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
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
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
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
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