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
A new UNESCO report reveals that enrolment in higher education across the Arab States has nearly tripled in 25 years to almost 15 million students with strong participation of women and growing international student mobility. But access remains uneven, and graduates struggle to find work: youth unemployment stands at 26% across the region, roughly twice the global average. UNESCO’s …
107 Levant women honoured since 1998, including 88 through the regional programme launched in 2014 and 3 Lebanese women honoured as International Laureates in Paris. Beirut, Lebanon, 12 November 2026 – The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Levant programme celebrated its thirteenth edition during an official ceremony hosted at the Middle East Airlines (MEA) Training Center in Beirut. Held for …