Canadian University Dubai Strengthens Regional Engineering Collaboration Through Strategic Partnership at IEEE Smart Mobility 2026

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) further reinforced its position as a future-focused institution driving engineering innovation, regional collaboration, and global academic engagement as an Organizing Partner of IEEE Smart Mobility 2026, hosted last week in collaboration with Alamein International University (AIU) in Alamein City. Organized in collaboration with IEEE and technically sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent […]

Sherpa Communications wins Excellence in Real Estate Business Consultancy at Gulf Business Real Estate Awards 2026

Sherpa Communications, a leading B2B-focused business consultancy and PR agency operating across the Middle East region and Africa, has been recognised with the ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Real Estate Business Consultancy’ award at the Gulf Business Real Estate Awards 2026. This recognition reinforces Sherpa Communications’ position as a trusted strategic partner in the built environment […]

Abu Dhabi buyers benchmarking against Monaco and Miami, new MERED insights reveal

MERED, the award-winning real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront project designed by Herzog & de Meuron, revealing what is driving high-net-worth buyer decisions in Abu Dhabi’s premium property segment. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in Q1 2026, the findings reflect evolving expectations around waterfront living, architectural quality, […]

University of Sharjah’s My FarmWell Application Wins UAE Society of Engineers Excellence and Creative Engineering Award

The My FarmWell Application project has been named the winner of the 4th edition of the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award presented by the Society of Engineers UAE under the Pioneer Engineering Project category. The project received recognition as the “Best Small Project”, highlighting its contribution to sustainable water management, smart agriculture, and artificial intelligence-driven […]

EFE UAE Launches AJYAL 2026 Program at AURAK to Equip Youth with AI, Green Skills and Job Readiness

Education For Employment-UAE (EFE-UAE), in collaboration with the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and supported by Citi, has launched the 2026 edition of the AJYAL Program, a regional initiative designed to equip university students with the skills required to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. The program was introduced at AURAK through […]

New UAE Bootcamp Equips Students with Skills for University and Future Success

As thousands of UAE students prepare to begin university and head towards their future careers this summer, there is one challenge academic qualifications alone can’t address: the shift from being guided through school to thinking, adapting, and thriving independently. Designed for high school students, university goers, and young adults preparing for the early stages of […]

Cercli Launches Cera AI Hiring Agent Globally to Help Companies Hire Faster and Smarter

Cercli, the AI-native people platform founded by former Careem executives, has launched Cera, a dedicated AI hiring agent, and an AI-native Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to help companies identify, evaluate, and hire talent faster through automated candidate screening, scoring, and workflow management. The new recruitment suite connects directly with Cercli’s existing HR and payroll platform, […]

Strategic Partnership Between Almajdouie Changan, Deepal, and Al Fanar to Support Electric Mobility

Almajdouie Automotive, the authorized distributor of Changan and Deepal brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Al Fanar Company to provide advanced electric vehicle charging solutions across the Kingdom. This step reflects the commitment of both parties to supporting the future of sustainable mobility and enhancing the infrastructure […]

MAGRABI RETAIL SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE A MAJORITY STAKE OF LEADING EGYPTIAN RETAILER BARAKA OPTICS GROUP

MAGRABI Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, announces the proposed acquisition of 51% of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Egyptian Competition Authority. Founded in 1979 by Mohamed Fathy […]