Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

MIS wins EXPRO framework agreement for software licenses

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) won today, Oct. 11, a unified framework agreement with the Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) to supply licenses for information systems related to artificial intelligence (AI), data management, and operating systems. In a statement...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

Saudi Arabia builds additional pipelines as alternative routes to Hormuz: Minister

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman affirmed that Saudi Arabia will continue to fulfill its commitments to global energy markets despite current challenges, stressing that no one will be able to break the Kingdom or undermine its determination to keep moving forward. Speaking...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai Finance: Dubai Cashless Strategy exceeds its 2026 targets

Dubai Finance announced that the Dubai Cashless Strategy, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, in October 2024, has successfully exceeded...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE economy reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, with non-oil GDP growing by 1.8%

The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached AED961.9 billion at constant prices in the first half of 2026, recording growth of 0.4 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Non-oil GDP grew by 1.8 percent,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

SEWA completes water connections for 870 new requests in Q3 2026

Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), announced connections for 870 new applications, In the third quarter of 2026, the Water Department at Sharjah Electricity. Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, Head of the Water Department, said the most connections were made in the residential sector, 290 residential...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE explores strengthening economic partnerships with the UK, Italy, Uzbekistan and Scotland in new economy

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Co-Chair of Investopia, held a series of bilateral meetings with international ministers and officials to explore ways to develop the UAE’s economic partnerships. The meetings took place on the sidelines of Investopia Bridge 2026,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE, Japan strengthen cooperation in industry, technology, scientific research

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation in industry, technology and artificial intelligence, with meetings held in Tokyo and Kyoto. The visit focused on identifying opportunities to turn innovation and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition, Middle East Cosmetics Show open at Expo Centre Sharjah

The fourth Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second Middle East Cosmetics Show opened on Friday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together regional and international companies and brands. Running concurrently until 18th October, the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition features more...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of leading French banking group BPCE

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Nicolas Namias, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of BPCE, one of France’s leading...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

700+ global leaders gather in Dubai for Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026

The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 kicks off next Tuesday, organised by the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF), in cooperation with Dubai future foundation, from 13 to 15 October. The three-day meeting will bring together more than 700 global leaders and experts...

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