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INSEAD Board of Directors Chair Kristin Skogen Lund MBA'92J explains why business education must evolve to equip leaders with the skills to navigate AI-driven change and embed AI into strategic decision-making.

Organisers position the program as a replicable framework for film and media productions seeking to combine sustainability objectives with operational efficiency and community engagement.

The new initiative aims to strengthen sustainability readiness, competitiveness, and long-term resilience across Abu Dhabi's private sector through a structured, tiered framework.

The transaction brings Service Logic, a North America–based provider of commercial HVAC and building automation services, under joint ownership, with Mubadala and Bain Capital set to support the company's next phase of growth.

The UAE's drivers are increasingly seeking luxury vehicles that reflect both identity and practicality.

The legislative updates form part of the UAE's broader efforts to modernise its legal and tax frameworks, improve administrative efficiency, and support long-term economic diversification.

e.l.f. Beauty makes its GCC debut through an expanded partnership with Sephora.

The former Olympic speed skater turned entrepreneur reflects on the mindset, momentum, and lessons behind taking ROAR Fitness from London to Dubai.

Tarik Sultan Partner, Head of MENA, Builders VC, on fundraising strategies and long-term investor engagement.

The developer's debut in the capital features the world's first residential tower built with a fully integrated aerial mobility ecosystem.

"2026 will be a major year for Snap, particularly in hardware. Our next-generation Spectacles will become accessible to consumers, marking a shift toward hands-free, human-centered AR in daily life."

The event was supported by The Impression, Cle and Partners, Lucidity Insights, and Numai Real Estate.

HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, participated in the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, organized by ADGM in collaboration with ADQ.

The effort is being carried out in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

"AI is going to be like oxygen. There's no part of our lives that is not going to be affected by this profound technology."

Being remembered isn't about performance. It's about true presence.

Blockchain gaming's rising professional footprint signals that MENA is actively shaping the future of the sector.

"Today, some become stars overnight through social media. But professionalism and real talent remain the foundation that cannot be replaced."

Announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, the new FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster is projected to add AED56 billion to GDP and create 8,000 skilled jobs by 2045.

The Seven Seven Six founder outlined the impact of artificial intelligence on digital trust, social media, and the growing importance of live, human-centered experiences during a session in Abu Dhabi.

The choices made now will determine whether the next generation inherits a smarter, stronger region or another cycle of fragility. A.I. deserves to be part of that choice.