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• First Middle East stop takes place on 26 October at Creators HQ in Dubai, with further events planned across MENA• Free to attend for approved SME applicants, with Design School workshops and interactive product experiences• Iqbal: “Our focus is empowering SMEs across MENA with the skills and AI tools to bring their ideas to life.” Dubai, UAE – 6 Oct 2026 – Canva is bringing its global World Tour to the Middle East for the first time to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) build creative skills and put AI to work. Taking place on 26 October 2026 at…
Sharjah, 3 October 2026 What happens as artificial intelligence moves from answering questions to making decisions and taking action? Where will global capital move next? What will consumers want a decade from now? And what makes a company choose to stay, expand and reinvest? The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, taking place October 14–15, 2026, under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” will bring investors, businesses, entrepreneurs, policymakers and a new generation of talent into conversations about where markets are heading and what comes next. Alongside discussions on disruptions changing economies, the agenda creates opportunities for founders, businesses and investors to connect…
Program expands the solutions available to UAE government and regulated industries while opening new routes to market for technology and channel partners 05 October, 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign enabled cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced the launch of the Core42 Partner Program giving independent software vendors (ISVs), technology partners, startups and resellers new ways to build and sell cloud and AI solutions in the UAE. The program launches with a network of more than 50 partners and is built on Core42’s established cloud environment, which currently supports more than 47 Abu…
The Group exceeds 1,000 UAE Nationals, with Emiratisation efforts reinforced by second consecutive ET Human Capital Awards win Dubai, UAE, 05 October 2026: Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (“AAFS” or “the Group”) (DFM: ALANSARI) aims to employ 1,200 UAE Nationals by the end of 2026, with its Emiratisation efforts reinforced by a second consecutive win in the Gold category for Excellence in Recruitment of Local Candidates (Emiratisation), alongside a Silver award for Excellence in Performance Management Systems, at The Economic Times Human Capital Awards MENA 2026. The Group employed 1,041 UAE Nationals as of end of September 2026, representing about 24% of…
New World and Executive cards give UAE businesses greater visibility and control over travel, procurement and day-to-day operating expenditure 05 October 2026: United Arab Bank (UAB) P.J.S.C. (“UAB” or “the Bank”), today announced the launch of corporate credit card offering for Corporates in collaboration with Mastercard, expanding the Bank’s digital payment capabilities for businesses across the UAE. The launch addresses the growing demand among corporates for greater visibility and control over business expenditure as payments become increasingly digital . The programme comprises two products: the UAB Mastercard World Corporate Credit Card and the UAB Mastercard Executive Corporate Credit Card, both designed to meet…
‘Retail Congress MENA 2026’ kicks off with key discussions on AI, Leadership and Retail’s Future DUBAI, UAE, October 5: AI, leadership, the future of retail and Dubai’s Retail and Tourism Agenda took centre stage on day one of ‘Retail Congress MENA 2026’, as retail leaders, shopping centre and real estate professionals from the region gathered at Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai on Monday to exchange insights on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the next chapter of MENA’s retail industry. The two-day congress, organized by the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECSR) is taking place on 5th-6th October under the theme ‘Level…
12th Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial begins Wednesday, featuring 681 artworks and 93 events Al Qaseer: The Ruler of Sharjah’s support has helped bring Arabic calligraphy back to the global art scene Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs at Sharjah’s Department of Culture and Director of the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, announced details of the 12th edition, which begins on Wednesday under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The Biennial will run until mid-November, with events taking place at Calligraphy Square, Sharjah…
دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 2 أكتوبر 2026: أعلنت مجموعة ريبورتاج عن إطلاق مشروعي «فيرسو» و«إيبوك» في منطقة «ميدان هورايزن» بدبي، بإجمالي 234 وحدة سكنية، في خطوة استراتيجية تعزّز توسّع المجموعة في الإمارة. ويُعدّ المشروعان أول مشاريع المجموعة في «ميدان هورايزن»، ويقدّمان رؤيتين مختلفتين للحياة العصرية ضمن وجهة سكنية ناشئة تتشكل هويتها حول الواجهات المائية والمساحات الخضراء وسهولة الوصول إلى مختلف أنحاء المدينة. ويقدم «فيرسو» تصورًا أكثر هدوءًا واخضرارًا للحياة في دبي، حيث يجمع بين أسلوب حياة نشط واجتماعي ومساحات تمنح السكان فرصة للابتعاد عن إيقاع المدينة المتسارع. أما «إيبوك»، فيستلهم هويته من جماليات التصميم الكلاسيكي ليقدّم تجربة سكنية تتسم بالأناقة الهادئة والخصوصية في الوجهة نفسها. ويمنح المشروعان المشترين خيارًا بين تجربتين سكنيتين مختلفتين، مع تركيز مشترك على…
Two new fragrances transform the beauty of glaciers into an immersive story of scent, memory and environmental awareness Shaikh Mohd. Saeed Perfume is bringing a different dimension to fragrance storytelling with Glacia, a concept inspired by the extraordinary beauty of glaciers and the need to appreciate and protect these natural landscapes. Rather than treating the glacier simply as a visual inspiration, Glacia translates its atmosphere into fragrance.The concept is built around the phrase “Capture the Essence, Not the Glacier.” The message reflects the central philosophy behind the collection — fragrance can capture an emotion, a memory and the impression of…
Holcim UAE, together with carbon storage innovator 44.01, today held the official commissioning ceremony for the UAE’s first live-condition carbon capture and underground mineralization pilot for the cement industry, hosted at the Holcim Emirates Cement Plant in Fujairah. The pilot brings together carbon capture technology and permanent mineralization to demonstrate a new pathway for industrial decarbonization. The ceremony, marked by an official ribbon-cutting, brought together senior UAE government officials, diplomatic representatives, and industrial leaders, including Guest of Honor His Excellency Ali Qasim, Her Excellency the Ambassador of Switzerland, Her Excellency Eng. Ibtisam Ali Alsaadi, and Her Excellency Aseela Al Mualla.…