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HONOR and OWN eSIM Revolutionize GCC Connectivity

HONOR AND OWN ESIM PARTNER TO DELIVER SEAMLESS GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY ACROSS THE GCC

Partnership enables users to activate global data connectivity instantly without physical SIM cards

Dubai, UAE – 14 May 2026 – HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, has announced a strategic collaboration with OWN eSIM to bring seamless digital connectivity solutions to smartphone users across the GCC. Through this partnership, the OWN eSIM application will be preinstalled on selected HONOR smartphone models using Google PAI, enabling customers to access and activate global connectivity services directly from their devices with greater ease and flexibility.

By integrating OWN eSIM’s digital connectivity platform within HONOR devices, users will be able to activate international data services instantly, eliminating the need for physical SIM cards and enabling a smoother travel and connectivity experience.

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Business & Investments

Sharjah’s FDI Growth: Key Indicators and Economic Impact

According to data from “fDi Markets – Financial Times”

Bodour Al Qasimi: The emirate’s growth across investment indicators reflects a clear development vision that places social and economic impact on a unified path

Al Musharrkh: The latest indicators reflect deep confidence in Sharjah’s business environment and its ability to drive growth from within the market while continuing to attract new investment.

  • 25.7% growth in jobs, creating 5,673 new positions
  • 142 FDI projects highlight the breadth of activity across the emirate
  • Consumer-facing sectors lead investment momentum
  • Geographic diversity reinforces global investor confidence
  • 75% of projects are already operational

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)

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Business & Investments

H.E. Bin Touq Promotes Compliance in Gold Sector

H.E. Bin Touq highlights UAE’s success in developing robust legislative and regulatory frameworks for gold trade

Abu Dhabi, May 13, 2026:

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, carried out an inspection tour of the Dubai Gold Souq to assess merchants’ compliance with regulations governing the gold sector, specifically those related to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) frameworks. The gold sector is classified under the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) overseen by the Ministry, necessitating the highest levels of compliance across market operations.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that the UAE, guided by the wise leadership, has made significant strides in developing a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework for gold trade. These efforts align with the National Risk Assessment (NRA) for the sector and the international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), thereby reinforcing the global reputation of the national economy.

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Axis Communications at ISNR 2026: Transforming Security with Intelligence

Performance, resilience and visibility: Axis Communications to showcase the future of intelligent security at ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –May 2026: As enterprises worldwide face growing and evolving security threats, the need for advanced solutions that deliver actionable insights and support business performance is becoming more critical. Axis Communications, the world’s leading provider of physical security and network surveillance solutions, will put that need front and centre at ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, demonstrating how new technologies transform security and enable enterprises to be proactive, more resilient and more intelligent.

Taking place from 19 to 21 May at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and held under the patronage of H.H. Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026 brings together the region’s most influential security leaders and decision-makers. The event offers access to key government agencies and regulatory bodies, and features a wide range of participating brands, vendors and manufacturers.

Loubna Imenchal, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at Axis Communications.

“The global security landscape is rapidly changing, and the industry is working hard to adapt and remain ahead of emerging trends and developments. Platforms like ISNR are essential in that they are an opportunity to engage with leaders, officials and our industry partners on not only the challenges we face today, but the opportunities that accompany them,” says Loubna Imenchal, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at Axis Communications.

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Food & Dining

United Foods Company Commends UAE’s Nationwide Ban on Harmful Trans Fats

UAE’s leading producer of oils and fats eliminated partially hydrogenated oils from its product range in 2019, achieving compliance well ahead of the new regulations.

Image - Mohamed Itani, CEO - United Foods Company

Dubai, UAE – 14 May 2026: United Foods Company (PJSC) (DFM: UFC), a leading UAE-based food manufacturing and distribution company, has reinforced its commitment to healthier food production in line with the UAE’s nationwide ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). As the regulation comes into effect this year, UFC has already eliminated PHOs from its entire product range in 2019.

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