Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 April 2026: CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, has started 2026 with its strongest quarter to date, recording trading volumes of USD 2.3 trillion. This represents an 11% increase compared to Q4 2025 and an 81% rise year-on-year, building on the momentum of a strong 2025, where total volumes reached …
Finance
DIFC plays a central role in programme design, ecosystem enablement and industry placement across private banking, wealth management and FinTech Dubai, 28 April, 2026: The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) in Dubai has launched the Emirati Talent Empowerment Programme in Wealth Management and Financial Technology, in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Emirates Institute of Finance, and …
Business
286 Exhibition Stands Designed and Built Across 450,000 sq ft, Including 44 in 13 Global Cities Dubai, UAE, 20 April 2026: DXB LIVE is the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, recorded 33% growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16 conferences, …
Youngest girl among 49 honorees recognized for people-centered creativity and positive social innovation Dubai, United Aab Emirates – February 9, 2026: 14-year-old Saudi youth leader, podcaster, and social innovator Rateel Alshehri has been named a winner in Fast Company Middle East’s Most Creative People in Business 2026, under the category “Bringing Good Things to More People.” At just 14 years …
Humanitarian
UN agencies and Government warn acute food insecurity is likely to deepen without sustained and timely humanitarian and livelihood support BEIRUT, Lebanon – A sharp escalation in violence has reversed recent food security gains in Lebanon and pushed the country back into crisis. This is according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projected analysis released by the Ministry …
In a step aimed at supporting the resilience of the agricultural sector amid current challenges, the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, funded by the Government of Canada, has launched a comprehensive virtual training programme targeting farmers across various regions of Lebanon. The program aims to help farmers strengthen apple …