Supporting the exchange of information and expertise and strengthening efforts to detect and combat financial crime in the virtual assets sector Abu Dhabi (05 October 2026): The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAE FIU) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the exchange of information and expertise and strengthen joint coordination in …
Finance
At a time when the business world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence, these technologies are no longer merely modern tools added to the workplace. They have become a significant factor in how organizations are managed, data is analyzed, decisions are made, and risks are monitored. In accounting, auditing and finance in particular, artificial intelligence is opening new …
Business
John Iossifidis has served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghurair for six years, leading the UAE family business across foods, development, mobility, infrastructure and property management. With operations spanning five sectors and more than 28,000 employees, he is guiding Al Ghurair through its next phase of strategic growth while upholding the founding family’s values. Prior to joining Al …
Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2026 FAST, the Dubai-headquartered AI-native ad technology group, is expanding into ventures, M&A and new markets. Having built a portfolio of businesses across outcomes-based marketing, creators, retail media and commerce, the group is now moving from operating growth businesses to building, acquiring and backing them. To lead that expansion, FAST has established a group-level Ventures practice …
Humanitarian
Roger Zaccar, General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Comin, celebrated his 47th birthday during a special evening held at Bar National in Dbayeh, attended by nearly 1,000 guests, including friends, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and prominent figures from various companies and institutions. This year, the celebration carried a meaningful social and humanitarian dimension. Under the theme “Another …
A smile is not always an expression of a fleeting moment of happiness. For many people around the world, it may be a sign of regained safety, overcoming a crisis, or receiving a new opportunity for life. As World Smile Day is celebrated on October 2, the importance of efforts that help people regain the basic conditions that make a …