Business & Investments

Finance Professionals Pursue Meaningful Work in the Middle East

Middle East finance professionals seek purpose-driven careers amid workplace transformation

ACCA’s latest Global talent trends survey highlights growing demand for socially impactful careers and entrepreneurial ambition across the region

Dubai, UAE –  2 June 2026: More than one in three accountants in the Middle East say their role is helping their organisation address environmental and climate issues, while 38% say they are helping employers tackle broader social impact challenges. This trend is expected to accelerate, with 74% saying they want future finance roles that make a difference to social impact.

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Technologies

UAE Launches Crypto Discovery Tool for Quantum-Safe Security

Abu Dhabi, 25May 2026:The UAE Cyber Security Council has partnered with QuantumGateon the national Crypto Discovery Tool (CDT), an Abu Dhabi-built solution thathelpsthe country transition to quantum-safe security through comprehensive cryptographic discovery, inventory management, and continuous monitoring across critical national infrastructure.

Customised to requirements set by the UAE National Cryptography Center, the tool marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s cybersecurity roadmap and positions the country as one of the first nations globally to operationalise a coordinated, large-scale post-quantum migration strategy.

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Featured

Nahyan Bin Mubarak Honors Winners of ADMAF 2025

Nahyan bin Mubarak Honours Winners of the ADMAF Awards andRecipients of ADMAF Residencies Programme

  • Nine rising creatives celebrated for their artistic excellence and contribution to shaping the UAE’s creative economy
  • ADMAF Launches new G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award in collaboration with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, inviting applications until 14 August.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 2026:H.E. Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Patron of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, honoured five winners of the ADMAF Awards alongside four recipients of ADMAF’s Residencies programme on 23May. Both initiatives underscore ADMAF’s continued commitment to nurturing the UAE’s next generation of creative talent and strengthening their impact across the nation’s cultural and creative industries.

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Automibiles & Motoring

Geely Auto Strengthens Global Momentum with Robust Growth and Expands Middle East Presence

Dubai, UAE, June01, 2026: Geely Auto Group (“Geely Auto”) today announced its latest sales figures, reporting global passenger vehicle sales of 206,160 units in February, maintaining year-on-year growth for two consecutive months at the start of the year. Cumulative sales for January–February 2026 totaled 476,327 units, continuing the company’s steady growth momentum.

Among them, new energy vehicle (NEV) salesreached 117,488 units, up 19% year-on-year. Cumulative NEV sales for the first two months of 2026 amounted to 241,740 units, marking a 10% year-on-year increase.

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Business & Investments

Nilesh Ved Becomes Chairman of UAE–India Business Council

Nilesh Ved Appointed Chairman of the UAE–India Business Council UAE Chapter, Reinforcing His Role as a Leading Voice in UAE–India Economic Diplomacy

Dubai, UAE — Apparel Group and AppCorp Holding Global are proud to announce that Mr. Nilesh Ved, Chairman of AppCorp Holding Global, Chairman of KORA Properties, and Owner of Apparel Group, has assumed the role of Chairman of the UAE–India Business Council UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of one of the region’s most consequential bilateral business platforms. 

The leadership transition took place at the UIBC-UC Closed-Door Gathering celebrating UAE’s Strength in Resilience and the India–UAE Growth Story, held in Dubai. The evening was graced by the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, and H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, alongside a distinguished gathering of senior policymakers, ambassadors, and industry leaders from across the UAE, India, and the wider global community. 

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