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Regional recognition reflects FOREX.com’s continued investment in trading technology, product innovation and locally relevant market support. Award follows a year of expanded CFD market access, including seven-day gold & oil trading, pre-IPO Market Cap CFDs and 24/5 access to more than 100 US share CFDs. Dubai, UAE – 30 September 2026: FOREX.com – a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., a publicly traded financial services company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker SNEX – has been named Best CFD Broker – MENA at the 2026 Global Forex Awards – Retail, recognising its continued efforts to deliver a high-quality trading experience…
Aptadir raises €40 million in Italy’s largest biotech seed round and one of the largest in Europe Financing will advance a novel class of RNA inhibitor-based therapeutics, including lead candidate CAP1-FMR1 for Fragile X Syndrome Investment broadens CE-Ventures’ life sciences portfolio with an RNA therapeutics platform Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 September 2026: CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises, today announced its investment in Aptadir Therapeutics in a €40 million seed round supporting the development of the preclinical biotechnology company’s novel class of RNA inhibitor-based therapeutics for genetic disorders. The €40 million round, the largest biotech seed financing…
One of BravoBravo’s largest implementations to date will support GEMS’ Arabic A and Arabic B learners with comprehensive content, AI-powered teacher tools, and insights into student progress Dubai, UAE – GEMS Education has partnered with BravoBravo as its exclusive Arabic language learning platform for native and non-native Arabic A and Arabic B students across all GEMS schools. The strategic partnership marks one of the educational platform’s largest implementations to date and aligns with GEMS’ dedication to spearheading innovation in the education sector. BravoBravo combines Arabic learning content, interactive activities, assessment, and teacher support to develop the four core language skills –…
The Keqiao district strengthens its presence in the fashion capital, renewing the synergy between textile excellence, creativity and an international vision. Great success at White Milano for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Keqiao project, an event that confirms and further strengthens the bond between the Chinese district and Milan, where it has been showcasing the collections of its talents since 2023. The celebration reaffirmed how fashion has become one of the strongest and most dynamic bridges connecting Italy and China through creativity, design and innovation. The event was attended by a high-profile institutional delegation from Keqiao, led by Jing…
In partnership with First Abu Dhabi bank, the transformation programme establishes a connected, scalable and digital treasury framework supporting the Group’s continued growth and diversification. AWR Group Treasurer James Adams was individually recognised with the prestigious ‘Treasury Icon’ award at the ACT Middle East Treasury Awards. DUBAI, UAE – 29 September, 2026 – AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) has completed a major transformation of its Group-wide cash management infrastructure, establishing a connected and digitally enabled treasury framework that brings banking, payments, liquidity management and reporting into a single operating environment. The programme was recognised at the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)…
Abu Dhabi, September 29: ADNOC and Burjeel Holdings have expanded healthcare services across Al Dhafra region, providing world-class healthcare for ADNOC employees, their families and the wider community. Their continued partnership builds on the success of Al Dhannah Hospital following ADNOC’s appointment of Burjeel as the medical operator in 2023. ADNOC and Burjeel Holdings are exploring the development of a more integrated, preventive and patient-centric healthcare model. This would encompass advanced clinical care, occupational health, preventive medicine, wellness, digital health solutions and healthy ageing services to support better health outcomes and enhance patient experience. Khalid Al Hosani, Acting Executive Vice…
Supply Chains Shift, Capital Follows: UAE Industrial Market Continues to Attract Investment Dubai – September 28, 2026 – CBRE Middle East, the global leader in commercial real estate services, released its UAE Industrial and Logistics Review, highlighting the continued strength in occupier demand, major government-led infrastructure investments, and the rising importance of alternative trade corridors against the backdrop of sustained investor confidence, reinforcing the UAE’s position as the region’s leading logistics and distribution hub. The UAE’s industrial market remains supported by strong structural fundamentals, including supply chain diversification, manufacturing localization initiatives, major transport infrastructure projects and a prevailing shortage of high-quality…
CBD joins the CBMT Sandbox to explore cross-border settlement for corporate clients along the Europe–Gulf corridor Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2026: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) today announced that it has joined the Commercial Bank Money Token (CBMT) initiative, the first bank from outside Europe to join the CBMT network. With more than five decades of corporate and trade finance experience in the UAE, long-standing ties to European banking, and a deep network of regional corporate clients, CBD will now connect the European CBMT ecosystem with the Europe–Gulf trade corridor, helping corporate clients with faster, more transparent cross-border settlement. The CBMT initiative,…
Bodour Al Qasimi: Our ambition is to build businesses in Sharjah that compete internationally while creating lasting economic and social value at home. Advisory Board of Sheraa reviews progress on Sheraa 2030 strategic delivery and priorities for the next phase Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund raises and mobilizes AED 5.1 million through more than 20 partners Six businesses at risk of closure remain operational, with support also protecting 50+ jobs and the livelihoods of 15 entrepreneurs Sharjah, 29 September 2026, H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), chaired Sheraa’s Advisory Board meeting, bringing board members…
The world of security is gathering in Dubai for World Police Summit’s fifth edition. The partnership brings global leaders, security experts and solution providers to Dubai for WPS 2026 to exchange expertise and advance practical solutions. Ales Photography FZ LLE His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 September 2026: The World Police Summit (WPS) and Emirates have announced a three-year strategic partnership that will see Emirates become the Official Airline Partner of the Summit, strengthening its global reach and helping connect police and security leaders,…