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Circularo returns as Gold Sponsor for UAE cyber defense contest
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Circularo is back as a Gold Sponsor of the School of Cyber Defence 2026, a UAE competition for university students that ends with a live final at GISEC Global on 18 September.
Komodo Lounge plans first overseas openings in Bali, Dubai and Istanbul
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Komodo Lounge, the Bucharest Asian restaurant and lounge, will open its first international venue in Bali in November, then expand to Dubai and Istanbul in the fourth quarter of 2027. The move takes the group from two venues to five and exports a…
G12 opens UK and Europe desk for UAE market entry
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Dubai-based consultancy G12 launched a dedicated desk to help UK and European entrepreneurs set up and expand in the UAE. The move targets founders facing company formation, licensing and compliance hurdles in a market attracting more foreign…
JDS Consulting Group launches UAE consultancy for engineering, pharma and innovation
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JDS Consulting Group has started operations in the United Arab Emirates, targeting clients across MENA, Europe and Australia.
Sharifa Yateem Center renews autism certification in Abu Dhabi
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Sharifa Yateem Center for Rehabilitation in Abu Dhabi renewed its Certified Autism Center designation from IBCCES, underscoring staff training, individualized care and accessibility for autistic people and those with developmental differences.
Keolis MHI marks Emirati Women’s Month with Dubai rail sector event
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Keolis MHI, the operator of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, held a celebration on Aug. 27 at Al Shindagha Museum Visitor Centre to recognize Emirati women’s growing leadership across the rail sector.
DataPatrol to demo visual data security at GISEC Global 2026
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DataPatrol will showcase its Visual Data Security platform at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai from Sept. 16-18, with a focus on protecting sensitive information as it appears on screens, web apps, mobile devices and print.
CPAP Store Dubai adds Tabby BNPL at checkout across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
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CPAP Store Dubai has partnered with Tabby to give eligible customers a Buy Now, Pay Later option for CPAP, BiPAP, respiratory care and sleep wellness purchases.
Womenpreneur to host Emirati Women’s Day summit and expo in Dubai
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Womenpreneur Middle East will host its 11th Emirati Women’s Day Summit & Expo on Aug. 28 at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC in Dubai, bringing together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives and business leaders.
VAP Group launches Global Trading Show in Abu Dhabi
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VAP Group will host the Global Trading Show on Dec. 15-16, 2026, at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, aiming to bring together traders, brokers, regulators, exchanges and investors across multiple asset classes.
Emper Perfumes invites creators inside its Dubai factory for Dallah preview
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Emper Perfumes brought 19 fragrance and lifestyle creators into its Dubai manufacturing facility for a hands-on look at the Dallah Collection and a preview of upcoming products.
Dubai marketer Dhaval Waghela highlights 11+ years across brand and digital marketing
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Dubai-based marketer Dhaval Waghela is detailing more than 11 years of experience across digital, brand, experiential and e-commerce marketing in India and the UAE. His work at Emper Perfumes and at Beautyworld Middle East underscores how…
UAE mediates exchange of 206 captives between Russia and Ukraine
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The United Arab Emirates said it helped secure the release of 206 captives, with 103 returned by each side, in its 26th mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine.
Dubai buyers are turning to Cyprus real estate
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A new Down Town Cyprus market report says overseas demand for Cyprus property rose sharply in the first half of 2026, with Dubai residents among the fastest-growing buyer groups.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened a global waitlist on September 10, 2026, three months after getting in-principle approval from the UAE central bank.
Dubai SEO consultant says AI search is reshaping traffic and conversions
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Dubai consultant Raaquib Pathan says UAE brands need to stop measuring only rankings as AI search changes how buyers find and vet vendors.
Petrolodex wins triple ISO certification across two UAE entities
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Petrolodex said both of its UAE entities have earned ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, covering quality, environmental and safety management systems.
Fund+ launches in ADGM to speed investment vehicle setup
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Fund+ has launched from Abu Dhabi Global Market with a regulated platform designed to help asset managers, family offices and institutions set up and run investment vehicles faster.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened its global waitlist on September 9, 2026, three months after gaining in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based platform says it will use AI-native technology to unify payments, money transfers,…
Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes marks Emirati Women’s Day with Dubai event and month-long activations
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Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day on Aug. 24, 2026, with a Dubai event, retail activations and gifting partnerships centered on Emirati women’s achievements.
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