- Maha Al Gargawi: “By connecting impactful projects with vital funding and resources, we are empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs to address social and environmental challenges.”
- H.E Marwan Rashed BinHashim: ““This collaboration reflects our commitment to building an integrated ecosystem that strengthens partnerships between the community and the private sector, and supports a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable economy, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33
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GCC real estate positioned for structured growth, says Alpen Capital
Dubai, Feb 18, 2026: Dubai based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, released its first-ever GCC Real Estate Industry Report, outlining prospects for what has become one of the most appealing investment categories in the region over the past decade. Alpen Capital’s report points to continued steady growth, as both supply and demand factors mature supported by ambitious economic diversification agendas, sustained foreign investment, and supportive regulatory reforms across the region.
Sameena Ahmad, Managing Director, Alpen Capital
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Al Fardan Exchange Partners with Sheraa to Support Startups and SMEs with Financial Solutions
- A strategic partnership was signed at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 to strengthen startup and SME financial access
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 17th February 2026: Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s leading and trusted financial services providers since 1971, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to support startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored money transfer and financial solutions. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enabling sustainable business growth.
Continue reading Al Fardan Exchange Partners with Sheraa to Support Startups and SMEs with Financial SolutionseNovate and Cobi Launch Large-Scale AI-Powered Digital Payment Infrastructure
This partnership brings hyper-personalised, real-time experiences to millions of users
Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026 — eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, and Cobi, a UAE-headquartered AI-native customer intelligence platform, today announced the integration of Cobi’s AI-powered intelligence infrastructure across its digital payment ecosystem to redefine how young people across Egypt engage with digital financial services.
Gargash Group Partners with Adyen to Drive Next-Level Payment Innovation
[February 17, 2026, Dubai, UAE]: Taking a strategic step forward in its digital evolution, Gargash Group has partnered with Adyen, the global financial technology platform for leading businesses, to enhance its payment ecosystem. The partnership was officially announced during a signing ceremony held on February 11 at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center in Dubai Design District, reinforcing Gargash Group’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies that elevate customer experience while empowering employees and partners.
As the first phase of this collaboration, Adyen’s payment solution has been successfully implemented at Sixt UAE, part of the Gargash Group portfolio. The new system delivers a seamless, secure, and frictionless payment experience across online, in-store, and mobile channels, supporting a wide range of transactions, including deposit payments, pre authorizations, chargebacks, refunds, fines, and toll payments, while providing complete control and oversight of all activities.
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