In a region accelerating toward a digital-first economy, Mirna Arif has emerged as one of Egypt’s most influential voices at the intersection of business, technology, and policy. As General Manager of Microsoft MEA Growth Markets —and now a member of the Egyptian Parliament—Arif represents a new model of leadership: one that bridges private-sector innovation with
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that today’s consultative summit in Jeddah reflects a unified Gulf position in response to current regional developments. Speaking during the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting, the Qatari Emir stressed the need to intensify coordination and consultation among member states, reinforcing the bloc’s collective role in supporting diplomatic
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Culture Sector to enhance cooperation in the publishing industry and advance shared cultural and knowledge-based development goals. The agreement was signed in Rabat by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA,
Emirates has marked a new milestone in aviation innovation with the return of its flagship Airbus A380 to Dubai, now equipped with next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi. According to Emirates’ official website, the upgraded aircraft is the first A380 in the world to feature Starlink connectivity, delivering ultra-fast, “better than at home” internet speeds at 40,000 feet.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently visited a date processing factory in Dubai, highlighting the UAE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its agricultural and food production sectors, according to Dubai Media Office (DMO). During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed reviewed advanced technologies used in date processing, packaging, and quality control, emphasizing the importance of
The UAE has unveiled a AED1 billion ($272.3 million) national fund aimed at accelerating the localization of critical industries, strengthening domestic supply chains, and advancing the country’s industrial self-sufficiency. The initiative, announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, forms part of a broader national strategy to localize the production of more than 5,000 essential
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris is completing his exit from the UK, closing the London office of his investment firm NNS Group by the end of April. The move caps a gradual withdrawal that began last year, following major changes to Britain’s non-domicile tax framework, and underscores a wider shift among global elites away from London.
Sharjah is reinforcing its commitment to entrepreneurship with the launch of a new AED 5 million ($1.4 million) “Stability Fund for Entrepreneurs,” introduced by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). The initiative is designed to support startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in maintaining resilience during periods of economic uncertainty. Announced by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al
In a striking new chapter at the intersection of culture, fashion, and identity, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has launched Inanna Reborn, a concept-driven fashion label that redefines luxury as something deeply rooted in memory, mythology, and meaning. Unveiled against the evocative landscape of Najd Al Meqsar in Sharjah, the brand emerges not simply
Egyptian economist Rania Al-Mashat has been selected as Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, following an official announcement by Secretary-General António Guterres. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Al-Mashat has built extensive expertise in macroeconomic policy, central banking, and global development. From