“NEXT50,” a joint initiative between “Investopia” and the “EMIR Center,” convened its second meeting to discuss how UAE companies can benefit from promising investment opportunities in new economic sectors both within the country and abroad. The meeting took place with the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Mari, Minister of Economy and the Chairman of...
Sandstone Media, a prominent strategic communications agency based in Dubai, has announced a new partnership with Techbot Information Technology LLC. Techbot is recognized as a leading Odoo implementation partner specializing in business automation and digital transformation. This collaboration aims to enhance Techbot’s brand positioning, media engagement, and industry visibility within the UAE market. Through this...
XDS Datacentres and Fulcrum Consulting GmbH have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering a comprehensive SAP transformation journey. This collaboration focuses on transitioning from SAP ECC6 to S4/HANA, combining high-performance data center capabilities with expert SAP consulting services. The partnership is designed to empower enterprises and government entities with secure, high-performance, and fully compliant...
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Ajman Free Zones Authority (AFZA) have entered into a joint Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at facilitating pathways for companies registered in AFZA to obtain freehold ownership of land and property. This partnership seeks to simplify the registration process and improve coordination between government bodies. The agreement was signed...
Terra Drone Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saudi Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, to foster innovation in drone technology and robotics tailored specifically for the oil and gas industry. This strategic partnership aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting localization efforts within the sector. The MOU...
His Highness Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the ‘MyDubai Communities’ digital platform. This initiative aims to enhance the success of the #MyDubai initiative, which encourages residents and visitors to share their experiences and highlights of living in Dubai. The platform is designed to foster a sense of community and engagement...
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has joined forces with the Ajman Free Zones Authority (AFZA) to facilitate freehold ownership access for companies registered within the free zone. This partnership aims to streamline the registration process for real estate transactions, enhancing the ease with which businesses can secure land and property ownership in the region. The...
Dubai’s real estate market has demonstrated significant growth in 2025, achieving total sales of AED142.7 billion ($38.85 billion) in the first quarter. This marks a remarkable 30.3 percent year-on-year increase and positions the quarter as the second-highest sales figure recorded, just shy of the all-time high of AED147.2 billion set in Q4 of 2024. In...
Maseera Holding for Financial Investments (Maseera), a subsidiary of 2PointZero, has successfully acquired the Egyptian consumer finance platform ADVA. This acquisition aligns with 2PointZero’s earlier commitment of $1 billion in long-term capital aimed at scaling Maseera’s financial services platform globally, particularly focusing on enhancing access to credit in underserved markets. Founded in 2020, ADVA has...
Dubai, UAE, has witnessed the successful conclusion of the second edition of InnovAIte, the country’s largest student-led National AI Hackathon. Organized by Aryav Odhrani, Nirvaan Thawani, Dasuni Gunasekara, and Alizeh Ali, the event declared Team ‘Machine Mindset’ from GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis as the winner. The hackathon took place in collaboration with the...