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The United Arab Emirates plans to invest €40 billion ($46 billion) in Germany in sectors ranging from AI to energy and defense, as the Gulf country looks to deepen strategic partnerships across Europe. Image : Bloomberg TV The move is about “reaffirming the long standing relationship and historical partnership” between the two countries, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi said in an interview with Bloomberg TV in Berlin on Thursday. About 10 billion euros will be allocated to Bavaria, he said, with the balance going “whenever there is an area of collaboration.” “The 40 billion is just the beginning,” Al…

Dubai Land Department Showcases Integrated Model for Real Estate Regulation and Digital Transformation in London Panel discussions explored market resilience, the future of real estate transactions and the evolving expectations of the next generation. Dubai prepares to host the second edition of ‘PropTech Connect Middle East’ on 3–4 February 2027. Dubai, UAE – 11 September 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD) showcased Dubai’s integrated approach to real estate market development during its participation in ‘PropTech Connect Europe 2026’, held in London on 9 and 10 September. The Department highlighted a model that brings together regulation, property registration, market data, digital services…

Al Khobar/Riyadh, 10 September 2026 – Starlinks, a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in the Gulf region, has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation MRO facility in Saudi Arabia. The programme forms a key component of a broader supply chain solution for a leading aviation company in the Middle East. The programme will be implemented at a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in one of the region’s most important aviation hubs. The facility is being developed to support growing demand for aircraft maintenance services and spare parts logistics across…

Spectera SKM completes the core elements of the Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem  Dubai. United Arab Emirates, 10 September 2026 – Sennheiser has started shipping the Spectera SKM handheld transmitter, completing the core elements of the audio specialist’s bidirectional wideband wireless ecosystem. Designed for professional live sound, theatre, broadcast and places of worship applications, the SKM brings premium handheld microphone performance to the Spectera system. Powered by Sennheiser’s WMAS approach, Spectera addresses many of the typical challenges that users, operators and owners of wireless audio systems experience today. The Spectera SKM combines Sennheiser’s renowned sound quality with the flexibility and control…

Dubai, UAE, 10 September 2026 – Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, dining and entertainment, has announced the extension of its F&B registration deadline for Season 31 as this is the last chance for F&B entrepreneurs and business owners across the region to be part of Global Village journey.  Registrations for both ‘Restaurant and Coffee Shops’ and ‘Kiosks and Food Trolleys’ categories are now extended until 16 September. Applicants are advised to visit the business portal to register in advance and ensure sufficient time to complete and submit their applications. This opportunity gives independent F&B brands, culinary entrepreneurs as well as established…

Yeehaw, Dubai! Rodeo Drive, Ibn Battuta is turning one, and it’s marking the occasion the only way it knows how – with a full weekend of celebrations bringing together live music, dancing, entertainment, wholesome family fun, food, drinks and a little bit of Texas-style chaos. Taking place across 11th–13th September, Rodeo Drive’s first birthday weekend will see the restaurant and bar transformed across three distinct celebrations, giving guests a different reason to saddle up and join the fun each day. Kicking things off on Friday, 11 September, is THAT 1 PARTY, running from 4pm until late. Expect a night of…

JETT launches as a standalone travel technology business with separately deployable solutions across visa services, travel agency technology and corporate travel Dubai, UAE – 10 September 2026: UAE-based Musafir Holdings has launched JETT, a standalone technology business bringing travel technology solutions to travellers, travel companies and corporates. Leading the launch is JETT Visa Intelligence, an end-to-end visa booking platform serving passport holders from more than 200 nationalities across more than 120 destinations and the first in the region to integrate the full visa application and processing journey directly into AI assistants through Model Context Protocol (MCP). The technology means travellers can…

MAJRA and Careem announce plans to expand the Rahma Pledge into a year-round initiative, marking a new step towards providing sustainable year-round support for delivery workers in the UAE and consolidating the culture of social responsibility Careem and MAJRA share plans to evolve the Rahma Pledge into a year-round initiative, expanding beyond hydration, food and health into education and community engagement for delivery workers, with Nestlé and PepsiCo making initial commitments to its longer-term expansion. Arla Foods joins as Official Dairy Partner, taking total partner contributions past AED 1.4 million. Careem and MAJRA invite more private-sector organisations to make annual…

Eligible customers can invest in companies listed on Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange through baraka, with local investments funded in AED. More than 70% of baraka investors are under 35, highlighting the growing participation of younger investors in regional capital markets. UAE-listed companies join nearly 10,000 local and global assets available through one baraka account. Investor Number issuance is supported through baraka’s onboarding flow, removing the need for a separate application outside the platform. The launch forms part of baraka’s evolution into a broader investment platform spanning local and international securities, Shariah-compliant investment choices and precious metals.…

Partnership extends OGold’s precious-metals infrastructure into BELOBABA’s international financial ecosystem, serving more than 12,000 members across 40+ countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates: OGold, the Shariah-compliant Gold and Silver-backed super app, and BELOBABA, a global financial services platform, announced a strategic partnership to integrate physical Gold and Silver into the BELOBABA ecosystem. The collaboration enables users to buy and sell in grams directly from their account balance, with each holding physically backed, fully allocated to the client and insured, while retaining the flexibility to request physical possession. The partnership represents a significant step in OGold’s international expansion, bringing its precious-metals infrastructure to…