Daily Archives: May 4, 2026

Business & Investments

UAE’s Sarwa Hits $1 Billion in Assets as Retail Investing Gains Scale

Abu Dhabi, UAE — May 4, 2026 — Sarwa, one of the GCC’s leading investment and personal finance platforms, has surpassed $1 billion in client assets under management (AUM), becoming the first homegrown UAE fintech to reach this milestone.

Reached amid ongoing global and regional uncertainty, the milestone signals both the resilience of the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure as well as the growing confidence of individual investors. Underpinned by Abu Dhabi’s immense growth as a global financial centre and ADGM’s enabling business environment that supports innovation, investor protection, and sustainable growth, the achievement also reflects a broader shift underway in the UAE and beyond. It highlights how retail investors are playing an increasingly active role in shaping the future of the financial markets and the nation’s overall appetite for investments in various financial instruments.

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Shopping & Promotions

From Heirloom to Heirloom: Tanishq Launches the ‘Festival of Exchange’

Headlined by Sachin Tendulkar, the campaign reaffirms Tanishq’s commitment to transparency, trust, and the UAE community as part of the ongoing Proud of UAE initiative.

Dubai, UAE —4th May 2026: Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand and a TATA product, today announced the launch of its Festival of Exchange across the United Arab Emirates. The campaign invites residents to renew their gold legacy with two of the most rewarding exchange offers ever offered in the region: a 0% deduction on the exchange of old gold above 9KT, and up to AED 20 per gram extra off on exchanged old gold when purchasing diamonds. The offer is available across all Tanishq boutiques in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.

Anchored by the campaign idea ‘What Endures, Shines’ and fronted by Sachin Tendulkar, the Festival of Exchange represents one of the boldest commercial moves by a jewellery retailer in the UAE, a clear signal of Tanishq’s confidence, scale, and intent to lead category transformation in the region.

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Business & Investments

ACCA Fuels Female Leadership in Finance

ACCA research reveals rising entrepreneurial ambition among women in finance, as organisation steps up efforts to support future leaders

New global data shows 48% of women in finance aspire to entrepreneurship, with ACCA in the Middle East advancing initiatives to accelerate female leadership

Dubai, UAE – 4 May 2026: New insights from ACCA reveal a significant rise in entrepreneurial ambition among women in the finance profession, highlighting a shift in career confidence and long-term aspirations.

Early findings from ACCA’s forthcoming Global Talent Trends 2026 report show that 48% of women working in finance and accountancy now aspire to become entrepreneurs, up from 45% last year. The data, drawn from a global survey of more than 11,000 professionals across 175 countries, points to a growing drive among women to pursue leadership, independence and impact through business ownership.

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Featured, Shopping & Promotions

Win Big with Union Coop’s Tamayaz Millionaire Campaign

Union Coop Becomes The First Grocery Retailer To Launch A Weekly Millionaire Draw. 30 Shoppers To Win 1 Million Tamayaz Points Each

Dubai, UAE – [04/05/2026] – Union Coop today announced the launch of the Tamayaz Millionaire Campaign, designed to transform everyday grocery shopping into an opportunity to win big. Running over six months, the campaign will create 30 millionaires in Tamayaz Points throughout 2026, with one winner announced every Monday under the theme: “30 Mondays, 30 Millionaires.”

Each winner will receive 1 million Tamayaz Points, equivalent to up to AED 16,700 in value, redeemable across thousands of products at Union Coop stores. The points remain valid for six months, with redemption extending into 2027, giving winners ample flexibility to enjoy their rewards.

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Automibiles & Motoring

Performansion Hosts Community Gathering in Dubai

Performansion Announces Its First Community Gathering, Marking a New Chapter for Dubai’s Automotive Craft Scene

The Dubai-based luxury automotive studio invites enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and creative collaborators to an informal open-house at its showroom on 2 May 2026, as it lays the foundation for a long-term community platform.

DUBAI, UAE, 2 May 2026 — Performansion, the luxury automotive craftsmanship studio based in Dubai Investments Park, will open its showroom on 2 May 2026 for an informal community gathering, bringing together car enthusiasts, business owners, and creative professionals for an evening centred on connection, craft, and conversation. The event marks a significant step in the brand’s broader ambition to build more than an automotive destination; to establish a community-led ecosystem that brings together people, businesses, and culture under one roof.

The gathering, which will feature partnerships with Caphin and Meraki Art Studio, is the first of what Performansion intends to develop into a recurring networking platform, a long-term community IP rooted in shared values rather than transactional interests.

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