Daily Archives: January 29, 2026

Business & Investments

FGV Malaysia Showcases Its Products at Gulfood 2026 and Expands Across MENA

CEO: Considering Establishing Storage Hubs in a GCC Country

Dubai, 28 January 2026 – Malaysian global company FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) is returning to participate in Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, reaffirming its position as Malaysia’s trusted culinary partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company continues to implement its regional growth strategy by strengthening commercial partnerships, expanding distribution networks, and consolidating its presence in key markets across the region.

FGV is participating in Gulfood 2026 through two strategic sectors: the Fats and Oils sector at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Grocery Trade sector at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. This dual-sector presence allows the group to engage with a wide spectrum of buyers and trade partners across retail, foodservice, and industrial procurement sectors.

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Business & Investments

25 Years of Market Leadership: Dubai Financial Market Delivers a Strong 2025 Performance, Recording 158% Growth in Net Profit Before Tax to AED 1.06 Billion

  • Net profit before tax reached AED 1.06 billion in 2025, compared to AED 409.3 million in 2024.
  • Total consolidated revenue increased by 102% to AED 1.28 billion during the year, supported by higher trading activity, investment income and one-off income from the sale of an investment property.
  • Total traded value reached AED 174 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 63% compared to the previous year.
  • Market capitalization stood at AED 992 billion at year-end 2025.
  • The DFM General Index (DFMGI) rose by 17.2% over the course of the year.
  • 2025 marked 25 years since the establishment of Dubai Financial Market, reflecting its evolution into a globally connected capital markets platform.
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Technologies

WSO2 Advances Industry Solutions and Vendor Consolidation Initiatives to Power Smart Government, Fintech, Digital Health, and Large Enterprises


Dubai, UAE, January 2026: WSO2 has announced a sharpened, solutions-led focus to support large organizations accelerating smart government, fintech and digital health transformation programs. Building on its established platforms and solution portfolio, the company is increasing its industry alignment in high-potential regions, such as the Middle East, where national digital strategies and regulated modernisation initiatives are driving sustained demand for scalable, secure digital platforms.

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Technologies

Artificial Intelligence and Governance: A Strategic Shift in Decision-Making

By Eng. Ahmed Bahgat Hassan
IT Expert and Consultant – United Arab Emirates

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved far beyond its traditional role as a productivity-enhancing technology. Today, it stands at the heart of modern governance frameworks, playing a decisive role in promoting transparency, strengthening compliance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making at the highest levels of leadership.

Eng. Ahmed Bahgat Hassan

Drawing on more than two decades of experience in information technology and advisory work with government and semi-government entities in the United Arab Emirates, it is increasingly evident that the relationship between AI and governance operates on two interconnected fronts: the use of AI to enable governance, and the governance of AI itself. Both dimensions are critical and must evolve in parallel.

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