Executive Team for the Prime Minister’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects and the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Libya, accompanied by His Delegation

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