Technologies

Dubai Showcases Digital Economy at GITEX AI Europe 2026

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases Dubai’s Digital Economy capabilities at GITEX AI Europe 2026

  • Saeed Al Gergawi: “Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a leading global hub for innovation and technology by fostering an advanced business ecosystem that supports the growth of tech companies and provides an attractive environment for investment and talent.”

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded its participation at GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin.

To highlight the opportunities offered by Dubai’s digital economy ecosystem, the Chamber showcased Dubai’s competitive advantages as a global hub for the digital economy to 287 European startups and scaleups at its pavilion during the exhibition. The Chamber highlighted the strengths of Dubai’s digital economy ecosystem and the opportunities for companies to expand into the emirate.

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Automibiles & Motoring

VinFast Appoints Prashanth Rao as Middle East CEO for EV Growth

VinFast Names Automotive Veteran Prashanth Rao as Middle East CEO to Drive Regional EV Growth

  • Industry veteran steps in to lead VinFast’s regional expansion and accelerate EV adoption

Dubai, UAE (July 07, 2026) – VinFast is sharpening its focus on the Middle East electric vehicle market with the appointment of Prashanth Rao as the new Chief Executive Officer for VinFast Middle East. In this role, Rao will spearhead the company’s regional strategy, accelerate EV adoption and establish a robust footprint in a rapidly growing market.

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Events

Family Fun Awaits This Summer at Arabian Center

Dubai, UAE, July 2026 – Summer in Dubai has a way of settling into a routine. The kids are restless by noon, outdoor plans come with a side of heatstroke, and parents are left searching for ways to fill the long holiday hours. That’s where Arabian Center steps in. This summer, the neighbourhood favourite is turning up the fun with a packed calendar of family entertainment, new attractions, and plenty of reasons to stay longer than planned.

From 10 July to 2 August, Entrance B will transform into a lively summer playground, buzzing daily from 2pm to 10pm with face painting, mascot appearances, interactive games, and family-friendly activities in collaboration with some of the mall’s most-loved brands. It’s colourful, energetic, and designed to keep little ones smiling while making life easier for parents.

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Fashion & Trends, Featured

NOMI: Where Identity Meets Luxury Footwear in Dubai

Dubai-based footwear brand taps into the growing demand for personalisation, self-expression and identity-driven luxury.

Dubai, UAE – For decades, luxury fashion has been defined by logos. Today, a new generation of consumers is beginning to ask a different question: what if the most meaningful symbol they could wear was their own?

That is the idea behind NOMI, a Dubai-based premium footwear brand that is redefining luxury through identity by transforming initials, names and personal stories into sophisticated, customisable wearable fashion statements. Built on the belief that luxury is not about labels but about identity, the brand is creating a new language of personal style.

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Business & Investments

Globant Named to Fast Company Middle East’s “Brands That Matter 2026” List

Globant recognized for its transformative impact on the region’s digital landscape through ambitious transformation projects with Qiddiya Investment Company, Red Sea Global, and the Saudi Pro League, among others.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 7, 2026, Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future, has been featured in the Brands That Matter 2026 List by Fast Company Middle East, recognizing the company for its transformative role in shaping the Middle East’s digital landscape. The annual award celebrates brands that have earned a meaningful place in people’s lives while demonstrating clarity of purpose, trust, consistency, and real impact across the region.

Globant’s recognition is highlighted in the “Brands that Matter in Tech” category, for powering the digital intelligence of the region’s most ambitious projects. This is a testament to the company’s role at the center of the region’s technology transformation. The Middle East is moving from technology consumer to technology builder, and Globant is one of the partners architecting that shift, orchestrating AI, data, and digital engineering.

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