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Dubai, UAE – September , 2026: The Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA) celebrated the achievements of the region’s facilities management (FM) industry at the fifth edition of the MEFMA Awards of Excellence in FM, recognising a record 35 winners and highly commended recipients across 16 categories at its annual gala dinner in Dubai. The 2026 awards brought together FM clients, service providers, suppliers and individual professionals from across the region, showcasing excellence, innovation and achievement across an industry that continues to grow in scale, capability and impact. This year’s ceremony also highlighted the growing international standing of the region’s…
Ras Al Khaimah, 18 September 2026: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) showcased Ras Al Khaimah as an attractive base for Irish businesses looking to establish, scale and access markets across the UAE, GCC and beyond at the Irish Business Network Dubai’s annual ‘Rise & Thrive’ seminar. Addressing senior Irish and Ireland-affiliated executives, entrepreneurs and government representatives, the RAKEZ team presented the emirate’s combination of economic stability, competitive operating environment and expanding investment pipeline, and the opportunities these create for businesses seeking a regional growth platform. The discussion formed part of the event’s featured panel, ‘The UAE Advantage’, with RAKEZ also supporting…
Hanwha Finance returns as Premier Partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week for the second consecutive year Partnership announced in Seoul during Abu Dhabi’s high-level economic delegation to the Republic of Korea Fifth edition of ADFW, themed ‘Powered by the Capital Community’, will convene global leaders in Abu Dhabi from 7–10 December 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 2026: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, ADGM – the host of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the MEASA region’s flagship financial event –…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September, 2026: Deloitte Middle East brought together high-potential finance executives from across the Middle East for its Next Generation CFO Academy in Riyadh – the immersive leadership program designed to prepare its inaugural generation of finance leaders for the evolving demands of the Chief Financial Officer role. Held at the Mandarin Oriental, Riyadh, on September 15–16, the Academy forms part of Deloitte’s broader commitment to developing future C-suite talent across the Middle East, as part of its CFO Program. The program combined practical, interactive learning with perspectives from Deloitte experts and senior business and performance leaders, helping…
GCC becomes Fimple’s fastest-growing region as demand grows for Islamic finance and AI-ready banking technology 22 September 2026, Dubai – Fimple, an AI-native, API-first, composable financial platform, has signed five financial institutions across the GCC within its first year in the region and plans to double its regional customer base. Amr Kandel, GCC Country Manager and Product Director at Fimple Fimple established its Dubai presence in October 2025 and has grown from zero to five GCC customers in 12 months. The region now accounts for close to a fifth of its global customer base of more than 35 financial institutions…
American Express Middle East Named “Best Service to Business” at The Card & Payments Awards Middle East 2026 The recognition underscores the business value of American Express Middle East’s Corporate Payment Solutions in helping organisations manage, control, and optimise their business spends. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22 September 2026 – American Express Middle East has been named “Best Service to Business” at The Card & Payments Awards Middle East 2026. The Award recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence in supporting corporate customers through innovation, customer value, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact. American Express Middle East was recognised for redefining corporate payments through…
Nahyan bin Mubarak: Under the UAE President’s leadership, the UAE has become a centre of healthcare excellence Khuloud Al Omian: Summit brings together expertise and perspectives that help define standards for healthcare excellence Shaista Asif: Summit provides a platform to advance the fundamental transformation reshaping healthcare Discussions explore policy, innovation, precision health, longevity and population health Sessions examine genomics, patient experience, chronic disease, prevention and evolving models of care Sessions spotlight global partnerships, fertility, pharmaceutical innovation and healthcare transformation Abu Dhabi, UAE – 22 September 2026: H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed…
Leading Qatari organizations announce enterprise AI deployments, integrating Gemini Enterprise to automate core operations and power agentic workflows DOHA, QATAR – 22 September 2026 – Today at the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, Google Cloud showcased the acceleration of Qatar’s national digital transformation, announcing major new initiatives including the launch of the MCIT Innovation Lab (iLab) and the Google Cloud National Skilling Program in partnership with the Qatar Digital Academy. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to mark the third anniversary of the Google Cloud Doha region, the event brought together more than 2,000 technology executives, developers, and strategic…
Women Board of Directors and PwC Middle East to host ‘Reaffirmation’ — bringing together accomplished Emirati women leaders Taking place on 28 September 2026 in Dubai, the event will celebrate Emirati women’s contributions and inspire the next generation of leaders Dubai, UAE, 22 September 2026 – Women Board of Directors (WBD), in collaboration with PwC Middle East, will host ‘Reaffirmation’, bringing together accomplished Emirati women leaders from across business, government and wider society for an afternoon of dialogue and recognition. Hosted at PwC Middle East’s offices in Emaar Square, Dubai on Monday, 28 September 2026, from 2:00 PM onwards, the event…
As Part of the Chief AI Officers’ Visit to the United States and During Dreamforce 2026 UAE Shares Its Experience in Developing the Next Generation of Agentic AI-Powered Government Dubai, 23 September 2026: His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, reaffirmed that the UAE continues to advance its position as a global leader in AI-enabled government. In line with leadership’s directives, the country is accelerating the adoption of agentic AI across government to enhance government performance, strengthen future readiness in key sectors, and deliver faster, more responsive public services. He made these remarks during a UAE…