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Dubai Future Finance Week (DFFW) will take place from 11 to 15 May 2026

Under the directives and patronage of Maktoum bin Mohammed

Dubai Future Finance Week 2026 set to convene global leaders across finance, policy, technology and investment from 11 to 15 May 2026

The Week serves as a strategic platform for dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of insights on the future of the global financial ecosystem

His Highness: Dubai Future Finance Week 2026 reflects Dubai’s commitment to playing a key role in shaping a smart and sustainable global economy

“The event provides an important opportunity to bring perspectives closer together, align efforts to address shared global challenges, and support dialogue on the future of the global financial sector”

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KEZAD Group Signs 50-Year Land Lease with Jotun Abu Dhabi to Set Up AED 450M Facility 

The 83,177 sqm facility will engage in manufacturing, sale and distribution of paints and coating products in the region

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 January 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, and Jotun Abu Dhabi have signed a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in ICAD – KEZAD Musaffah.

Jotun Abu Dhabi, part of Jotun, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings manufacturers, will invest AED 450 million in the 83,177 square metre state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. With this investment, Jotun Abu Dhabi is embarking on a major expansion, relocating from their existing 22,000 square metre facility. The investment is set to create approximately 200 jobs in KEZAD.

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Solico Group invests AED 130 million in new SoFood production facility in Jafza

Solico Group invests AED 130 million in new SoFood production facility in Jafza to strengthen regional food manufacturing capacity

New facility to open today with a capacity of 40 tons per day

Largest Solico investment in the UAE to date to boost food innovation, localization and exports

15 Jan 2026, Dubai, UAE: Solico Group, one of the Middle East’s most established and trusted food manufacturers, has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of SoFood, an AED 130 million ($35.4 million) purpose-built production facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) that will serve as its GCC innovation and international manufacturing hub. The investment marks Solico Group’s largest commitment to the UAE to date and strengthens the nation’s position as a centre for high-value, export-ready food production.

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The Arab Energy Fund Acquires Minority Stake in APSCO, Supporting Regional Growth in Energy Solutions

Saudi Arabia – 14 Jan 2025 – The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution, today announced the acquisition of a strategic minority stake in Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (“Apsco”), one of the largest private-sector energy solutions companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The investment marks the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on jointly exploring growth opportunities and new initiatives across the Middle East, North Africa, and selected international markets, spanning Apsco’s core and adjacent sectors.

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Italian Dental Industry Reaches €1.68 Billion with Exports Totalling €868 Million in 2024

Dental exports to the UAE reached EUR 32.67 million between January and September 2025, up 14.77% year on year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 14, 2026 – Italy will once again take centre stage at AEEDC 2026, the world’s largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition, taking place from 19 – 21 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Bringing together 52 exhibiting companies, the Italian Pavilion will present the breadth of Italy’s dental manufacturing and innovation ecosystem – from advanced equipment and materials to digital dentistry and clinical solutions – underscoring its position as a trusted global partner in dental excellence.

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