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
Apple has announced a major leadership transition, naming longtime hardware chief John Ternus as its next Chief Executive Officer. Ternus will assume the role on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook, who will remain with the company as executive chairman. Cook, widely recognized for his operational expertise, has led Apple through a period of extraordinary growth,
Al Habtoor Group has announced plans to invest over AED 5 billion (USD 1.36 billion) in the development of a new commercial tower within Al Habtoor City, reinforcing its confidence in Dubai’s continued economic growth. Strategically positioned along Sheikh Zayed Road, the project will further enhance the mixed-use destination, complementing its existing residential, hospitality, and
The UAE Ministry of Education has confirmed that school bus services will resume nationwide starting Monday, April 20, restoring regular transportation operations across both public and private schools after a temporary suspension during the recent precautionary phase. The move aligns with the full return to in-person learning for students across the country on the same
Inside the mind of the visionary behind Hany Saad Innovations – a journey of design, execution, and building a regional luxury brand. The name Hany Saad carries weight in the worlds of architecture and interior design. As the CEO and Founder of Hany Saad Innovations (HSI), Saad has spent more than two decades reshaping how
Dubai is accelerating its transformation into a fully integrated digital city, following new directives from Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a major step forward, he has instructed all government entities to consolidate services for individuals and businesses into a single, unified digital platform within one year. The announcement came
For founders across the Middle East and North Africa, the path to securing investment is rarely a straight line. There are pitches to refine, due diligence hurdles to clear, and the constant pressure to prove that growth is sustainable—not just a short-term spike. Many have the vision, but what often separates those who close the
UAE Cabinet Charts Ambitious Five-Year Space Strategy, Approves 120 Global Pacts & New Health Initiatives His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, presided over a pivotal Cabinet meeting attended by senior leadership, including His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan
In a decisive move to future-proof its economy, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has greenlit a sweeping package of initiatives aimed at empowering citizens, accelerating trade, refining economic
Saudi Arabia is advancing its ambitions in artificial intelligence through a new partnership between Humain and US-based Turing, aimed at launching what is being positioned as the world’s first enterprise-focused AI agent marketplace. The collaboration was unveiled during the FII Priority summit in Miami, where both companies outlined plans to build the platform on Humain