Daily Archives: March 17, 2026

Business & Investments

Bain & Company announces strategic collaboration with IBM to deliver post-quantum cryptography assessment to private equity and corporate clients

Collaboration pairs IBM Consulting’s quantum safe transformation expertise with Bain’s market leading capabilities in due diligence

Middle East—March 17, 2026. Bain & Company today announced it will work with IBM to deliver expertise to private equity and corporate clients on post-quantum cryptography risks and strategic mitigations.

The strategic collaboration brings together the companies’ deep cybersecurity expertise including IBM Consulting’s quantum-safe transformation services and Bain’s market-leading capabilities in diligence to provide clients a state-of-the-art assessment of resilience in the fast-emerging post-quantum world. This will enable clients to take vital mitigation measures and integrate PQC into strategic and operational plans.

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Real Estate

National Properties Unveils A Landmark AED 500 Million Grade A Commercial Tower in Dubai’s Barsha Heights

  • New 26-storey Grade A commercial tower in Barsha Heights.
  • Development valued at AED 500 million.
  • Project responds to rising demand for premium office space in Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 March 2026: National Properties, the real estate subsidiary of the Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company National Bonds, has announced the launch of a new 26-storey Grade A commercial tower in Barsha Heights, with a development value of AED 500 million, further expanding Dubai’s premium office offering with an additional 225,000 square feet of net leasable area as demand for high-quality workspace continues to rise across the emirate.

The new development comes at a time when Dubai’s office market is witnessing sustained demand for modern, high-specification workspaces, driven by strong economic growth, increasing international company relocations, and the continued expansion of sectors such as technology, media, and professional services.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of global businesses, the 22 office floors tower, designed by the globally recognized practice NORR Architects & Engineers, will offer contemporary office environments featuring efficient floorplates, advanced building systems, and a range of amenities that support flexible and collaborative working.

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Ramadan Kareem

Alsayyah Group Allocates Projects Worth AED 100 Million in Support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative

Abu Dhabi, 17 March 2026: Alsayyah Group has allocated projects valued at AED 100 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, with the aim of establishing a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to supporting orphan care across the country, ensuring a more stable future and improved quality of life.

This step comes amid the strong community engagement witnessed by the campaign across UAE society, reflecting the deeply rooted values of generosity and solidarity in the country, and supporting efforts to establish a long-term support system for orphans through a sustainable endowment model that delivers lasting humanitarian impact.

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Real Estate

Object 1 hits major milestone: project completion with RA1N Residence in JVC

DUBAI, UAE – March 17 2026 – Object 1 has officially announced the 100% completion of RA1N Residence, the developer’s residential project in Dubai. The delivery signifies the company’s evolution from project launches to the successful handover of homes, solidifying its reputation as a reliable player in the city’s fast-moving real estate sector.

Located in District 12 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the 25-storey tower features 144 units, ranging from one- and two-bedroom apartments to exclusive top-floor apartments with jacuzzi for extra comfort. The project meets a surging market demand for ready-to-move properties. JVC remains a top-tier choice for residents and investors alike, currently capturing 61% of sales searches and 80% of rental searches for apartments in the mid-market segment.

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Education

From anxiety and overwhelm to inner peace

90 Day Program ‘The Architecture of Who You Are’ launches in Dubai

A transformative new program that supports the shift from anxiety and overwhelm to self-alignment has been launched in Dubai this month. Created by Ellen Mannaert, a serial entrepreneur and transformation coach, The Architecture of Who You Are takes participants on a 90-day journey from survival mode to inner peace by guiding them back to their authentic selves. Designed to help participants understand the deeper patterns that drive their decision-making, the program encourages them to explore the external expectations that may be shaping their lives and how to re-align with their own purpose.

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