ZainTECH has refreshed its brand promise to “What’s next is now” as it moves into a new phase of regional expansion and integrated digital services. The company, which operates as the digital solutions arm of Zain Group, said the updated positioning

The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, has announced the second edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit at a curtain raiser held at Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru. The summit will run from 3 to 5 November 2026

FuelBuddy has appointed Vinamra Shastri as a Non-Executive Director on its Board, strengthening corporate governance as the technology-led doorstep fuel delivery company expands across India, the UAE and Africa. The move comes as the company advances its next stage of growth

Reach MENA has rebranded as TruReach, expanding from a MENA-founded travel-media and technology specialist into a global Destination Growth Solutions company. The company said MENA remains central to its business, client relationships and future growth, while its model combines travel-demand intelligence,

Starlinks has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Saudi Arabia. The project forms part of a broader supply chain solution for a leading aviation company in the Middle

NEOPAY and Deem Finance LLC announced on 09 September 2026 a strategic partnership in Dubai to expand access to working capital for small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE. The arrangement combines NEOPAY’s AI-powered embedded lending platform with Deem Finance’s regulated

The 42nd edition of IIJS Bharat Premiere opened today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, with India’s gem and jewellery exporters benefiting from new free trade agreements with the UAE, Australia, Oman and the United Kingdom. Agreements with the

Takumi AI, the Dubai-based AI consultancy focused on brand transformation and growth, has won the AI Category at the Inc. Arabia Legends of Tomorrow Awards 2026. The award recognises the company’s work in practical AI solutions for marketing, creativity, customer experience

ruya, the UAE’s digital-first Islamic community bank, and Magure, a UAE-headquartered enterprise AI company, have announced a long-term strategic partnership to make ruya an AI-native bank. The plan places intelligence across customer service, operations and risk, with three agentic AI use

Junior employees in the UAE are entering workplaces where expectations are rising faster than support systems, new research from Robert Walters suggests. One in four junior employees, or 24%, said their onboarding experience made them more likely to leave their role,

Cars24, the global auto-tech platform, has launched Cars24 Labs, a dedicated AI build, partner and investment arm backed by an DHS75 million commitment. The company says the move is its most significant strategic bet to date and a signal that it

UAE outlines measures to reroute trade, boost resilience, and sustain growth amid disruptions to global trade routes, showcased at GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague.

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has funded Jordanian projects across healthcare, energy, water and infrastructure, totalling AED 9.4 billion since 1974.

UK-based: UAE and Czech Republic discuss broader cooperation, regional security, and mutual interests during a Prague meeting of senior officials.

Gulf Mercantile Exchange (GME) reported the highest weekly trading volume in its history, with more than 69,052 contracts changing hands in the week of 11 May 2026, equivalent to 69 million barrels of Oman crude oil, marking its strongest trading week

Deem Finance has signed a strategic partnership with Yusr, a regulated fintech with an established track record in Kazakhstan, as Yusr expands into the United Arab Emirates, aiming to deliver embedded financial solutions under Deem’s regulatory framework and strengthen the UAE’s

Phoenix Group PLC (ADX: PHX), an International Holding Company portfolio firm and global digital infrastructure operator, has announced a strategic partnership with DC Max to develop its first European artificial intelligence data centre, an 18MW facility in Lyon, France, targeting surging

The UAE's top 50 brands reach a combined value of $104.5 billion in 2026, rising 17% year on year, according to Brand Finance's UAE 50 report. Oil and gas, banking, telecoms, real estate and manufacturing continue to underpin this growth, showing

Rasan Information Technology Company (Tadawul: 8313), an insurtech and fintech platform in Saudi Arabia, has reported record results for the first quarter of 2026. Revenue, profitability and scale improved strongly, with the company posting its highest quarterly revenue and sharp year-on-year

The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS), Astrix Security, and Cequence Security have jointly released three CIS Critical Security Controls Companion Guides to help enterprises secure rapidly evolving AI environments, extending the CIS Controls to large language models, autonomous agents, and