Arqaam Capital, a financial services firm headquartered in Dubai’s DIFC, is intensifying its investment banking efforts as deal activity surges in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Originally established as a sales and trading brokerage, the company is now focusing on equity capital markets (ECM), debt capital markets (DCM), and loan syndication. The firm has recently...
Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group is planning to invest in Syria as the nation progresses towards reconstruction and economic recovery. The company’s founding chairman, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, announced his intention to visit Syria in the coming days to explore potential investment and cooperation opportunities. Al Habtoor will lead a high-level delegation of senior executives from...
CAP.G VENTURES has launched its flagship consulting arm, CAP.G CONSULT, along with its innovative Fractional CMO model in the GCC region. This model represents a modern approach to marketing leadership that emphasizes speed, agility, and measurable outcomes. The initiative stems from a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that growth-stage businesses encounter. CAP.G VENTURES aims to...
Abu Dhabi has reached a significant milestone in environmental conservation by achieving a score of 97.4% in the Sustainable Fishing Index, according to the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). This marks an impressive rise from just 8.9% in 2018 and is the sixth consecutive year of improvement. This achievement coincides with World Oceans Day,...
Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, recently met with Ali Ahmed Bu Ghazien, the Chairman of the Sharjah Fisheries Research Authority (SFRA). The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the two entities to promote the protection of the marine environment in Sharjah. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance...
The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work has announced that two Emirati female students, Moza Al Alili and Hessa Mohammed Saeed Al Mansouri, will participate in a research training program at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. This initiative highlights the UAE’s commitment to fostering scientific excellence and aims to enhance...
Active Abu Dhabi, an initiative by the Emirates Foundation, has introduced a new national program called Misrah aimed at promoting national identity and enhancing community well-being. This program was unveiled during an introductory workshop held at the initiative’s headquarters, where various stakeholders gathered to discuss its objectives and strategies. The Misrah program is designed to...
The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has officially announced a strategic partnership with RAKBANK, aimed at empowering businesses with tailored banking solutions. This collaboration is designed to support the ongoing mission of IFZA to provide seamless business services for companies operating within its free zone. Under this partnership, both organizations will work together to create...
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has made history by performing the UAE’s first robotic cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). This groundbreaking procedure was executed by a team of specialists and signifies a major advancement in cancer treatment within the region. The surgery, which was conducted on a patient battling advanced ovarian cancer, utilizes...
The Government of Sharjah has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Circularo Award for Digital Transformation. This recognition highlights Sharjah’s prominent role in innovation and its commitment to digital sustainability in the region. The award was presented to the Sharjah Digital Department, which has been pivotal in implementing advanced digital solutions that enhance public...