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Dubai-based agentic platform tracks what AI tells shoppers and helps brands respond, as the UAE draws 93% of MENA’s AI funding Pablo Charron (left), Founder and Chief Executive Officer with Chakir El Messaoudi (right), Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of AYAN DUBAI, October 19, 2026: Ayan, a UAE-based artificial intelligence start-up, has raised Dh2.2 million in pre-seed funding from strategic global business angels to expand rapidly beyond the Middle East and North Africa, where it already leads in front office intelligence for AI-led buying. Shoppers now meet a brand twice. First in AI, which answers their questions in words the…

The latest addition to the CFI Trading App combines behavioral analytics with Kaiana, CFI’s AI assistant, helping traders understand not only the markets, but also their own trading behavior. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 19 October  2026: CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading, today introduced TradeWise, a new behavioral analytics capability within the CFI Trading App. Integrated with Kaiana, CFI’s AI-powered assistant, TradeWise brings insights into trading habits and decisions, connecting behavioral analytics with AI-powered assistance within the trading experience. While modern technology has made it easier than ever to access market information, understanding one’s own trading…

19 October 2026, Dubai, UAE: Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, is strengthening its position in the UAE after building an order book valued at more than AED 90 million, comprising over 4,000 kitchens across premium residential developments. The growth follows a major shift in Nolte’s UAE strategy in 2025, with the company transitioning from a dealership model to direct market operations through Nolte Kitchens LLC, a subsidiary of Nolte Küchen Germany. In its first year of trading, the UAE entity established fully integrated local operations to support large-scale project delivery and long-term retail growth. With this structure in…

DUBAI, UAE — October 19, 2026 — EYWA by R.Evolution has partnered with Dubai-based Longevium Clinic to expand its approach to longevity, preventive health, and wellbeing. The collaboration brings together EYWA, a longevity-led luxury residential brand, and Longevium, a network of clinics specializing in metabolic health, preventive care, and data-driven medicine. Through the partnership, EYWA residents will receive preferential rates on Longevium’s health programs, with access to ongoing support tailored to their individual needs. Depending on the program, services may include advanced diagnostics, biological-age assessments, and personalized health protocols, with medical interventions provided under physician guidance. To make longevity support…

Meet the leaders turning sustainability ambitions into action across the region 145 entries across 17 sectors in the region’s largest companies. UAE-based leaders lead the ranking with 75 entries, followed by Saudi Arabia with 29, and 14 each from Qatar and Egypt Dubai, UAE– October 18, 2026: Forbes Middle East has unveiled the fourth edition of its annual ranking, The Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026, recognizing 145 executives advancing the region’s transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. Across major industries, they are accelerating decarbonization, driving climate action, promoting innovation, and shaping the region’s long-term sustainability agenda. The list spans 17…

The HONOR X Series has built its reputation by pushing the limits of smartphones in its category. Across generations, durability became a defining characteristic, evolving from stronger displays and improved drop resistance into protection against water, dust and demanding everyday conditions. With HONOR X9e Pro, that evolution reaches a new stage. Rather than breaking just one limit, HONOR has pushed the boundaries across four key areas: Pro Quality, Pro Battery, Pro Display and Pro Imaging. The result is a phone designed to deliver more endurance, more resilience and more capability without compromising the slim, everyday form factor of a smartphone.…

A limited collection of marina-facing residences, exclusively presented by OCTA Properties. 19 October 2026, Dubai, UAE: Tomorrow World Properties is expanding its prestigious portfolio with The Bay Interiors by Missoni, a branded residential project on Dubai Islands that marks another milestone in the company’s growth. Developed in collaboration with globally renowned Italian fashion house Missoni, the project is now entering its pre-launch phase. Within Island A, The Bay occupies an exceptionally rare position directly on the main marina, immediately adjacent to the main yacht club. As the final unlaunched plot along this prominent stretch, the project represents a unique opportunity…

Greenback Capital Founder and Chairman recognised at the Indo-European Business Forum Awards 2026 alongside prominent personalities from international business, culture and public life. Dubai, 16 October 2026: Amardeep Sharma, Founder and Chairman of Greenback Capital Limited, has received the Excellence in Banking & Finance award at the Indo-European Business Forum (IEBF) Awards 2026, held at the House of Lords in London on 14 October. The prestigious venue provided the setting for an evening celebrating achievements in finance, business leadership, culture, renewable energy, healthcare and community service. Sharma was among the honourees recognised at the international gathering, which brought together prominent…

Long-standing partnership expands as tpay becomes Vodafone Qatar’s Direct Operator Billing aggregator, building on a proven track record of major digital service launches Doha, Qatar, October 19, 2026 – tpay, the leading payment connector in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), has been selected by Vodafone Qatar as its Direct Operator Billing (DOB) aggregator, following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The appointment builds on a long-standing partnership between tpay and Vodafone Qatar, established in 2018, with the two companies having collaborated on multiple major digital payment and service launches over the years, including Google Play, Apple App…

Vialina Lemann, an internationally renowned model of Uzbek origin, received the Filming Italy Women Power Award during the 16th edition of the Charity Event, organized by Agnus Dei, founded by Tiziana Rocca, in collaboration with the Rome Film Festival and Sala Grande.  Alongside her professional career, Vialina Lemann promotes a vision of female empowerment rooted in self-awareness, freedom of thought, and every woman’s right to define her own identity and path. Through her personal story and international presence, she champions independence, authenticity, and the importance of embracing one’s cultural roots, encouraging women to recognize their own strength and freely express…