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Core42 and Technology Innovation Institute Sign Collaboration Agreement to Advance UAE-Developed Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity Innovation Strategic collaboration to develop and evaluate UAE-built sovereignty and security technologies for Core42’s sovereign-enabled cloud and Compass AI platforms. 18 September 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Core42, a G42 company specializing in AI infrastructure and sovereign-enabled cloud, today signed a strategic collaboration agreement with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), to expand locally developed digital sovereignty and cybersecurity capabilities in the UAE. Signed at GISEC Global 2026, the agreement reflects a shared commitment…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 September 2026: The CEOs Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second quarterly meeting, to review the performance of the banking and financial sector, discuss the latest developments, and assess progress in implementing UBF’s initiatives and plans to further develop the UAE’s banking and financial sector during 2026. The meeting commended the achievements of the UAE’s banking and financial sector in strengthening the country’s position as a leading global financial centre. Participants also welcomed the selection of H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of…

Bodour Al Qasimi opens fifth Sharjah Booksellers Conference with 912 publishers and distributors from 99 countries First day features insights into the latest industry trends, alongside workshops and business meetings Sharjah, September 19, 2026 Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), today (Saturday) opened the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, organised by SBA in Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 912 booksellers, publishers, distributors and representatives of e-commerce platforms from 99 countries. The opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and board members of…

With a plot area exceeding 140,700 square metres Abu Dhabi, 18 September 2026 – Cosmo Developments, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Flag Holding Group and Reportage Group, has launched THE WADI, a mixed-use residential development on Yas Island with an estimated investment of AED 6 billion. Cosmo Developments is fully managed and powered by Reportage Group. Overseen by Reportage Group from development and delivery through to long-term management, THE WADI occupies a plot area of approximately 140,700 square metres. It comprises 3,950 residential units, including studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, alongside commercial, recreational and sports facilities, as well…

Abu Dhabi, 18 September 2026 – PureHealth has launched an AI-powered solution to streamline document processing for The National Insurance Company – Daman, designed to enhance the efficiency of health insurance operations. The solution will process more than 60 million documents each year, improving accuracy and enabling faster access to care for over three million members in the UAE. The new solution is expected to convert more than 80 per cent of documents into structured digital data, reducing processing times from days to minutes. Manual rework is set to decrease by over 50 per cent, allowing Daman teams to focus on…

17 September event will introduce practical professional training for UAE businesses Dubai, UAE, 16 September 2026: Panspectrum Training Solutions LLC FZ will mark its official launch on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at voco Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road. The event will introduce the Dubai-based company’s professional development programmes for individuals, corporate teams and small and medium-sized enterprises. H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindy, former UAE Minister of Environment and Water, will deliver the chief guest address and formally inaugurate the company through a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. Ambassador Laila El Aftani, Founder and CEO of…

New end-to-end services take organisations from cryptographic discovery and risk assessment to migration planning and quantum-safe implementation Dubai, UAE,  – GISEC Global 2026, September 17, 2026: Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e&, today announced the launch of Quantum 360, a new portfolio of post-quantum cybersecurity services designed to help government entities, critical infrastructure and enterprises understand their cryptographic exposure and build a structured path towards quantum-safe security. Help AG marked the debut of Quantum 360, launched in collaboration with e&, with an official ceremony at the company’s booth on Day 2 of GISEC Global, attended by senior leadership including Abdulla…

Global recognition reflects UAB’s strong financial performance, strengthened capital position and disciplined strategic execution 17 September 2026: United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (“UAB” or “the Bank”) has been ranked 10th globally in its peer group in Forbes’ World’s Top Performing Banks 2026, recognising the Bank’s consistent financial performance, resilience and strategic progress. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi_UAB Chairman Forbes’ inaugural ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, evaluates banks using objective financial data across four key dimensions: profitability; growth and earnings quality; capital and funding resilience; and asset quality and efficiency. UAB was assessed within the peer group of banks with total…

Expanding on the success of its inaugural cohort of 50 graduates, the program scales to welcome over 150 participants, accelerating pathways to early-career opportunities for female cybersecurity talent in the UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 September 2026: Microsoft and CPX, a G42 company, today launched the second cohort of ‘She Protects’ at GISEC Global 2026, expanding the national initiative designed to help women build the technical skills, professional credentials and industry experience needed to pursue careers in cybersecurity. As cybersecurity grows into one of the world’s most in-demand professions, initiatives like ‘She Protects’ are empowering more women to build the…

The partnership will create new ways for football fans across the region to connect with LALIGA UAE, 17 September 2026 – Visa and LALIGA today announced a regional partnership naming Visa the Official Partner of LALIGA in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The partnership brings together Visa’s payments expertise and LALIGA’s global reach to deepen engagement with fans across MENA. Visa and LALIGA will collaborate on integrated marketing, digital content and fan-focused initiatives that offer supporters new ways to connect with the competition throughout the season. Tarek Abdalla, Senior Vice President, CMO, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Visa, said: “Football is one of the region’s biggest passion points…