Daily Archives: May 18, 2026

Business & Investments

GPCA Welcomes Dr. Faisal M. Alfaqeer as New Chairman

Dr. Alfaqeer assumes the role of Chairman with immediate effect, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman S. Al-Fageeh

Dubai, UAE – 17May2026:The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, announced today thatDr. Faisal M. Alfaqeer,CEO, Executive Board Member, and Investment Committee Member, SABIC, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association with immediate effect. Dr. Alfaqeer succeedsEng. Abdulrahman S. Al-Fageeh, former CEOand ExecutiveBoard Member, SABIC, who served as Chairman of GPCA from 2022 to 2026.

Dr. Alfaqeer bringsmore than three decades of experience in the global petrochemical and refining sectors. Prior to joining SABIC, he served in several senior leadership positions at Saudi Aramco, including Senior Vice President of IK Liquids to Chemicals Development. He also served as CEO of Sadara Chemical Company.

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Business & Investments

Etihad Credit Bureau Introduces Tenant Screening with UAE PASS

Etihad Credit Bureau Launches Tenant Screening Solution in Collaboration with UAE PASS

Innovative consent-basedplatform enables informed residential leasing by introducing credit scores in the real estate sector.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18May 2026:Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information, has launched a new Tenant Screening solution which enablesprivate landlords to securely request the credit score of prospective tenants.The information is only shared once tenants accept through their UAE PASS.

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Real Estate

PG One Handover: A Win for Dubai’s Real Estate Market

Developer reinforces delivery-led growth strategy with strong secondary market performance and AED 300 million upcoming pipeline

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

PG Real Estate, the boutique developer known for its design-led, low-density communities, has officially handed over PG One, its flagship mixed-use development in Al Furjan, marking another major milestone in the company’s delivery-focused growth strategy.

With an approximate sales value of AED 150 million, PG One was fully sold out at launch, continuing PG Real Estate’s track record of achieving complete sell-outs across all projects launched to date.

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Food & Dining

Discover Bombay Zaika: Multi-Cuisine Fine Dining in Sharjah

Bombay Zaika Introduces a Multi-Cuisine Fine Dining Experience on Beach Road Near Al Khan Beach, Sharjah

As the UAE continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s most diverse culinary destinations, Bombay Zaika is introducing a multi-cuisine fine dining experience on Beach Road near Al Khan Beach in Sharjah. Blending rich Arabic and Indian culinary traditions with select global offerings, the restaurant is positioned as a refined destination for residents and visitors seeking quality, variety, and elevated dining.

Bombay Zaika’s concept is centered around a multi-cuisine fine dining approach, with a strong focus on Arabic and Indian cuisine. Carefully curated to suit the UAE’s multicultural audience, the menu also includes select international dishes, ensuring a complete and well-rounded dining experience within a premium setting.

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Featured

UAE Artists Revive UN Hymn for Global Peace

UAE-Based Indian Artists Reimagine Historic UN Peace Hymn “Maithreem Bhajata” for a Divided World

A powerful cultural initiative calls for global harmony through music and dance

Dubai, UAE | 12th May 2026

In a compelling artistic tribute to global unity, Indian performing artists based in the United Arab Emirates have come together to present “Mission Global Peace – Maithreem Bhajata”, a soulful recreation of the iconic hymn that once moved the United Nations to a standing ovation.

Originally composed by Chandrasekarendra Saraswati and rendered at the UN in 1966 by Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi, the hymn carries a timeless message: cultivate friendship and conquer hearts, not nations.

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