- CATL opens Middle East’s first NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh —currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China.
CATL Strengthens Regional Presence with the Middle East’s Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
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Emirates NBD Completes Landmark Transaction with Largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond Issued by a Financial Institution Globally
Dubai, UAE 8 January 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million Green tranche with a 5-year tenor. This transaction represents the largest Blue Bond issued in the UAE and the GCC, and the largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally.
Vijay Bains
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CIPS accelerates Middle East growth as regional demand for procurement capability rises in 2026
Membership increased by more than 10% in 2025
Dubai, 9 January 2026: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is accelerating its growth across the Middle East as rising investment, regulation and sustainability priorities drive increased demand for professional procurement capability across the region.
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Fast-tracking free trade agreement positions Frankfurt fair as gateway for
UAE-Europe commercial expansion
Dubai, UAE; 08 January 2026 – The accelerating pace of UAE-EU free trade negotiations is reshaping commercial strategy for consumer goods businesses in the UAE and the greater Gulf region, with Ambiente 2026 emerging as a critical platform where policy meets practice in the sector’s largest European marketplace.
The fair runs on February 6-10, 2026 in Frankfurt, positioned between the fourth and fifth rounds of trade negotiations.
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“Beyond Legacy: Sustaining Family Businesses” Seminar Underscores the Role of Institutional Planning in Ensuring Sustainable Intergenerational Transition
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 08 January 2026 – In line with national efforts to strengthen the sustainability of family-owned enterprises and reinforce their contribution to the national economy, Abu Dhabi hosted the “Beyond Legacy: Sustaining Family Businesses in the UAE” seminar. The event was organised by Habib Al Mulla and Partners, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council, an entity of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar aimed to highlight the critical role of institutional governance and long-term strategic planning in ensuring effective and sustainable intergenerational succession within family businesses.
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