United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2026: During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, showcased the growing impact of its sustainability agenda. ADQ is among the region’s largest sovereign wealth funds, with a strategic focus on sectors critical to long-term economic resilience.
AD Ports Group Explores Collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine & Blue Economy in Ports, Logistics, Maritime and Digital Services and Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 January 2026: AD Ports Group Managing Director and Group CEO, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, met with His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to discuss future cooperation and advance strategic collaboration in trade, maritime, shipping and logistics.
Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to boost SME growth and accelerate global market access
Partnership to enhance the role of SMEs in the development of UAE’s economic clusters
Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2024:
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the UAE’s economic clusters, support their sustainable growth, and accelerate their access to regional and international markets. The MoU focuses on empowering SMEs, fostering innovation, and launching advanced accelerator programmes that enhance their capacity to scale and expand. This collaboration aims to increase SMEs’ active contribution to the national economy and reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for entrepreneurship.
The world takes a seat at Dubai’s table as homegrown and globally acclaimed chefs redefine Dubai’s culinary identity as the new global capital of gastronomy
DUBAI – January 16 2026: Dubai’s rise as one of the world’s most influential gastronomic capital will be on full display at Dubai World Cuisine, the flagship culinary platform hosted within Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 26 – 30 January 2026 by Gulfood. Uniting over 70 chefs shaping Dubai’s culinary identity, from more than 30 nationalities, the programme will see these iconic figures take to the stage to demonstrate their signature dishes live, engage directly with industry audiences and open new commercial conversations.
The new verified, fully digital pre-approval experience gives homebuyers enhanced clarity, stronger confidence, and greater control of their property search from the outset
Dubai, UAE – 15 January 2026: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the Middle East, has officially launched digital home loan pre-approval, a groundbreaking innovation poised to redefine the mortgage landscape in the region. The new service currently enables expatriate residents in the UAE meeting eligibility requirements to obtain a quick, reliable assessment of their home loan eligibility based on verified data.