Mecomed and MedTech Europe Unite at WHX Dubai to Advance MedTech Collaboration and Policy Alignment

February 12, 2026: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, and MedTech Europe, the European trade association for medical technology industry, today brought together global and regional stakeholders  for an exclusive Mecomed & MedTech Europe exchange during WHX Dubai, a global platform for the international MedTech community, under the theme “The Power of MedTech: Driving Innovation Through Collaboration.”

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Holcim launches Women in Sustainable Construction initiative to invest in the future of the industry

Strengthening  women’s leadership and capabilities across sustainable construction – supporting innovation, decarbonization, and long-term growth.

Dubai, UAE, February 12, 2026: Holcim has announced the launch of Women in Sustainable Construction (WISC), a long-term leadership and capability-building initiative across its UAE and Oman teams. The program is designed to advance the role of women across technical, operational, sustainability, and leadership functions through focused upskilling, active industry engagement, and mentorship, while reinforcing Holcim’s position as a leader in low-carbon and circular construction.

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Polynome AI Academy and Abu Dhabi School of Management Expand CAIO Program, Tap Global Tech Leaders

AI executives and practitioners from NVIDIA, Mubadala, BCG, G42, and AI71 join the list of instructors of MENA’s premier C-suite AI leadership program

UAE — 12 February 2026 — Polynome AI Academy and ADSM have unveiled the expanded global list of instructors for the second cohort of their Executive Program for Chief AI Officer (CAIO), featuring leaders from NVIDIA, Mubadala, BCG, G42, AI71, and leading research institutions.

The intensive program, running April 10–21, in Abu Dhabi, was created in response to a growing need among governments and large enterprises for structured AI leadership. It aims to equip Chief AI Officers and senior executives with the governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making structures required to lead AI at both organizational and national scale. 

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Union Coop and National Bonds Partner to Enhance Financial Awareness for Families

The strategic cooperation agreement promotes financial awareness, saving, and investment culture among individuals and families in the UAE. The partnership aligns with the Year of the Family 2026 and focuses on educational programs and initiatives that support financial stability and informed financial planning.

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Union Coop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Bonds, the Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, to strengthen cooperation in promoting savings programs and spreading financial planning awareness across the community. The agreement aligns with the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the “Year of the Family.”

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National Bonds Launches an AI-Powered ChatGPT Guide in a First for a UAE Financial Institution

Caption: Interface of National Bonds Digital Guide on ChatGPT

  • This initiative aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, reinforcing National Bonds’ commitment to innovation and responsible technology adoption.
  • The AI-powered Digital Guide represents a first step in a broader digital engagement journey for National Bonds.
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