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4th World Utilities Congress strategic conference spotlights future of global utilities

  • TAQA and ENEC CEOs among others confirmed to speak on the opening day of the World Utilities Congress strategic conference
  • More than 130 international speakers will convene across 30 sessions alongside ministers, policymakers, CEOs, and senior decision-makers to chart the course toward a low-carbon, digitally advanced, and water-secure future
  • The fourth edition of the congress will be held under the theme Innovating for a new age of utilities
  • Hosted by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), World Utilities Congress 2025 will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 27-29 May 2025
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Forbes Middle East Launches the Building the Future Summit in Partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport

Showcasing the UAE’s Leadership in Innovation and Urban Development.

  • The summit will highlight the key developments shaping the future of real estate and infrastructure.

UAE, May 22, 2025: Forbes Middle East is gearing up to launch the first edition of its Building the Future Summit, taking place on May 26-27, 2025, at Berklee Abu Dhabi. The summit will bring together an exclusive cohort of real estate leaders, investors, innovators, and architects from across the region and around the world.

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Globalpharma Inks 4 Strategic MoUs during ‘Make it in the Emirates 2025’ to Boost Pharma Localization and Innovation in the UAE

“These partnerships are enhancing the country’s position as a global hub for high-quality, future-ready healthcare solutions” – Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 22nd May 2025 Globalpharma, the UAE’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has signed 4 strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025. The agreements reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional hub for pharmaceutical innovation, localization, and advanced healthcare manufacturing.

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SICO’s Fixed Income Strategy Wins Best MENA Fixed Income Fund Strategy

SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank, with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious award of Best MENA Fixed Income Strategy over 1 Year for 2024 by Global Banking & Markets Middle East Awards. The strategy achieved a remarkable net return of 5.4% in 2024, significantly outperforming the FTSE MENA Broad Bond Index, which recorded a return of 3.4%. This recognition marks the second time that SICO has received this esteemed award, following their recognition in 2022.

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23.8% increase in number of mystery shopper reports issued by Dubai Chambers

Dubai Chambers Service Excellence Programme achieves significant growth in mystery shopper reports and applicant numbers

  • 2,422 mystery shopper reports issued in Q1 2025, marking YoY growth of 23.8%.
  • Service Excellence Programme applications surged by 42.4% in Q1 2025, demonstrating strong private sector interest in enhancing customer experience.
  • Programme expanded to include the evaluation of customer experience in concept stores and the insurance sector, as well as the assessment of service quality provided by businesses through the LinkedIn and TikTok platforms.
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