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AD Ports Group Boosts GFS Stake to 81%: A Strategic Move

AD Ports Group Increases Ownership in Global Feeder Shipping to 81% by Acquiring an Additional 30% Stake

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced that it has acquired an additional 30% equity stake valued at AED 1.1 billion (USD 300 million) in one of its most strategic assets, Global Feeder Shipping (GFS), raising its holding to 81%.

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Transforming Genomics: Abu Dhabi’s Precision Medicine Initiative

Abu Dhabi Advances Gene Editing Therapies Targeting Rare Diseases Through Strategic Global Collaboration

  • Partnership supports the next phase of the Emirate’s ambition to translate genomic insights into advanced therapies, clinical research and future manufacturing capabilities

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25 June 2026: Building on the Emirate’s growing leadership in genomics, precision medicine and preventive population health, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, M42, a global health leader, and Mammoth Biosciences have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego to advance gene-editing therapies, develop clinical research and advance therapy manufacturing in Abu Dhabi.

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MoFA and ADNIC Sign Insurance Agreement for Employees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs signs agreement with ADNIC to offer tailored Insurance solutions for employees and their families

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 June 2026: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the region’s leading providers of comprehensive and multi-line insurance solutions for both individuals and businesses, to offer a tailored insurance programme that meets the needs of the Ministry’s employees and their family members.

(L-R) Jugal Madaan, Dr. Sultan Abdullah Al Yamahi

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Hotpack’s Milestone: Minister Recognizes UAE’s Sustainable Packaging Leader


The minister’s visit marks recognition of Hotpack’s role in supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and economic vision.

Dubai, UAE – 25 June 2026: Hotpack, one of the GCC’s largest and most ecologically conscious food packaging manufacturers, hosted His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq AlMarri, the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, at its facility in National Industries Park (NIP).

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Forbes Middle East Reveals The Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026

Showcasing resilience, reinvention, and regional dominance across generations

  • Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominate, with 32 and 31 companies, respectively.
  • Qatar follows with 10 entries, including two in the top 10.

Dubai, June 24, 2026: Forbes Middle East has unveiled its annual ranking of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2026, spotlighting the region’s most influential dynasties navigating transformation and innovation while preserving generational wealth. To compile this ranking, Forbes Middle East evaluated companies that are owned or managed by Arab families. The selection was based on several factors, including the size and value of their assets, business performance, recent activity, company age and legacy, and the breadth of their geographic and sector diversification.

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