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The renewed partnership is aligned with the UAE's National AI Strategy and broader digital transformation agenda.

The inaugural edition will be held under the theme "Finance Reimagined: Where Innovation Meets Policy and Purpose."

"We build businesses for the long term, so you should know that something will be coming all the time. Don’t be a child. Do you have enough capital, no debt, and good people? Are you honest with your customers and society? You have to do this every second of your life - not in your business quarters, but all the time.”

How global capital is redrawing the investment map in 2026

With the 13th edition of the Middle East Film and Comic Con set to take place this month, Show Director Loy Pinheiro reflects on what it has taken to build the region’s largest pop culture festival (and why the event may not be far from hosting its own version of SDCC’s iconic Hall H someday).

The FTA’s current list of approved platforms includes Binance FZE, Bybit Fintech FZE, Deribit FZE, Bitget, and Payward FZCO.

Capital then determines what can be sustained beyond the purchase. A building may need refurbishment before it becomes suitable for occupation, followed by maintenance and eventual adaptation. Those demands can arrive before the income or operating benefits expected from the investment.

According to Shaw, a functioning impact economy requires coordinated action across sectors, supported by clear governance, measurable impact, and the integration of ESG into business and investment decisions.

Kreidieh said she was drawn to lead "a homegrown, independent UAE title at a moment when the creative voice of this region has never felt more relevant globally."

Mike Champion and Annabelle Mander on building LEAP into a global stage for AI, investment and innovation

For the first time in the 11 years since Emirati Women’s Day was first celebrated, the annual event will span an entire month in 2026. This year’s theme —“Together, We Rise Stronger and Better”— puts the spotlight on the lasting partnerships and workplace policies that support and empower women in both their personal and professional lives. Four Emirati business leaders unpack how these elements go beyond the annual event to create a gender equity blueprint that has bolstered the UAE’s growth and innovation.

The investment covers the development of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, about 30 kilometers northwest of Paris, including one expected to be manga-themed.

Perhaps the biggest misconception that remains is that Islamic wealth management is relevant only to Muslim investors. Its underlying principles — transparency, responsible allocation of capital, disciplined investing and long-term stewardship — have much wider relevance.

Consider all these stories your reminder that motivation isn't something you wait for; it’s something you build, tired or not.

Since its formation a few weeks ago, the Council has brought several initiatives to life, including a Youth Day activation at Amazon's Dubai office that connected Emirati entrepreneurs and homegrown brands directly with employees.

Miral has transformed Yas Island from an empty stretch of Abu Dhabi’s coastline int one of the most visited leisure destinations on earth. Thanks to Group CEO Dr Mohamed Abdalla Zaabi, it is now reaching for its most audacious act.

Tag Markets entered the market with a different objective. The company did not set out to change what forex trading is. It set out to improve how a modern brokerage should operate around it.

Bloom Holding CEO Carlos Wakim explains why “curated community living” is more than a slogan, and what it takes to build places that still matter decades from now.

Chairman H.E. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi and his leadership team explain the plans behind one of the region’s most ambitious developments.

Founder and chairman Ali Al Gebely explains the thinking behind one of Abu Dhabi’s most futuristic developments

With an order book of over $10bn, and a pipeline stretching from Saadiyat Island to Dubai, Talal Al Dhiyebi has turned Abu Dhabi’s largest developer into a barometer of the emirate’s own ambitions.

Ohana Development CEO Husein Salem has become the master of branded residences. He explains why he believes true luxury is about belonging, not status symbols.

The collaboration will also enable the bank to explore partnerships with DFDF portfolio companies through structured pilots and potential commercial deployments.

A strong nomination is not simply about having an ambitious idea. The award looks at how effectively that idea was executed, how quickly it translated into results, and whether its impact can be demonstrated through credible evidence.

Giroux has received numerous industry awards, including the MENAA Award 2023, presented by former French President François Hollande.

Andrew sold over AED1 billion in residential property, including record AED 90m+ sales at Tilal Al Ghaf.