Monthly Archives: January 2026

Business & Investments

The era of the ‘linear career’ is over, says new ACCA report

The era of the ‘linear career’ is over, says new ACCA report – Middle East insights highlight growing demand for flexible, globally connected career paths

Why finance professionals in the Middle East are rethinking how careers will evolve by 2035

Dubai, UAE – 21 January 2026: By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different. In a new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) 53% of Middle East respondents believed that flexible career paths will replace linear paths within the next decade. A further three in ten (31%) in the region expected the two approaches to coexist equally.

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Business & Investments

Gulfood 2026 Launches ‘Gulfood Startups’ as the Global Gateway for Scaling the Next Generation of Food Innovation

Dubai strengthens its position as a global launchpad for food-tech founders as Gulfood introduces a high-impact startup platform connecting innovation, capital and international markets

DUBAI – January 20, 2026: Gulfood, the world’s largest and most influential food and beverage sourcing event, announced the launch of Gulfood Startups, a dedicated platform designed to support high-growth food-tech companies seeking to scale internationally from Dubai. As the global food economy accelerates towards a projected value of USD 11.37 trillion by 20301, innovation across production, processing and distribution is increasingly being driven by startups reshaping how food is produced, distributed and commercialised.

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Business & Investments

NEO PAY and Wio Bank Collaborate to Launch PoS Lending Solution for Merchants across the UAE

Dubai, UAE; 19 January 2025: NEO PAY, the UAE’s fast-growing payment solutions provider, has partnered with Wio Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform, to introduce a Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution, designed for SME merchants across the UAE.

The launch of this lending solution reflects NEO PAY’s commitment to empowering SMEs with the financial tools they need to grow and compete in today’s dynamic market. 

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Ramadan Kareem, Shopping & Promotions

ADCOOP Launches Ramadan 2026 Campaign

  • Reinforcing Family Wellbeing and Community Support in the UAE’s Year of the Family
  • Delivering Affordability, Access, and Value Throughout the Holy Month

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 January 2026: ADCOOP, the UAE’s community-centered retail brand, today announced the launch of its Ramadan 2026 campaign, reinforcing its purpose of supporting families, strengthening community wellbeing, and ensuring access to affordable, high-quality food during the Holy Month and throughout the year, in line with the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the “Year of the Family”.

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Beauty

Ajmal introduces Strings of Oud, where fragrance finds a rhythm

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 13, 2026: Ajmal Perfumes, a brand long synonymous with the mastery of perfumery, has recently announced the launch of its newest innovation – Strings of Oud, a magical creation reimagined with modern glamour. Envisioned as a fragrant illusion, the brand’s newest addition draws parallels between perfume and music, with both holding the power to evoke emotion and connection, forming the foundation of the campaign thought, The Magic in Every Note.

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