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Sheikh Zayed’s vision steered the UAE to become a global player, a new book, Authentic Leadership, shows

Written by Saleh Abdullah Lootah, a UAE business leader and Chairman of Lootah Holding, this book analyses the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and reflects on how his vision and legacy still guides the UAE to achieve greater heights in the regional and global stage

Date: Dubai, UAE; February 17, 2026

An event where His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism was the guest of honour witnessed the launch of Authentic Leadership – Invaluable Lessons from the Life and Natural Leadership Style of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a new book by prominent Emirati business leader and Lootah Holding Chairman Saleh Abdullah Lootah, exploring the visionary leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the United Arab Emirates.

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Technologies

Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025

With riders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi collectively reclaiming over 34,000 hours through AI-powered route optimization

Dubai, UAE – February 17, 2026: Yango Group, the UAE-based global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities.

Yango Saves 34,000 Hours in UAE with Smart AI Routes

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Business & Investments

eNovate and Cobi Launch Large-Scale AI-Powered Digital Payment Infrastructure

This partnership brings hyper-personalised, real-time experiences to millions of users

Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026 — eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group,  and Cobi, a UAE-headquartered AI-native customer intelligence platform, today announced the integration of Cobi’s AI-powered intelligence infrastructure across its digital payment ecosystem to redefine how young people across Egypt engage with digital financial services.

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Business & Investments

Gargash Group Partners with Adyen to Drive Next-Level Payment Innovation

[February 17, 2026, Dubai, UAE]: Taking a strategic step forward in its digital evolution, Gargash Group has partnered with Adyen, the global financial technology platform for leading businesses, to enhance its payment ecosystem. The partnership was officially announced during a signing ceremony held on February 11 at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center in Dubai Design District, reinforcing Gargash Group’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies that elevate customer experience while empowering employees and partners.

As the first phase of this collaboration, Adyen’s payment solution has been successfully implemented at Sixt UAE, part of the Gargash Group portfolio. The new system delivers a seamless, secure, and frictionless payment experience across online, in-store, and mobile channels, supporting a wide range of transactions, including deposit payments, pre authorizations, chargebacks, refunds, fines, and toll payments, while providing complete control and oversight of all activities.

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Business & Investments

Dubai Chambers partners with Qashio to Empower SME’s

Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026 – Dubai Chambers has partnered with Qashio, the UAE-based spend management and embedded finance platform, to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to advanced financial management and alternative finance solutions.

The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at equipping Dubai’s SME community with digital corporate cards, automated expense management systems, and streamlined access to working capital solutions. The initiative supports Dubai Chambers’ ongoing efforts to strengthen the emirate’s business ecosystem and improve private sector competitiveness.

Armin Moradi – Founder & CEO at Qashio

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