Business & Money | Wednesday 27 August, 2025 10:52 am

GCC can lead circular plastics push, amid global supply shortfall of up to 35 million tons

A new report from KAPSARC and Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network, finds that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) could play a critical role in closing the global gap in recycled plastics—with demand projected to outstrip supply by up to 35 million tons by 2030. To seize this...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 August, 2025 10:12 am

du announces partnership with Abu Dhabi Business Women Council to empower women entrepreneurs

du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council (ADBWC) at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit among women, foster inclusive growth and support the ambitions of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 August, 2025 10:10 am

Empower approves over 23,000 NOC applications during the first half of 2025

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced that it has approved 23,339 No Objection Certificate (NOC) applications during the first half of 2025, marking an increase of 18.7% compared to the same period last year. ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 August, 2025 9:00 am

BSF completes issuance of $1B Tier 2 capital notes

Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) announced the successful completion of a USD- denominated $1 billion Tier 2 capital notes issuance, under its medium-term note (MTN) program. In a statement on Tadawul, the bank said the settlement of the notes is expected to take place on Sept.3. Issuance...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 26 August, 2025 4:10 pm

HONOR and Qualcomm Redefine Mobile Excellence with the HONOR Magic V5

Global leading AI ecosystem brand HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR Magic V5, marking a significant milestone in its longstanding collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, this latest flagship foldable combines an ultra-slim...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 August, 2025 3:57 pm

“Kooheji Development”, in partnership with “NHC”, launches “Rewan Al Ruba” residential project in Riyadh

“Kooheji Development”, in strategic partnership with “NHC”, proudly announces the launch of its residential project, "Rewan Al Ruba," within "Al Ruba Destination" in eastern Riyadh, one of the most prominent new urban destinations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The project...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 August, 2025 1:38 pm

UniHawk guides students to explore alternative top university destinations

Cost-effective, high-quality education makes Europe a popular choice  As the global higher education landscape continues to evolve, GCC-wide university admissions experts, UniHawk, are seeing a move away from traditional countries like the UK, USA, and Australia, in favour of more...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 26 August, 2025 12:27 pm

Improv for a Kinder World: The Courtyard Playhouse

The Courtyard Playhouse launches adult improv classes this September to promote empathy, collaboration, and creativity Dubai – The Courtyard Playhouse, Dubai’s only dedicated improv theatre and KHDA-licensed training center, announces the return of its adult improv classes this September...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 August, 2025 11:15 am

Abu Dhabi Exports Office highlights strategic role in Angola

Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the financing export arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing national exports through strategic investments in digital and green infrastructure. These initiatives not only contribute to Angola’s development journey...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 26 August, 2025 11:13 am

‘SIF2025’ empowers investment future, boosts global collaboration

Deepening the UAE’s role in shaping regional and global investment trends, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has announced that the upcoming 8th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) will be held under the theme ‘Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable...

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