Emirati shares cling to their uptrend while Washington’s new political balance rattles Wall Street Dubai, 11 November 2026- When American voters handed Democrats control of Congress, the loudest market reaction came from New York. The more telling one may have come from the Gulf. As technology stocks on Wall Street lurched from euphoria to fright within days, equities in the …
Finance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 9th November 2026: Dubai Residential, the owner and operator of one of the city’s largest and most diversified residential leasing portfolios, has partnered with Rentify, a UAE-based fintech and proptech platform, to introduce a new rental payment option for eligible new and renewing residents. Available across Dubai Residential’s 22 communities, the service will extend to …
Business
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 21 October 2026: HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the Emirate’s first business consultancy in China, marking a new chapter of cooperation and partnership. Located in the industrial hub of Guangzhou, the consultancy will serve as a leading platform dedicated to strengthening Ras Al Khaimah’s …
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 …
Humanitarian
Beirut, Lebanon, 9 November 2026 – Digital insurance aggregator Compare360, part of Chedid Capital Group, is partnering with Lebanese NGO Teach A Child to support sustained access to education, offering direct assistance and opening its platform to customer contributions. While the back-to-school season has ended, for many children in Lebanon, the school year remains delayed or out of reach as …
Beirut, Lebanon – (4 November, 2026) –To mark United Nations Day, the Lebanese Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the United Nations in Lebanon, organized a week-long youth shadowing initiative from 26 to 30 October 2026, offering students from across Lebanese universities an opportunity to learn firsthand about the work of the United Nations. Around 40 students, representing a diverse …