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Decarbonising Packaging: Key Insights from EEG’s 2026 Panel Discussion

Emirates Environmental Group Hosts 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026

Dubai, UAE – 29 April 2026: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully hosted its 2nd Panel Discussion of 2026, titled “Decarbonising Packaging: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Carbon Footprint, Innovation and Climate-Neutral Strategies.” The session convened policymakers, industry leaders, sustainability experts, academicians and youth to examine pathways for reducing packaging-related emissions and advancing climate-aligned, circular packaging systems.

As global climate commitments intensify, the discussion addressed the growing recognition that packaging represents a significant contributor to Scope 3 emissions across manufacturing, retail and consumer goods sectors. The panel explored how life cycle thinking, data-driven assessment and innovation can guide meaningful emissions’ reductions across the full packaging value chain; from material extraction and production to use and end-of-life management.

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Business & Investments

AD Ports Group Partners with Azerbaijan for Strategic Trade Growth

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 29 April 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan Transport and Communications Holding (AZCON Holding) to explore strategic collaboration across ports, shipping, logistics, and digital trade solutions in Azerbaijan.

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Business & Investments

SUKOON TAKAFUL REPORTS Q1 2026 RESULTS WITH PROFIT GROWTH

April 29, 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sukoon Takaful has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, extending the strong trajectory established in 2025. Following a year marked by record contribution levels and a near doubling of profitability, the company has carried this momentum into the new financial year, supported by disciplined underwriting, improved cost control, and a balanced investment approach.

Gross Written Contribution for the quarter reached AED 82.9 million, reflecting a 13% increase year-on-year and building on the broad-based growth recorded across all business segments last year. Investment income stood at AED 5.2 million, up 13% compared to Q1 2025, driven by a well-managed portfolio.

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Health Care

Revolutionary Fetal Surgery in UAE for Spina Bifida

Landmark procedure strengthens the UAE’s position in advanced fetal care and complex prenatal interventions.

Abu Dhabi, April 27, 2026: Danat Al Emarat Women and Children’s Hospital, part of the M42 group, has successfully performed a minimally invasive fetoscopic keyhole repair for spina bifida, the first-ever procedure of this kind at the hospital. Unlike traditional open fetal surgery used in similar cases, this advanced in utero procedure was completed using a minimally invasive approach.

This achievement marks a significant advancement in maternal and fetal care in the UAE, expanding in-country capability to manage complex prenatal conditions and reducing the need for families to seek treatment abroad.  

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Business & Investments

Dubai Chamber Hosts Banking Dialogue for Businesses

Session attracted 75 participants from the business community

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) host open dialogue on banking services solutions for companies

  • H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We remain committed to strengthening cooperation with our partners in the banking sector to provide integrated financial services that keep pace with the evolving needs of the business community.”
  • Dr. Bernd van Linder: “At CBD, we are focused on simplifying access to finance, sharpening the relevance of our banking solutions, and supporting businesses as they build grow and resilience in today’s changing global landscape.”

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an interactive open dialogue in collaboration with CBD focused on delivering banking solutions for the private sector. Bringing together 75 representatives from the business community, the discussion explored companies’ financing requirements and highlighted the bank’s advanced services and solutions aimed at supporting businesses and strengthening their ability to adapt to global economic changes.

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