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When hunger strikes in the late afternoon, it’s tempting to grab the quickest option available, whether it’s a biscuit, pastry or another refined-carbohydrate snack. While these choices may satisfy you in the moment, they may not keep you feeling full for long, leaving you reaching for another snack soon after. Before you know it, a quick bite can turn into repeated snacking and more food than you had planned. The good news is that satisfying your 4pm hunger doesn’t have to mean spending more time in the kitchen or giving up on taste. A few simple combinations can be quick…

Stakeholder workshop supports energy and water efficiency projects to reduce operating costs Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 14 October 2026: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) hosted a workshop bringing together stakeholders and partners from the industrial sector. The initiative aimed to accelerate the implementation of energy and water efficiency projects at industrial facilities and strengthen collaboration to develop practical solutions that reduce operating costs, improve resource-use efficiency and support the competitiveness of the Emirate’s industrial sector. The workshop builds on the Department’s efforts as part of the Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator Programme, launched to support the implementation…

United Arab Emirates, October 14, 2026: Natixis is pleased to commemorate its 20th anniversary in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), in the presence of His Excellency (H.E.) Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Authority, Mr. Jean-Christophe Paris, Consul General of France in Dubai, Nicolas Namias, CEO of BPCE and Bruno Le Saint, CEO, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Adel Afiouni, Senior Country Manager, Group Regional Head Middle East, Turkey & Central Asia, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, and Wassim Nasrallah, Head of Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Natixis Investment Managers. The Middle East is a…

The initiative forms part of Al Ansari Financial Services’ broader commitment to Dubai’s private sector transformation programme. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 October 2026: Al Ansari Exchange, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (“The Group”) (DFM: ALANSARI), is testing artificial intelligence in its mobile app and exploring its use, as Dubai presses businesses to adopt more autonomous AI systems. Rashed A. Al Ansari, Group CEO of Al Ansari Financial Services. The initiatives are part of Al Ansari Financial Services’ participation in a Dubai government programme under which 11 Dubai-based companies pledged to integrate agentic AI into their operations with the support of…

Dubai, UAE – 14 October 2026: In a landmark moment for the region’s retail and jewellery landscape, Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, will inaugurate ‘Jewel of Joy’, the largest jewellery showroom in the Middle East on 18 October at 11:00 AM. The new destination, located at Dubai Gold District, will be officially opened in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, alongside Dr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas Group, Mr. John Paul Alukkas, CEO of Joyalukkas Jewellery, plus other distinguished dignitaries. Spanning 25,000 square feet, Jewel of Joy…

Dubai Land Department Highlights Real Estate Market Competitiveness and Global Investment Appeal at RISE 2026 DLD participates as a strategic government partner, with the summit bringing together government leaders, institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, developers and decision-makers. His Excellency Omar Hamad BuShehab delivers the summit’s official opening address. Dubai, UAE – 14 October 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated as a strategic government partner in the RISE 2026 summit, held today at Dubai World Trade Centre under the official slogan ‘Recharging Momentum in Global Economies.’ The summit brought together more than 300 international institutional investors, representatives of sovereign wealth funds,…

Global leaders, policymakers, business leaders and sustainability experts explore pathways from ambition to action, accountability and measurable change Dubai, UAE, October 2026 – The 14th cycle of the Global Sustainability & CSR Forum, jointly brought to the global stage by the Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) and Dubai World Trade Centre Sustainability Dialogues, concluded its two-day gathering in Dubai on 13th October 2026. Held under the theme “Currents of Change: Impact Beyond Promises,” the Forum brought together policymakers, business leaders, sustainability experts, investors, academics, civil society representatives and young changemakers to examine how sustainability commitments can be translated into implementation, accountability and measurable impact. Held…

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman – 13 October 2026: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has signed two agreements with Hassan Allam Holding’s real estate development arm, Grova Developments, to launch Madinat Al Irfan’s first residential phase. The projects signal a new stage in the evolution of the destination, advancing its vision as an integrated urban community where residential, business, hospitality and lifestyle components come together within one connected ecosystem. The strategic partnership marks Grova’s debut in the Omani market and a milestone in its regional expansion. The agreements were signed by His Excellency Azzan bin Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Tourism…

PureHealth publishes its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Report, highlighting measurable progress for people, communities and the planet AED 41 million in UAE corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, with community initiatives across UAE and UK operations reaching around 473,000 beneficiaries, up 116% year-on-year Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduced by 11% compared with 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14 October 2026 – PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has retained the highest possible provisional environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating of AAA from independent index provider MSCI for a second consecutive year, with an assessment score approximately 30% above…

Abu Dhabi, 13 October 2026: HR Tech, the globally recognised HR technology platform, will make its regional debut in Abu Dhabi in November 2027, bringing its community of senior HR, business and technology leaders to the emirate for the first HR Tech Abu Dhabi event. In collaboration with the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) and ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the event will provide a new regional platform bringing together HR leaders from the public and private sectors, as well as technology leaders. The event enables industry professionals to exchange ideas and common practices, and share insights…