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Speakpreneur Founder Paul Getter Brings Exclusive Entrepreneur Mastermind to Dubai in December 2026
Speakpreneur is bringing its global vision to Dubai as founder Paul Getter prepares to host an exclusive three-day mastermind designed to help entrepreneurs expand their…
By Lukas Terry · 
UAE e-invoicing: Oct 30 provider deadline looms for firms with Dhs50m+ revenue
UAE companies with high annual revenue must soon select their electronic invoicing service providers. An end-of-October cutoff requires them to complete this step. The move…
Gulf Business ·
Oracle launches new agentic AI to take on complex tasks such as supply chains
Oracle has unveiled an artificial intelligence system designed to autonomously manage intricate business operations, including supply chains. The technology company is behind…
The National: Business ·
Apollo takes minority stake in Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital
Apollo has acquired a minority stake in Mubadala Capital, the investment arm linked to Abu Dhabi. The transaction connects an international firm with a key Emirati sovereign…
The National: Business ·
Two venues, one calendar: Here’s how DWTC has kept Dubai’s events moving
The Dubai World Trade Centre is running events across two sites while using one shared schedule. This setup helps maintain continuity for business gatherings in the emirate. The…
Gulf Business ·
Scale Is Open for Business in the UAE
Scale AI has started business operations in the United Arab Emirates. The company is now positioned to work with clients across the region. This development offers UAE businesses…
Scale AI ·
Wall St looks for best day in month as Anthropic's IPO filing propels AI stocks
US stock markets are positioned for their strongest session in a month as shares of artificial intelligence companies advance. The gains follow the filing for an initial public…
The National: Business ·
Mina Brasserie Welcomes Globally Celebrated Chef Michael Mina to Dubai
Mina Brasserie in Dubai is hosting chef Michael Mina for a special appearance. The visit brings international culinary expertise to a local venue operated under the Four Seasons…
Four Seasons Press Room ·
Dubai court orders man to return Dhs828,000 to his ex-wife
A Dubai court has directed a man to repay funds to his former wife following their divorce. The ruling addresses a financial settlement between the two parties. For UAE business…
GulfToday ·Apple launches iPad mini with OLED display, A20 Pro and IP67
Apple has launched a new iPad mini model equipped with an OLED display, A20 Pro processor and IP67 rating. The release comes from the major technology company and introduces…
Arabian Business ·
UAE presents AI-powered government service model in Seoul
The United Arab Emirates presented its model for using artificial intelligence in public services during an event held in Seoul. This demonstration highlights ongoing efforts to…
Sharjah24 ·
Apple announces iPad Mini update and hopes are high for touchscreen MacBook
Apple has introduced an updated version of its iPad Mini tablet. Anticipation is building around the possible arrival of a touchscreen MacBook laptop. These product developments…
The National: Business ·
UAE has opportunity to reinvent itself as exporter of intelligence rather than energy, says G42 chief
A leader at G42 has stated that the UAE could shift toward exporting intelligence instead of energy. The comment outlines a possible path for economic change in…
The National ·
Apple unveils OLED iPad mini with A20 Pro chip
Apple has announced a new iPad mini model equipped with an OLED display and the A20 Pro chip. The launch comes from the major technology firm that produces consumer electronics…
Tahawul Tech ·
Scale AI Formally Launches UAE Entity at Dubai AI Festival
Scale AI has established its presence in the United Arab Emirates by launching a local entity during the Dubai AI Festival. This development reflects the company's regional…
Unite.AI ·
UAE Business: Dubai to celebrate Diwali with citywide festivities
Dubai will hold citywide events to mark Diwali this year. Local authorities and commercial venues are expected to take part in the observances. The activities can support retail,…
Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) ·
Residential land in Dubai Islands mortgaged for Dhs618 million
A parcel of residential land on Dubai Islands has been secured through a large mortgage deal. No specific parties are named in the report. Deals of this type signal continued…
GulfToday ·
Hamdan bin Mohammed approves plan to attract over 1,000 AI firms and create 5,000-plus jobs by 2030
Dubai leadership has backed an initiative to draw in a substantial number of artificial intelligence companies. The effort is also set to generate thousands of new positions in…
Gulf News ·Mubadala Capital secures $5bn investment from Apollo and strategic partners
Mubadala Capital has obtained a substantial investment from Apollo and other partners. The arrangement brings together established financial entities and signals continued…
Arabian Business ·
Dubai to redistribute surplus food from weddings and events to reduce waste
Dubai is launching an effort to collect and share leftover food from weddings and events instead of discarding it. The program focuses on the hospitality and events sectors that…
The National ·
Al-Futtaim launches Polestar 5 in the UAE: Polestar's flagship electric performance grand tourer
Al-Futtaim is bringing the Polestar 5 to customers in the UAE. This vehicle serves as the leading electric model from the Polestar brand with an emphasis on performance. The…
Zawya ·
YouTube allows in-video product sale for viewers in KSA, UAE and Egypt
YouTube has expanded options for viewers in the UAE and nearby markets to purchase items shown in videos. The platform's new affiliate setup, initially partnering with Amazon,…
Wamda ·
Growtech Middle East opens in Dubai with Dubai Municipality and the National Agriculture Centre, putting UAE agriculture and food resilience at centre stage
Zawya reports on this tech story. Read the full article at the source.
Zawya ·
Emirates Franchise Association attracts investment interest at ‘Bayim Olur Musun?’ Franchise Exhibition in Istanbul
The Emirates Franchise Association drew attention from investors during a franchise exhibition held in Istanbul. The event highlighted opportunities for business growth through…
Zawya ·Abu Dhabi Chamber signs deals to connect UAE businesses with 140,000 Greek companies
An Abu Dhabi business group has reached agreements to facilitate connections between UAE companies and Greek firms. The arrangements are designed to aid expansion into Greece and…
Arabian Business ·
Volkswagen is bringing Golf Fan Fest to Yas Marina Circuit
Volkswagen will hold a Golf Fan Fest at Yas Marina Circuit. The event brings an international automotive gathering to Abu Dhabi. Such occasions can draw visitors to the UAE and…
Time Out Dubai ·Dar Global eyes dedicated Dubai real estate fund as it targets global acquisitions
Dar Global is planning a Dubai-focused real estate fund while pursuing property acquisitions in international markets. The initiative could channel more institutional capital…
Arabian Business ·Etihad Airways launches first direct Abu Dhabi-Calgary flights
Etihad Airways has started the first nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Calgary. The airline's new service creates a direct link between the UAE capital and the Canadian city.…
Gulf Business ·
The Marsa Boulevard 2026 opening date has been revealed
The opening date of Marsa Boulevard has been revealed to be in 2026. This announcement concerns a major infrastructure project in Dubai. It holds significance for local…
Time Out Dubai ·
UAE-backed Pearl Petroleum mandates USD 400-500mln bond
Pearl Petroleum, which has UAE backing, has begun arrangements to issue a bond in the 400 to 500 million dollar range. The company is engaging financial markets to secure this…
Zawya ·
Sheikh Hamdan sets ambitious new AI targets as Dubai campus exceeds goals early
Sheikh Hamdan has introduced new goals for advancing artificial intelligence in the region. A Dubai campus has surpassed its initial targets ahead of the planned timeline. These…
Arabian Business ·
Dar Global explores new fund to invest in Dubai property
Dar Global is examining options to create a fund dedicated to property investments in Dubai. The plan fits into the company's approach of building holdings in international real…
AGBI ·
Masdar expands European portfolio with Greek solar project
Abu Dhabi renewable energy firm Masdar is adding a solar project in Greece to grow its operations across Europe. The initiative supports the company's strategy of building a…
AGBI ·
Gold accounts for more than half of UAE trading on Capital.com as more clients set limits on potential losses
Investors in the UAE are directing a significant portion of their activity toward gold on the Capital.com platform. This trend aligns with greater adoption of tools to restrict…
Zawya ·Alpaca gets FSRA nod to expand brokerage in the UAE
Alpaca has received approval from the FSRA to expand its brokerage services in the UAE. The regulatory clearance allows the firm to grow its operations in the local market. This…
Zawya ·
Where to get a takeaway turkey in Dubai for Christmas 2026
Dubai food providers are preparing takeaway turkey meals for the Christmas 2026 season to meet local demand. This service supports hospitality and retail businesses by offering…
Time Out Dubai ·
MENA's scaleups have a capital stack problem
Scaleups across the MENA region face challenges with their financing structures. Growing companies and their founders must reconsider traditional funding approaches to secure…
Wamda ·
Rentify Debuts Ally: The UAE’s First Standalone AI Agent for Property Maintenance
Rentify has introduced a new artificial intelligence system called Ally focused on property maintenance services. This represents the first standalone AI agent of its type…
FF News ·
Etisalat and UAE University sign five-year partnership to accelerate national research from lab to live network
Etisalat and UAE University have formed a five-year collaboration. The agreement aims to move research projects more rapidly into active network settings. This supports broader…
Zawya ·
Tired of scrolling for dinner? Careem has a new feature for that
Careem launched a new feature to simplify the process of choosing dinner through its platform. The update aims to reduce the time users spend browsing options for meals in the…
Time Out Dubai ·
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD puts speed in your pocket
SanDisk has introduced a portable solid state drive designed for compact use and fast performance. The product targets professionals who need reliable storage options during…
Tahawul Tech ·
Global Village announces exciting Diwali celebrations
Global Village has announced Diwali celebrations at its site in Dubai. The entertainment complex will organize activities for the festival of lights. These events have the…
Time Out Dubai ·
UAE showcases experience in harnessing AI to advance government services at the Global Summit in Seoul
The United Arab Emirates presented its approaches to using artificial intelligence for improving public administration at an international event held in South Korea's capital.…
Zawya ·
NUQAIM and TMTC put UAE at the centre of global medical travel, connecting patients from the UK, GCC and Africa with internationally recognised top specialists
Two companies have launched an initiative to establish the UAE as a key destination for medical tourism. They aim to link patients from the United Kingdom, the Gulf region, and…
Zawya ·
Azizi Developments to host exclusive sales event spotlighting Azizi Leily in Al Jaddaf
Azizi Developments is preparing a special sales gathering focused on its Azizi Leily project in Al Jaddaf. The event gives prospective buyers a chance to review available units…
Zawya ·
Nearly 268,000 AI systems are now exposed to the public internet – here’s why
A large number of artificial intelligence systems have been made accessible online. This situation points to broader security concerns for organizations relying on such…
Arabian Business ·
Cucina is launching a new Italian brunch and bringing back alfresco pizza nights
Cucina is introducing a new Italian brunch and resuming its outdoor pizza events. The restaurant will offer these dining options to customers in Dubai. Developments like this can…
Time Out Dubai ·
Join Dubai’s biggest sunrise yoga session for free this November
Dubai will host a large free yoga gathering at sunrise in November. The event is positioned as the city's largest of its kind and is open to participants without charge. Wellness…
What's On ·
Saudi-Houthi conflict explained: Strikes ramp up as Mecca pact countries to meet today
Escalating strikes have intensified the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces in the region. Countries aligned under the Mecca pact are set to convene for talks today.…
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Halloween in Dubai 2026: all the best parties, events and things to do
Dubai venues and hospitality operators are preparing Halloween parties and events scheduled for 2026. Local businesses in entertainment and tourism are coordinating activities to…
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East ·
9 beautiful bridges in Dubai that are worth going out of your way for
A Dubai-focused publication has highlighted several attractive bridges in the city as worthwhile attractions. The piece encourages exploration of these structures by locals and…
Time Out Dubai ·The Gulf’s $50bn healthcare boom needs to think beyond hospitals
The Gulf region is undergoing major expansion in its healthcare sector. Reports indicate that strategies focused only on building hospitals may fall short of long-term needs. For…
Arabian Business ·
CEPA will increase UAE exports to Benin by more than $1 billion by 2033
A trade agreement between the UAE and Benin is expected to substantially grow exports from the Emirates to the West African country. The pact involves the two governments and…
GulfToday ·
AI sovereignty demands control beyond data residency, says Abdelilah Nejjari
Abdelilah Nejjari has stated that achieving AI sovereignty requires oversight beyond simply storing data locally. His remarks focus on the need for stronger controls over…
Tahawul Tech ·
13 brilliant family-friendly brunches in Dubai for a fun day out
A Dubai media outlet has highlighted multiple brunch venues designed to appeal to families with children. These options combine dining with activities to create all-day outings.…
Time Out Dubai ·
Cisco partners with Mannai to build sovereign AI infrastructure in Qatar
Cisco has formed a partnership with Mannai to develop sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure in Qatar. The project focuses on creating secure and independent AI…
Tahawul Tech ·Ericsson expects 63% of UAE smartphone holders to use AI agents by 2030
Ericsson predicts that 63 percent of people with smartphones in the UAE will turn to AI agents by 2030. This outlook reflects expected growth in artificial intelligence usage…
Telecompaper ·The River and the Ritual
Arabian Business features a Cairo hotel room that combines river views with a traditional bathing ritual. The article forms part of the publication's series on distinctive…
Arabian Business ·
YouTube launches shopping programme in UAE: How influencers can earn money with 500 subscribers
YouTube has introduced a shopping program in the UAE. Influencers can now monetize content by linking products once they meet subscriber requirements on the platform. The step…
The National: Business ·
The U.S. invests in semiconductor research and development
The United States has announced new funding for semiconductor research and development efforts. This initiative involves support for companies in the chip manufacturing sector.…
Tahawul Tech ·
