UAE’s leading producer of oils and fats eliminated partially hydrogenated oils from its product range in 2019, achieving compliance well ahead of the new regulations.
Dubai, UAE – 14 May 2026: United Foods Company (PJSC) (DFM: UFC), a leading UAE-based food manufacturing and distribution company, has reinforced its commitment to healthier food production in line with the UAE’s nationwide ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). As the regulation comes into effect this year, UFC has already eliminated PHOs from its entire product range in 2019.
Qashio Launches All-in-One Corporate Travel and Spend Platform to Streamline Business Travel Expenses
Dubai, UAE, 14 May 2026: Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking corporate flights and hotels in one place. By bringing employee cards, travel bookings, and all related expenses onto a single system, Qashio enables companies to fully consolidate travel spend, maintain policy compliance, and gain real-time visibility across every transaction. The product is now available to both existing and new Qashio customers.
Launched ahead of the upcoming Eid and summer travel season, Qashio Corporate Travel allows companies to manage business travel bookings within the same platform they already use for expenses, cards, and approvals. Finance teams can secure price-matched fares on flights and hotels, access exclusive corporate rates, and ensure that every booking is automatically categorised and supported by built-in reconciliation and receipt management. With business travel spending in MENA expected to grow 8.3% annually and reach $270 billion by 2030, travel remains one of the most frequent sources of employee-driven spend outside direct finance control. Qashio Corporate Travel is designed to close this gap by bringing the full travel spend cycle into one cashless, policy-led platform.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Cardiac Neuroablation, an Advanced Procedure That Treats the Root Cause of Recurrent Fainting—Without a Permanent Device
Offers an alternative to permanent pacemaker implantation in selected patients
Marks a shift in cardiac care from symptom management to root-cause treatment
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 14th May, 2026: In a step that reflects the evolution of cardiac care from managing symptoms to treating underlying causes, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully performed the first cardiac neuroablation procedure in the United Arab Emirates. The minimally invasive intervention offers a new treatment pathway for patients suffering from recurrent fainting episodes, without the need for permanent pacemaker implantation in many cases.
AED 300 million facility to support industrial growth in Abu Dhabi ecosystem
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 May 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, part of AD Ports Group, announced that it has signed a long-term land lease agreement with Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company to establish a state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility in KEZAD.
The facility, spanning approximately 32,500 square metres within KEZAD’s industrial ecosystem, will support the expansion of Abu Dhabi Refreshment Company’s production and distribution capabilities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional manufacturing hub for fast-moving consumer goods.
Invest Bank (INB) Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with 97% Growth in Profit Before Tax
Operating income rises 81% to AED 112 million as the Bank records continued growth across Retail, SME and Wholesale Banking segments
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, May 13, 2026 – Invest Bank (INB) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, delivering strong growth in profitability supported by higher operating income, continued balance sheet expansion and sustained momentum across its core business segments.
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