Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 1:20 pm

SEF 2026 empowers youth with Sharjah’s Little Founders launch

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) has launched Sharjah’s Little Founders (SLF), a curated zone designed to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations and skills among children aged 7 to 12. The launch reflects SEF’s broader vision to empower aspirants to excel at all stages of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 1:17 pm

IRENA Assembly charts bold energy transition agenda for 2026

The 16th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly convenes from 11-12 January 2026 in Abu Dhabi – marking the first international energy meeting of the year. Under the theme 'Powering Humanity: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity,' the global gathering will bring together...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 1:06 pm

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches 'Barq' to promote sustainable transport

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in collaboration with TAQA Distribution, launched “Barq”, an initiative designed to operate an ultra-fast, highly reliable network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, delivering an enhanced, value-added experience for customers. The project ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 1:02 pm

Al Akaria unit signs SAR 550M credit facility with Alinma Bank

Saudi Real Estate Co.’s (Al Akaria) subsidiary, Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Co. (Binyah), signed a Shariah-compliant credit facilities agreement valued at SAR 550 million with Alinma Bank, according to a Tadawul statement. The credit facilities have a one-year tenor and are...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 12:59 pm

Bank Albilad completes issuance of $500M AT1 sukuk

Bank Albilad completed the issuance of USD-denominated additional tier 1 (AT1) capital sukuk worth $500 million. In a statement published on Tadawul, the bank said that settlement of the sukuk issuance will take place on Jan. 15. Sukuk Issuance Details TypeUSD-denominated AT1...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 12:25 pm

Dubai Customs achieves global milestone in future foresight readiness

Dubai Customs has achieved a major milestone reflecting its institutional leadership and proactive approach to future foresight and strategic planning, after receiving a global accreditation in future foresight from the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). This makes Dubai Customs the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 12:19 pm

11th RetrofitTech Buildings & Industrial Innovation MENA to Drive Regional Transformation Toward Net Zero 2050

As the UAE accelerates its national commitment to Net Zero 2050, the region’s leading platform for energy efficiency, sustainable development, and infrastructure modernisation returns with the 11th RetrofitTech Buildings & Industrial Innovation MENA Summit, taking place on 10 - 11 February...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 11:40 am

NEOM Gaming Accelerator Welcomes Largest-Ever Cycle of Startup Studios

 NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, has today announced the five game studios selected to receive funding as part of its annual flagship gaming accelerator ‘Level Up’. Coupled with an initial mentorship phase supporting a further 18 studios,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 January, 2026 11:38 am

SAL signs SAR 233M contract to develop Jeddah ground terminal Phase II

SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. signed Jan. 8, a contract with Contracting & Construction Enterprises Co. (CCE) to carry out the construction works for the development of the SAL terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, with a total value of SAR 233 million,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 January, 2026 11:29 am

Jeddah University Delivers ‘A Grade’ Hybrid Learning with Nutanix Cloud Platform

 Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the successful deployment of its Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) at Jeddah University, enhancing the educational institution’s classroom, lab, and remote learning experiences while surpassing cost-saving...

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