Monthly Archives: June 2026

Business & Investments

AD Ports Group Launches Key Logistics Services for Regional Trade

AD Ports Group Launches Integrated Logistics Services Between Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port to Strengthen Regional Trade Connectivity

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors.

The new service addresses growing container and Ro-Ro cargo volumes through a direct weekly shipping service linking Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port, thereby enhancing trade flows between Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the UAE and wider GCC markets, while further strengthening regional connectivity with Türkiye and Europe.

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Automibiles & Motoring, Business & Investments

Premium Crystal Strengthens Its Presence in Dubai’s Luxury Car Rental Market

DUBAI: A rental car says a lot about how a trip in Dubai actually feels, and that’s the gap Premium Crystal has built its business around. The fleet covers nearly every kind of journey: compact, easy-to-park cars for getting through the city, spacious SUVs for families or groups heading further out and a line-up of high-end sports and luxury models for travellers who want the drive to match the destination. Every vehicle is kept to a strict maintenance standard and the company has earned its name as a best car rental in Dubai by keeping the booking process just as simple as the fleet itself.

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Technologies

Entertainment as the Operating Layer of Immersive Living

  • The GCC home entertainment devices market is projected to reach USD 8.9 billion by 2034[1]
  • Saudi Arabia aims to increase household spending on cultural and entertainment activities from 2.9% to 6%[2]

Entertainment is becoming a defining layer of everyday life across the GCC, shaping how people experience both cities and homes. As governments continue to diversify their economies and invest in tourism, culture, and digital infrastructure, the region is shifting toward more experience-led environments where leisure and culture play a central role in daily life. This is visible in how people are beginning to expect more immersive, connected forms of entertainment at home.

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Business & Investments, Featured

From Dialogue to Deals: Vision Golfe 2026 Accelerates France-GCC Partnerships

Paris, June 22, 2026 – More than 1,200 participants, five ministers and public and private sector leaders gathered in Paris this week as Vision Golfe 2026 confirmed its position as the leading platform for France-GCC economic cooperation.

Held during a week that brought together some of the world’s most influential political, economic and technology leaders in Europe, Vision Golfe benefited from a uniquely favourable environment for high-level dialogue and strengthened engagement between France and the GCC. Organised by Business France, Vision Golfe 2026 brought together senior government officials, institutional leaders and business executives from France and all GCC member states. The forum featured 13 high‑level panel discussions, more than 80 speakers and over 2000 btob meetings, confirming its role as a reference platform for France–Gulf economic dialogue.

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Health Care

Medcare’s Advanced Robotic Surgery Provides Hope for Prostate Patients

 

Medcare Hospital Al Safa successfully treats enlarged prostate, 9 times its normal size using Advanced Robotic Waterjet Therapy

  • Cutting-edge robotic water-jet therapy treats one of the region’s most severe prostate enlargement cases, without open surgery
  • The new robotic technology is a valuable addition to Medcare’s expanding portfolio of Robotic & AI technologies

Dubai, UAE – June 22, 2026: In a remarkable case that showcases the increasing importance of robotic surgery in the UAE, a 72-year-old resident of Dubai has successfully regained normal urinary function after undergoing a minimally invasive aquablation procedure at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, steering clear of what would usually necessitate major open surgery.

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