Contribution strengthens endowment culture and demonstrates how giving can be transformed into sustainable support for orphans
Abu Dhabi, 26 2026: Emirati businessman H.E Faraj Ali Bin Hamoodah, one of Abu Dhabi’s pioneering business leaders, has allocated a building valued at AED 30 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative.
UAE,26 February, 2026 – Huawei unveiled its latest innovations at the Now is Your Run global product launch event in Madrid, Spain, on February 26. The tech giant made a grand return to the global market with its Mate Series, announcing the HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro. The event also showcased the HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2, HUAWEI MatePad Mini, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5, and HUAWEI Band 11 Series. Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge was introduced as the global ambassador for HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner. “Running means much more than running fast,” said Kipchoge. “I believe that running is the most beautiful activity on every level. Together with Huawei, we can reach millions of runners around the world and hopefully impact their lives in a beautiful and positive way.”
Dubai, Feb 26 – International developer BCD Global has acquired a second development site in Dubai South after its inaugural Dubai project was fully committed shortly after launch as the 70-year-old real estate group targets AED 300 million ($81.7 million) in UAE revenue in the first half of 2026.
Angad Singh Bedi, CEO, and Amit Puri, Chairman of BCD Global, during the announcement of the company’s latest property acquisition in Dubai South
The second acquisition follows the company’s entry into the Dubai market last month with a freehold residential project in Warsan, which broke ground amid strong investor participation and saw all units committed within weeks, according to the developer.
Financing to support the UAE-based steelmaker’s expansion in low-carbon steel production
Dubai, UAE, 26 February 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has successfully structured and completed a green facility for Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI). This financing will support the expansion of low-carbon steel production by AGSI, a leading private sector steel manufacturer and recycler in the UAE, noted for its low-emission production technology.
Dubai, UAE, February 26, 2026: This Ramadan, The Empowering Women takes center stage at The Dubai Mall as one of the key driving forces behind Ramadan at The District, presented in partnership with EmpowerHer. The collaboration, part of the “Ramadan in Dubai” events, places community impact and children of determination at the heart of one of Dubai’s most prestigious Ramadan experiences.
Taking place from February 26 to March 22, 2026 at The District on the Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall, the event will showcase a curated selection of fashion, jewelry, beauty and lifestyle brands within one of Dubai’s most prestigious high footfall retail destinations.
Founded by Lara Al Diab and Nadine Ghosn, EmpowerHer provides the strategic retail platform and marketing infrastructure, while The Empowering Women, headed by H.E. Claudia Pinto leads the community focused direction of the activation, shaping its inclusive vision and social impact narrative.