Daily Archives: March 26, 2026

Business & Investments

Dubai Chambers & CII: Boosting Trade Between UAE and India

Meeting explored ways to advance economic cooperation

Dubai Chambers develops action plan with Confederation of Indian Industry to boost trade and investment flows between Dubai and India

  • H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We remain committed to providing integrated support that enables companies to benefit fully from Dubai’s strengths as a strategic platform for regional and international growth.”

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chambers has hosted a meeting with senior representatives from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to enhance trade and investment flows between Dubai and India. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to develop a joint action plan aimed at broadening business partnerships across a range of priority sectors.

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Business & Investments

Mubadala Sells Stake in CoolIT to Ecolab: $4.75 Billion Deal

Mubadala Agrees to Sell Minority Stake in CoolIT to Ecolab in KKR-led $4.75 Billion Transaction

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 26 March 2026 – Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its minority stake in CoolIT Systems (“CoolIT” or “the Company”), a global leader in liquid data center cooling, to Ecolab as part of a transaction valued at $4.75 billion led by KKR.

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Featured

Piyush Goyal Launches $24M CSR by Malabar Gold for Education

India Union Minister Piyush Goyal Unveils Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ USD 24 Million CSR Initiative for FY 2026–27

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest retail jewellery group and a responsible jewellery brand, has today announced their CSR initiatives worth USD 24 Million for the financial year 2026-27 held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, India Union Minister for Commerce and Industry.

At the CSR initiative, the Union Minister inaugurated the distribution of educational scholarships for 33,000 female students across India. The event was attended by Malabar Group Chairman Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Malabar Gold & Diamonds Managing Director – India Operations Mr. O. Asher, Malabar Group Executive Directors Mr. Nishad A.K. and Mr. Abdulla Ibrahim, Kerala House Resident Commissioner Mr. Puneet Kumar, IAS, Pratham CEO Ms. Rukmini Banerji, and Thanal Chairman Dr. Idris, among others.

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Travel & Tourism

Trip.com teams up with Checkout.com to simplify payments for global travelers

  • Checkout.com brings local acquiring and digital payments expertise to help Trip.com offer faster, more reliable transactions for travelers around the world.
  • The partnership supports Trip.com’s global expansion, unlocking growth in key markets like Saudi Arabia, Japan, the UK, and North America.
  • Together, the companies are building a more intuitive travel booking experience, supporting the tourism industry as it scales in an increasingly digital economy.

Middle East —26 March 2026 — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payment company, today announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com. The collaboration supports Trip.com’s global expansion by enabling high performing payments and an effortless booking experience for its customers around the world as they plan their next adventure online.

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Shopping & Promotions

Shop, Save & Win Big: Mercato & Town Centre Jumeirah Elevate the Shopping Experience with PrivilegePLUS

Visitors to Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah are in for an exciting retail experience as the PrivilegePLUS loyalty program returns this year with bigger rewards, exclusive discounts, and incredible chances to win throughout the year.

Designed to delight both residents and tourists, PrivilegePLUS transforms every shopping trip into a rewarding journey. Members can enjoy up to 50% instant discounts across a wide selection of participating stores, making every visit more valuable and enjoyable.

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