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IBPC Dubai, India Club come together to mark India’s 77th Republic Day with culture, community and collaboration

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) commemorated India’s 77th Republic Day with a special open-air celebration at the India Club last night, reaffirming the growing convergence of community, culture and commerce between India and the UAE.

Held in conjunction with the India Club, the evening brought together members and families in a vibrant celebration of Indian identity, shared values and bilateral friendship. The programme blended patriotism with the arts, featuring India in Her Voice, a soulful baithak by Malhaar, paying tribute to the timeless legacy of Lata Mangeshkar through iconic renditions such as Lag Ja Gale, Ajeeb Dastan and Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, alongside stirring dance choreographed to patriotic anthems including Vande Mataram and Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo.

Addressing the gathering, Siddharth Balachandran, Chairman, IBPC Dubai, reflected on India’s ongoing national transformation. “Know thyself is at the root of every transformative process, be it for an individual, an organisation or a nation. As Indians, many of us are consciously going through this awakening, generating positive energy that will nurture the world. Viksit Bharat is about this inner and collective renewal,” he said, adding that as India’s partnership with the UAE deepens, “the relationship will only grow stronger.” 

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Gold Rate all set to Surpass $5,000 an Ounce Mark, Underscoring Its Timeless Investment Value

Gold is all set to surpass the significant milestone of $5,000 per ounce, underscoring its reputation as a reliably appreciating tangible store of value. Its momentum highlights a familiar reality: across centuries, market cycles, and global shifts, gold has consistently safeguarded and expanded wealth.

Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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Brazil and UAE Private Sectors Move to Strengthen Food Security Ties Amid Trade Shifts

DUBAI – As global trade patterns shift and tariff pressures mount, the private sectors of Brazil and the United Arab Emirates are moving to deepen ties in food security and agribusiness. During Gulfood 2026, LIDE Emirates will host a strategic roundtable bringing together business leaders, investors and authorities from multiple countries to explore concrete opportunities in the sector.

The event will put Roberto Perosa, president of ABIEC (Brazilian Association of Beef Exporters), center stage alongside LIDE Emirates members representing diverse sectors and nations. The timing reflects a broader shift in how companies are rethinking supply chains in response to rising trade barriers and tariffs from major trading partners.

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MAIR Group Agrees to Acquire KEZAD Logistics Warehouses for AED 295 Million

The Acquisition is Aligned withMakani Real Estate’s ExpansionStrategy

ABU DHABI, UAE– 21January2026:MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced today that it has entered intoan Agreement with AD Ports Group to acquire KEZAD Logistics Park – KLP Free Zone 3 (FZ3),a free zone industrial and logistics group of warehouses, executed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Makani Real Estate.

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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups during 2025

75% of the companies supported were global firms and 15% specialise in AI

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supported the establishment and expansion of 1,690 digital startups during 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 39.7%

  • H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama: “Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy remains committed to accelerating the shift towards a fully integrated digital economy built on advanced infrastructure, agile legislation, and a pro-innovation business environment.”
  • Dubai Founders HQ launched in October as a joint initiative between Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to strengthen the emirate’s ecosystem for startups and SMEs.
  • 12% of the companies supported by the chamber in 2025 specialised in fintech.
  • 48% of the companies supported by the chamber benefited from business set-up services and opportunities to participate in accelerators and incubators in Dubai.
  • Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launched the third edition of the Create Apps Championship to empower tech talent and provide a platform for nurturing innovative ideas.
  • The 10th edition of Expand North Star achieved record attendance, attracting more than 2,000 startups and over 1,200 investors managing assets exceeding US$ 1.1 trillion.
  • The chamber organised 36 events during 2025 to strengthen partnerships and support the growth of digital economy sectors, together with 17 roadshows in global markets.
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