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The proposed transaction would expand Musafir’s consumer travel offering and strengthen its regional platform across the Middle East. 17 September 2026; Dubai, UAE: Musafir Holdings, the diversified regional travel group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire FLYCT MEA Holdings, which operates the Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com online travel platforms in the Middle East. Musafir Holdings currently holds a 25% stake in FLYCT and intends to acquire 75% from the founding management team, taking full ownership of the business, subject to customary regulatory approvals The acquisition underscores Musafir’s long-term confidence in the regional travel market and its commitment…

Dubai Electronic Security Center and Microsoft give Dubai Government a real-time view of its cybersecurity posture A new dashboard, co-developed by DESC and Microsoft, shows how Dubai Government entities are performing against the Dubai Information Security Regulation and how to close security gaps Amr Kamel Microsoft and DESC Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 17 September 2026: Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and Microsoft today announced a collaboration that gives DESC a real-time view of the security posture of Dubai Government entities, creating a safer digital environment for everyone the government serves. Announced at GISEC Global 2026, the collaboration has produced…

Two rankings spotlight the region’s leading healthcare founders and executives UAE-based leaders dominate the two lists, accounting for 50% of all entries, with 75, followed by Saudi Arabia with 40 and Egypt with 14. Shaista Asif, Cofounder and Group CEO of PureHealth, tops the Founders list, while Nasser Al Huqbani, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Health Holding Company, leads the Executives list. Dubai, UAE – September 15, 2026: Forbes Middle East has revealed its flagship annual rankings of the region’s Top Healthcare Leaders for 2026, through two rankings. The first recognizes 50 founders redefining the Middle East’s healthcare ecosystem, while the…

Announced during Arabian Travel Market 2026, the expansion strengthens the Retreat’s role as a responsible gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Faya site Ahmed Al Qaseer: We develop the visitor experience while preserving the identity of the place and its natural and archaeological values. Al Faya Retreat’s capacity will increase from five rooms to 20 private desert accommodation units, while preserving its low-density character, privacy and connection to the surrounding desert landscape Existing five guestrooms will be converted into dedicated spa and wellness spaces, retaining the retreat’s original restored structures as its architectural heart and as an integral part of…

The four-team tournament returns for its second edition.  Photos from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait can be found here Fans can tune into the action live on Cricket Lounge TV Dubai, 17 September 2026: The second season of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait begins today, with the final scheduled to take place on 25 September. The tournament is part of the strategic partnership established by the DP World ILT20 with Kuwait Cricket last year, aimed at creating greater opportunities for cricketers in the region. The tournament opens with a double-header, with Boubayan Warriors taking on Failaka Guardians…

Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University launch UAE’s first integrated organic-waste valorization pilot plant Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 September 2026 – Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a joint research project to design, build, and operate the UAE’s first integrated organic-waste valorization pilot plant. Mixed food waste streams containing compostable packaging will be converted to renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership was officially launched at UAE University in Al Ain in the presence of key value chain stakeholders, including the Emirates Environmental Group, Hotpack, AW Rostamani Group (VerraPak), Tadweer Group, University of Sharjah, and…

Paramount and SecurityBridge partner to close the SAP security blind spot for GCC enterprises Announced at GISEC 2026, the collaboration helps enterprises bring SAP security intelligence into cyber defence and protect business-critical systems. Dubai, UAE, 17 September 2026: Paramount Assure, a UAE-headquartered cybersecurity company, today announced a partnership with SecurityBridge, a specialist in SAP cybersecurity, to help organisations across the GCC strengthen protection of their SAP environments and bring SAP security intelligence into their wider cyber defence operations. The partnership was signed at GISEC 2026 in Hall 3 at SecurityBridge’s stand by Neeti Rodrigues, Chief of International Sales at Paramount Assure, and Christoph Nagy, Co-founder of SecurityBridge. The collaboration comes as enterprises face growing pressure to protect the systems behind their most critical operations. IBM’s 2026 Report found that the average cost of a data breach…

أحمد عنيزان يناقش تأثير السوشيال ميديا على قرارات شراء الذهب الخبير الاقتصادي أحمد عنيزان يشارك في قمة الإعلام العربي 2026 ويناقش تأثير منصات التواصل على قرارات شراء الذهب دبي – 17 سبتمبر 2026 شارك الخبير الاقتصادي المتخصص في الذهب والمعادن النفيسة أحمد عنيزان، للمرة الأولى، في قمة الإعلام العربي 2026 في دبي، ضمن جلسة نقاشية تناولت تأثير منصات التواصل الاجتماعي والمحتوى الرقمي على القرارات الاقتصادية والمالية للمستهلكين، في ظل التحولات المتسارعة التي يشهدها المشهد الإعلامي الرقمي. وجاءت مشاركة عنيزان ضمن جلسة بعنوان «كيف تؤثر منصات التواصل على قراراتنا الاقتصادية؟»، إلى جانب عدد من الإعلاميين وصناع المحتوى والخبراء الاقتصاديين، حيث ركز…

New facility strengthens Alshaya’s logistics network, bringing distribution closer to its stores and supporting more efficient operations across Kuwait Kuwait, 17th of September 2026 – Alshaya Group has announced the opening of its first company-owned distribution centre in Kuwait, located in West Abdullah Mubarak, marking an important milestone in the continued development of the Group’s logistics and supply chain capabilities in its home market. The opening was attended by John Hadden, Chief Executive Officer of Alshaya Group. The new Kuwait Distribution Centre has been designed to create a more integrated and efficient logistics operation, with a central location that enables Alshaya to…

Collaboration will begin at GEMS School of Research and Innovation, connecting the GEMS Global Education AI Hub with Napster’s platform to build measurable value for learners, educators, and education providers Jay Varkey, Deputy CEO of GEMS Education. DUBAI: September 17, 2026 — GEMS Education, one of the oldest and largest private K-12 education providers in the Middle East, today announced a strategic partnership with Napster, the AI company democratizing access to expertise through embodied, multimodal agents. The partnership establishes a joint commitment to building responsible AI agents and digital personas to support education and personal development. Baz Nijjar Together, GEMS Education…