Arif Developments wins ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Luxury Living’ at Gulf Business Real Estate Summit & Awards 2026
Recognition at the prestigious industry event highlights the developer’s growing presence in UAE’s luxury real estate landscape
Arif Developments has been recognised with the ‘Editor’s Choice: Excellence in Luxury Living’ award at the Gulf Business Real Estate Summit & Awards 2026, held on May 15 at Palazzo Versace Dubai.
A new study by Yango Group and INSEAD examines how the UAE has moved beyond AI pilots to treat artificial intelligence as public infrastructure — and distills transferable lessons for policymakers worldwide.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 May 2026 – Governments that treat artificial intelligence as part of their core operating infrastructure — rather than a collection of standalone projects — are better positioned to scale AI sustainably across public services, according to new research published by Yango Group and INSEAD.
Lulu Launches Special Udhiya Offers Across UAE with Premium Localy sourced and Imported Meat Selections
Abu Dhabi: Retailers and food distributors across the UAE are ramping up preparations for Eid al-Adha, one of the busiest seasons for meat sales in the region, as demand for fresh meat is expected to surge during the festive period.
Leading retail groups, including Lulu Group, have already activated logistics operations to ensure uninterrupted supply across their outlets. As part of its Eid preparations, Lulu has arranged special chartered flights to bring in fresh meat supplies from key international markets.
Customers can choose from locally sourced Arab UAE lamb as well as imported lamb from Somalia and India, available across affordable price categories starting from AED 859.
All livestock is freshly and locally slaughtered in full compliance with Shariah standards at approved municipal slaughterhouses. The meat is carefully cut, packed, and prepared according to customers’ individual preferences and delivered to them on the next day of Eid.
Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Zabeel Ladies Club, attended the closing ceremony of the 14th Dubai Holy Quran Competition for People of Determination which saw the participation of 700 contestants.
She honoured 90 winners during the ceremony, held in the presence of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman of Executive Board of the Dubai Club for People of Determination and several officials and guests at the Zabeel Ladies Club.
The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem and recitations from the Holy Quran, followed by a documentary showcasing the journey and achievements of the competition through its various editions.
Acquisition offers an established Germany-based freight forwarding platformwith immediate access to key European logistics corridors and China-West trade lanes
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for an Enterprise Value of AED 300 million (EUR 70 million).The acquisition entails 100% ownership of MBS Logistics’ core business, excluding the company’s joint ventures, and represents anothersignificant step in the Group’s strategy to enhance operational scale, manage largervolumes, and expand its global footprint.
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