Dubai, UAE, February 2026 – ECOVIS JRB and Tax Star successfully hosted the CFO Forum: The New Compliance Stack, bringing together senior finance leaders to examine what compliance readiness looks like in practice as the UAE advances toward mandatory e-invoicing and increasingly digital tax and audit frameworks.
Designed as a working forum rather than a traditional conference, the event convened 70–80 CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of Finance, and senior decision-makers from across sectors. The forum focused squarely on execution and operational impact, addressing how e-invoicing, corporate tax, VAT, and evolving audit requirements are reshaping finance functions, systems, and team structures. Discussions went beyond theory, with speakers and participants sharing real-world experiences, challenges encountered, and practical approaches that have delivered results.
4th February 2026, Dubai – Breakbulk Middle East opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre for its 10th edition, welcoming more than 11,000 expected visitors at a time when large-scale investment, geopolitical uncertainty and new trade corridors are reshaping how project cargo moves across the Middle East and beyond. H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, inaugurated the event.
Dubai, UAE – 4 February 2026 – Hollywood fashion house For The Stars, led by legendary designer Jacob, will make its highly anticipated Middle East debut with an exclusive one-night event in Dubai.
Fashions For Love: For The Stars by Jacob takes place on Valentine’s Eve, Friday, 13 February 2026 at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, transforming the base of the world’s most iconic tower into a stage that celebrates love, fashion & legacy. Guests can expect a red-carpet arrival, followed by live performances from global music icons including Deborah Cox, before the night builds to a couture runway show featuring Jacob’s collections.
For select ticket holders, the evening continues with an exclusive VIP after-party, complete with a museum-style display of iconic designs worn by the stars, private buyer access, celebrity DJ and curated cocktails.
Tickets for Fashions For Love: For The Stars by Jacob are now available via Q Tickets limited tickets starting at AED 1,500, seated packages from AED 3,500 and VVIP experiences with full after party access priced at AED 15,000.
Dubai, UAE — 5 February 2026: Investarise Global successfully convened its flagship Business & Investment Summit at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Palm Jumeirah, bringing together a distinguished gathering of investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and international business leaders to advance dialogue on innovation, capital deployment, and cross-border collaboration.
The summit was honored by the presence of Her Excellency Shaikha Moaza Obaid Suhail Al Maktoum as Guest of Honor, whose participation underscored the importance of public-private collaboration in accelerating regional economic growth. The event also welcomed Mr. Sultan Ali Rasheed Lootah, a respected business leader recognized for his contributions to enterprise development in the UAE.
The platform was spearheaded by the leadership team of Investarise Global, including Mr. Kishan Kumar Verma (Founder & CEO), Mr. Sanjay Bhambri (Co-Founder, Global Strategy Lead), Mr. Farid Ahmed (Co-Founder, Intergovernmental Relations), and Mr. Habib Ahmed (Event Director), who collectively drove the strategic vision and execution of the international gathering.
Key ecosystem stakeholders in attendance included Jeet Wagh, Sandesh Sharda, Mudit Kumar, and Ashwin Kumar from Ideabaaz, along with Saeed Hamad Al Hamli from NQUBATOR, alongside global investors, founders, and senior business executives representing the UAE, India, and wider international markets.
The summit received strategic support from a network of partners including Ideabaaz, ARBA, NoWorryTrip, Extrovert Events, Lootah Group, Nuqoosh, Realm Investment, VMC, Sicurezza, Artha, NQUBATOR, GMA, Infispark, and Marwari Catalyst, reflecting strong ecosystem collaboration across sectors.
Discussions throughout the event centered on strengthening the global startup and SME landscape through enhanced investment accessibility, strategic alliances, and pathways for international market expansion. Industry leaders shared actionable insights on innovation, capital flow optimization, and building resilient cross-border partnerships.
The successful convening marks a significant milestone in Investarise Global’s ongoing mission to connect entrepreneurs with global opportunities and foster sustainable international business growth from the UAE as a strategic hub.
Dubai Land Department enriches PropTech Connect 2026 with strategic discussions on innovation, governance, and the future of real estate investment
Signing of strategic agreements and partnerships to support innovation and expand the ecosystem of ownership and institutional investment.
Majed Al Marri: Dubai is transforming real estate innovation into sustainable economic value through digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
Matthew Maltzoff calls for high-impact partnerships and broader collaboration to accelerate innovation across the world’s largest asset class.
Specialised sessions discussing PropTech, asset management, customer experience, and capital flows.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 February 2026: The activities of PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 officially kicked off today, Wednesday, under the organisation and supervision of Dubai Land Department (DLD), marking a strategic step that reflects its efforts to implement the vision of the wise leadership and the strategic directions of Dubai and the UAE to reinforce the emirate’s position as a global hub for real estate technology, accelerate digital transformation in the real estate sector, and align with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
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