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
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
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 and Google have partnered to launch the Google for Startups Accelerator, a three-month programme designed to fast-track early-stage AI startups based in Hub71+ AI — the ecosystem’s dedicated AI vertical. This initiative reinforces Abu Dhabi’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for AI innovation. A total of 26 startups from
G42 has announced Stargate UAE, a cutting-edge AI compute cluster being developed in partnership with global tech leaders including OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Cisco. Positioned within the newly launched UAE–US AI Campus, the initiative is set to become one of the world’s most powerful AI infrastructure hubs outside the United States. The first phase—deploying
Saudi Arabia has officially launched TOURISE, a groundbreaking global platform aimed at transforming the future of tourism through collaboration across technology, investment, and sustainability. Unveiled by Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb, TOURISE will operate year-round, connecting public and private sector leaders to drive innovation and long-term impact in the tourism industry. The first invite-only TOURISE Summit
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with Space42, has unveiled the Middle East’s first commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite manufacturing facility—Space42 Space Systems—marking a major leap in the UAE’s sovereign space capabilities. Announced at Make it in the Emirates 2025, the facility will design, assemble, and test SAR satellites used for earth
Etihad Airways has confirmed a significant order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft as it accelerates its growth strategy aimed at doubling its fleet size by 2030. The new aircraft, a mix of Boeing 787s and the next-generation 777X models, are set to be delivered from 2028 and will be powered by GE engines, supported by
GCC Business Hub – May 19 Qatar Airways has announced a record net profit of 7.8 billion Qatari riyals ($2.1 billion) for the financial year ending March 31, 2024—a 28% increase from the previous year. This marks the airline’s most commercially successful year to date, driven by sustained regional demand despite global economic uncertainty. The