Monthly Archives: May 2026

Business & Investments

PCFC Achieves ISO Certifications Boosting Dubai’s Global Trade

  • Abdulla Bin Damithan: Institutional resilience and operational excellence remain central to supporting Dubai’s global competitiveness.

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has achievedthree internationally recognized ISO certifications in partnerships, business continuity, and asset management, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, institutional resilience, and the adaptation of global best practices in support of Dubai’s sustainable economic vision.

The certifications include ISO 44001:2017 for Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems, ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems, and ISO 55001:2024 for Asset Management Systems.

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Real Estate

Arif Developments Wins Award for Luxury Living Excellence

Arif Developments wins ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Luxury Living’ at Gulf Business Real Estate Summit & Awards 2026

Recognition at the prestigious industry event highlights the developer’s growing presence in UAE’s luxury real estate landscape

Arif Developments has been recognised with the ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Luxury Living’ award at the Gulf Business Real Estate Summit & Awards 2026, held on May 15 at Palazzo Versace Dubai.

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Technologies

New research reveals how the UAE is rethinking AI in Government — and what the world can learn

A new study by Yango Group and INSEAD examines how the UAE has moved beyond AI pilots to treat artificial intelligence as public infrastructure — and distills transferable lessons for policymakers worldwide.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 May 2026 – Governments that treat artificial intelligence as part of their core operating infrastructure — rather than a collection of standalone projects — are better positioned to scale AI sustainably across public services, according to new research published by Yango Group and INSEAD.

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Shopping & Promotions

Lulu’s Premium Meat Offers for Eid al-Adha in UAE

Lulu Launches Special Udhiya Offers Across UAE with Premium Localy sourced and Imported Meat Selections

Abu Dhabi: Retailers and food distributors across the UAE are ramping up preparations for Eid al-Adha, one of the busiest seasons for meat sales in the region, as demand for fresh meat is expected to surge during the festive period.

Leading retail groups, including Lulu Group, have already activated logistics operations to ensure uninterrupted supply across their outlets. As part of its Eid preparations, Lulu has arranged special chartered flights to bring in fresh meat supplies from key international markets.

Customers can choose from locally sourced Arab UAE lamb as well as imported lamb from Somalia and India, available across affordable price categories starting from AED 859.

All livestock is freshly and locally slaughtered in full compliance with Shariah standards at approved municipal slaughterhouses. The meat is carefully cut, packed, and prepared according to customers’ individual preferences and delivered to them on the next day of Eid.

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Featured

Sheikha Latifa Honors Winners at Dubai Quran Competition

Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Zabeel Ladies Club, attended the closing ceremony of the 14th Dubai Holy Quran Competition for People of Determination which saw the participation of 700 contestants.

She honoured 90 winners during the ceremony, held in the presence of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman of Executive Board of the Dubai Club for People of Determination and several officials and guests at the Zabeel Ladies Club.

The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem and recitations from the Holy Quran, followed by a documentary showcasing the journey and achievements of the competition through its various editions.

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