A significant milestone has been achieved in the ongoing effort to strengthen the Arab publishing ecosystem, with 12 UAE publishers graduating from the Sharjah Book Authority’s Onshur 2025 Scale Track program. This pioneering initiative is designed to empower local publishers to achieve sustainable growth, offering post-program support in financial services, international distribution, and translation funding.
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced a pioneering partnership with legal tech leader Jus Mundi to integrate cutting-edge AI tools into its operations. The collaboration marks a major step in DIAC’s digital transformation, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and global accessibility. As part of the initiative, DIAC’s case management team will be trained
Huda Beauty has officially regained full independence, as founder Huda Kattan repurchased equity from private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners, ending their eight-year partnership. The move, finalized in June 2025, makes the Dubai-based beauty brand once again 100% founder-owned. TSG acquired a minority stake in 2017, helping fuel Huda Beauty’s global expansion. Now, with full
Sharjah has officially secured its position as the host of the 29th edition of the World Investment Conference (WIC), a landmark global event in the investment landscape. The agreement was signed by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of
In a move set to reshape the future of real estate in Dubai, One Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), signaling a new era of strategic collaboration in the sector. The agreement aims to foster innovation, improve investor confidence, and raise industry standards by delivering smarter, more
NextEra, a newly launched joint venture between Aramco Digital and global tech leader LTIMindtree, is setting the stage for a major leap in Saudi Arabia’s digital ambitions. Headquartered in Riyadh, the company is led by Dina Abo-Onoq, a seasoned executive with a strong background in technology consulting, now serving as CEO and Board Member. Built
In a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) joined a senior UAE delegation on a three-day visit to Lebanon, signaling a strong commitment to economic collaboration and sustainable development. The visit followed recent talks in Abu Dhabi between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has officially declared the Eid Al-Adha holiday for the year 1446 AH. Government entities, departments, and institutions across Dubai will observe the break starting from Arafat Day, Thursday, June 5, 2025 (9 Dhul Hijjah), through Sunday, June 8, 2025 (12 Dhul Hijjah). Regular office hours will resume on
