Monthly Archives: March 2026

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ALEC Holdings’ Ramadan Drive: Supporting 1,400+ Workers and Communities

ALEC Holdings Mobilises 1,400+ Personnel for Ramadan Donation Drive Supporting Communities in Need Across the Region 

Alongside its Ramadan donation drive, the company distributed 28,500 hygiene care packages to construction workers across its UAE sites, reinforcing its commitment to workforce wellbeing  

Dubai, UAE – March 31, 2026 – Marking the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan, ALEC Holdings has contributed AED 185,000 towards health programmes supporting workers in the UAE, as well as communities in need in Palestine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative brought together more than 1,400 employees, subcontractors, and partners across the Group’s operations, reflecting a collective commitment to making a meaningful difference. 

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Technologies

Dubai Investments Launches Al Vista Mixed-Use Project

Dubai Investments Breaks Ground on Landmark        

Al Vista Mixed-Use Development in Meydan, Commences Main Construction Works

Dubai, UAE, 31st March 2026: Dubai Investments breaks ground on Al Vista, its landmark mixed- use development in Meydan Horizon.

Developed through its whollyowned real estate subsidiary, Dubai Investment Real Estate (DIR), Al Vista is a largescale mixeduse development comprising residential, commercial and retail components within a unified masterplan.

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Technologies

Core42 Appoints Former Microsoft Executive Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer

Former Microsoft leader to scale Core42’s global commercial operations

March 31 2026, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Sherif Tawfik as Chief Business Officer (CBO).

Sherif Tawfik joined Core42 as Chief Business Officer

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Business & Investments

Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing the Middle East as Their Next Growth Market

By Mithilesh Fichadia, Founder and CEO of Tattvam Capital Markets

The global entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a significant shift, and at the heart of this transformation is the Middle East. In 2026, as traditional markets face economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is emerging as a beacon of growth and innovation. Despite regional tensions, entrepreneurs from around the world are increasingly choosing the Middle East as their next growth market, drawn by its robust economic resilience and its commitment to fostering a world-class business environment.

Mithilesh Fichadia, Founder and CEO of Tattvam Capital Markets

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Lombard Odier Wins Best Boutique Bank in Middle East 2026

Lombard Odier Named the Best Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026

  • Lombard Odier was honoured as Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East for the second consecutive year
  • The firm received six awards, including Best Private Bank for Succession Planning globally

Lombard Odier has been named Best Pure Play/Boutique Private Bank in the Middle East for the second consecutive year at Euromoney’s 2026 Private Banking Awards, presented in London. This recognition reflects the firm’s established presence in the region and is one of six accolades it received at the programme.

Ali Janoudi Head of New Markets Lombard Odier

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