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Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin in partnership with MBank

Dubai, UAE — 06 January 2026: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin acceptance, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (MBank). 

The partnership will see the integration of AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, fully reserved, AED-denominated stablecoin, into Network’s POS and E-commerce payment platforms, enabling merchants to accept AE Coin seamlessly across physical and digital channels.

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AD Ports Group Boosts Leadership of its Logistics Cluster with Appointment of Senior Global and Regional Executives

Strengthened team of senior industry veterans, under CEO Jochen Thewes, to drive transformation of the Cluster into a leading global logistics services provider

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 January 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, further strengthening its leadership team under the direction of Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed as the CEO of the Cluster. The appointments mark a significant step in advancing the Group’s drive to position its Logistics Cluster amongst leading global logistics services providers, building on the strong foundations and global footprint established through the Group’s logistics arm, Noatum Logistics.

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ME FITOUT sets new benchmark in UAE’s high-rise interiors, successfully delivers Reem Eleven

  • The project powers local production, reduced imports, elevated sustainability and design standards, aligning with ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, UAE’s Green Agenda 2030, and the and the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative.
  • Interior fit-out market to exceed USD 4.13 Billion by 2030 amid urban boom and demand for high-performance living.

 January 06, 2026: ME FITOUT, a fast-growing interior fit-out company, successfully completed the joinery and fit-out works at Reem Eleven, a 25-storey residential tower with a built-up area of over 20,000 sqm, developed by SAAS properties at the heart of Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The project serves as a testament to the company’s growing capacity to execute complex, large-scale residential interiors that combine precision, craftsmanship, technology and sustainability.

The first phase of the project encompassed complete joinery installations across 20 floors, which includes bespoke wooden doors, wardrobes, kitchen units and cabinets. These units were custom-built at ME FITOUT’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dubai Investment Park. The second phase of the project focused on public areas, including the installation of premium wall claddings, integrated seating, decorative joinery, and cabinets, tailored to deliver timeless design precision and durability.

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TES Wellness Goes Live on talabat, Making Preventive Health and Holistic Well-Being More Accessible Across the UAE

A strategic association that brings curated wellness experiences closer to everyday lifestyles, exclusively by The Experience Store

Date: Dubai, UAE;January05, 2025

The Experience Store (TES), the UAE’s premier marketplace for luxury and transformative experiences, has announced the launch of TES Wellness on talabat, marking a significant step in expanding access to preventive healthcare and holistic well-being across the country. Through this strategic association, TES brings its curated wellness ecosystem onto one of the region’s most widely used lifestyle platforms, enabling users to seamlessly discover and access wellness services as part of their daily routines.

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Online Trading Academy targets 1,500 enrolments in 10 years, with third franchise agreement extension and new Arabic curriculum

Dubai, UAE – January05, 2025:Online Trading Academy Dubai, one of the region’s most established centres for hands-on financial education, has renewed its franchise agreement for a for another 10-year period, marking a powerful commitment to the UAE and a bold new era of regional growth. This is the third such agreement since the brand’s initial establishment in Dubai.Backed by a 28-year global legacy and a renewed vision under TradingEDU LLC, the Dubai centre is expanding its reach, growing its community, and targeting 1,500 new graduates over the next decade.

Tareq Abu Hantash, Managing Director of OTA Dubai.

“Extending our franchise for another decade represents far more than continuity. It’s a milestone that reflects our confidence in the UAE, our dedication to student success, and our belief in the growing financial literacy movement across the Middle East,” said Tareq Abu Hantash, Managing Director of OTA Dubai.

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