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The way we think about sustainable buildings is changing. Buildings and construction account for around 32% of global energy consumption and 34% of global CO₂ emissions, making energy efficiency, lower emissions and responsible resource use important priorities for the real estate industry. But reducing a building’s environmental impact is only part of the equation. The next question is whether buildings can actively contribute to the health of the people who live in them, the natural systems around them and the communities they serve. This is the thinking behind regenerative real estate. Rather than focusing only on what a building consumes or…

GCC shifts from healthcare technology buyer to builder as investors target emerging opportunities in innovation 32 healthtech companies secured funding across the GCC between January 2025 and July 2026 WHX Tech Investor Programme and Xcelerate Startup Competition to connect healthtech startups with investors in Dubai from 26–28 January 2027at Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 September 2026: Healthcare technology startups across the GCC attracted US$148 million in disclosed investment between January 2025 and July 2026, according to PitchBook data, underscoring the growing investor appetite for the technologies reshaping healthcare across the region. Danielle Brewin Graham, General Partner of…

Accounting professionals have been urged to look at the bigger picture – in addition to thorough accounting and forensic auditing that makes their role very crucial for making businesses recession-proof, shock-proof and sustainable. Date: Dubai, UAE; September 10, 2026 Volatility creates opportunity and it is the leadership’s ability to convert challenges into opportunities that makes a difference in people’s lives, officials told more than 500 accounting professionals at a conference titled: The Executive Edge: Practical Skills for High-Impact Finance Professionals, organised by the Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Good leadership drives measurable economic value by boosting…

Emirates NBD and Shamal Holding partner to offer integrated home financing solutions for Dubai’s off-plan residential units under construction in Dubai Dubai, UAE, 10 September 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shamal Holding, a diversified investment firm to provide integrated home financing solutions for Shamal’s off-plan residential projects under construction across Dubai. The collaboration enables an integrated, seamless experience for eligible home buyers and investors of Shamal’s premium projects, lending with greater security and confidence. By offering access to tailored…

Project supports the continued growth of DHCC Phase 2 as an integrated healthcare, wellness and lifestyle destination Master-planned residential development will extend across 127,000 square metres, reserving 70% of its overall area for wellness-focused open spaces and sports facilities Aligned with the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the project will feature more than 1,400 units, including the UAE’s first Westin and Renaissance branded residences Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 September 2026: Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has marked the groundbreaking of Dubai Creek Gardens, an AED3 billion master-planned residential development by Global Partners Ltd…

Mubadala to invest alongside Centurium Capital, reflecting its long-term conviction in China’s consumer sector 14 September 2026 – ABU DHABI / BEIJING – Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced that it has agreed to make a significant minority investment in Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC: LKNCY) (“Luckin Coffee” or the “Company”), alongside Centurium Capital (“Centurium”), the Company’s controlling shareholder, in a transaction with an aggregate value of approximately US$1 billion. The investment comes as China’s coffee market continues to expand, with more consumers adopting freshly brewed coffee and existing coffee drinkers consuming it more frequently. “We…

PureHealth takes over Unilabs Limited’s existing UK laboratory operations and infrastructure, enhancing its Platform Ecosystem PureHealth subsidary Circle Health Group’s network of more than 50 hospitals across the UK  to benefit from this network Builds on the expertise of PureHealth’s well-established PureLab business, the UAE’s largest laboratory operator, to develop an integrated diagnostics model in the UK Abu Dhabi, 11 September 2026 – PureHealth Holding PJSC (“PureHealth” or “the Group”) (ADX: PUREHEALTH), the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced the international expansion of its platform into laboratory operations across the UK, through its subsidiary, Circle Health Group…

Abu Dhabi-based IHC and India’s Adani Group sign MoU with Odisha Government for 14 projects on trade and port development worth US2.1 trillion Odisha advances global investment partnerships on opening day of UAE engagements Date: Abu Dhabi/Dubai, UAE; September 10, 2026: Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and India’s Adani Group signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha for 14 project on trade and the development of a port, with an investment outlay of US$2.105 trillion (IN₹2,10,500 crore). Earlier, IHC and Adani Group signed an agreement to develop aluminium smelter and manufacturing plant with an investment outlay…

The conference will take place at Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, for the first time from 16-17 September 2026 Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia – 13 September 2026: The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, is proud to announce that the GPCA Research and Innovation Conference will return for its 8th edition, taking place for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 16-17 September 2026 at Le Méridien Al Khobar. Dr. Waleed Al-Shalfan, VP for Corporate Sustainability, SABIC T&I, and Chairman, Research Held under the theme “Innovation that Delivers:…

5 MoUs and 8 Investment Intents signal strong investor interest; proposals expected to create 14,310 employment opportunities Date: Abu Dhabi/Dubai, UAE; September 11, 2026: Odisha further strengthened its investment engagement with the United Arab Emirates on the second day of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi’s UAE visit, with a series of high-level meetings with UAE leadership, global investors, industry representatives and business institutions in Dubai. The day witnessed 5 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and 8 Investment Intents (IIFs), representing a combined investment potential of US$880 million and employment potential of 14,310. The engagements covered a wide range…