With a total prize fund of AED 625,000 across 10 categories, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened nominations for the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements in writing and publishing, spotlighting Emirati and Arab talent, and supporting the presence of distinguished books locally and internationally. The awards cover novels, studies, poetry
Rashid Gargash is an Emirati entrepreneur and the founder of Rashtions, his third startup and a UAE-based nutrition brand creating premium date-based protein bites using locally rooted ingredients such as dates and camel milk. Rashtions began as a research-led exploration of humanitarian food systems and foreign-aid nutrition: how to create practical, adaptable food products for large-scale relief
At the United Nations-linked multilateral gathering of WSIS Forum 2026 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, Mr. Jeson Zheng, Global Chairman of UAE Global 2031 Strategic Partnership (GSP), highlighted the UAE’s role as a strategic connector for investment, AI innovation, digital cooperation and sustainable development. His participation took place in the context of Session
Dubai’s residential market continues to attract buyers from different parts of the world. Some enter the market for rental income. Others plan for long-term appreciation. Many are simply searching for a better lifestyle and a stable ownership opportunity. While exploring an apartment for sale in Dubai, buyers usually face one major decision early on: off-plan
Keyper, the UAE-based proptech company transforming how people rent, manage and own residential property, has raised US$11 million in a Series A funding round led by Speedinvest, one of EMEA’s leading venture capital firms, alongside NeoVentures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mashreq and the bank’s Corporate Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), Dubai
Al Ghurair Mobility, part of one of the most trusted and diversified conglomerates in the region, has officially launched MHERO in the UAE, from Dongfeng Motor Corporation. This introduction underscores Al Ghurair Mobility’s long-term commitment to delivering premium automotive experiences in the region. MHERO arrives as a bold new competitor designed to challenge traditional luxury SUV expectations, bringing
The UAE attracted US$ 48.3 billion (AED 177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year. The country now ranks 9th globally among destinations for FDI, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report. His
